W575-1 & E121 Strange Fronts -- *NEW DISCOVERY*

[wake.up.the.echoes]

Rhett,

Do I have something here, or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

I am just starting out collecting this set, and already I am confused by the subtle differences in the cards.

Please let me know if I "have" anything.

Thanks, Alan

[rhettyeakley]

You have a Type 1 reversed back and a Type 1 normal back of Faber, which happens to be an uncommon card in the Series of 80 set. We the collective E121 seekers have never really considered the reversed back variation to be another true type or anything as there was nothing else substantive changed on back. I have seen quite a few reversed backs and they typically sell for a slight premium but you would have to find someone that cared (which aren't too many). Nice companion piece to a set.

Are you going after a set, master set, team set, etc? It is a fun set to collect. Some very rare cards are found in the Series that the hobby gives very little love to. Finding a Series of 80 Alexander Gaston will be nearly impossible as I own the only one that I have ever heard of (other than the fact it was on Lew Lipset's checklist in the 1980's but it's existence was unconfirmed until recently.)

[wake.up.the.echoes]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

You have a Type 1 reversed back and a Type 1 normal back of Faber, which happens to be an uncommon card in the Series of 80 set. We the collective E121 seekers have never really considered the reversed back variation to be another true type or anything as there was nothing else substantive changed on back. I have seen quite a few reversed backs and they typically sell for a slight premium but you would have to find someone that cared (which aren't too many). Nice companion piece to a set.

Are you going after a set, master set, team set, etc? It is a fun set to collect. Some very rare cards are found in the Series that the hobby gives very little love to. Finding a Series of 80 Alexander Gaston will be nearly impossible as I own the only one that's I have ever herd of (other than the fact it was on Lew Lipset's checklist in the 1980's but it's existence was unconfirmed until recently.)

Interesting information, Rhett. And thank you for sharing. I sent you a PM re: the font on the front of the card as well. As for me, I am just starting out on this set, and I don't really know where I am going with it. For now, it's the journey rather than the destination. Will let you know when/if I decide where I am going.