Decisions decisions...1909 Cabanas?

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Posted By: leon

As I branch out into the international cards for my type set I picked these up. I am leaning towards keeping the Marsans as he's a bigger name (which I try to go for) and would kind of look neat beside the Texas Tommy I have of him. Two of our respected Cuban card collectors have said I should keep the Almeida as he was a very good player and is in better condition. So if these were yours which one would you keep, and why? regards

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Posted By: barrysloate

Both, because they are rare and desirable! (does that help?)

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Posted By: Jodi Birkholm

I've never seen that set. Nice. Seeing as both early Cubanos played in the bigs, I'd keep 'em both. If I was pressed to sell one, I'd keep the tougher one (if there is a difference).

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Posted By: paulstratton

I would keep the Almeida.

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Posted By: boxingcardman

Mine are usually which of these common exhibit cards do I keep?

Neither is a great star and both are known to collectors of Cuban cards. I'd keep the one on the right because it looks nicer.

Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc

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Posted By: Steve Murray

I agree. For a type I'd keep the Almeida. Presents much nicer and you already have a card of Marsans.

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Posted By: Dave Hornish

I would keep Almeida as the card presents better than Marsans.

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Posted By: Trevor Hocking

Come on Leon you can keep them both. We all know you are loaded from all the banner ad money!!!

I wish I didn't forget these where going off on ebay or they would have cost just a little more Very nice cards by the way. I would seriously keep them both.

Trevor

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Posted By: fkw

Sell one and then for the same $$ pick up a Habana Player (red), and a Detroit Player (gray).

You need all 3 types for your "type" collection. Thats the way they are listed in the catalog, by team. Plus they would look cool together, blue, red, gray.

PS Id probably keep the Marisans, its not a bad SGC-10.

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Posted By: Anthony S.

Leon,

Why not keep the Almeida and then use the proceeds from the sale of the Marsans card to pick up one of the red framed Habanas cards in that 1909 Cabanas set?

p.s. I was fortunate enough to land the Beckendorff in that series of Cabanas auctions last Saturday.

p.p.s Just noticed that Frank beat me to the suggestion.

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Posted By: 1880nonsports

in general over condition and player content.... I would opt for the Almeida. It was a decision I faced in general and specific terms often when I was typing 19th century non-sports - albeit a more expansive undertaking. As they were "types" - while I tried to get the most recognizable names or most interesting subjects - I wanted each card to convey the subleties and uniqueness of each issue in the best light - like painting a picture that could be understood on more than one level. That's part of the fun and one of the responsibilities of putting together a type collection. You define the parameters.....

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Posted By: Rhett Yeakley

Leon, I would go with the Almeida. He is pictured on far fewer items than Marsans. Also, while Marsans might have the better name recognition (to us in the US at least)I personally feel Almeida was a more colorful character. If you get a chance to read up on Almeida, he was a pretty interesting (and demanding) fellow.
-Rhett

Player Checklists:

Almeida, Rafael D.
• 1924/25 Aguilitas 855
• 1909 Cabanas
• 1923/24 Tomas Gutierrez 38
• 1923/24 Nacionales 21
• 1912 T207


Marsans, Armando
• 1924/25 Aguilitas 842
• 1926/27 Aguilitas 779
• 1926/27 Aguilitas 829
• 1923/24 Billiken
• 1909 Cabanas
• 1914 Cracker Jack 134
• 1915 Cracker Jack 134
• 1917 E135 109
• 1923/24 Tomas Gutierrez 30
• 1916 M101-5 111
• 1917/20 M101-6
• 1923/24 Nacionales 36
• 1910 Punch Cigars
• 1912 T207
• 1914 Texas Tommy Type I

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Posted By: Paul

I like the Almeida better because the crease is real distracting in the Marsans. For this reason, you should keep the Marsans and sell me the Almeida.