Question for the T206 set builders

[vintagetoppsguy]

How did you tackle the “Monster” when building your set? I have heard some individuals say that they built their set group by group - going after a certain group of players, then another, then another, etc. For example, first all the HOFers, then all the southern leaguers, then minor leaguers, then portraits, etc. Or did you perhaps build it team by team? So my question is, did you use any particular method when building the set, or just buy whatever was available whenever you could pick it up?

Also, for the guys who have already completed their sets, how long did it take you to build?

I just started this set a couple of months ago. I only have 14 cards at this point (including 4 HOFers). I know it’s not many, but you have to start somewhere, right? So far, I have focused on cards that are aesthetically pleasing - cards with a lot of vibrant colors and that are well centered. Anyway, I figure it will take me about 14-15 years, buying 2-3 cards a month.

Thanks in advance for your answers.

David