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Originally Posted by T206Collector
T205s are extremely condition sensitive on the borders and corners, because the gold is subject to flaking. Thus, from a condition-sensitivity standpoint, the one on the right is EXTREMELY scarce.
That people will spend a premium for sharp condition-sensitive cards is hardly groundbreaking news. Heck, I knew kids who colored in the black borders of their 1986 Topps cards in 1987.
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You are really showing your age - we colored the edges of our black 1971 Topps
To me, color and registration are imperative. With T205's, the gold borders need to have a minimum of flaking, and I think 'lefty' looks great.
The actuals:
Left Matty: PSA 4, $775 + juice
Right Matty: PSA 8, $36,716 + juice