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Posted By: <b>Sean</b><p>I heard if ever completed a 1914 Cracker Jack set would go over for 100,000 dollars.<br />i like to collect very much. But i always had dreams of becoming the best collector out there and making my dad happy. Who he introduced baseball to me <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>. So i wanted to figure out what is the most valuable set ever if completed and sold ? Then hopefully I can complete it and give it to my dad. If he still alive by then <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14>.

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Posted By: <b>Josh</b><p>No.<br />Way. <br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Cat</b><p>First Jeff changes his avatar and now Sean is back.<br /><br />I'm going to look over my shoulder now and see if Rod Serling is there.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Prizner</b><p>heeeee's baaaaack...

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Posted By: <b>Turner Engle</b><p>here we go again <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Patrick McHugh</b><p>Well I hope you have well and I mean WELL over 1 million dollars to spend on your project.

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Posted By: <b>Joann</b><p>First the Cubans, then the Jeff-imposter with the wrong avatar and now this. <br /><br />I think I need to go hide in a bar until it's over. Let me know when the the sun starts rising in the east and setting in the west again.<br /><br />Joann<br /><br />OK. I got $20 says it's not Sean - that someone is joking with it. Any takers?

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Posted By: <b>Sean</b><p>But i would be pretty stupid to do the exact topics over again. Thats why im only going to do this one. But my other topics will be better this time.

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Posted By: <b>Turner Engle</b><p>It's him. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>These pretzels are making me thirsty.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Sean- it seems like you are asking the same exact questions you asked before you were booted off, that is: how much is it worth?<br /><br />It's a small mint...it's a junior mint!

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p>Sean...<br /><br />The most valuable set: Go with the W565's. You should be able to get the set for $60. Add $4.05 for shipping. <br /><br />So now we are at $64.05, add $2.79 for a gift bag...<br /><br />Whole set of 4 and the gift bag: $66.84<br /><br />Dad's Face....priceless

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Posted By: <b>Bruce Babcock</b><p>It's alive! It's alive!

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>I am pretty sure it was Yogi Berra who coined the phrase "deja vu all over again". <br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Russ Bright</b><p>oh my god - has it been 6 months already?

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Posted By: <b>E, Daniel</b><p>Pamela Anderson's?<br /><br /><br /><br />Daniel<br /><br /><br />Edited for editing sake.

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Posted By: <b>Corey R. Shanus</b><p>My favorite Yogi Berra saying was when he was buying a pizza and was asked if he wanted it sliced into six slices or eight slices. He responded that he only wanted six because he couldn't eat eight.

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Posted By: <b>P Spaeth</b><p>If you come to a fork in the road, take it.<br /><br />I didn't say half the things I said.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Peter...my theory...is gaining steam. Dont you think.

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Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>i have an unopened case of 1989 topps cards. i bet if you open all the packs in all the boxes, you could make a complete set. maybe two. and each pack has a piece of gum. bonus!

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Posted By: <b>Paul</b><p>Sean, it depends what you mean by the most valuable set. I believe the two sets of cards that have sold for the most money were a Cracker Jack set and a 1952 Topps set. But those sold for so much money only because the cards were all in nearly perfect condition. If you took the PSA 8 T206 Honus Wagner card and added it to any T206 set, it would sell for more than even these very high grade Cracker Jack and 1952 Topps sets. <br /><br />If you're looking for the most valuable set when you factor out condition, there are lots of candidates. An N172 Old Judge set would sell for a fortune in any condition if it existed. So would a set of N173 Old Judge cabinets. The T215 Pirate set being auctioned by Mastro at the National Convention will also sell for a fortune. An E107 caramel set would also sell for a fortune. Any of these would sell for dozens of times more money than a Cracker Jack set or 52 Topps set in similar condition.

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>woops...edited as I see Paul did reference the ultra high grade 1914 CJ set......I need to learn to quit skimming over posts

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Posted By: <b>David Vargha</b><p><font color=blue>Between Sean and Peter C., the fun just doesn't stop on Net 54.</font><br><br>DavidVargha@hotmail.com

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Posted By: <b>identify7</b><p>Sean:<br /><br />I know that you obtain Beckett's publication. Have you reviewed that from Old Cardboard? The specialty of that magazine (Old Cardboard) is old sets which includes those which are rare, costly, unique or otherwise interesting.<br /><br />Gil

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Posted By: <b>Steve Murray</b><p>I object to your comment putting Peter in the same category as the poster. <br /><br />And Paul, thank you for making a reasoned response to the question posed.

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Yes, David, I agree: give Sean a break. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Dan Koteles</b><p>it is the Fruit of the Loom set in 1902 with Wagner and Chesboro.<br /><br />Wagner pitching IF AUTHENTIC comes with a brown stain and the front has a yellow finish on the throwing pose.<br /><br />The Chesboro has a definite multi tone .<br /><br />Just these 3 cards list for over 750k so i dont know where or what a C-Jack set would do in comparison.

