T206 guys what to collect. Please like opinions

[ullmandds]

My opinion...if u must collect T206!!!!!! Would be to NOT go after team sets...unless you think you may go after the whole set...this is a bad investment!

Go after individual cards...I like the horizontals...or just specific players/poses you fancy...even better if they are HOF'ers...SL'ers are tougher and will hold value well in the future.

If you are just sticking to fronts...the above criteria will be a good investment in your enjoyment and beyond.

If u think you'd like to collect the backs...go after mid grade tougher backs...avoiding the real toughies unless you want to spend a lot of $$$$....go after the BL's...the Carolina Brights...the hindu's...the EPDG...these should hold value well...again...much better if the fronts are H'ofers.

I'd avoid "fads" like Mullin, Titus.


As a reformed T206 backs collector/type collector...I love the idea of going for a run as this encompasses lots of diff styles of collecting all in one.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

My opinion...if u must collect T206!!!!!! Would be to NOT go after team sets...unless you think you may go after the whole set...this is a bad investment!

Go after individual cards...I like the horizontals...or just specific players/poses you fancy...even better if they are HOF'ers...SL'ers are tougher and will hold value well in the future.

If you are just sticking to fronts...the above criteria will be a good investment in your enjoyment and beyond.

If u think you'd like to collect the backs...go after mid grade tougher backs...avoiding the real toughies unless you want to spend a lot of $$$$....go after the BL's...the Carolina Brights...the hindu's...the EPDG...these should hold value well...again...much better if the fronts are H'ofers.

I'd avoid "fads" like Mullin, Titus.


As a reformed T206 backs collector/type collector...I love the idea of going for a run as this encompasses lots of diff styles of collecting all in one.

Horizontals are definitely cool....Here is one from my collection that just came back from SGC....

[MyGuyTy]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I'd avoid "fads" like Mullin, Titus.

Couldn't agree more here, especially the Titus. There are tons of his cards out there being driven up by false "rarity" claims. Don't feed the hoarders! Worst investment you can ever make in T206 right now. I'd add the Pelty horizontal to that list as well. Eventually the nonsense will stop (and it always does) and these cards will come back to where they should be, in the mean time, avoid.

[ullmandds]

leon that birmingham is f-ing gorgeous...for a t206!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

leon that birmingham is f-ing gorgeous...for a t206!

Thanks Peter. I think there are a TON of ungraded nice T206s in the hands of collectors. Here is one more from my collection, just back this week from SGC.....shameless plug, these will be in our auction opening in 10 days...I kind of like the colors on this one too...

[DerekMichael]

I disagree that Titus is a "fad".

Without mentioning names, I can think of ONE ebay seller who has sold and received positive feedback from ONE buyer for something like 10+ John Titus, all very, very recently.

They are in fact being hoarded, perhaps by more than once person.

Now, if this person or persons decides to dump them all at once, this is a different story.

Otherwise, you have a T206 subject which now becomes difficult to obtain at a "reasonable" price, and you will most certainly have competition. Its rarity may be manufactured, so to speak, but it is still a rarity nonetheless.

Lets see if this same person keeps snatching up every Titus they can get their hands on, if pricing remains strong, and if this subject continues to become increasingly difficult to obtain at a "reasonable" price.

People continue to list them at very high prices, and they continue to have their prices met (quickly I might add).

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

My opinion...if u must collect T206!!!!!! Would be to NOT go after team sets...unless you think you may go after the whole set...this is a bad investment!

Go after individual cards...I like the horizontals...or just specific players/poses you fancy...even better if they are HOF'ers...SL'ers are tougher and will hold value well in the future.

If you are just sticking to fronts...the above criteria will be a good investment in your enjoyment and beyond.

If u think you'd like to collect the backs...go after mid grade tougher backs...avoiding the real toughies unless you want to spend a lot of $$$$....go after the BL's...the Carolina Brights...the hindu's...the EPDG...these should hold value well...again...much better if the fronts are H'ofers.

I'd avoid "fads" like Mullin, Titus.


As a reformed T206 backs collector/type collector...I love the idea of going for a run as this encompasses lots of diff styles of collecting all in one.

Now you want to finally give your opinion on this set that you hate sooooo much...why now

Anyway, who said Jesse is investing anything? He is trying to find something to "collect"...that's what most of us are trying to do here, right? Pete, stick to your big glove Miller run

The point I was trying to make with making the starting point with a team set is that it's relatively cheap if he decides to go that route and not break the bank with HOFers only or SLers. This way he can get nice looking examples for the same price he would be spending on Poor-good examples of the HOFers/Slers...that was the main point. And after that he will have a better idea where to go from there.

As far as investing, go get some Cobbs or Ruth cards if you are looking to cash in later, but that is for a different thread and purpose.

Jesse, what kind of money are you looking to spend on each card and what condition do you want to collect them in? This will help narrow your decision a bit. If he is ok with spending close to $200 on an overrated Pelty, then horizontals may be up his alley.

[kamikidEFFL]

Wow so much information. Well money I mean I don't mind spending the money on certain cards that's for sure. But I don't wanna be spending thousands, remember my 34 goudey set is my main priority. I'm just looking for something new to collect and everyone here is very knowledgeable bout the set which helps. Just look it has it's own section haha. I think I my just start picking up maybe a few decent graded ones, maybe like a Collins,chance,Kelly,chase. I have to say there has been a ton of help on here and I really appreciate everyone's input. I'm not familiar with the t206's like some of you but when your In a dry spell of 34's and don't see as many I just want to pick some up here and there.

[Luke]

I'd say just study up on current prices and stick in some bids on the cards you mentioned when you see one you like. T206s are basically a commodity, so as long as you pay market value for the cards you buy, you're not going to lose any money. Just pick up a few that you like, and see if it makes you want more. If not, just sell them and try something else.