I Prefer My Cracker Jacks Stained

[brianp-beme]

Then there are guys like me who are as thick as a plank.

Brian

[Yoda]

And when a nice group of '14s comes up at auction, such as the one prior to the current LTG auction, there is a feeding frenzy that would embarrass hungry sharks.

[jcc6252]

I respectfully disagree about preferring the stains. The LOTG auction (mentioned earlier - hi John) had amazing, virtually stain-free CJ's. These are tremendous examples, well worn around the edges, but with great surfaces. To me, they trump stained ones any day.

[darkhorse9]

To me...I much prefer vintage cards that show age. I had a chance to handle a raw T206 that would easily grade a 7 or 8. It just looked wrong.

My Goudeys, T206, and CJ must have rounded corners or I'm not a buyer, particularly with the price they'd get.

[CrackaJackKid]

I don't know why you would prefer a card that has been altered to look good over it in its original format. I would think the 1915s would appeal to you then but I guess it's to each their own.

[CollectingAmericasPastime]

Excuse my ignorance on the subject, but how were these cards packaged originally?

[CrackaJackKid]

The 1914s were only obtainable by buying a box of cracker jacks. The 1915s were also inside the boxes but yet if you sent in 100 coupons or 1 coupon and 25 cents they would send you the entire set. So lots of 1915s are caramel stain free.

[CollectingAmericasPastime]

Originally Posted by CrackaJackKid

The 1914s were only obtainable by buying a box of cracker jacks. The 1915s were also inside the boxes but yet if you sent in 100 coupons or 1 coupon and 25 cents they would send you the entire set. So lots of 1915s are caramel stain free.

Perfect! I know '14s are right side up, and '15s are upside down, but are the checklists the same?

[ZenPop]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Then there are guys like me who are as thick as a plank.

Brian

THAT is awesome.

[yanks4]

CJ's Rule.....

[jbl79]

Originally Posted by yanks4

CJ's Rule.....

Great looking picture of your Cracker Jacks! Especially love that wooden box and the vintage face mask and glove.

[yanks4]

Thank you...Took 8 years to put a solid mid grade set together mostly centered and stain free...mostly......some cards are extremely tuff in mid grade ..they are not hard in low grade or even high grade but mid grade can be very tuff.......I am talking about 4s - 7s.....Enjoyed every minute but had to swallow hard a couple of times.......... LOL

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Originally Posted by yanks4

Thank you...Took 8 years to put a solid mid grade set together mostly centered and stain free...mostly......some cards are extremely tuff in mid grade ..they are not hard in low grade or even high grade but mid grade can be very tuff.......I am talking about 4s - 7s.....Enjoyed every minute but had to swallow hard a couple of times.......... LOL

Marty where'd you get that box? It's super cool. And what's the CJ sticker say on the lid?

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

Marty where'd you get that box? It's super cool. And what's the CJ sticker say on the lid?

AJ, it looks like a small digital copy of the reverse off the original 1915 Cracker Jack point of sale.

[yanks4]

Yes..... Got the box at Penzoni's.....all 176 cards fit....that is a copy of something I got a while ago..... not sure I remember ....I will let you know if it comes to me.....Cracker Jacks Rule! ......#2 SGC set

[Leon]

That is a great looking case and cards.....

Originally Posted by yanks4

CJ's Rule.....