T202 collectors

[Leon]

Here's a little known feature of this board. If you look at the very bottom of the page of most threads you will see other, old threads about similar things. I don't know T202s well, particularly, but one of the threads below had 34 responses, entitled "T202 Collectors".....that would be a good place to start. They certainly don't get the respect, with regard to value, that some of the other sets do.
As a type collector it is one of the sets where I only have one specimen.

[the 'stache]

You know, I've never noticed that before, Leon. Hard to believe with all the time I spend here.

Joey, I think the T202's are beautiful, and a good choice if you're going to work on completing a set. I don't know why they are undervalued, but I like the combination of the black and white action shot in the middle, and the two color portraits on either side. Then you have the biographical information on the back, which is a plus for somebody who loves the history of the game. I'm not doing any heavy investing yet, but the T202 set will be one of the ones I do explore thoroughly.

This is the only one I have right now:

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

You know, I've never noticed that before, Leon. Hard to believe with all the time I spend here.

Joey, I think the T202's are beautiful, and a good choice if you're going to work on completing a set. I don't know why they are undervalued, but I like the combination of the black and white action shot in the middle, and the two color portraits on either side. Then you have the biographical information on the back, which is a plus for somebody who loves the history of the game. I'm not doing any heavy investing yet, but the T202 set will be one of the ones I do explore thoroughly.

This is the only one I have right now:

Me and you both. The artwork and images are classic. I was looking at the prices for most of them and they are definintly alot more affordable than most. Ive picked up a cobb and just bought a really nice cy young psa 2 which looks way better. Im thinking ill focus more on the key cards first and then start gathering up the commons. This is my first attempt on completing a set so any advice would be greatly appreciated

[RCMcKenzie]

There is a classic thread about Shoeless Joe Jackson and a center panel. I made it about halfway thru to page 70 and stopped reading. I can't add much more other than "Just before the Battle" is a common that is on ebay all the time.

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

There is a classic thread about Shoeless Joe Jackson and a center panel.

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by Leon

Here's a little known feature of this board. If you look at the very bottom of the page of most threads you will see other, old threads about similar things. I don't know T202s well, particularly, but one of the threads below had 34 responses, entitled "T202 Collectors".....that would be a good place to start. They certainly don't get the respect, with regard to value, that some of the other sets do.
As a type collector it is one of the sets where I only have one specimen.

Very nice! I had that same one in a sgc 40. Still regret selling that one but im sure ill find another one in the near future.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by Leon

If you look at the very bottom of the page of most threads you will see other, old threads about similar things.

Nice, I had no idea that was down there.

I love the T202s. I'm not necessarily working toward a set, but have been picking them up for about 2-3 years. I've focused mainly on key HOFers.. my first targets being the 2x HOFer (or near HOFer) cards like Baker Collins, Speaker Wood, Evers Chance, Cobb Jennings, etc. If I'm able to score a good deal on a common lot, I may consider going after the set.. but for now I'm content with colors, cool action shots, and cooler back write ups on the ones I've got (I got the SGC-30 Cobb/O'Leary from you Joey).

T202 Tinker Evers Chance PSA 5.jpg
T202 Cobb Jennings HA.jpg
T202 Cobb Moriarty and Young Kling- bought both offline eBay N54.jpg
T202 Baker Collins SGC50 eBay close.jpg
T202 Baker Collins SGC50- bought N54.jpg
T202 Speaker Wood rounding third.jpg
T202 Speaker Wood front- bought PGustafson.jpg
T202 Zach Wheat.jpg
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T202 Knight Johnson PSA-4.jpgT202 Evers Chance PSA-2 .jpg

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by Leon

Here's a little known feature of this board. If you look at the very bottom of the page of most threads you will see other, old threads about similar things. I don't know T202s well, particularly, but one of the threads below had 34 responses, entitled "T202 Collectors".....that would be a good place to start. They certainly don't get the respect, with regard to value, that some of the other sets do.
As a type collector it is one of the sets where I only have one specimen.

I am surprised that being the thorough type collector you are you don't have a black factory 30 and a red back card to complete the type collection.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

I am surprised that being the thorough type collector you are you don't have a black factory 30 and a red back card to complete the type collection.

Probably something I need to do. And actually, I might have one or both but they are just lost in a pile of cards somewhere. And, as a matter of fact, I just checked my checklist and see I have one more but it's not on my website. So I will need to find that and then get the other to complete the backs. There are some sets like this in my collection, where I still need a few varieties.

And I remember that T202 thread where Jackson was discovered sliding in the middle panel. That was a great thread. BTW, nice card David, that's it!!

[atx840]

Nice cards everyone...my one and only...bit of an oddball.

[milkit1]

I've been eight shirt of a set for five years. Not as easy as I had hoped.

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by milkit1

I've been eight shirt of a set for five years. Not as easy as I had hoped.

Are you still planning on finishing the set?

[peterb69]

I have a complete set based on the center panels only. To collect every center panel/end cards combos would be difficult I assume.

[milkit1]

Originally Posted by JoeyF1981

Are you still planning on finishing the set?

for sure, just six away

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by peterb69

I have a complete set based on the center panels only. To collect every center panel/end cards combos would be difficult I assume.

Should we start calling the T202 set the mini-monster?

Originally Posted by itjclarke

Nice, I had no idea that was down there.

I love the T202s. I'm not necessarily working toward a set, but have been picking them up for about 2-3 years. I've focused mainly on key HOFers.. my first targets being the 2x HOFer (or near HOFer) cards like Baker Collins, Speaker Wood, Evers Chance, Cobb Jennings, etc. If I'm able to score a good deal on a common lot, I may consider going after the set.. but for now I'm content with colors, cool action shots, and cooler back write ups on the ones I've got (I got the SGC-30 Cobb/O'Leary from you Joey).

Ian, those are incredible. You weren't kidding when you said you loved the set.

That Cobb steals second just blows me away. That's one I'm going to have to get, and early on. That will be another I need to save up a bit for in nice condition.

I also really like the Speaker rounding third. It's a bit reminiscent of the iconic shot of Cobb rounding third.



I'm going to look for the thread to the Shoeless Joe discussion. Sounds like a fun read.

BTW, great thread as usual, everybody.

[the 'stache]

Here's a link to the previously referenced discussion about the Shoeless Joe Jackson center panel:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=124045