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Posted By: <b>nbrazil</b><p>Not sure what you mean by staple. I am going to assume most popular (high demand, notoriety even outside collector circles).<br /><br />1909-11 T206<br />1933 Goudey<br />1934 Goudey<br />1952 Topps<br />1914 Cracker Jack<br />1915 Cracker Jack<br />1911 T3<br />E98<br />1948/49 Leaf<br />1953 Topps<br />Old Judge<br />T205<br />1948 Bowman<br />1951 Bowman<br />1989 Upperdeck<br />1956 Topps<br />1939 Playball<br />1941 Playball<br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Ken W.</b><p>Imho:<br /><br />1. Peck and Snyder<br />2. Old Judge N172<br />3. Allen & Ginter N28<br />4. Mayo Cut Plug N300<br />5. Fan Craze<br />6. T206<br />7. T205<br />8. E90-1<br />9. Fatima T200<br />10. Cracker Jacks<br />11. W's<br />12. Exhibits<br />13. 33 Goudey<br />14. 34 Goudey<br />15. Diamond Stars<br />16. 40 Play Ball<br />17. 48 Leaf<br />18. 52 Topps<br />

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Posted By: <b>fkw</b><p>N172<br />E107<br />T206<br />1910 Orange Border<br />T205<br />PC796 Sepia Postcards<br />1911 Zeenut<br />T200<br />E145<br />E121<br />W514<br />W517<br />R319<br />1941 Play Ball<br />1952 Topps<br />1955 Bowman<br />1967 Topps<br />1970 Kelloggs<br />

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Posted By: <b>Jimi</b><p>No particular order as how in the world could anyone rank these? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />T206<br />T205<br />1933 Goudey<br />1934 Goudey<br />1952 Topps<br />1953 Bowman Color<br />1957 Topps<br />1975 Topps<br />1962 Topps<br />1989 Upper Deck<br />1981 Fleer/Donruss<br />Old Judges<br />Mayo Cut Plug<br />Peck and Snyder<br />1948 Bowman<br />1949 Bowman<br />1992 Bowman<br />1992 Topps Gold<br><br>Jimi

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Posted By: <b>Fred C</b><p>I'm assuming that staples are cards that are abundant and depict many players. <br /><br />N172<br />T206<br />T200<br />M101-x<br />CJs (either year)<br />Goudey (1933)<br />Playball (1940)<br />Topps (1952)<br />Topps (1957)<br /><br />I'd include Zeenuts if minor league cards are a consideration.

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Posted By: <b>CoreyRS.hanus</b><p>1. Peck and Snyders<br />2. cdv's<br />3. studio cabinets<br />4. N167<br />5. N172<br />6. N173<br />7. N162<br />8. N28<br />9. N43<br />10. N690<br />11. N693<br />12. Four Base Hits<br />13.. Just Sos<br />14. N300<br />15. Joseph Halls<br />16. E223<br />17. Currier and Ives print of the American National Game of Baseball<br />18. Zimmer Game<br /><br /><br /><br />As I define a baseball card, nothing after the 19th century qualifies. (Sorry Leon, you're selling the wrong century.) Also, with items 17 and 18, I intend to get them slabbed in order to qualify them as baseball cards.<br /><br />EDITED to express my sympathies to Leon.<br /><br />EDITED A SECOND TIME to include numero uno, Peck and Snyders. Sometimes the most obvious omissions are right under your nose.<br />

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Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>E94<br />E97<br />N172<br />T206<br />1910 Orange Border<br />T205<br />T207<br />1938 Goudey<br />1911 Zeenut<br />Tattoo Orbits<br />T200<br />1934 Goudey<br />DeLongs<br />T212 Obaks<br />1952 Topps<br />1955 Bowman<br />1956 Topps<br />1959 Topps<br />

