T206 guys what to collect. Please like opinions

[kamikidEFFL]

I'm thinking southern leaguers may be an option but also looking at the different backs. Man this is tougher than I thought

[mrvster]

collect the "rarities" if you can swing 'em......differentiates them from "common" T206.... both in value, and collectabilty, investment, ect...

tough backs/ freaks/ variations/ short printed commons( piedy 350 of Ewing, lindaman, ect)..2 different name top to bottom..weird miscuts...try to find "great" buys....short population cards.....tuf front/back commons like the old mill standard baseball players( check out T206resource a lot of common "backs" player combos are not even confirmed!)

fun to find an old mill common player that is not even confirmed yet

or try to collect blue chips= hofers/s.lers/ ect...

you have a blast! try combing ebay to find a "hidden gem"

email me if you have questions....if I don't know, i'll find out for ya

[bbcard1]

you could pick a color of background...I always thought the red and green background cards were especially striking (either of those choices will lead you to a Cobb on the want list). Teams are good if you have an allegiance or players connected with your home state, which adds a research component to the mix. Personally, I might choose players where the background show a part of the stadium, which I think is especially interesting to give it a real sense of the period.

[kamikidEFFL]

Thanks mrvster I like getting some opinions I mean I just really like to be involved with the 206 following. Something to get me more involved in the community

[mrvster]

the best is finding a "gem" hidden on ebay (missing ink/rare back not listed , ect)

especially for like $20.00


I'm here for you brah

[freakhappy]

Hey Jesse...a lot of different ways to collect this set, just like many have already mentioned. If you are not wanting to collect the whole set, Southern Leaguers are a good option. I would suggest collect "Good to VG" conditioned cards as they will not break the bank...especially on HOFers and SLer's. Just look for good eye appeal in that grade range. Different backs are great, but the prices are stupid ridiculous on most of the tougher ones...not worth it IMO.

I would suggest to pick up a few random cards, different backs and such and see what makes you happy. Sometimes you won't know until you actually have them in-hand! Good luck either way,

Mike

[kamikidEFFL]

"I would suggest to pick up a few random cards, different backs and such and see what makes you happy. Sometimes you won't know until you actually have them in-hand! Good luck either way"

Very true I guess I won't know until I pick some up. Maybe I will go with picking up a few and then go from there.

[The Nasty Nati]

A great "starter" subset that should hold it's value, are the T206 players that were involved in the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. It's an easy subset since there are only 3 cards: Eddie Cicotte, Chick Gandhil, and Bill Burns. And if you want to expand the set you could also include Hal Chase, who is rumored to have been involved. Which brings the total to 8 cards.

Another easy starter subset would be to collect the horizontal cards. There's only 6 in the set: Birmingham, Mullin, Murphy, Pattee, and Pelty. Only Pelty should run you over $100. It's a beautiful set, and collectors from any card era like collecting horizontal cards, so they should hold their value.

I'm currently working on a Cincinnati team set, and it's been a lot of fun. I originally started out buying random HOF's that caught my eye, but I felt there really wasn't a focus. With a team set it's easy.

Also, I'd suggest you pick up the book, "The T206 Collection: The Player & Their Stories" by Tom Zappala. It's a great book for learning about the players from the set.

Hope this helps.

[kamikidEFFL]

Anyone else have recommendations. I think I am down to this

Horizontals
super print set of maybe chase or chance
SL set
What to do is going to be the question?

[ullmandds]

I'd recommend collecting something else...

[kamikidEFFL]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I'd recommend collecting something else...

What do u recommend lol

[ullmandds]

Well... Tell me what it is about tea 206 that strikes your fancy then maybe I can offer other suggestions.