I started collecting T205's around 1985. I went after the complete set (just different fronts) from the many card shows in the late 80's and 90's and from adds in Sports Collector Digest. I probably completed it around 1999.
With all the "crap" card companies started to produce in the late 90's & 2000's, it really turned me off from collecting and I sort of stopped.
Then I found this site about 3 years ago and it really peaked my interest again in tobacco cards. I now started to go after the rare backs I did not own, as well as at least 1 example of every cigarette brand.
I now have at least 1 of every brand back, and have every rare back except the hardest. I still need the Hoblitzell "no stats" and any T205 with a blank back.
About 95% of my cards are raw, and my set probably averages in Good. But I like my set and proud of it. Monies are tight, but someday I'd like to upgrade the condition of many cards.
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Looking for affordable T205 Hoblitzell no stats; also any T206 Drum
Last edited by peterb69; 01-21-2013 at 07:04 AM.
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