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BenThought this might be a nice way to inspire some discussion and to get further acquainted with our fellow forum members. And newbies, dont be shy - please chime in as well!
It seems like every collector collects cards in different ways. I think necessity dictates this, as it would be pretty impossible (fiscally and otherwise) to collect EVERY pre-war card or set...some sort of structure is needed. You have the set collectors (how DO you guys do it?) the type collectors, the HOF collectors, the player set collectors (a rare breed, I know only one of these psychos 
) and the specialty collectors (black sox, jewish players, etc). So, my question is as follows: how do you address the hobby and what is your collecting style? Personally, my collecting style is very unstructured....a pseudo-type collector if you will. I just go for what I think looks nice, and the rare stuff turns my crank as well.
Part 2 - 5 favorite sets and why
- n162 Goodwin Champions - most beautiful set ever made imo.
-1914/15 Cracker Jack - great lookin cards, great player selection and a nice writeup on the back.
-e107 Breisch Williams - awesome set with many first appearances of HOFers and final appearances of 19th century stars. The bridge set between the 19th and 20th century.
-Ramly - awesome looking cards...nuff said. Wish Cobb and Cy were in it though 
-N172 Old Judge - how could I leave this monster out? Definitely the most facinating set out there in my opinion, with seemingly infinite variations and intricacies.