Posted By:
Brian Weisner
Hi Ben
I believe that most of the early back collectors cared very little about the player on the front of the card and prefered to buy commons over hofers because they were cheaper. I believe this trend is begining to change on the more popular Hofers such as Cobb, Johnson, Matty etc and the rarer backs such as Drum, Uzit, Lenox, Hindu(Red)etc, these cards seem to be selling for a significant premium. However lesser Hofers with semi tough backs don't seem to sell for much of a premium at this time. This to may change, it wasn't to long ago that Fact 42 Piedmont's sold for little or no premium.
Most Vintage collectors are begining to realize how rare a Ty Cobb is with a Uzit back(Plug for MW)OR a Matty with a Carolina Brights back. There's probably less than 10 Cobb's /Uzits in existence, and only a few more Matty/Carolina Brights. I think the Demand for rare back Hofers is increasing and will continue to do so. be well brian