"Lucky 7" find - Cobb with Cobb back

[pokerplyr80]

Awesome find. I wonder if introducing 7 cards to the hobby at the same time with a previous pop of only 15 was the best strategy, or if it would have been better for the seller to release them one at a time, over time. This certainly did generate more buzz in the hobby though.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Awesome find. I wonder if introducing 7 cards to the hobby at the same time with a previous pop of only 15 was the best strategy, or if it would have been better for the seller to release them one at a time, over time. This certainly did generate more buzz in the hobby though.

I think that there are enough collectors who want a Cobb back that the release of all seven won't come close to saturating the market.

[ullmandds]

Did I miss something was it stated how these cards are being sold ?

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by Sean

I think that there are enough collectors who want a Cobb back that the release of all seven won't come close to saturating the market.

+1

And as Leon said, if the man who spoke T206 into existence says it's a T206, then it's a T206.

[JoeKerr]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

+1

And as Leon said, if the man who spoke T206 into existence says it's a T206, then it's a T206.

I have never held one. I would imagine it is a T206 until there is a change in the hobby to recognize it to not be a T206, warranted or unwarranted.

[uniship]

any word on if/when/how they might be sold?

[brass_rat]

Great find! One can almost hear the stampede of auction houses lining up to negotiate for the consignments.

The argument is used that the T213-1 were grouped as T213 and are thus not T206s, no matter how similar they are to the T206s.

If that's the case, then the Cobb back is a T206 because it was grouped with the T206, no matter how different it is from every other T206.

Cheers,
Steve

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Sean

I think that there are enough collectors who want a Cobb back that the release of all seven won't come close to saturating the market.

I'm sure you're right about that. But will instantly increasing the population by almost 50% hurt the value at all? Or will they sell for more because of the publicity?

[T205 GB]

For some reason I heard these were found out in California?

[yanksfan09]

Incredible find. anyone skeptical on it? Already authenticated but just so crazy that 7 would be found all together after all these years. Definitely seems like maybe they were a promo card for one particular item for a short time, like the tobacco tin?

Quite the find indeed.

[Bpm0014]

Found in Myrtle Beach, SC. I'm on the fence if these should be classified as T206s or not. But if they are, why isn't the set 525?? Why do we consider the set complete at 524??

[ullmandds]

i used to think rarity should equate to desirability/value...but for the masses it does not! In fact I feel the relationship is inverse in most cases.

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Found in Myrtle Beach, SC. I'm on the fence if these should be classified as T206s or not. But if they are, why isn't the set 525?? Why do we consider the set complete at 524??

Because it's a different back lol. NOT a different card. It's Cobb Red Background.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Found in Myrtle Beach, SC. I'm on the fence if these should be classified as T206s or not. But if they are, why isn't the set 525?? Why do we consider the set complete at 524??

Because the number is based off the front image. It isn't based off all the possible front/back combos.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I'm sure you're right about that. But will instantly increasing the population by almost 50% hurt the value at all? Or will they sell for more because of the publicity?

i honestly think the value will be maintained...as more will be available to more people...similar to the fact that the 52 topps mantle, 33 goudeys and t206 continue to be so popular with the masses.