What's up with t205s?

[rainier2004]

I don't collect this set, but one day I hope to and loosely follow it and have a few including the Johnson. It seems like prices have come down in the last 6 months, maybe I'm wrong here. I always thought it was a great set and the appealing thing to me was the wide array of players/teams included, colors, stats on the back and the lack of repeat player cards as in the t206 set. What's responsible for these prices? Am I just seeing things that do not exist? Is the back/variation frenzy of t206s having an affect? Thoughts?

[atx840]

I'm surprised that there are significantly less print errors, scraps and blank backs in this set.

[familytoad]

The set that almost has it all!

We don't have simulated sunsets. We don't have Honus Wagner, Eddie Plank or Nap Lajoie.

We do have rare backs, tougher variations, SP's and lots of color.

But these best thing about T205 I think is the bio and the stats!

Growing up in the early 70's I studied the backs of the topps cards until I had information on nearly every player memorized...you cant do that with many other prewar sets.

They are a good bargain in the card market now, as Steve mentioned, dunno why but I guess its time to take advantage of that

[skelly]

Personally, this is my favorite pre-war set along with the T-227 set, and I to noticed that prices seem to be down. Really a colorful set that doesn't get the respect it deserves in my opinion.

Its because I am selling the last of my cards. Market always takes a dive when I need to sell My luck I guess

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by Pup6913

Its because I am selling the last of my cards. Market always takes a dive when I need to sell My luck I guess

Andrew - Your Mr 205, the prices are low, correct? Why? I prefer these over t206s, I know Im in the vast minority as well. When did the slide start?