T205 set Complete

[gregr2]

Great accomplishment! Congratulations.

[zimp]

I remember back in the 1970's I was down to one card to complete the set and I was at a show and Lew Lippsett had it on his table....I told him it was the last card I needed....How Much? He said I can't sell it to you......I said why not.....He said because I'm giving it to you so you are complete now....Thanks, Lew

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by zimp

I remember back in the 1970's I was down to one card to complete the set and I was at a show and Lew Lippsett had it on his table....I told him it was the last card I needed....How Much? He said I can't sell it to you......I said why not.....He said because I'm giving it to you so you are complete now....Thanks, Lew

Now that's a great story right there !

[Mrc32]

Congrats! I've been working on my set since 2003. Slowly chipping away. I'm getting closer and closer....

What will you do now? Upgrade or start a new set?

[Eggoman]

My Congrats! I'm under 30 cards now and have been working on it - off and on - since the mid-1990s. I ALWAYS wanted to FIND this set card by card at local shows, flea markets, antique shops, etc. but realized that I'd probably NEVER finish it that way!

I STILL enjoy chipping away at it and "meeting" all of the GREAT folks who have helped me edge closer to it!

[WWGjohn]

Congratulations on finishing one great set. I've been working on my basic set for 10 years and have three toughies left, Cobb, Johnson, and Wilhelm. I agree that it is one of the most beautiful sets ever put out and ranks with the 53 Bowman colors.

John

[Matt E.]

Nicely done!

Thanks,

Matt

[byrone]

Originally Posted by zimp

I remember back in the 1970's I was down to one card to complete the set and I was at a show and Lew Lippsett had it on his table....I told him it was the last card I needed....How Much? He said I can't sell it to you......I said why not.....He said because I'm giving it to you so you are complete now....Thanks, Lew

Now that's a nice thing to do for someone

[sporteq]

AWESOME!! one of the best sets in the hobby.. congrats!

Albert

[mybuddyinc]

Dennis,

UNREAL --- That's one beautiful set !!!!!!!!!!!!

Seeing them all together is quite amazing, the colors and condition are stunning.


Makes me (and I'm sure others) want to give the Golden Boarders a try.


Enjoy, Scott

[Centauri]

Congrats Dennis. That is a sweet lookin' set.

[oldcardboard]

Beautiful set. Congratulations!!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by zimp

I remember back in the 1970's I was down to one card to complete the set and I was at a show and Lew Lippsett had it on his table....I told him it was the last card I needed....How Much? He said I can't sell it to you......I said why not.....He said because I'm giving it to you so you are complete now....Thanks, Lew

I was reading some old threads and found this comment and it reminded me of a similar occasion. I was finishing up my M101-4/5 back run many years ago. I was down to needing the Everybody's back. There was one in auction and it got away from me under curious conditions in an auction. I told the auctioneer about it, who was sympathetic and a friend of Lew's. Lew found out about and sent me an Everybody's card. I asked how much and was ecstatic. He said, just pay me what you want to. Lew can be a bit cranky but he has kind heart for collectors. He has helped me a lot with my collecting......

[Sean1125]

Originally Posted by Leon

I was reading some old threads and found this comment and it reminded me of a similar occasion. I was finishing up my M101-4/5 back run many years ago. I was down to needing the Everybody's back. There was one in auction and it got away from me under curious conditions in an auction. I told the auctioneer about it, who was sympathetic and a friend of Lew's. Lew found out about and sent me an Everybody's card. I asked how much and was ecstatic. He said, just pay me what you want to. Lew can be a bit cranky but he has kind heart for collectors. He has helped me a lot with my collecting......

I've heard great stories about Lew. I am located probably within 25 or 30 miles of him. I've never actually interacted with him or met him before. I wish I could.

[oldphil]

Great accomplishment Dennis. The prettiest cards ever made!

[milkit1]

awesome accomplishment! Im just finishing up my t205 cubs sovereign back teamset. I cant imagine doing a whole set

[iowadoc77]

Very cool Dennis! I am over 80% done and it is flat out a cool set. I am not going after the very high dollar back variations. Just not that interested in paying thousands for a letter difference hidden on the back of a card! Well done

[kmac32]

very cool

[AMBST95]

Congrats on your T205 set. That's a great accomplishment/milestone in your hobby life!

[Leon]

Congrats on the completion!! I have always maintained that the T205s are one of the most beautiful sets ever made. Fantastic lithograhphy!!

[62corvette]

Completed mine in 1973, about the same time I completed the monster (less the big 3 back then.). Always have liked the T-205s much better.

[hoot-owl]

Great accomplishment.
Currently my favorite set--as Leon mentions great lithography; with bios and statistics (and variations). Something for everyone.

[t206blogcom]

Congratulations!

I had a similar situation with my T206s where I bought my first as a kid and no other purchases until my 30s. Fun stuff this cardboard collecting. Congrats again.

[kmac32]

very cool Dennis

[Econteachert205]

I've been upgrading here and there as well as adding backs (picked up a Broadleaf even!) Also there aren't too many things more satisfying in the hobby than upgrading a card and selling the old one to break even.