Those crazy T206 backs

[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!!

[sreader3]

EPDG = 3-5X
Brown Hindu = 10-20X
Broad Leaf 350 = 30-40X

It's getting spendy out there in T206 back land.

[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

[fkw]

Im with Barry and Chris

In my eyes, even the very rare T206 backs are common... compared to what a type collector seeks

Broadleaf 460 or Drum back... pfft ......common compared to a 1911 Big Eater, 1917 D350 Merchants Bakery, 1928 F50 Greiners Bakery, or W519-2-2, etc., etc.

[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.

[mrvster]

Hey Guys....Clayton, my boy!!

Bugsy and Daryl.....i felt the same way until i started to collect the T206 Freaks!!They are the best of both worlds

Just if you enter the market.....get out your check book

They are my "bizzaro" (ck spelling) T206 set......sure anyone can own a rare back t206, and they all kinda look the same(relatively speaking, don't get me wrong i love them also).....but try a Bender ghost, and things get interesting......

[z28jd]

I saw the Fred Clarke/Hindu price and couldn't believe it. It says POP of 4 but how long have they been tracking the backs? I have a Waddell, port Hindu back in PSA 3 and I can tell you right now as much as I like the card it would be gone for 2k! It also was graded before 2000 when I bought it so I know it isn't in the pop report which makes you wonder just exactly how many graded Clarke's have the hindu back but arent kept track of due to when they were graded

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Clayton- I get cranky once in a while.

I know the feeling Barry Hope you're feeling better today

Johnny- how's it going my friend? Hope all is well, and thanks for showing your cards- I love to see them, you have a killer collection

Sincerely, Clayton

[mrvster]

Clayton,

THAnks my bro.....call when u can

[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...