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>It's ok...I am sure I will keep a few for old time memories (probably one you used to own).....it's only cardboard and yes it sucks selling stuff you love......But when you see something like the video I posted yesterday it puts what is important in perspective....Admitting I have an addiction was the first step <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>....take care....can't wait for the National when we can get together again.......<br /><br />N28<br />N172<br />E90-1<br />E92<br />E107<br />E121<br />e137<br />M101-4<br />R319 Goudey (1933)<br />T206<br />T212<br />W560<br />W600<br />WG2/3<br />1952 Topps<br />1957 Topps<br />1981 Fleer<br />1981 Donruss<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Chris Counts</b><p>I'm surprised how much love post-war cards are getting from everybody. I'm particularly impressed with how many pre-war collectors mentioned 1956 and 1957 Topps cards, which I have always been a big fan of. Both sets scored just as high as the 1953 Bowman color set. It's also surprising to see Kellogg's, Donruss and Upper Deck cards on the list ...<br /><br />1) T206<br />2) T3<br />3) Obaks<br />4) 1933 Goudey<br />5) 1934-36 Diamond Stars<br />6) Exhibits<br />7) Play Ball (1939-41)<br />8) 1950-52 Bowman (baseball and football)<br />9) 1953 Bowman (color)<br />10) 1956 Topps<br />11) 1957 Topps<br />12) 1957-58 Basketball

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Posted By: <b>steve</b><p>Has to be able to be widely collected. Has to be eye appealing asthetically. Has to be highly desireable. Not the best, your favorite, most rare, etc.<br /><br />First tier:<br />T206<br />1914/15 Cracker Jacks<br />1933 Goudey<br />1941 Playball<br />1948 Leaf<br />1952 Topps<br /><br />Second tier:<br />T205<br />1934 Goudey<br />1953 Topps<br /><br />Stop at top 9. <br />steve<br /><br />ps. Single most coolest card = 1949 Bowman Satchell Paige

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>The way I read the question :<br /><br />"what are the (18) "staples" of the hobby."<br /><br />is the way I responded. I don't own any of the post war cards I picked but to not include 1952 Topps in the staples of the hobby? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />edited to add a word I left out

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Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>N167<br />N172<br />N28<br />T205<br />T206<br />T3<br />E90-1<br />E93 (maybe not hobby-defining, but it should be. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>)<br />E107<br />1914/5 Cracker Jack<br />M101-4/5<br />1933 Goudey<br />1934 Goudey<br />1941 Play Ball<br />1949 Leaf<br />1951 Bowman<br />1952 Topps<br />1957 Topps<br /><br />JimB

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Posted By: <b>dennis</b><p>old judge <br />t206 <br />e90-1<br />1914 cj<br />m101-4<br />w514 <br />e120<br />w517<br />33 goudey <br />34-36 diamond stars<br />40 play ball<br />41 play ball<br />51 bowman <br />53 bowman<br />52 topps<br />56 topps<br />57 topps<br />59 topps<br />

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Posted By: <b>Todd Schultz</b><p>1. N28<br />2. N172<br />3. T206<br />4. T205 <br />5. T202 <br />6. E90-1<br />7. E92<br />8. E145<br />9. M101-4/5<br />10. R319<br />11. R333 <br />12. R334<br />13. 1949 Leaf<br />14. 1952 Topps <br />15 1953 Bowman Color<br />16. 1957 Topps <br />17. 1965 Topps<br />18. 1989 Upper Deck <br />

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Posted By: <b>Mark Lutz</b><p>N172<br />E-90<br />T206<br />M-101-4/5<br />E145<br />E121<br />Goudey 1933<br />Diamond Stars<br />Play Ball 1940<br />48-49 Leaf<br />1952 Topps<br />1953 Topps<br />1957 Topps<br />1963 Topps<br />1967 Topps<br />1989 Upper Deck<br />

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Kennedy</b><p>(18) diffent issues, that define "Baseball Cards" what would they be, i.e. 1909-11 T206, 1952 Topps, etc. What I am looking for is the majority opinion on what are the (18) "staples" of the hobby. I am not strictly looking vintage here, I am looking for all years included. Please list them in order of year and thanks to all whom will take the time to compile a list. I have a project up my sleeve and want to pick your brains before I make my final list.

