t206 question about alterations/BS

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

Alright the hoards of you...

I read these posts on trimmed t206s ALL the time like the goodwin/rea plank, wagners and other stars/rare cards. Does it ever turn you guys off that the t206 set is seems so targeted by frauds?

Steven, I think you are confused because there are more posts about T206s and more T206 cards on the market. The ratio of trimming to card is probably the same as for any other set.

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Steven, I think you are confused because there are more posts about T206s and more T206 cards on the market. The ratio of trimming to card is probably the same as for any other set.

Scott - I understand math, but do you really feel the ratio is the same on altered 206s versus other cards? It sure seems that t206s are the biggest target b/c they have the biggest audience including novices because they are affordable. So do you feel all vintage cards are altered in the same ratio per set?

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

Scott - I understand math, but do you really feel the ratio is the same on altered 206s versus other cards? It sure seems that t206s are the biggest target b/c they have the biggest audience including novices because they are affordable. So do you feel all vintage cards are altered in the same ratio per set?

My initial thought was that the T206 set is not being picked on. If someone could show me some evidence that this is not the case, I would certainly change my mind. I really think that any valuable card is a target for trimming, especially CJ's, as they are thinner, and some of the caramels which have larger and less uniform border sizes.