CJ's - Do you collect either years or both?

[Cardboard Junkie]

I don't collect them. Initially I just didn't like the "mostly red" background. I do have one a "Comisky". The other sets that don't apeal to me are most B&W sets. Also I'm not a fan of blank backed issues. But I suppose most are like me and just collect what they like. I'm curious what other sets do you collect? Aloha, dave.

[Kzoo]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

Initially I just didn't like the "mostly red" background.

This is what I've always loved about the set. That red background is beautiful and rich when the cards are in nice shape. Unfortunately, I only have a '14 Schalk, but would like more in the future. I also like the fact that there's a lot of 'action' shots as opposed to all the portraits in the t205 and m116 sets.

Matt

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by Kzoo

I also like the fact that there's a lot of 'action' shots as opposed to all the portraits in the t205 and m116 sets.

Makes the 1914 Matty so great...

[tiger8mush]

I love the CJs! I collect the 1914s cuz they all came out of CJ boxes (except for that one pristine find) whereas the 1915s were able to get from the mail. But the 1915s are just as beautiful!

I've picked up around 35 of them over the past few years so right around 25% done but they've stayed high in price so I don't pick them up too often.

Good luck with your collection! One of my favs ...

Rob

[btkpath]

Well the 1914's have been a passion of mine for the past several years and I am still trying to complete the set. It has been a wonderful journey. I am presently 120 cards into the 1914 set, so only have 24 to go.

Rob, that Cicotte has wonderful eye appeal; I am very jealous.

Thanks Steve for beginning this thread and putting the CJ's back on the "map".

I would love to hear from anyone who might have any CJ's that they are willing to sell or trade.

Barry

[FrankWakefield]

Both. I occasionally pick one up. I've sold a few, given a few away. They aren't a major focus for me. For me, either would be a difficult set to complete.

They are interesting little cards. It's interesting to feel the difference in paper thickness between the two. And they're such a neat piece of card history.

[terjung]

Since you asked the "why don't you" question...

I love the appearance of CJs, but they are just too common for my taste. It is a personal thing and I certainly don't begrudge anyone for collecting them - because they are very cool for a number of reasons. I've just decided to have a more "truly scarce" slant to my collection.

[RichR]

My goal is to have all the 1915s and the variations between the two years. May never happen though...

[jrlebert]

I love the 1915's. As a teacher, they are a bit more affordable than the 14's, but you have the added challenge of the 32 more cards. With the red background, even collecting them in PSA 1, as I am, the cards usually still pop and have nice eye appeal. Also, something about holding a 100 year old piece of cardboard with the caramel stains on them is just pretty darn cool.

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by terjung

I love the appearance of CJs, but they are just too common for my taste.

From a casual observer, for some reason there seems to be a number of 1914 CJs that are tougher to find than others. Except for #1 Knabe, the lower numbers - below, say, #75 - seem to easier than the higher numbers. Some of the #90s are close to impossible and if they appear for sale once a year you're lucky.

Rob

[btkpath]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

....there seems to be a number of 1914 CJs that are tougher to find than others. Except for #1 Knabe, the lower numbers - below, say, #75 - seem to easier than the higher numbers.

I know that population reports are characteristically inaccurate and change constantly, but the last time I ran the numbers (about a year ago), if one were to combine the totals for SGC and PSA, there are only 6 cards in the second half of the 1914 CJ set (cards #73-144) with cumulative populations of greater than 25 cards......and two of these cards are the Matthewson and the Joe Jackson!

[rainier2004]

At the moment Im enthralled with the look of 292s but do own a 1. Im trying for the fan craze, n28s, 1922 e120s, 2nd set of 34 goudey, 40 play ball and 1 rookie clemente shy of my 53-56 topps run. I just started the t200s with a Det card. Not really watching the e120s and 1940 PBs cause of money issues though. I tend to not favor blank backs either. But no matter what set I get into or come back to, CJs seem to always be my favorite. I thought I was going to start a t205 set but bought some cjs...thought i was going to start a t202 set but bought a beautiful cj tinker.