I've owned a lot of types...but never a...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by MMarvelli

All I want for Xmas is an E 221...have never seen one available.

I have only seen 3-4 for public sale in my 17 yrs in the hobby. One of them sold 3 times and I am counting it once....

[barrysloate]

With your permission, may I slightly change the topic:

In my nearly thirty years in the hobby, I have either owned or had consigned to me a T206 Wagner, a U.S. Caramel Lindstrom, a 1914 Baltimore News Ruth, about four T206 Planks, a couple of Magies, a 1952 Topps Mantle, and countless other rarities....but never once did I own or even handle a 1933 Goudey Lajoie.

That one will be my white whale.

[ullmandds]

barry...that's not changing the subject at all!!!! My whole point is that some cards...some tough...some not...for some reason have eluded us/me...for whatever reason. it's funny!

[Exhibitman]

At this point I'd settle for a damned PC Back Exhibit Todt silhouette version...

[Prince Hal]

Its an E107 Yankee for me. Throw in a Cracker Jack Frank Chance too.

[T205 GB]

...a card I couldn't sell

[GregMitch34]

A Gypsy Queen would be nice

[dstudeba]

Originally Posted by Leon

I have only seen 3-4 for public sale in my 17 yrs in the hobby. One of them sold 3 times and I am counting it once....

I think I have lost 3 of them to Leon alone. I can count a few more, but not many. If you find a stash, I will be happy to take your dupes.

[Vintagecatcher]

For me the rarest card I'd go after and have never owned would be a Western Playground catcher card such as a Claude Berry Western Playground.


Patrick

[rjackson44]

Darby chocolate complete box

[h2oya311]

I've looked, but shockingly I haven't ever seen an 1898-99 National Copper Plate of any of the guys I'm looking for (Wagner, J. Collins, B. Wallace, Flick, or Willis). Yes, I've seen scans online, but that doesn't count!!

[phlflyer1]

Several years back I had a deal lined up for an N173 cabinet of either a Phillies or A's player (can't remember which) for my "Philly" type card collection. It would have been the first N173 that I owned.

Sadly, the seller backed out of the transaction and I am still looking for one to this day.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by dstudeba

I think I have lost 3 of them to Leon alone. I can count a few more, but not many. If you find a stash, I will be happy to take your dupes.

E221s are one of my favorite type cards. And if I am not mistaking you know where at least one of mine came from? I can't help myself when I see them. I feel like a kid in a candy store!! I just wish they were like $5 or something....

[t213]

For me definitely E221 - Leon, I'd love one of those Los Angeles examples! Also AWH Caramels.

Andy

[ValKehl]

Never a T216 Virginia Extra.
Val

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Never a T216 Virginia Extra.
Val

I feel I am becoming a few collectors nemesis....

[ValKehl]

Hey Leon, you really should set a better example, especially for the newbie collectors of vintage cards who have joined Net 54, and STOP HOARDING very scarce type cards!!
Best,
Val

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by Leon

I feel I am becoming a few collectors nemesis....

Leon, I believe once you acquire four examples of a type card, you become a set collector.

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by Leon

I feel I am becoming a few collectors nemesis....

Great cards Leon, as usual

I think it's interesting that they used that^^ image of Jennings on the Tango Eggs Jennings card (which I think I just saw recently in the pick up thread).

I've only owned (as far as pre-war goes) a total of 8 different type cards, so my list for "but never a...." would be waaay to long

Great cards everyone, always a pleasure to see these works of art!!

Sincerely, Clayton