Picked up a raw T206 at a card show today...

[Matthew H]

Look at the surface and edges with a loupe. If you don't have one, get one they're cheap.

Over time, you will notice the difference between a factory edge and a razored/filed one. Also, look at your graded cards with a loupe.

Congrats on your first time getting to touch one of your cards!

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

Look at the surface and edges with a loupe. If you don't have one, get one they're cheap.

Over time, you will notice the difference between a factory edge and a razored/filed one. Also, look at your graded cards with a loupe.

Congrats on your first time getting to touch one of your cards!

Matt,

Many thanks for the advice. I have a 16X that I took with me today. I was primarily looking to authenticate the card through looking at the printing process...chromolithography, if I am not mistaken.

As for the surface and edges, what should I be looking for?

Best,

Eric

[E93]

Nice card and very real. Like the others, I suggest handling and really getting to know the feel of T206s, as well as looking at it closely under a loupe. Experience is the best way to get to know this stuff.
JimB

[Al C.risafulli]

Great-looking card.

Graded cards are cool, but I echo the sentiments here, about getting to know T206s by collecting some raw ones and understanding how natural T206s should look and feel.

For edges, I'd also refer to this article right here on Net54, which is a great primer on detecting T206 alterations:

http://net54baseball.com/forum/content/trimming.html

Good luck!
-Al

[packs]

A lot of the reprints have a black font rather than the brownish kind of font authentic ones have. One of the things I look out for.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by packs

A lot of the reprints have a black font rather than the brownish kind of font authentic ones have. One of the things I look out for.

packs,

Thank you for the info. One of the few things I do know about the printing of T206 cards is that the name and team were printed using a process that causes the lettering to look as though it was created by a series of brown "splotches" strung together...the lines (at the edges) are not completely straight.

Does this concur with what you have seen?

Please let me know. I look forward to your reply.

Best Regards,

Eric

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Al C.risafulli

Great-looking card.

Graded cards are cool, but I echo the sentiments here, about getting to know T206s by collecting some raw ones and understanding how natural T206s should look and feel.

For edges, I'd also refer to this article right here on Net54, which is a great primer on detecting T206 alterations:

http://net54baseball.com/forum/content/trimming.html

Good luck!
-Al

Al,

Thank you for providing a link to this resource. I shall look into it with great interest.

Sincerely,

Eric

[cincyredlegs]

Originally Posted by Al C.risafulli

Great-looking card.

Graded cards are cool, but I echo the sentiments here, about getting to know T206s by collecting some raw ones and understanding how natural T206s should look and feel.

For edges, I'd also refer to this article right here on Net54, which is a great primer on detecting T206 alterations:

http://net54baseball.com/forum/content/trimming.html

Good luck!
-Al

Thanks for the link. I just checked it out and it will come in VERY handy.

Mark

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by E93

Nice card and very real. Like the others, I suggest handling and really getting to know the feel of T206s, as well as looking at it closely under a loupe. Experience is the best way to get to know this stuff.
JimB

Jim,

Thank you very much. I appreciate your feedback and the sound advice.

I will scrutinize the Dummy Taylor and learn as much as one possibly can by analyzing one particular example. Along the way, I imagine more than a few questions will arise. Would it be OK to reach out?

Best,

Eric

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Matt,

Many thanks for the advice. I have a 16X that I took with me today. I was primarily looking to authenticate the card through looking at the printing process...chromolithography, if I am not mistaken.

As for the surface and edges, what should I be looking for?

Best,

Eric

Sometimes you'll run into a card with some color added to the surface. On a t206 just make sure the dot pattern stays consistent through out, and the entire surface should have the clay layer intact. (unless there is paper loss)

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

,,,the entire surface should have the clay layer intact. (unless there is paper loss)

Matt,

Clay layer?

This is a new term to me. Please let me know what this means.

Pardon my ignorance, As mentioned earlier in this thread, I am new to Pre-War material.

Best,

Eric

[Matthew H]

Sorry, the white layer on the front of the card.

[wazoo]

Beautiful card Eric the ink in the name is usually a giveaway. Best regards, and funny joke

[Bocabirdman]

eBay and auction houses aside, there is a certain rush to seeing a card in person, making sure that the grade suits you and feeling confident in its authenticity. Old school coolness is hard to beat. Instant rewards instead of winning and waiting for it to show up, you may have just convinced me to go to the local show next weekend. The mortgage can wait......

[Drew6]

Hey Eric - Nice pick up on the Dummy Taylor- I was the guy you got the Ripken RC from at the show. I set up there on the first Sat. of just about each month for my friend Dave. If you come again- swing over and say hi. Best wishes and happy collecting - Drew

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

eBay and auction houses aside, there is a certain rush to seeing a card in person, making sure that the grade suits you and feeling confident in its authenticity. Old school coolness is hard to beat. Instant rewards instead of winning and waiting for it to show up, you may have just convinced me to go to the local show next weekend. The mortgage can wait......

Mike,

You hit the nail on the head...it was a rush.

Instant gratification rocks, too. As much as I appreciate the quick turnaround time that most sellers provide, there's nothing quite like walking away from a dealer's table with a newfound treasure...and no waiting time.

Best,

Eric

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by wazoo

Beautiful card Eric the ink in the name is usually a giveaway. Best regards, and funny joke

Thanks, Waz.

I see your T206 collection is coming along nicely...great to see