T206 guys what to collect. Please like opinions

[kamikidEFFL]

Hi guys as you most know I am doing the 34 & 38 Goudey sets but I really want to get involved in the T206 craze. It will give me something to look for rather than just goudey's when there isn't much around. Anyway I would like your opinions or suggestions on what I should collect. I know it's what I like to collect. Well ill put it this way I'd like something that maybe down the line may be Sought after. Since I don't have the knowledge and you guys do figure let's ask. I myself have checked on t206 resource and its a great site. But guys lets hear it what should I collect or build with the t206. I am not tackling the monster haha that def won't happen haha.

[ZernialFan]

You want something not too large, hold it's value or possibly increase down the road. Go with the 48 Southern League players. They will cost you more than most commons but most will not be in the HOF player cost area.

[Cardboard Junkie]

If you don't want to tackle the whole set, you could concentrate on players without mustaches.
On a serious note, how about certain teams, or just pitchers or catchers?
Good luck, Dave. or just portraits or the seven horizontals?

[shernan30]

Funny you are looking to collect a T206 subset of some type. I started on players from the Columbus Senators (Solons) to mix up my collection I little from just 34 Goudeys.


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[kamikidEFFL]

Thanks guys I know it's tough to pick so much to choose from.

[t206trader]

I really enjoy player back runs or team runs. Most teams have at least one hall of famer to keep things interesting.

[kamikidEFFL]

I'm thinking southern leaguers may be an option but also looking at the different backs. Man this is tougher than I thought

[mrvster]

collect the "rarities" if you can swing 'em......differentiates them from "common" T206.... both in value, and collectabilty, investment, ect...

tough backs/ freaks/ variations/ short printed commons( piedy 350 of Ewing, lindaman, ect)..2 different name top to bottom..weird miscuts...try to find "great" buys....short population cards.....tuf front/back commons like the old mill standard baseball players( check out T206resource a lot of common "backs" player combos are not even confirmed!)

fun to find an old mill common player that is not even confirmed yet

or try to collect blue chips= hofers/s.lers/ ect...

you have a blast! try combing ebay to find a "hidden gem"

email me if you have questions....if I don't know, i'll find out for ya

[Pete Pyro]

As if you needed more ideas, here is a thought: because this is a supplement to your collecting and not a main focus, you might enjoy something less specific. T206 being my passion horizontals, SLers, etc excite me. If it were a side interest, I would probably start with just collecting old mill backs. It's a less specific focus that doesnt require a large time investment to find one of a very limited number of choices. In addition, you can still grab a SLer, HOFer, etc with an old mill back. Here is a great thread about the available OM backs:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...t=92110&page=5

Alternatively, you could set a price point for commons and start picking a bunch up until you are inspired to move in a more specific direction. This thread is a wonderful example of what makes the t206 set so compelling... it inspires many people in many different ways. Make it your own and enjoy the ride!

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I have thought about going after every card that depicts a left handed player in an action pose. Of course you get screwed by the Cobbs.


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[kamikidEFFL]

A ton of help again guys thanks for all the responses. Show you what help this community can be.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by kamikidEFFL

Hi guys as you most know I am doing the 34 & 38 Goudey sets but I really want to get involved in the T206 craze. It will give me something to look for rather than just goudey's when there isn't much around. Anyway I would like your opinions or suggestions on what I should collect. I know it's what I like to collect. Well ill put it this way I'd like something that maybe down the line may be Sought after. Since I don't have the knowledge and you guys do figure let's ask. I myself have checked on t206 resource and its a great site. But guys lets hear it what should I collect or build with the t206. I am not tackling the monster haha that def won't happen haha.

In The first post he mentions wanting to collect cards that will be sought after down the road... To Me this implies an investment.

[kamikidEFFL]

it is a bit of investment i just didn't want to buy something that will decrease in value down the line.

[ullmandds]

Well who the hell does???

[freakhappy]

That is a cool setup, Pete...I would like a visual like that! Sure would save me some money rather than trying to accumulate the set!!

Eric, I would suggest the same...buy the book and look at the cards and see which ones you like the most. The book is really good...you won't be disappointed!


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[ullmandds]

they're arranged by team which is cool!

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

they're arranged by team which is cool!

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[ullmandds]

I believe they come available from time to time...relatively inexpensive. some of the big old dealers may have some.

[ullmandds]

and they are "real" cards...not like the book! Perhaps from the collection of John D. Wagner?