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[teetwoohsix]

Great work Jantz-good lookin' out.I have a question though-why would a Topps buy back T-206 be worth more than a "raw" T-206?Aren't they the same thing?I may be wrong,but I thought the buybacks were T-206's Topps bought back from collectors to insert as a promotional for customers who bought the Topps 206 sets.Anyhow,you did a fantastic job on catching this,and I appreciate you investing your time,for your fellow collectors,and for the hobby!

[Scott L.]

Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

Great work Jantz-good lookin' out.I have a question though-why would a Topps buy back T-206 be worth more than a "raw" T-206?Aren't they the same thing?I may be wrong,but I thought the buybacks were T-206's Topps bought back from collectors to insert as a promotional for customers who bought the Topps 206 sets.Anyhow,you did a fantastic job on catching this,and I appreciate you investing your time,for your fellow collectors,and for the hobby!

Clayton

They are actual T206's but some people collect the buybacks and they do often carry a premium to a like card that is simply raw.

Best,

Scott

[teetwoohsix]

Also,thanks Scott for responding to my question,I didn't see that until now.I do appreciate it.I guess I'm a bit baffled by why it would bring a higher premium just because Topps put it in a holder-you and Jantz are right though,,it's just a matter of preferance.The Nap Lajoie w/bat that I have was a Topps buyback that the person I bought it from submitted to BVG at a card show,and it came back a vg 3-I love the card.Polar Bear back,and the back is so clean,I'm amazed it came out of a pouch of scrap tobacco 99 years ago!!!

[Steve D]

Originally Posted by teetwoohsix

Also,thanks Scott for responding to my question,I didn't see that until now.I do appreciate it.I guess I'm a bit baffled by why it would bring a higher premium just because Topps put it in a holder-you and Jantz are right though,,it's just a matter of preferance.The Nap Lajoie w/bat that I have was a Topps buyback that the person I bought it from submitted to BVG at a card show,and it came back a vg 3-I love the card.Polar Bear back,and the back is so clean,I'm amazed it came out of a pouch of scrap tobacco 99 years ago!!!

It's really no different from the cut autographs Topps, Upper Deck, et al issue. They take an autographed Perez-Steele postcard that may sell for $25, cut it and imbed it in one of their cards...suddenly collectors start drooling uncontrollably all over themselves over it. Next thing you know, the cut auto card sells for several hundred dollars.

It's completely insane, but there seems to be no stopping it.


Steve

[Jantz]

Clayton,

Yes, they are actually the same thing. I guess collectors just like them for what they there. Just like some collectors here only buy cards of a certain player, set or team. Alot of people who collect modern only buy rookie cards. It all boils down to people collect what they like and the only difference between a raw T206 and the Buybacks is the holder and the fact that Topps purchased them and placed/sealed them in these holders. For some reason though, (and I don't know why) collectors seem to pay extra for the Buybacks. Its a mystery to me because they could buy a better raw or graded version for probably the same price. Hope I answered your question.

Jantz