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Posted By: <b>Steve Murray</b><p>Just back from SiCKO with the spouse and saw your post.....<img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Sean</b><p>Paul how much did the cracker jack and 52 topps go for exactly thanks!

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>Would your father be less proud of you, if you completed a set, that was not a scarce set?

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Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>So paul those 5 sets that you said would go more than the 52 topps and cj. Are their any other ones that would go for more. or those 5 are it.

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Posted By: <b>Brian</b><p>I like applesauce

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Posted By: <b>Bob Pomilla</b><p>It's deja vu, all over again.

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Posted By: <b>Bill K</b><p>My cats breath smells like catfood...<br /><br />Bill<br><br>My personal collection - <a href="http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f176/fkm_bky/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f176/fkm_bky/</a>

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Posted By: <b>Joe Pelaez</b><p>What you're saying is:<br /><br />Your father dosen't care for baseball cards either.<br />He just likes the sound of money, ... is that what you're saying?<br /><br />Or maybe you didn't understand my question?<br /><br />Would your father be proud of you, if the set that you completed was not a scarce set?<br /><br />Now followed by:<br /><br />Have you ever completed any set?<br /><br />Joe

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Posted By: <b>Brian Weisner</b><p><br /> Hi Joe,<br /> How are you doing??? Where is my Doyle scan??? You know I'll never own one, but maybe someday I can touch yours. Call me when you make it to NC and I'll buy you a steak you damn Yankee....(That means they moved south and stayed). Be well Brian<br /><br />PS Sean is under 12, so I doubt he will understand your questions, much less your humor, so you might want to go easy on him.<br /><br />PS 2 Bring the "Good' set when you come, and you're T209's so we can trade.

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Posted By: <b>Kenny Cole</b><p>If the question hadn't been asked by an 11 year-old, there would be 100+ posts. How about answering the question? I will go with the answer that I believe to be obvious -- the T206 set with all of the cards, including the big 4. I'm over 11. Please feel free to correct or disagree with me if you think I'm wrong. Then we can have a discussion. Best.<br /><br />Kenny Cole

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>As of this moment my thought is the most ever paid for a complete set is the 800k for the 1914 CJ's. I think that was Seans exact question. Did I miss a more expensive set ever sold? ( I realize there are probably ones that are worth more but have any sold, that we know of? )

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p>Obviously the T206 set with the big 4 I would have to imagine would go for the most money...but thats because the big 4 are the big 4...and also helps there are over 500 cards in the set...<br /><br />I guess if you look at it from the point of view of not being realistic...if someone could complete an OJ set...that would be worth quite a bit anyway...I know its pretty much impossible..but just having that amount of cards in a set....geez.<br /><br />As far as a set being worth the most broken down in unit prices...could you imagine what an E107 "set" would go for?

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Leon, in terms of a complete set, no, I don't believe a higher number has been reached. I suppose in terms of a partial set (nearly complete) the winner would be the Harris Collection for $1.1 million?

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Posted By: <b>Kenny Cole</b><p>I misread the initial post and thought the question was what set would sell for the most. My bad. Leon, so far as I know, you are absolutely correct.<br /><br />Kenny Cole

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Posted By: <b>Josh Adams</b><p>I think Leon is right (he usually is!), the CJ set went for over 800K, from the lady who brought them into Cleveland a few years ago, yes? <br /><br />As a side question, what is the closest anyone has come to a complete OJ set? Is it even possible to answer that question? From my understanding, there is not a definite answer as to what makes up a complete OJ set.<br><br>Go Go White Sox<br />2005 World Series Champions!

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Posted By: <b>Bobby Binder</b><p>I would imagine if anyone is close to completing the OJ set it would be Olberman. How many do you think he has now would be great to find out and could just imagine seeing them all laid out in a huge binder 9 to a page.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Keith wouldn't even be close to number one. The most comprehensive Old Judge set belongs to one of our board members, as well as the likely number two set. They are both well known but it is not my place to identify them.

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Posted By: <b>Frank Wakefield</b><p>Unless there's been a huge OJ sale, Barry is correct. Mr. Olberman's pile OJs wouldn't be quite as big as that of at least one board member, and maybe two members. Still, Mr. O's pile of OJs is a serious bunch.<br /><br />But Sean, set goals that are attainable. Reach a goal, then set another. Take steps, not a giant leap.

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Posted By: <b>peter chao</b><p>Sean,<br /><br />It comes back to the history of the game, read about baseball and decide which era interests you the most. Then start buying cards from that era, after a while you can decide which set from that era you like the most and select a set.<br /><br />Peter