D310 tint answers, solutions, theories, challenge

[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

[brianp-beme]

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]

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]

I think all of these agree with your theory

[brianp-beme]

Thanks Mark and dstudeba for your replies. It is pretty neat to see that my tint distribution theory is holding up so far. Of course there has to be some dang exception that causes headaches, like the Mohler that Mark mentions. The one I have is the gray tint, which fits my theory. Perhaps if nothing else, when all is said and done, at least we will have a better understanding of what tints should normally be expected for each player. Down the road I might list all the cards alphabetically and indicate the tint, and any alternates found, such as Mark's Mohler card.

And thanks for providing the link to the group of D310's Mr. dstudeba. I suggest anyone out there who is unclear whether they have a green or gray tint to give it a look...I believe it clearly shows the difference between the two tints. By the way, in that link, the Berry, Pyfl and Rapp cards are the gray tints.

Brian

[yazfan08]

[Jacklitsch]

Found a few more:

[edjs]

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]

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