T205: Newbie Thread

Originally Posted by Tsaiko

I've got a question about the T205's too. Pup6913 posted a T205 in his "guess grade" thread and I noticed the gold border was a lot more "shinny" than the one's I have. It may be just the scan quality, but it seems vastly different.
Are the borders on the T205's different for the various backs? The one Pup6913 posted was a Sweet Caporal and here is a Piedmont. It seems to have a darker gold border than the Sweet Caporal, so is this just a scan thing or is there more to this. When I look at the Latham side by side with the Schmidt it seems like it's more than just a scan difference, but I know nothing ;-)
Thanks,

To answer this, and corret me if I am wrong, but some cards have better coating of the border than others. I have many piedmonts that are very thick border coating as well as some with just enough that you can see the ink underneath them. Its all in the printing process.

Also Pat I would recommend lowering your standards for T205's and this in turn will lower cost for the set. I am on the move to take and estimate that it will take another $40K to complete mine in all 4's and higher. Maybe about 20K alone for the Hoblitzell, Mathewson Cycle, Cobb AB, the Willhelms, and Moran Stray line, after thet I am almost under 1k for the rest easily. A common 4 can cost between $30-$60 depending back and most 5's are less than $100 now. 1-3's can be had slabbed for $10-35. Some higher due to backs, eye appeal, and rarity. I say go for it. They are not as plentefull as T206's but if you wait they will come around for the right price.

Andrew