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Originally Posted by wondo
I'm a big T207 fan and am creepng up on 90% completion. Many (40+) T207s are difficult to find no matter the pocketbook wheareas T205s are relatively available. There are very many more big stars in T205 (Cobb, Matty, Young, etc.), but T207 has many obscure players known only because they exist in the T207 set.
When faced with a similar decision, I chose the T207 set to go after. I'm close, but it may be months, years, before the few I need to complete the set become available. A basic T207 set will cost 2-3 times what a complete basic T205 set will cost. What deters many collectors from the T207 set is the most expensive cards are Louis Lowdermilk, Irving Lewis and Ward Miller. T205 top dawgs are Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson and other HoFs.
I like the T207 design - there is something haunting and the poses vary. T205s are much more colorful. T207s are much, much rarer and may offer an advantage if the set regains popularity - it was hot ten years ago and prices for individual cards were often twice / thricewhat they are today - it is certainly depressed.
Best I can offer - pick whatever set makes you happy to pursue - all are great cards - good luck!!!
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I think John laid the considerations out really well. Most importantly - collect what you like. For me - I am working on T205 and T207...............Pittsburgh Pirates only. T207 wasn't originally on my hit list and was called to my attention by another board member - great way to describe - the "haunting images" really captivated me. Happy collecting.