Tinker - Evers - Chance
 

I've always thought it would be fun to own at least one card of each of these players, and be able to display them together. I own very few pre-war cards and am just learning about what's out there. Thought this would be a nice way to learn more and start to wander down the rabbit-hole of early 20th century collecting.

Could anyone suggest "affordable' options, as well as suggestions about whether it would be best to find cards from the same set or simply ones that complement the others (in terms of making a nice display)? Not concerned about condition, but would like the issues to have some eye appeal. I recognize affordable means different things to different people, but I guess what I mean is I am not looking for the best of the best, the most scarce, etc.

Thanks!

budget
 

The prices could be all over the board. If you let us know what your approximate budget is, it will help. So, maybe $25, $50, $100 etc (for all 3)....There are lots of options in most price ranges. I think you could get nice, but lower grade T's or E's, in the $100-$200 range for all 3.... regards

here you go, all 3 on one card...

http://www.oldcardboard.com/t/t202/064.jpg

Thanks. Ideally, maybe $75 each, but I could go to about $150 per player. Is there a 'price point' where there is a big difference in what you can expect to get?

I think my example of the triple folder was $75

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You could get their T 206's easily for $150 each or less in VG or below

MAB,

I had those same thoughts, still have 'em. From looking at the options, I think the gold border T205's present the trio best. I like the white border T206 cards more than I do the gold or brown borders, but the 3 Cub infielders together look at their best, I think, in T205s.

I don't have the 3, I think I have one of 'em. Someone here surely can post the 3 beside one another in T205s.

FW

Here are 2 of them. I do not have Tinkers T205 yet

The 100th anniversary of the poem is coming up in a few weeks.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2...-cubs-fan-poem

I have them in the T206 ...and bought Harry Steinfeldt for good measure!

Good luck with your pursuit:

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Of course, Chance was the only one of the three that went back as early as 1898. Here he is (player #12) ..................

Thanks for the great ideas and the scans! Not sure which I like best; the T205s look great, but I sort of like the 'action' shots with the color backgrounds of the T206s or even the American Caramels, too. Exactly how I get sucked in - I like lots of things, so I start collecting them all....

I am going to the National in a few weeks; seems like this is a good project to add to my shopping list!

What are thoughts about raw versus graded on vintage cards? How do you make sure you aren't buying forgeries or trimmed cards?

Thanks again!

Been trying to find an affordable t202 of the trio myself

t e c
 

if you want action and variety
i'd say T206 tinker hands on knees, evers blue sky,and chance port red background.
best of luck,
barry

Here are a few more:

No Chance
 

http://photos.imageevent.com/uffda51...y%20Tinker.JPG
http://photos.imageevent.com/uffda51...boy%20back.JPG
http://photos.imageevent.com/uffda51...%20Plowboy.JPG

I've been trying to find the Chance for 15 years . . . I'll keep trying, though. I know they exist. I have the T202, a good choice. I personally think the T205 trio is a great option.

PC
 

There are several different period PCs that picture the trio as well.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...1906CubsPC.jpg

If you get the trio, don't forget to add ol' 3 Finger Brown.

Can't have a prewar Cubs collection without him.

The T205 Trio is a nice choice
 

I do like how this set displays, and if I had the coin, I would surely assemble the whole set...here are my cards of the trio. Reminds me that I need to upgrade the Evers and Chance someday!

Bruce - those are spectacular!

I always love a chance to show the trio. I would recommend a more cost effective method than dipping into front back combos. I do love how the three sit side by side in my backs group that I have in ABC ordering!

Bob

<a href="http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/?action=view&current=T206BroadLeaf350EversFront.jp g" target="_blank"><img src="http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/T206BroadLeaf350EversFront.jpg" border="0" alt="T206 Broad Leaf 350 Evers CHI SGC 50 front"></a><a href="http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/?action=view&current=T206CBChase.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/T206CBChase.jpg" border="0" alt="T206 Carolina Brights Chance"></a><a href="http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/?action=view&current=T206Cycle460Tinkerfront.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/T206Cycle460Tinkerfront.jpg" border="0" alt="T206 Cycle 460 Tinker Bat On SGC 50 front"></a>
<a href="http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/?action=view&current=T206BroadLeaf350Eversback.jpg " target="_blank"><img src="http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/T206BroadLeaf350Eversback.jpg" border="0" alt="T206 Broad Leaf 350 Evers CHI SGC 50 back"></a><a href="http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/?action=view&current=T206ChanceCarolinaBrightsBack SGC30.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/T206ChanceCarolinaBrightsBackSGC30.jpg" border="0" alt="T206 Carolina Brights Chance SGC 30"></a><a href="http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/?action=view&current=T206Cycle460Tinkerback.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss329/upperhandisforemost/T206%20Backs%20Line%20Current/T206Cycle460Tinkerback.jpg" border="0" alt="T206 Cycle 460 Tinker Bat On SGC 50 back"></a>

Wow!

That Carolina Brights Chance is a beauty!

Wow! Those Plows are incredible! Thanks for sharing!

Here's my T216 Trio
 

Tinker to Evers to Chance. But this trio is very difficult to complete and it can't be accomplished for $150 a card:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...raitKotton.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...icagoKotto.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...tonCigsTyp.jpg

My vote is for the T202. I have one and its one of my top five in my collection. All three guys on one card....sweet!!!!!!!

Here are the T206's I have of the trio:

First are the 3 portraits together --T-E-C

2nd are the 2 action poses of T & E--(Don't have a Chance IA)

My Favorites

one more favorite

Thanks to everyone for the great posts and scans! Lots of ideas heading into the National....

T205 array already posted but these near-beaters in a dreaded screwdown holder serve as a funky paperweight.
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_...T205%20TEC.jpg

I've post these before
 

Less than $200 for the entire infield. Keep in mind most were aquired when prices were at their peak a few years ago.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...eces/cubs2.jpg

This may be a stupid question, but what is the downside of a screwdown?

Some people's opinion is that they tend to crush the corners of the card inside.

My feeling is that most cards (worth putting in one) has been in one at some point.

Favorites of mine
 

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