Anyone know the relative rarity of E-98's?

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Posted By: James Verrill

Just my take:

I feel that E98s are largely undervalued, both in monetary terms, and in their signifigant presence as one of the more artisticly appealling among E cards.

My perception is that, as with many E cards, they aren't horribly difficult to turn up - if you don't mind a card that is hammered. Finding these in better condition can be an arduous task. Of course, the same can be said about many other type cards, as well.

Personally, I have purchased a number of E98s in the last few months, as their appeal continues to draw me in. This is from a guy that collects rare-backed T cards almost exclusively.

E93, E95, E96, E97, and E98s all have a similar artistic approach in both the design mechanics, and use of bold colors, in the absence of shadowing, light, and defined backgrounds to emphasize "a contrast". I have always loved that concept: you don't always have to draw an object to suggest it is present (e.g., the sharp transition from one strong color to another, instead of just "drawing an outline" to suggest a border).

James Verrill
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