I generally follow the same pattern as Rick, I try to find cards that have good eye appeal on more readily available sets. However, I also look at what the high price cards in a set sell for before I start. When I first started my e93 set, I knew I couldn't afford a Cobb or Wagner in a higher grade, so I built the set in mostly poor-good condition (still need a Cobb and Plank at a reasonable price). Same thing with the w554 set. Both of those sets are also not extremely difficult to find so can be more discerning and upgrade when I find something nicer at a good price. On the other hand, this year I've started an e92 Nadja set which just by the rarity of some of cards I'll pick them up regardless of their condition. When I first started this set, I figured it may take between 10-15 years to complete even buying whatever was available.
DJ
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Current Wantlist:
E92 Nadja - Bescher, Bridwell, Cobb, Donovan, Doolan, Doyle (with bat), Lobert, Mathewson, Miller (fielding), Tinker, Wagner (throwing), Zimmerman
E/T Young Backrun - Need E90-1, T216 (all versions)
E92 Red Crofts - Anyone especially Barry, Shean, and Evers
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