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Posted By: Jimmy Scott Elkins

to Lee or anyone. With people bidding on these stupid reprints these days, it seems that more and more "newbies" are out there in our Hobby. I was simply using "Rare" in the heading to let these people know these cards are scarcer than common T206's issued in the 350 and 460 Series. I was not in any way trying to deceive any potential bidders. In fact, I clearly stated it lists for 2.5x times the price of a common in SCD. People can refer to SCD and see that this card is not as "rare" as a Uzit that lists for 40x a common price. I have to admit that I really did not use to use the word "rare" so much in auctions as I do lately. However, after seeing major auctions list "rare" El Principe backs and such (of which I have probably owned no less than 100 through the years), I decided to use the word a little more frequently myself on eBay.

Again, Lee, I have dealt with you before and had NOTHING but great dealings! So, I sincerely apologize to you if my listings have made you mad or offended you in any way whatsoever.

One last statement regarding the word rare. Sure, this Detroit Schaefer is not as "rare" as a Uzit back. It is rarer than common T206's however. With more than 200 copies of each known, are T206 Planks and Magies really rare???? Sure they are highly sought after and valuable. However, I can think of dozens of cards rarer than these two. YET, they are rare - rarer than frequently encountered cards. The ONLY cards I referred to this card being rarer than are common T206's. I don't feel I was trying to mislead anyone. However, I am glad Lee brought this point up - as I will definitely not use the word "Rare" so often in the future. Again, Lee I apologize if I offended you in any way. However, there are new collectors out there who don't know this card lists for 2.5x the common price and have most of the SCD prices in memory like you and I do.