1914 Cracker Jack Stains
I was looking at cards on the PSA registry and a huge amount from this year are very clean with no stains. Were these cards "cleaned" or were there some that did not get stained?
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Not that the 14's without stains are suspect, but I've always preferred the 14's with stains, gives them character. I think it would be hard to clean these cards, they are thin and fragile, but I'm no expert at cleaning. - |
That is an absolute stunner.
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i think they look great both with and without stains
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1914 Cracker Jack Stains
If I collected 1914 CJs I wouldn't touch them without stains. They show the history so much more.
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I have a 1914 without stains (and some borders), although this behatted man later had his reputation stained and further shredded due to his tightwad-iness.
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Unstained CJs remind me of Michael Jackson's claim of near full-body vitiligo.
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Stains are part of the history, which I accept and like. Maybe look at the link from yesterday on Kurt’s Card Care. I turned off the Kurt’s Card Care after a bit as not to my liking. My radar is up on perfect looking Vintage cards. I do know near perfect vintage is possible from a find in the 1980’s from someone’s safe with incredible CJ’s that a dealer in the panhandle of WV obtained. Just not what I would consider what we mostly see. Keeping an open mind and a keen eye is key.
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I started a thread about this a while back. I like my 14 CJs stained. It’s part of what makes them so special. Amazing set, best stained.
Shameless plug- my entire 1914 CJ set (stains and all) is being broken up and sold in the current memory lane auction. |
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This is from my last collection. As for visual look, this is what I like to see. https://luckeycards.com/pe1451crackerjacksjennings.jpg |
A Cracker Jack card without stains is almost blasphemy. It may sound crazy, but since Im not in it for the money, if I had a choice between a near mint CJ with zero stains and a mid to low grade with stains, Id choose the latter any day of the week. Its a huge part of what makes them so special.
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For all of you who disdain the lack of stains, this Cracker Jack is for you.
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Lots of '14s in auction right now but they usually go for a bid more than I want to pay LOL...most of them aren't super rare, just expensive (for guys on budgets) . |
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I love Cracker Jacks--I have a bunch of '15s, but only two '14s, unfortunately.
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Brian (I do own a 1914 Cracker Jack Comiskey, which I guess makes me the fine unfortunate owner of an owner) |
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If one of your 14 CJ is that Christy Mathewson, hats off, that is an awesome card. Definitely intrigued by some of the other ones available.
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My favorite CJ Pose with some staining. 1914's with stains used to get a break from PSA
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Stained 14 CJs are the best!
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This is the only ‘14 I have. He’s got stains and a little rip on upper left but I love it. Cobbs best card?
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I agree--Cobb's best card. Iconic.
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