After CJ 14s--what will be the next set to truly take off?

[Leon]

Maybe T205s? IMO one of the most aesthetically pleasing sets in our hobby.

[uniship]

this set has it ALL

mainstream set
not too big
not too small
huge star power
rarities throughout
association with all American brand of cj
condition impossible (weeds out "condition snobs" - lol)

what more can you ask for?

but back to the topic - next set to take off? some other sort of similar characteritics candy "E" set imo.

[Al C.risafulli]

I think it's about time for the T206 set to have its time in the sun.

-Al

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Al C.risafulli

I think it's about time for the T206 set to have its time in the sun.

-Al

If not the entire set, perhaps at least the printer scrap?

[sycks22]

1986 Topps

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by sycks22

1986 Topps

Yeah! I still laugh over this '86 Sandberg that brought $2,426. And yes, that is in US dollars. http://smalltraditions.com/1986-topp...r-lot2473.aspx

On a serious note, I think that the E90-1/2/3 sets might be next to take off.

[rsdill2]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Yeah! I still laugh over this '86 Sandberg that brought $2,426. And yes, that is in US dollars. http://smalltraditions.com/1986-topp...r-lot2473.aspx

On a serious note, I think that the E90-1/2/3 sets might be next to take off.

Not to steer this post too o/t, but looking at this Sandberg - is that not a huge stain on the back where it says 'talkin baseball'? My memory of 86 backs is a little fuzzy but I don't seem to remember that being part of it?

[sniffy5]

The 1914 CJ set is very odd in many respects. I don't know how the set is regarded by a typical pre war collector, or by any of longtime collectors on the board.
I know everyone likes how they look, but it's not like other sets.

I mean, it's hard to be picky about condition because cardboard is so thin. Stains on nearly every card. Not a lot of cards available to begin with, despite eBay and the internet making most all cards from most all sets plentiful, or at least available. Is the 1914 set viewed as sort of a cult-like following thing, but just not a "mainstream" set because of all the obstacles? I'd love to know what longtime collectors think...

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

On a serious note, I think that the E90-1/2/3 sets might be next to take off.

The e90 sets were my guess also, but admittedly, would have never guessed the '14 Cracker Jacks would increase so quickly. So my opinion may not matter.

[Al C.risafulli]

On a serious note, I'd love to see T205s get some more respect. They're absolutely gorgeous, they've got a great selection of HOFers and variations, rare backs, print freaks, tougher minor leaguers, and can be collected in all different ways. REALLY undervalued and underappreciated set.

I was looking through a pile of T205s with Piedmont 42 backs recently with another collector, and marveling at how scarce they were - and how few people are aware of that.

The Cobb is, in my opinion, one of the most attractive prewar cards.

-Al

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by sycks22

1986 Topps

Best laugh I've had all day. I've been thinking about this question a lot lately the m116 is a nice set but there just doesnt seem to be that much interest in it. How about the E90-1's. Good selection of stars, Joe Jackson rookie, set isnt too big, a relatively early set, some decent variations, the Mitchell scarce card, enough of the cards around to complete the set but few enough to make it a challenge.

[darwinbulldog]

I've been hearing a lot of buzz about 1921 Herpolsheimers.

[uniship]

let's this time each take a different set to pursue, and stop murdering each other all going after exact same thing - thx!

[T206Collector]

I've posted these before, but I feel like it may be time to remind everyone why T205s are often downright hideous:

The players look ugly...



They are often making sour faces...



They look like catfish, or at least like they're burping...



There's just something garishly plastic about them...



Check out the ears on these guys...



Check out the huge foreheads on these dudes...



The Joker?



Egan's just horsey in ANY set...



However, I will concede that I do so love this Blackburne, and not entirely because he signed it:

[MattyC]

I'd go with Leon's pick and say T205's-- alongside the 1915 CJ's.

Though I love the D304s.

[GregMitch34]

Leon, haven't the t205s been picked to take off...for years? I agree with you but not trending that way at all. I feel same way about m116s but they are going nowhere....and, of course, OJs continue to decline...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

Leon, haven't the t205s been picked to take off...for years? I agree with you but not trending that way at all. I feel same way about m116s but they are going nowhere....and, of course, OJs continue to decline...

Relative to other things I have always thought they (T205) were undervalued and still are, though I do agree they have been trending up a little. I guess I base my thinking on T206 but that isn't a fair comparison in hindsight, it is an extraordinary one.