Colgan’s Chips Values

[bcbgcbrcb]

Thank you for the reply, Bob. Aside from the round shape of it, I would think that the advertising on back makes it just as legitimate of a card as a Croft’s Candy or anything else. Those items that you mentioned are made of fabric and obviously wouldn’t qualify as cards, you are correct. I also don’t believe any of the TPG’s grade S74 Silks or Ferguson Bakery pennants but they all grade Colgan’s Chips cards.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

Thank you for the reply, Bob. Aside from the round shape of it, I would think that the advertising on back makes it just as legitimate of a card as a Croft’s Candy or anything else. Those items that you mentioned are made of fabric and obviously wouldn’t qualify as cards, you are correct. I also don’t believe any of the TPG’s grade S74 Silks or Ferguson Bakery pennants but they all grade Colgan’s Chips cards.

They are also printed on thin paper, not cardboard, like most cards are either. I agree they are a great collectible, and have quite a few myself. They just don't get the same appreciation (and value) since there is less demand for them as they aren't what is typically thought of as cards. Less demand = less value.

As Adam alluded to though, as other, more mainstream card prices rise, collectors eventually look to other more affordable options, like Colgan's Chips cards. Especially HOFers and stars.

I also like other oddball issues like the S74 silks and BF2 felt pennants. And you can get those graded as well. It is PSA only I believe that doesn't grade the S74s and BF2s. I know SGC grades them both. Not sure about Beckett. Had heard CSG grades the silks as well. Haven't heard if they're doing the BF2s yet, but if they're doing the S74 silks, I assume they'll grade the BF2s as well.

[brianp-beme]

I have always appreciated that some folks don't appreciate the round shape. I consider them equal to other, more rectangular cards...they came in a round tin along with the product, are cardboard, and have advertising on the back to boot, like most good 1910 era cards do. My thought is no worries about my eye demanding sharp corners on these critters. However, throughout my collecting over the years, they have always been considered a step below other cards to many collectors.

But just like their squared off relatives, centering can be an issue...beware of imitations!

Brian

[Exhibitman]

I've been buying them over the last year or so. Gotta love the Horner portraits.

[mrreality68]

I like the look of the chips and at some point I am looking to get one. My dream "chip" is the 1912 e270 tin tops joe jackson.
But it is In my opinion a niche market for collectors because of the size and shape vs cards/postcards that have similiar shapes and sizes.
Also the pricing is a bit inconsistent because not many sell and the demand seems to fluctuate

[Touch'EmAll]

I am with ya thinking the Colgan's are undervalued. They have real actual outstanding photos. They are cardboard, doubt they are much thinner paper stock than T206. All the grading companies grade them. They are in short supply, but also are other way more spendy issues. The set contains all the major HOFers, nice. They were widely distributed, with candy, just like other issues. To me, they just ooze vintage. It may simply all boil down to the shape, I guess.

[Yoda]

SGC definitely grades the silks. I have a couple.

[JimC]

Wow, that Cy Young is a winner.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Yoda

SGC definitely grades the silks. I have a couple.

Yes, but they could do a bit better job though. Really inconsistent in how they grade them. I do give them credit for only grading the S74-1 white silks missing the backing as "Authentic" only.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Touch'EmAll

... The set contains all the major HOFers, nice. ...

I assume you are referring to the E254 Colgan's set, inasmuch as you showed a very nice E254 of Cy Young. If so, I guess that you don't consider Walter Johnson to be a major HOFer, as WaJo is NOT in the E254 set. Of the three Colgan's sets, WaJo is found only in the E270-2 Tin Tops set.

[Aaron Seefeldt]

Very undervalued in my opinion and the Tin Tops & Red Borders are awfully scarce… although the “Skydash” find of Tin Tops made them more attainable