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T206 questions...

GraigKGraigK Posts: 63
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Hey all,

I had two quick questions regarding the legendary T206 issue...

1) Does anyone know and can give me exact size measurements for the cards?
2) Does anyone know a URL or databse that displays the fronts of the majority of the set?

I ask this because I am in the process of designing new business cards for myself. Since I think the sizes are simialr, I had an idea of doing a portrait painting of an old player and having the card designed to look like the old set, only with my name, number, website and email address on the back.

Can anyone lend a hand? Or a thought? Or even a rotten tomato?

Thanks...

Graig
http://www.graigkreindler.com
http://www.graigkreindler.com

Comments

  • SoutherncardsSoutherncards Posts: 1,384 ✭✭
    www.t206.com
  • sonoranmonsoonsonoranmonsoon Posts: 2,078 ✭✭
    T206museum.com has a lot of good info.
  • SeraphSeraph Posts: 124
    www.t206.org is the newest, easier to use, and most organized of the T206 sites.
  • GraigKGraigK Posts: 63
    Thank you guys, ALL of these are great. Now, I just hope these business cards will look good.

    Any thoughts on what the most popular, recognizable back would be? Piedmonts??

    Thanks again all...
    http://www.graigkreindler.com
  • scooter729scooter729 Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Any thoughts on what the most popular, recognizable back would be? Piedmonts?? >>



    Sweet Caporal and Piedmonts are the most common backs.
  • sando69sando69 Posts: 276
    how about something exotic, with a subliminal message...
    like uzit or american beauty
  • GraigKGraigK Posts: 63
    Thansk for all of the replies, gents!!

    Here's another question that just popped up (and since I don't own any T206's, your help is very much appreciated). On what sort of cardstock were they printed? Meaning, was it a semi-gloss? Completely matte?

    I just want to make sure I get these business cards as accurate as possible...
    http://www.graigkreindler.com
  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    I think the majority of the high grade examples are not fully original IMO.
    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,559 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Greg, It was Matte. Are you making business cards for yourself? If so, when they are done scan one. I thikn they would be pretty cool.
    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
  • cravetoppscravetopps Posts: 1,134
    <<<<<"Here's another question that just popped up (and since I don't own any T206's, your help is very much appreciated). On what sort of cardstock were they printed? Meaning, was it a semi-gloss? Completely matte?

    I just want to make sure I get these business cards as accurate as possible... ">>>>>

    in light of all the recent posts, these kinds of questions scare me. Maybe you're asking legitimate questions but if anyone asked me if I would be shocked to see your "business cards" up for auction on ebay, I would say no.



    Mark B.

    Seeking primarily PSA graded pre-war "type" cards

    My PSA Registry Sets

    34 Goudey, 75 Topps Mini, Hall of Fame Complete Set, 1985 Topps Tiffany, Hall of Fame Players Complete Set
  • VolverVolver Posts: 753
    Graig is a great artist as you can see by visiting his website. I merely think it is an aritst trying to do something different, nothing more.

  • cravetoppscravetopps Posts: 1,134
    I know I am paranoid, Volver....perhaps. But, why the original stock? Who would care or even know? I think the idea is clever. It would be just as clever with normal paper stock.
    Mark B.

    Seeking primarily PSA graded pre-war "type" cards

    My PSA Registry Sets

    34 Goudey, 75 Topps Mini, Hall of Fame Complete Set, 1985 Topps Tiffany, Hall of Fame Players Complete Set
  • VolverVolver Posts: 753
    Crave...I see your point. Would be interested in the seeing the finished product nontheless
  • GraigKGraigK Posts: 63
    Crave,

    I understand your points and concerns, and believe me, they've all been taken into account. The only reason I am interested in knowing about the card stock is to make the most historically accurate card as possible. In the end, you're right, the idea is what's most important, however, there has to be more for me. If a card collector were to pick up a business card of mine with a T206esque rendering on it, and it was a normal size or on a glossy stock, he/she may think, 'hm, this could have worked better if it was the real size'. I definitely don't want that kind of response.

    I want the business card to be its own work of art. Most likely, the player depicted will indeed be Wagner, and believe me, it will most certainly have a much different feel than the real thing. I have the image picked out already, and have made the necessary adjustments in order to make the painting a success. The back will have a design similar to a Piedmont or Sweet Corporal as well, but again, will have my name, phone number, email address and website URL. If someone was to sell one on ebay, they would be absolute fools to pass it off as an original T206. However, hopefully someone who knows the hobby and the card will say, 'that's really clever!'

    I will be happy to post the painting and subsequent card once it's complete.

    Graig

    http://www.graigkreindler.com
  • onegauchoonegaucho Posts: 650 ✭
    i used to own quite a few t206s a few years back. i was pretty impressed when i got the following b-card when i made a 1950 bowman purchase:
    image
    Edited to add that the business card also folded in half so it was the size of a T206 card.
  • GraigKGraigK Posts: 63
    Well, there goes the hope of being original...

    image
    http://www.graigkreindler.com
  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭


    << <i>image
    Edited to add that the business card also folded in half so it was the size of a T206 card. >>



    Now that's the only high grade T206 that I would trust to be fully original. All others are questionable IMO.

    By the way, Ric is one of the cool dealers.
    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Sure hope you are paying royalties to Piedmont image
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • GraigKGraigK Posts: 63
    Hey all,

    I've almost completed the painting, which I have posted a crappy shot of below for perusal. Sorry for the glare and blurry look, and man, those colors are not reproducing well under this light. However, hopefully you get the idea. And hopefully, you'll know who it is...

    I was wondering if I could get some opinions as well. Since I am going to mimic the T206 design, should I mispell 'Pittsburg' just like it appears on the original card? These business cards won't go to only card collectors, and don't necessarily want people to think that I can't spell correctly. But then again, I do want to be accurate.

    Any thoughts??

    Thanks!!

    Graig

    image
    http://www.graigkreindler.com
  • AUPTAUPT Posts: 806 ✭✭✭
    I'd go with the no-h Pittsburg, since that was the official U.S. Government spelling at the time (they were trying to eliminate all such "h's" from place names). More important, however, is that it would maintain continuity with the original T205s.
  • GraigKGraigK Posts: 63
    AUPT,

    Thanks for the comment. I had no idea that it was the official spelling of the time. I suppose I could have looked it up though image

    As of now, I am thinking of leaving the name off of the card all together, as I don't want to confuse anyone I give my business card to. It's REALLY a tough decision for me, as I'm an absolute stickler for accuracy and all, but I think I might have to yield...

    Graig
    http://www.graigkreindler.com
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