D310 tint answers, solutions, theories, challenge

Kawika · #1 12-06-2009, 01:03 PM

My one and only PCB (but I wouldn't mind more). Looks grey (like it's supposed to) to mine aged eyeballs.

uffda51 · #2 12-06-2009, 06:33 PM

I used to own the Weaver, which was green-tinted.

brianp-beme · #3 12-07-2009, 08:42 AM

Thanks David and Bruce...two more that help out. The Lewis card is one of my favorites, and it points out one of the aspects of this set that is pretty neat...the smaller size full body pose with a ton of solid color background. The cards that are like this in the set are very distinct in my eyes (and indeed the Lewis is gray to my eyes too). And Bruce's former Weaver is just another notch in the green tint belt, like my theory says it would be. I could only dream of Weaver, or yes, be a dream Weaver. Ouch.

Keep them coming...I would love to think I have stumbled upon the perfect green/gray tint solution.

Brian

Leon · #4 12-07-2009, 09:58 PM

I don't do too well with colors and these series run together a little. I think I can add to the mix though and help confirm the theory...but these will need to be checked by someone that does better at discerning blue-green-brown-gray shades

brianp-beme · #5 12-08-2009, 08:50 AM

Sometimes I wish the Pacific Coast Biscuit makers had decided on yellow and purple as their tints...it sure would have made this quest a lot easier. Unfortunately on Leon's scan all four cards look greenish tint. The Ryan would be the rule breaker. Maybe, Leon, you can get someone else to gaze upon your card in person to see if it actually a gray tint. I swear if you get a bunch of them together you can tell these D310 tints apart.

I have a long-time collector checking his collection...will let all know the results. Also, haven't heard from Mark R. who started the other thread about this topic...help us come up with some answers.

Brian

oaks1912 · #6 12-08-2009, 11:56 AM

Brian... I checked my biscuit set and I think you're on to something. Of the 24 cards you list as being available in gray, 23 of mine are. The lone fly in the ointment is Mohler, San Francisco where mine is green. I think it's more than possible that the 24 cards were printed in gray, and perhaps later printed in green (or vice versa). I agree with your sheet of 24 theory as well. Hopefully others will compare their sets, including a few lurking 'non-posters' that you & I know. These individuals are welcome to forward their data to me where it can be posted, therefore preserving their privacy.

dstudeba · #7 12-09-2009, 01:07 PM

I think all of these agree with your theory

edjs · #8 04-21-2023, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

I don't do too well with colors and these series run together a little. I think I can add to the mix though and help confirm the theory...but these will need to be checked by someone that does better at discerning blue-green-brown-gray shades

Hey Leon, I recognize that Weaver from somewhere��.

brianp-beme · #9 04-21-2023, 05:47 PM

Always liked how info developed over the years about the tints on this thread. REA has a bunch of these (about 70% of the set) in the auction that ends this weekend, and I checked if the McArdle, Rapps and Fitzgerald green tints, which I have conjectured should exist, were in the auction. The players are there in the group lot, but just the gray tint versions of each.

Anyone come across green tint versions of these three players? It would be cool if my updated theory were proven to be spot on.

Brian (and a D310 Buck Weaver scan just for fun! It is a green tint, the only tint available for Weaver)

Brian

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