Question about T206 back pricing

[Matt]

Letls not forget the Coupon Type 1 backs as well.

[cwazzy]

Originally Posted by Matt

Letls not forget the Coupon Type 1 backs as well.

I was under the impression that Coupon backs were still considered a different set. I've been reading Scot Reader's manuscript and it seems like there is a good argument for both inclusion and exclusion of the Coupon backs. What is the overall opinion of the board in this matter?

[barrysloate]

The board is split on the Coupon issue. Some feel if Burdick catalogued them as a separate set, then that is sacrosanct. Others believe that the type 1 Coupons share so much of the same design with T206 they should be part of the set. There will never be consensus.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by cwazzy

I was under the impression that Coupon backs were still considered a different set.

As best as I can tell, almost everyone agrees that if they were starting a catalogging system today, knowing what we know, we'd group the Coupons with the other T206 backs. I believe the issue comes down to if the ACC can be updated or if it is frozen in time.

[cwazzy]

Originally Posted by Matt

As best as I can tell, almost everyone agrees that if they were starting a catalogging system today, knowing what we know, we'd group the Coupons with the other T206 backs. I believe the issue comes down to if the ACC can be updated or if it is frozen in time.

Does anyone know why they were originally classified as a different set? And how do the prices of these compare to T206? Which back would they most compare to as far as rarity?

I'm open to opinions on this one: if you were me would you consider adding a Coupon back to my set?

Thanks for putting up with my newbie questions guys. You have all been a great help so far!

Chris