T205 Pied 42's gaining ground while others lose

[mybuddyinc]

"Piedmont 42 seems to be scarce but I still think that might be a bit of a function of people not always realizing they have one."

Probably true. Here's nothing new, and may be an insult to those who have read or responded to this thread. However, for those who are new to the issue (like me), and want to do a quick check of their Pied.'s without getting out the magnifying loop, here's a good "arm's length"* look at factory difference:

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* depending on your eye-sight

[nebboy]

When I first saw this thread I had already put in a opening bid on a ped42 Hooks Wiltse, that was listed on E-bay from a seller that has a lot of t205s but did not mention what back anywhere in auction. The card is a strong raw VG listed for $29.99 start bid. I was the only bidder. So in this case there was no premium paided for tuff-ish back. I wanted to see how hard people were looking for Pied42s before posting.

I have 15 other all different Pied42s in graded or raw 3 range none of which I paid none or no more than a buck or two bump to get.

As for other backs - other than BL, Drum, Hindu, all can be found without paying extra but it take time to find a good deal or one that is flying under the radar.

The really tuff thing to do is, when you do enough home work to find out which front that have common backs that are anything but common. They are the ones that I love finding in any condition for no premium. Its getting harder to do as more people like myself finally work out this information and adjust their new buys to this kind pursuit.

[T205 GB]

I can agree that when you look hard enough you will find deals all over the place. When these Pied 42's are advertised though the prices do get steep. The SGC 1.5 tinker Pied 42 for near $150. Not sure what the hammer price ended up at either. That's 3-4x the value of a common back. I bet the two guys that were interested in my Pied 42 collection at National a few yrs back are kicking themselves now for not taking the deal.

John was that the Wiltse right ear var?