Underappreciated sets

[BobC]

I agree with all the sets mentioned so far; Delong, Oxford Confectionery, Diamond Stars, and the T205's (though the T205's aren't really unloved as much as they're more like the kid brother to the T206 set and just don't get as much attention as their big brother).

I'm going to nominate a few more sets as well, mostly for their uniqueness and in some cases first ever attempts at a somewhat new type of collectible.

1909-13 M101-2 Sporting News Supplements

1916 BF2 Ferguson Bakery Felt Pennants

1937 O-Pee-Chee Stand-Ups

1910-11 S74-1 White Silks

1911 S74-2 Colored Silks

And for a post-war nominee:

1948 Swell Sports Thrills

And postcards are great collectibles also, but aren't a set, they are more of an entire type or genre of a collectible, and the OP specifically asked about sets. They are getting more and more attention and love though as many card prices have risen so much over the past couple of years, lots of collectors may be turning to PCs as a more affordable alternative.

[brianp-beme]

Underappreciated, and rightfully so...the W9316 set.

Brian

[rdwyer]

T201's.

[joshleon]

Originally Posted by rdwyer

T201's.

I keep saying how much I don't like T201s but...I still have them...and I keep buying them. I can't quit them. (and they're still reasonable).

My one complaint is that I can never judge a raw one's grade very well. A t206 I can grade in my sleep and usually get within .5.

+1 for delong as well

[rdwyer]

Originally Posted by joshleon

I keep saying how much I don't like T201s but...I still have them...and I keep buying them. I can't quit them. (and they're still reasonable).

My one complaint is that I can never judge a raw one's grade very well. A t206 I can grade in my sleep and usually get within .5.

+1 for delong as well

I finished my set about 2 years ago. All PSA graded. #24 Current Finest.

[edhans]

Many excellent suggestions here. I'll add E122. Certainly not the most attractive set, but vastly scarcer than most realize.

[EddieP]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Underappreciated, and rightfully so...the W9316 set.

Brian

I love this set. They remind me of Picasso

[GasHouseGang]

Two sets that are right on the cusp of really popular sets, would be T205 and 1934 Goudey. Neither is quite as popular as their all-time favorite cousins. And because every thread needs a picture of a card here are some examples.

[riggs336]

They're not flashy, but I really like the close-up portraits in Maple Crispettes.

[oldjudge]

To me, hands down, it is the 1887 small Gypsy Queen set. There are probably 150 Old Judges for every Gypsy Queen, yet they don’t receive anywhere near the love they deserve.

[oldjudge]

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