'52 Topps red vs. black backs

[Republicaninmass]

I've always thought the black backs were a little tougher, being the first release. That being said, I dont think there is enough demand from master set collectors to increase the prices for either. Sans the sain/page error in the black back series.

There does seem to be a few reds and a few different blacks which are tougher to find. I'm wondering of they changed the position or style of the sheet between the runs, making different cards short printed? It could be that the big bulk lots usually have most of the low numbers removed anyhow, skewing the data.

[ALR-bishop]

I agree with Ted. That was hard to say

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I agree with Ted. That was hard to say

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut!

[cardsagain74]

Thanks for the input guys.

If you like, we can find something you disagree on and I'll get the popcorn

[Republicaninmass]

Just ask "error or variation"

Long standing "joke" among the, shall we say, more eccentric, 52 topps collectors

[irv]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

For the '52 T experts out there:

Is there usually any difference in the cost/value of red vs. black backs? I've read that the black backs are tougher. But if it does affect things, I haven't really noticed

There is obviously people with more experience than me when it comes to this question, but myself, personally, I've seen some black backs sell for, imo, quite a bit more than red backs occasionally.
Enos Slaughter, Warren Spahn, Al Zarilla, Marv Rickertt to name a few comes to mind and one of my recent pick ups in Dizzy Trout as well.

Not always the case, however, but it seems this way to me, and it has been going on, from what I've noticed, for quite some time now.
https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...s-black-backs/

[tedzan]

In my opinion, the red backs should warrant a higher value, as their fronts are a brighter image.
The black backs (which I collected when I was a teenager) are not as sharp and bright-looking as the red backs.
Actually, you can distinguish a red back from a black back 1952T card by just looking at its front. You do not have to flip it over.


TED Z

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