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Posted By: Andy Baran

Jay,

I think that we have just about exhausted this subject, but I will make one last post.

FACTS:
1.) Both the CDV and Trade Card were produced by Peck & Snyder in 1869
2.) Many of the CDV's (mine included) are also trade cards, they just happen to have the player names on the back with the advertising
3.) Leon purchased his Trade Card (easily one of the nicest in the hobby) from a major auction house. I recently had a DEALER offer me several thousand more for my CDV than he paid for his Trade Card in auction.
4.) So few Peck & Snyders are sold (at widely varying prices) that it is not easy to make generalizations regarding their prices
5.) Many factors effect the price of these cards (condition, clarity of photo, who is looking for one at the time of the sale, supply, who is selling, etc.)
6.) Not all Trade Cards have sold for more than CDV's
7.) Both cards are "REAL"

OPINION:
Based on the facts, it is MY OPINION that the CDV is no less (or more) legitimate, important, or valuable than the Trade Card.

You are also welcome to YOUR OPINION, but please do not state it as FACT. Thanks.