1915 Red Sox PC with Ruth vs 1906 W601 Tigers PC with Cobb

[calvindog]

He was 19 in that image.

[Bicem]

Think part of it is the other options available. Lots of Cobb postcards from a year later (that most people consider his rookie card) to choose from whereas if you want a Ruth rookie you have the postcard or m101-4/5 to choose from.

[Lorewalker]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Think part of it is the other options available. Lots of Cobb postcards from a year later (that most people consider his rookie card) to choose from whereas if you want a Ruth rookie you have the postcard or m101-4/5 to choose from.

I think this is in large part a reason for the price disparity but the W601 also just goes not have the eye appeal of the Red Sox postcard. IMO, they are on opposite ends of the spectrum. When you factor in scarcity of the W601 however the price gap does not seem justified.

[robertsmithnocure]

I do not think that the Sporting Life Postcards were issued until 1907. It was customary for the Sporting Life to picture the previous year's team on their issues. They did the same with their oversized supplements as well. Here is an advertisement for their postcard set. It is from their May 18, 1907 newspaper and is the first mention of their postcard set that I can find. The wording "just issued" certainly indicates that the set was released right around the date of their publication.

[packs]

Anyone know where that particular portrait photo of Cobb comes from? He was on the team in 1905 too and Horner was taking photos in 1905. I wonder if that cabinet exists or if there was a chance Cobb appeared on an obscure team postcard while on the 1905 team.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by robertsmithnocure

I do not think that the Sporting Life Postcards were issued until 1907. It was customary for the Sporting Life to picture the previous year's team on their issues. They did the same with their oversized supplements as well. Here is an advertisement for their postcard set. It is from their May 18, 1907 newspaper and is the first mention of their postcard set that I can find. The wording "just issued" certainly indicates that the set was released right around the date of their publication.

Wow, great research!

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Wow, great research!

Agreed. But I think there is a reason people are sure its 1906. And I see that Jeff just answered that.

Paul, that 1905 is awesome. Seems like an absolute steal at $3500. I think you could easily justify another 0, maybe two (00)

[calvindog]

Multiple players featured on the W601 dated 1906 were not on the Tigers in 1907: Chris Lindsay, Red Donahue at least.

[the-illini]

The Ruth shows more of him and it is a real-photo postcard, both of which probably helps the value.

That said, I am surprised that the Cobb doesn't sell for more than it does.

[Bicem]

The early Ruth explosion of the past 6-8 years has certainly helped too, these postcards used to be much more closer in value.

[tkd]

Not a ton of cards produced from 1915-1919 with Ruth on the Red Sox.
The 1915 Ruth is sandwiched between 2 extremely valuable Ruth cards. The 1914 Baltimore Ruth sells for millions and the 1916 Ruth's also sell for big money these days. When looking at it that way maybe the 1915 Ruth is undervalued.
IMO the main reason the 1906 Sporting Life Team Cobb isn't selling for more is because it doesn't get enough attention. I rarely hear people talking about it and I don't think a lot collectors/investors know about it. I also think it gets overshadowed by the larger numbers of 1907-1909 Cobbs.
IMO the 1906 Cobb mentioned is extremely undervalued. Good chance this does take off once it gets more public spotlight, attention, and appreciation.

[BeanTown]

[QUOTE=tkd;
IMO the main reason the 1906 Sporting Life Team Cobb isn't selling for more is because it doesn't get enough attention. I rarely hear people talking about it and I don't think a lot collectors/investors know about it. I also think it gets overshadowed by the larger numbers of 1907-1909 Cobbs.
IMO the 1906 Cobb mentioned is extremely undervalued. Good chance this does take off once it gets more public spotlight, attention, and appreciation.[/QUOTE]

Many times collectors don’t discuss or share thoughts about these kind of cards is they want to buy them all, when they come to market. My believe is it’s a 1905 (possibly 1906) image.

I posted elsewhere, that I’d like to see the pop report on every team from this Sporting Life series of postcards. Detroit has to be the rarest.

[MVSNYC]

PCs aren't my thing, but FWIW, I think the Ruth PC has way more eye appeal.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

PCs aren't my thing, but FWIW, I think the Ruth PC has way more eye appeal.

No doubt. the only thing "card" about them is their name!