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sycks22 · #1 02-20-2012, 07:54 PM

There were about 50 items that I'm interested in. Pretty amazing stuff in there including the Brunner's Cobb in a PSA 4.5.

ullmandds · #2 02-20-2012, 08:54 PM

WOW is right...lots of interesting stuff you don't see every day...this may be shocking to my savings account!!!!

canjond · #3 02-20-2012, 09:04 PM

Not sure if anyone from Legendary still reads the board, but the Sweet Caporal pack being described as "Circa 1910s" is most certainly not. It's actually closer to 1920-25 (and at least 1918 based on the tax stamp).

So, a description that reads "we can only assume that a trading card is safely entombed inside as well, though whether it pictures a bird, fish, flag or baseball player is anyone�s guess" is very misleading.

Not trying to single Legendary out here, but they didn't do any diligence on this lot. I'd also be happy to scan the appropriate pages from Springer's Cinderella Stamps guide if they would like verification of tax stamp date.

thekingofclout · #4 02-20-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canjond

Not sure if anyone from Legendary still reads the board, but the Sweet Caporal pack being described as "Circa 1910s" is most certainly not. It's actually closer to 1920-25 (and at least 1918 based on the tax stamp).

So, a description that reads "we can only assume that a trading card is safely entombed inside as well, though whether it pictures a bird, fish, flag or baseball player is anyone�s guess" is very misleading.

Not trying to single Legendary out here, but they didn't do any diligence on this lot. I'd also be happy to scan the appropriate pages from Springer's Cinderella Stamps guide if they would like verification of tax stamp date.

When I describe something as "circa 1910s" 1918 certainly fits into that time frame. Any where between 1910 - 1919 is acceptable.

canjond · #5 02-20-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

When I describe something as "circa 1910s" 1918 certainly fits into that time frame. Any where between 1910 - 1919 is acceptable.

Maybe - but that, combined with a description that states "we can only assume that a trading card is safely entombed inside as well, though whether it pictures a bird, fish, flag or baseball player is anyone�s guess" certainly seems misleading to me.

I guess everyone may be entitled to his or her own opinion, but the way I read it, there is a high likelihood of SOME card being inside, when actually, that probability is pretty low.

tcdyess · #6 02-20-2012, 09:37 PM

Wow, as a Yankee fan I have only gone through 25 pages and have more in my watch list than any other auction. Some beautiful cards and photos...

thekingofclout · #7 02-20-2012, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canjond

Maybe - but that, combined with a description that states "we can only assume that a trading card is safely entombed inside as well, though whether it pictures a bird, fish, flag or baseball player is anyone�s guess" certainly seems misleading to me.

I guess everyone may be entitled to his or her own opinion, but the way I read it, there is a high likelihood of SOME card being inside, when actually, that probability is pretty low.

My statement was not "my opinion" Jon. It's the industry standard and has been for decades. Circa 1900s = 1900-1909. circa 1950s = 1950-1959. etc.

Also, I was not addressing their description, as that is a whole different issue. Their dating of the pack is correct and should not be bundled with the description in order to claim they are misleading.

BTW... I want to make it clear that I know absolutely nothing about cigarette packs from that or any era. I simply took your original post at face value and commented accordingly.

canjond · #8 02-20-2012, 11:29 PM

Fair enough (although I did state at earliest it could be is 1918 - I'm still leaning closer to early-1920s).

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