E98 Background Colors

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Posted By: robert a

I have found that there are surprisingly few e98 set collectors out there that I know of these days, but there are a few. Among these, some prefer to go after particular colors (ie, a complete blue set) to create more of an interesting challenge and a nice appealing, cohesive set. This might cause a collector to place a premium on a certain color. A master set collector might be on the hunt for a particular player/color combo as well. Among advanced e98 collectors, certain tougher and hof players will demand a premium no matter what color they are found with. All players exist with all color backgrounds.

Comparatively, I definitely don't think the e98 colors demand the kind of premium that certain colors from the e94 sister set do. In fact, after collecting the set for some time, I absolutely DON'T think any e98 colors are more uncommon than the next. They all pop up with about the same frequency. Collectors would not likely have this opinion with e94.

For me, I always look for the color backgrounds that have a darker, two-toned ink mix rather than the lighter cards which don't seem to frame the player quite as well.

One note: If you happen to find one with an Old Put Stamp on the back in a color that isn't red or blue, than you've really got something.

Robert