How much do different "common" backs matter?

[G1911]

In addition to common backs that become uncommon when paired with a specific player/pose/front, some backs are just more popular. T206, Polar Bear tends to go higher than its scarcity would suggest. I bid higher on them too, just because I like the back design.

Other sets, I will prefer to buy cards that have backs that match the other cards I have. I like having an all 1-brand set, even if that brand is not rare.

[sreader3]

Originally Posted by G1911

In addition to common backs that become uncommon when paired with a specific player/pose/front, some backs are just more popular. T206, Polar Bear tends to go higher than its scarcity would suggest. I bid higher on them too, just because I like the back design.

Other sets, I will prefer to buy cards that have backs that match the other cards I have. I like having an all 1-brand set, even if that brand is not rare.

Yep. PBs are not too scarce but it is a cool looking back. Plus PBs are tougher to find in high grade due to a lot of tobacco staining from distribution in scrap tobacco pouches. PBs now get about a 40% price premium (about 20% for Hall of Famers), which is higher than scarcity warrants.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by sreader3

Yep. PBs are not too scarce but it is a cool looking back. Plus PBs are tougher to find in high grade due to a lot of tobacco staining from distribution in scrap tobacco pouches. PBs now get about a 40% price premium (about 20% for Hall of Famers), which is higher than scarcity warrants.

More good info. My fave PB...(no worries on trimming either)