T212 Obak - Damaged or Stamped?

[jtlake67]

I recently purchased a T212 card on Ebay that has a distinctive hole punch. While it is likely it was caused by some strange motivation of a previous owner, I researched other recent listings on Ebay and noticed that punched holes seem to be fairly common. I just want to throw out the theory that perhaps these were "stamped" cards and not intentionally damaged. I have attached some sample photos.

I'm no expert on the T212 series so any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Leon]

They look canceled and damaged (by that action) to me. A stamped obak generally has the tobacco mfg, district etc...stamped on the back, with a very small purple or black stamp.

And what's up with the tiny, tiny scan of an obak on the right side? Mini-Obak?

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Leon

They look canceled and damaged (by that action) to me. A stamped obak generally has the tobacco mfg, district etc...stamped on the back, with a very small purple or black stamp.

And what's up with the tiny, tiny scan of an obak on the right side? Mini-Obak?

Leon,

The OP didn't have a quarter. Actually all the cards except the small one are from the very rare Obak Sequoia Set. Better get one.

[jtlake67]

It is probably just wishful thinking on my part. I bought the Seaton card and no surprise it got a PSA 1 grade. Without the hole punch I think it could have graded much higher. Luckily I didn't pay too much.

And who would have thought that Obaks would have so much in common with the 1975 Topps set? Perhaps there was a Venezuelan set as well.

Thanks for the comments.

[autograf]

Maybe some rogue packer of the cigarettes had a hole punch and punched all his (or her) cards before putting them in.........

[tbob]

I've seen those punched Obaks every once in a while. My first guess would be that they were redeemed for prizes and then punched at the company but I haven't ever seen any ads about it nor have I seen very many hole punched ones and I've seen a zillion Obaks. I agree with the previous post that apparently someone had a hole punch and way too much time on his hands.
tbob