#1977623 - 03/04/08 05:10 PM
Re: Help me choose which one
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Okay, I'll play!
I like the Boyer on the right. Even though the centering and corners are better on the left one, the color really pops on the other - and the white is shockingly white.
I like the Arias on the right for the same reason -the color. But I don't like the centering on the left one, and I'm very partial to well-centered '59 Topps - especially red ones.
I like the Throneberry on the right because I don't like the tilt on the left one.
And I like the Miranda on the left, unless that's a scuff mark and not a scanner artifact inside the right border of the card. If it's a scuff, I'll take the one on the right.
Man, it's tough to find decent upgrades when you actually care how the cards look, isn't it?
-Al
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#1977627 - 03/04/08 09:48 PM
Re: Help me choose which one
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#1977639 - 03/05/08 05:50 PM
Re: Help me choose which one
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FYS
Bid more or post more... tough one...
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L - Centering
R - Color
R - No diamond cut.
R - No print marks.
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#1977642 - 03/05/08 07:22 PM
Re: Help me choose which one
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#1977647 - 03/06/08 08:17 AM
Re: Help me choose which one
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srs1a
Old, dense-headed hammers are cool. Best nail pounders.
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Boyer -- LEFT due to centering
Arias -- RIGHT cleaner image and better T/B centering. R/L centering is a toss-up
Throneberry -- RIGHT, I don't like the tilt on the other card
Miranda -- RIGHT, I don't like the print schmutz on the other card
Wait a minute, I can't agree with FYS.... 
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#1977650 - 03/06/08 11:52 AM
Re: Help me choose which one
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bbo
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Polls are now closed. Nearly 48 hours is enough time and everyone's input is appreciated. Seems clear for Arias & Throneberry (unanimous thus far) and fairly clear for Boyer, a little less so for Miranda.
Thanks again to all who participated. For those who viewed but didn't vote, well, a pox upon all your flocks and herds.
I've decided to go with the majority: L-R-R-L. Any offers of interest on the ones remaining on the table? I have these extras and can post scans if anyone is interested.
219-Zuverink (84) 25/75 to 20/80 t/b, 30/70 to 35/65 l/r
251-Boyer (84) see scan above right
274-Kindall (84) dead-centered w/one corner bump
330-Triandos (84) 50/50 s/s by 75/25 t/b
335-Temple (84) 50/50 w/print smudge top border
347-Buhl (SGC 80)
359-White RC (80)
387-Drysdale (84)
472-Freese (86) 50/50 t/b by 25/75 l/r
525-Coates (84) 50/50 t/b by 75/25 l/r
534-Throneberry (80) see scan above left
537-Arias (84) see scan above left
540-Miranda (84) see scan above right
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#1977661 - 03/06/08 08:21 PM
Re: Help me choose which one
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I go with centering over corners. Bad centering is more obvious and detracts from the eye appeal far more than any hint on a corner.
I like my cards just like I like my women...a little off-centered is OK, as long as they don't show any signs of handling and abuse.
I guess we can swap rejects and both of us will be happy?
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