Miscuts errors and what not

JamesGallo · #1 05-21-2009, 08:20 AM

So on the t206 set a miscut, ghost image, wrong back and other errors are highly collected, but there doesn't seem to be any other set this holds true for.

Oddly I have sold a few t206 errors and just didn't see the draw, yet recently I came across a miscut Cracker Jack and way overpaid. Unfortunately it was touched up and the seller just had me send it back.

That being said I wanted it for two reasons, one to try to get an idea of how the sheets were set up and two because it was something different a unique card. I guess both these reasons would follow for the t206 set as well but are there others. What are the draws of these cards.

James G

barrysloate · #2 05-21-2009, 08:23 AM

Errors and miscuts from other sets are popular too. I'm not sure why they wouldn't be, especially if they are dramatic ones.

jimonym · #3 05-21-2009, 08:59 AM

I think wrt T206s, uniqueness is part of it, as is a desire to know more about the printing process. For all its popularity, very little is concretely known about the production of T206s. I suspect the uniqueness part is emphasized because there are so many T206s floating around out there.

Of all the thousands of Dode Paskert cards, how many look like this? For me, someone who loves T206s and is not a low pop high grade collector, this kind of uniqueness is much more achievable and far more interesting.

Exhibitman · #4 05-21-2009, 01:06 PM

They're fun, different and interesting.

http://imageevent.com/exhibitman/freaksandgeeks

martyogelvie · #5 05-21-2009, 01:25 PM

I think there are simply more examples of T206 cards in the market and more miscuts and printing mishaps to choose from is what sets the T206 cards apart.. there are some crazy T206 printing issues out there... way more to choose from than any other brand.

canjond · #6 05-21-2009, 02:06 PM

Although I'm not an error/miscut collector, when I was putting together an E95 set, I came across a weird miscut and bought it right away as a companion piece for the set.

The only other set that I've seen a lot of miscut examples from is the T201 set. They seem to pop up fairly frequently, albeit no where near the level of T206s.

Matt · #7 05-21-2009, 03:51 PM

Here's the back of the E121 Speaker I posted in the other thread:

mrvster · #8 05-21-2009, 04:21 PM

HELLO EVERYBODY!!

sorry i don't post more often, but u guys know i had to say something....

the "mystique" about this set, and the different printing procedures adds sort of "subset" to the monster, every "error" is one more clue to the printing process, or one more question is raised ...summation James....i would love to see some of your t206 freaks if u have any left????!!!!

Thanks

Johnny

Leon · #9 05-21-2009, 08:33 PM

Don't see too many E90-2 backs off center like this one...

tbob · #10 05-21-2009, 08:38 PM

I have to disagree with the poster who says miscuts (backs) from all sets are treasured. I don't think cards from the 50's and 60's which have drastically miscut or misprinted backs have any premium at all, in fact I see buyers shying away from them.
As far as pre-war stuff, yes, there is a definite premium.

deadballera · #11 05-22-2009, 11:51 AM

miscut top/bottom

shammus · #12 05-22-2009, 05:44 PM

Here are a few of mine. Each of these represent highly difficult, if not unique, variations altogether. The e90-3 Payne and e94 Doolan both are the way they are because, presumably, a color was omitted from their original print run. This is the only blue Payne I've ever seen although the e90-3 set is known for the occasional color gaffe. While there are several orange e94s floating around out there, this is the only "silverback" I've ever heard of.

Regarding the F50 Harrington's Smith....not sure what happened here. F50s are typically a black and white card so I'm not sure how one managed to all of a sudden appear with color. You can see that even the font on the back is green too!

misprints.jpg

Abravefan11 · #13 05-22-2009, 06:03 PM

Some people see these cards as nothing special and that's OK.

Others see them as insight into the printing process or something truly unique.

The select group of people that enjoy these cards are more than willing to pay a premium for them as their populations are low. And I find that those who collect these cards are more likely to hold on to them thus reducing the number of cards coming to market.

Exhibitman · #14 05-23-2009, 02:34 PM

I've been collecting them for a while Bob; I try to get a front misprint, miscut and blank back from each issue, preferably a HOFer. They can bring a premium if marketed right. If anyone is interested, I have quite a few miscuts, misprints, wrong backs and blank backs doubles from the 1950s-1970s for sale or trade.

ecRich · #15 05-23-2009, 06:50 PM

trimmed, with cool off-center back