Type Collectors

[TanksAndSpartans]

Does anyone consider themselves a type collector? I've honestly only heard this term recently - I think from the main/vintage baseball card board. My understanding is the goal is to have one of each type of card. Does this definition sound about right or is there more to it?

For the mainstream sets from 35 Chicle forward, just obtaining one card seems pretty trivial and not all that hard on the wallet if one stays away from stars, at least until the modern era (mid to late 80s?) starts and we see so many companies issuing cards. I wouldn't be surprised here if a cutoff year had to be used, right?

And if you are a type collector, is this all you focus on, or do you also build some sets? Do you have a type checklist? Does it start with the Mayo set? Include items that are "card-like" but not cards such as matchbooks, photos?

I'm interested in hearing anyone's experience with football type collecting. My guess would be the challenge lies in the more obscure issues like Packers Walkers Cleaners, team issues, etc.

Thanks!