Re-visiting an old 1954 Topps Canadian thread

[savedfrommyspokes]

The 1954 Topps grey backs can be difficult to identify on screen. A few years ago, I won an auction on ebay from a seller in Cananda offering "grey backs". All cards were #d under 50. I have one GB in collection, the #42 Mueller card. Upon the supposed GB lot's arrival, it was immediately clear that these cards were not GB when compared to my Mueller. I opened an ebay return and the seller declined. The case was escalated to ebay support. Below is the image I provided to ebay. I taped my Mueller and the Wilhelm card received on my screen to show how difficult it can be to determine a GB from a regular, if you don't have an actual GB in hand. I won the case, returned the cards and received my refund.

[cubman1941]

Thanks.

[hcv123]

This is so niche, I hope this post is okay here vs on the bst. Feel free to delete if not.

[Harliduck]

Pretty sure I have two Gray Back 54's...in hand they are strikingly different. Good news is both cards are in EX tight condition...Monte Irvin and Billy Martin. Here is my Monte...thoughts?

[Harliduck]

My 54 Billy Martin -

[cubman1941]

Thanks, John. That helps me a lot.
Jim

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Pretty sure I have two Gray Back 54's...in hand they are strikingly different. Good news is both cards are in EX tight condition...Monte Irvin and Billy Martin. Here is my Monte...thoughts?

'54 Topps gray backs are similar to the 3rd series '52 Topps gray backs where it appears that more than 2 types of gray backed cardstock was used.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Pretty sure I have two Gray Back 54's...in hand they are strikingly different. Good news is both cards are in EX tight condition...Monte Irvin and Billy Martin. Here is my Monte...thoughts?

Awesome cards John....they are for sure both grey backs

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

Awesome cards John....they are for sure both grey backs

Thanks Larry...pretty shocked to see these in my set. I've owned them for years and had no clue.

If there are anyone out there needing these two they certainly would be available, normal white backs are ok for my set. I can make scans available. Just might have to send in for grading...

[jbqvegas]

Originally Posted by Harliduck

Thanks Larry...pretty shocked to see these in my set. I've owned them for years and had no clue.

If there are anyone out there needing these two they certainly would be available, normal white backs are ok for my set. I can make scans available. Just might have to send in for grading...

Hello, I would be interested in the Monte Irvin, if available!