Those crazy T206 backs

[insidethewrapper]

The T206 Crawford PSA 8 was in the Goodwins Auction last night Lot # 1 . I don't know how to attach from that site. Final bid over $ 57K.

My question is :

How can a card exist from the T206 set in this condition (PSA 8)? How was it stored since 1909 ( over 100 years ) and never get a ding etc on it ?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

The T206 Crawford PSA 8 was in the Goodwins Auction last night Lot # 1 . I don't know how to attach from that site. Final bid over $ 57K.

My question is :

How can a card exist from the T206 set in this condition (PSA 8)? How was it stored since 1909 ( over 100 years ) and never get a ding etc on it ?

Not sure of the answer but since this is the 4th thread today, on the front page concerning the auction, and it has to do with a T206 already mentioned, I feel merging them is a good thing. It will help keep the board organized. Good question though....regards

[barrysloate]

How about merging all the T206 threads together? The board is starting to look like the net54 T206 Forum.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

How about merging all the T206 threads together? The board is starting to look like the net54 T206 Forum.

Then it would be one big thread on the board.

[barrysloate]

I think the main page would look cleaner if all the T206 questions were combined in one thread, at least all similar ones, such as those pertaining to the rare backs. If, for example, you have a question about Red Hindus, and you see a thread already going about tough backs, just piggyback on that one. We don't need a new thread every time somebody has yet another T206 question. Just my grouchy perspective.

[4815162342]

I sold all of my small collection of T206s recently for a couple of reasons, but the main reason being that the set is so super popular. When I first became interested in the set, I felt like I was going in my own direction, apart from the mainstream (having first collected modern 1970+ cards long ago). Now T206 feels like the mainstream (maybe I read this board too much? )! I still haven't decided which direction I want my baseball card collection to go in next, but I just like being different.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

I still haven't decided which direction I want my baseball card collection to go in next, but I just like being different.

Sounds like you are meant to be a type collector!!

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Now T206 feels like the mainstream

That is exactly how I feel. T206s were sort of my first taste with prewar cards, but I was soon drawn to more "unique" items. The 206s are a beautiful set, but they are all over the place and began to feel "too common" for me. Stuff like the Cravats pennants, E125s, or an oddball trade card certainly excite me far more than a rare back on a 206.

That said, I certainly am not knocking anyone else's taste or collecting preferences. I just prefer stuff a little rarer, a little more oddball. I'm sure a lot of 206 collectors would think my stuff is junk Collect what you love!

Chris

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I think the main page would look cleaner if all the T206 questions were combined in one thread, at least all similar ones, such as those pertaining to the rare backs. If, for example, you have a question about Red Hindus, and you see a thread already going about tough backs, just piggyback on that one. We don't need a new thread every time somebody has yet another T206 question. Just my grouchy perspective.

Wow Barry- did you burn your popcorn today or what? (jk)

Sincerely, Clayton

[barrysloate]

Clayton- I get cranky once in a while.

[familytoad]

I hadn't clicked the link until After I read about an 8 fetching 57k...
Now i must remind you that i'm a mid-low grade, t205 kinda guy, but I figured that meant you get at least 8 expensive UZIT cards, not just one.

If the rare backs are going through the roof, why don't the Sweet Caps and Piedmonts (of which there are thousands) drop significantly? Gimme a Lajoie portrait with a common back on the cheap , people! Or even a Crawford because i traded mine years ago for peanuts.

Congrats to the consignor (who must have never touched the card with his hands) but made big bucks by selling at the right time!
Wow...