I like my 1914 Cracker Jacks Stained

[Sean]

Good luck with the hunt Ryan. You never struck me as a set collector before this.

[mq711]

Agree and feel the same about the 1915 CJ set. I don’t really care for the pretty, stainless, high grade ones that were obtained from the mail in promotion or later cut from a sheet; love the stained ones pulled from a box.

[brianp-beme]

I like my Cracker Jack stains shellacked for posterity.

Brian

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by mq711

Agree and feel the same about the 1915 CJ set. I don’t really care for the pretty, stainless, high grade ones that were obtained from the mail in promotion or later cut from a sheet; love the stained ones pulled from a box.

Plus 1, even though I'm not collecting this set:

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Sean

Good luck with the hunt Ryan. You never struck me as a set collector before this.

Not sure I have the fortitude. Still toying with the notion and picking up the biggies while I decide.

Brian, that is quite a piece!

[swarmee]

What about the ones with unnaturally rounded corners with number grades?

[PhillyFan1883]

Ryan I have 78 from the set. It’s a fun set to try to complete, but a pain in the ass at the same time. You can’t be too condition sensitive unless you want to pay thousands for “commons.” I like my CJ’s more like your Matty! Staining is ok but I’d rather it be minimal. No variations except for Bresnahan. # or no # on the back.

If you pursue the set shoot me a text and I will help out best I can. I should have a handful of doubles.

Connor

[JeremyW]

Originally Posted by swarmee

What about the ones with unnaturally rounded corners with number grades?

Rounded corners? That card does not look legit.

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by JeremyW

Rounded corners? That card does not look legit.

There is no dignified way of saying "Dude...wtf?!?!?"

That card looks like when you're in 3rd grade and the weird kid comes in with a drastic new do.
...okay...I was the weird kid...but...still

[MVSNYC]

If I collected CJ’s, I’d want them to be as “stain-free” as possible. Just my personal preference.

[GeoPoto]

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[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Not sure I have the fortitude. Still toying with the notion and picking up the biggies while I decide.

Ryan if you do end up pursuing the set good luck brother!

As you said, the biggies are already in place for you!

Big CJ fan here......

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Not sure I have the fortitude. Still toying with the notion and picking up the biggies while I decide.

Brian, that is quite a piece!

Get Del Pratt next.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Sean

Get Del Pratt next.

They pop up but go for quite a bit. The 1914s get pricey quickly. If I collected them I think a few stains, in unobtrusive places, would be fine.