T205 purchase

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Posted By: Damian Anderson

I won the below linked T205. Am I correct in that it is indeed a "scarce unlisted common"? Also does the PB back really add any rarity, value, or collectiblity? I know it appears to be in presentable yet poor condition, but I feel I got somewhat of a bargain here. Any opinions are respected and appreciated.

Thanks
Damian

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5236253914&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

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Posted By: Bill Cornell

Am I correct in that it is indeed a "scarce unlisted common"? Also does the PB back really add any rarity, value, or collectiblity?

Damian -

Rowan was a short-printed t205 and is more difficult to find, so you did well. The scans are gone, so I can't comment on the condition. It's not the Polar Bear back that makes it scarce - almost all of the tough cards have PB or Hassan backs (although some have Piedmont, just to make it more confusing).

Bill

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Posted By: Damian Anderson

Not sure why you aren't able to view the images. I stink at posting. From the scan the card appears to have a few minor creases and a significant crease top to bottom on the back that appears as a "ridge" on the front. Also looks like a spot of "chipping" or minor paper loss spot in the gold border in one place on the front. Corners are decent. I didn't know that most sp T205's were PB or Hassan backs. Again thanks for the education.

D

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Posted By: J Levine

Rowan is scarce...this was a pretty good price. The Polar Bear back adds nothing to it's value. They are fairly common esp. with the short prints.

Joshua

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Posted By: Damian Anderson

Thanks for your input and hoping to get some more opinions.

D