What's your Monster number?

Mike (18colt) · #1 07-20-2012, 09:59 AM

As of 6/16/2006 = my number was at 500.

As of 7/20/2012 = my number is at 92. Needless to say, I sold a few, many of them to people on this board.

I don't think I'll ever truly go back and try again, as some of what I sold, I'll never be able to reacquire. It sure was fun when I was actively buying.

At my peak, the 24 missing ranged from rare and/or expensive to inexpensive commons that for whatever reason, I never acquired. Only 5 missing were HOFers (2 Lajoie, McGraw, Plank, Wagner). No SLers missing. No back brands missing (except Cobb-brand). Though in low condition, I was happy with my ability to acquire as many different cards as I did.

Beginning Monster collectors -- be patient. It can (mostly) be done, especially if condition isn't a concern. Always buy the HOFers, SLers, rarities, tough backs, tough commons, etc. cheap when they show up. You may not get another chance (I missed out on a really crappy Magie 15 years ago and an extremely crappy Wagner about 25 years ago).

Best of luck to the collectors. Interesting thread.

Mike (18colt)

frankbmd · #2 07-20-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (18colt)

As of 6/16/2006 = my number was at 500.

As of 7/20/2012 = my number is at 92. Needless to say, I sold a few, many of them to people on this board.

I don't think I'll ever truly go back and try again, as some of what I sold, I'll never be able to reacquire. It sure was fun when I was actively buying.

At my peak, the 24 missing ranged from rare and/or expensive to inexpensive commons that for whatever reason, I never acquired. Only 5 missing were HOFers (2 Lajoie, McGraw, Plank, Wagner). No SLers missing. No back brands missing (except Cobb-brand). Though in low condition, I was happy with my ability to acquire as many different cards as I did.

Beginning Monster collectors -- be patient. It can (mostly) be done, especially if condition isn't a concern. Always buy the HOFers, SLers, rarities, tough backs, tough commons, etc. cheap when they show up. You may not get another chance (I missed out on a really crappy Magie 15 years ago and an extremely crappy Wagner about 25 years ago).

Best of luck to the collectors. Interesting thread.

Mike (18colt)

Your Monster number has been duly recorded. Thanks Mike for both your support and your failure(?). The quest for most of us is the "fiero" (It sure was fun when I was actively buying.) behind this addiction. Rarely does one just go out and buy a completed T206 set, unless you're a Wonka

.

More importantly, let me know what you have left......I've been stuck at 511 for awhile.

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Idiottax · #3 07-21-2012, 09:23 AM

I realized this morning my Monster Number is 428. I've put a few of my favorite cards bought on the BST below:

pgellis · #4 07-28-2012, 07:22 AM

I'm at 323 now (all SGC50 or better).

Finally got my Ames, Hands at Chest so here is a picture of the first 50 (alphabetically) T206, all in SGC50 or better.

frankbmd · #5 07-28-2012, 07:56 AM

Still crawling up the mountain.

Thanks Mike.

William Todd · #6 07-28-2012, 09:03 AM

Phil, Thats a beautiful display! I am up to 261 now.

Runscott · #7 07-28-2012, 10:18 AM

Cracked two new arrivals - Ty Cobb (dressed as a jockey about to beat his horse) and Tannehill - from SGC holders last night.

up to 147

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