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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Scot

I guess I am outnumbered here with regards to the relative scarcity of
the Kleinow variations. But, both you and John are using Ebay as a measure
of this and I am saying that you can be misled doing this. I am going by
what the SCD and Beckett Guides have shown for the past 25 years.

As you know, the Boston version is priced at least 5 times greater than the
NY version. And, this pricing for many years has reflected the relative
scarcity of these two cards with respect to each other. As a dealer for the
past 25 years, I have seen many T206 wantlists that have been consistent
with these Guides. I don't see anything that would cause a sudden reversal
between these two cards.

There is another factor to consider here; and, that is Star, or higher priced,
cards of any given set will get more exposure on Ebay (or at shows) simply
because that is where the money is at. The NY version of Kleinow catching is
just a common card in this set; and therefore, does not get the "respect" or
the visibility that a Boston one would, nowadays. Unless, of course it is a
PSA 8 or better. And, that would be my explanation as to why you are seeing
more of the Boston cards.