Do we have too many T206 Ty Cobb back in the market now?

[LincolnVT]

What attracts people to the T206 Cobb with Cobb back? Back rarity? Seems like most if not all are fairly low grade and the red portrait can be found with other backs in much higher grade for less...

[insidethewrapper]

I'd be afraid to buy any of the Cobb with Cobb Backs at the current price. Who knows when the next lot of 100 comes to the market ( a few at a time) ? The history of this card is strange to say the least. Two people had several copies each found in their house. How did they get these in quantities ?

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

What attracts people to the T206 Cobb with Cobb back? Back rarity? Seems like most if not all are fairly low grade and the red portrait can be found with other backs in much higher grade for less...

The rarity and iconic status of the card. One of the few mainstream cards I'd love to own personally.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bicem

The rarity and iconic status of the card. One of the few mainstream cards I'd love to own personally.

The original rarity has worn off a bit since the introduction of so many more examples. If I had to guess, and it's only a guess, I feel this card could drop a little in the future.
It is still a great card and one I would love to own, but the rarity isn't what it used to be. On a larger scale (price wise) they feel like T207 Red Crosses.......

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Leon

The original rarity has worn off a bit since the introduction of so many more examples. If I had to guess, and it's only a guess, I feel this card could drop a little in the future.
It is still a great card and one I would love to own, but the rarity isn't what it used to be. On a larger scale (price wise) they feel like T207 Red Crosses.......

No question it IS a desirable card to own...a ty cobb front with a ty cobb back!

What hurts this card is its ambiguity? Is it a T206? NO!!!!! What is it and how was it distributed?

And the recent mini-hoards brought to market haven't helped it either, imo.

[Rhotchkiss]

Its rarer than Wagner and fronts a player equal-to or better than Wagner in lore and in actuality. To that end, just like the T206 Wagner (and Plank), this card will only go up in value in the long run.

Currently, however, it does seem as though prices have come in recently. I think that is mostly because many have hit the market; it is natural for people to sell cards when they hit a high, thus flooding the market, causing a temporary drop in value. I think this presents a buying opportunity for those so inclined, because this card (like the T206 Wagner) has a very bright future.

[Vintageclout]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Its rarer than Wagner and fronts a player equal-to or better than Wagner in lore and in actuality. To that end, just like the T206 Wagner (and Plank), this card will only go up in value in the long run.

Currently, however, it does seem as though prices have come in recently. I think that is mostly because many have hit the market; it is natural for people to sell cards when they hit a high, thus flooding the market, causing a temporary drop in value. I think this presents a buying opportunity for those so inclined, because this card (like the T206 Wagner) has a very bright future.

Well said Ryan....I totally agree!

[MVSNYC]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

What hurts this card is its ambiguity? Is it a T206? NO!!!!! What is it and how was it distributed?

Sorry, but I disagree.

The mystery that surrounds it's origins, is what has created it's allure.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Sorry, but I disagree.

The mystery that surrounds it's origins, is what has created it's allure.

only the shadow knows!!!!! i'm certainly not wishing ill will on this card...it IS one of the cooler anomalies out there!

additionally I'd take one over a jeter rookie any day of my life!!!!

[Goudey77]

This card represents the greatest set of all the T206. Argue all you want about which set it belongs to. It still looks like a T206 with an iconic back/front combo. It belongs up there in between a Wagner and Plank. Which I believe most would agree given it's current price point for the grade. I believe it is still undervalued for what it is.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

No question it IS a desirable card to own...a ty cobb front with a ty cobb back!

What hurts this card is its ambiguity? Is it a T206? NO!!!!! What is it and how was it distributed?

And the recent mini-hoards brought to market haven't helped it either, imo.

Actually, I am probably wrong again. Ty with Ty back might zoom up in the future. Since I will probably never own one it is sort of neutral to me.
I do love the look of red background Cobbs and always have.

I have half of a ty cobb/cobb back
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