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Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>Only listing my top 10<br /><br />1) N172 Old Judge<br />2) 1909-11 T206<br />3) 1914/15 Cracker Jack<br />4) 1921/22 E121 American Caramel<br />5) 1933 Goudey<br />6) 1940 Play Ball<br />7) 1952 Topps<br />8) 1967 Topps<br />9) 1976 Topps<br />10) 1989 Upper Deck<br />

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Posted By: <b>PaulArpasi</b><p>1. Old Judge<br />2. T206<br />3. T205<br />4. 1914 Cracker Jack<br />5. 1915 Cracker Jack<br />6. 1933 Goudey<br />7. 1939 Play Ball<br />8. 1941 Play Ball<br />9. 1949 Bowman<br />10. 1950 Bowman<br />11. 1951 Bowman<br />12. 1952 Topps<br />13. 1953 Bowman Color<br />14. 1953 Topps<br />15 1954 Topps<br />16. 1956 Topps<br />17. 1957 Topps<br />18. 1969 Topps

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Posted By: <b>Zinn</b><p>N172<br />N300<br />E107<br />T206<br />E90-1<br />E93<br />E94<br />E136<br />E145<br />M101<br />V117<br />R319<br />R334<br />48B<br />51B<br />52T<br />53T<br />59T<br />

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Posted By: <b>Rawn Hill</b><p>Oj<br />T206<br />1957 Topps<br />1956 Topps<br />1971 Topps<br />1952 Topps<br />1975 Topps<br />WG1<br />1953 Bowman color<br />1951 Bowman<br /><br />Guess that does it.

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p>1. T206<br />2. 1952 Topps<br />3. 1933 Goudey<br />4. N172<br />5. 1914 Cracker Jack<br />6. T205<br />7. 1951 Bowman<br />8. 1941 Play Ball<br />9. 1952 Bowman<br />10. 1957 Topps<br />11. E90-1<br />12. 1915 Cracker Jack<br />13. 1934 Goudey<br />14. T3<br />15. 1948 Leaf<br />16. 1950 Bowman<br />17. E107<br />18. 1948 Bowman<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Bill</b><p>Here ya go...... <br /><br />N162 <br />N300 <br />T204 <br />T206 <br />E90-1 <br />V61 <br />Cracker Jack 14/15 <br />33 Goudey <br />39 Playball <br />56 Topps <br />71 Topps <br />97 Bowman Chrome <br />43 MP & Co

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Posted By: <b>Chris</b><p>1. Early trade cards<br />2. O.J.'s<br />3. T204<br />4. T205/206<br />5. E90-1<br />6. E98/99/101 etc<br />7. 1914/1915 Cracker Jack<br />8. E121<br />9. 1933 Goudey<br />10. 1935 Diamond stars<br />11. 1939 Play Ball<br />12. 1940 Play ball<br />13. 1941 Play Ball<br />14. 1948 Bowman<br />15. 1948 Leaf<br />15. 1950 Bowman<br />17. 1957 Topps<br />18. 1960 Fleer<br />

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Posted By: <b>SC</b><p>Baseball<br />1) Old Judge<br />2) T206<br />3) 1933 Goudey<br />4) 1951 Bowman<br />5) 1952 Topps<br />6) 1989 Upper Deck<br /><br />Football<br />7) 1965 Topps<br />8) 1984 Topps<br /><br />Basketball<br />9) 1961 Fleer<br />10) 1984 Star<br />11) 1986 Fleer<br /><br />Hockey<br />12) 1979 OPC<br />

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Posted By: <b>Jim Rivera</b><p>1.T206<br />2.E106<br />3.T216<br />4.N172<br />5.E95<br />6.E92<br />7.E94<br />8.That Mothers set Leons collecting<br />9.I don't have any more money!!

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Posted By: <b>Jim Dale</b><p>T206 set,<br />1939 playball<br />1941 playball<br />1952 Topps<br />1952 Bowman<br />1954 Topps<br />1959 Fleer "Ted" Set<br />1968 Topps<br />1975 Topps Mini<br />1993 Upper Deck "SP"<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Eric Brehm</b><p>Not sure if these are 'staples', but they are my favorite sets because of the design of the cards and the players who appear in them. I might pick more sets from pre-WWI if I was more familiar with them. I would definitely not pick anything issued after 1969. In chronological order, they are:<br /><br />T206 White Border<br />T3 Turkey Red<br />1914 Cracker Jack<br />1915 Cracker Jack<br />1933 Goudey<br />1934 Goudey<br />1934-36 Diamond Stars<br />1951 Bowman<br />1952 Bowman<br />1952 Topps<br />1953 Bowman Color<br />1953 Topps<br />1956 Topps<br />1963 Topps<br />1965 Topps<br />1966 Topps<br />1967 Topps<br />1969 Topps