Net54baseball Pre-War Set Group Break - Set to be Decided?

[Sean1125]

1941 Play Ball?

I think the forum should have a vote on what they would pay for a slot and figure out a set after that.

If the consensus decides a $20 break or $50 break you will have an approx price range for the set and can easily pick one in a mid-grade range after that.

I am happy to help where ever I can.

[bobbyw8469]

My vote is for the 1955 Topps. Good set with some good rookies (Clemente, Koufax, Killebrew), as well as some good 2nd year cards of Kaline, Aaron, and Banks, and fading stars like Jackie Robinson and Ted Williams.

[Conner161822]

removed

[Rich Klein]

We'd be honored to host the break, it's a public place and full transparency and could even be exciting if you are there

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

My vote is for the 1955 Topps. Good set with some good rookies (Clemente, Koufax, Killebrew), as well as some good 2nd year cards of Kaline, Aaron, and Banks, and fading stars like Jackie Robinson and Ted Williams.

I would like 55 or 54 but I think the big Rookies should be grade 5/6/7.

The $1600 54 set that Sterling had seemed pretty rough from what I read in the description. I am in the minority, but those are 2 of the 3 on my to do list. If I win the Clemente/Koufax/Banks/Aaron I am hoping to not have to upgrade.

Of course, when the drawing happens and I win low number commons, I can open this up and laugh at the idea of me fretting that the big dollar cards wouldn't be graded high enough...

[Sean]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

My vote is for the 1955 Topps. Good set with some good rookies (Clemente, Koufax, Killebrew), as well as some good 2nd year cards of Kaline, Aaron, and Banks, and fading stars like Jackie Robinson and Ted Williams.

Great idea. I would like the T206 set, but a subset will be much more manageable.

[clydepepper]

Great Idea!

After reading the previous post, it appears that either T206 or 1941 Play Ball are the most requested and I would be happy with either.

[Wite3]

'41 Play Ball would be nice...easier to find a set and a nice selection of cards.

Kashin might be fun but finding a complete set might be problematic.

I am all for T205s but it might hurt to watch a set be broken.

If we are talking post-war...might be fun to do 1954 or 1955 Topps or combine both 1953 Bowman sets together.

Joshua

[vintagehofrookies]

I agree w/ Rhett on the Kashin (R316) + Polo Grounds, National Game or Tom Barker Games. I'd also be in on any 1920's Exhibit sets (1921,1922,1923-24,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929 4-in-1)

[Luke]

I think game cards would be cool as well

[brianp-beme]

Some great suggestions for complete sets (I like 1941 Play Ball, Diamond Stars, Tom Barker or National Game and T201).

However Leon also mentioned partial sets in his original post. I think this idea would have the best kickoff (we all know Net54'ers are 'partial' to this issue) if a larger lot of T206 cards (perhaps 100-200) were chosen...maybe a group consisting of a variety of Hall of Famers, different backs, Southern Leaguers, etc.

Brian

[Nappy1525]

Originally Posted by Wite3

'41 Play Ball would be nice...easier to find a set and a nice selection of cards.

Kashin might be fun but finding a complete set might be problematic.

I am all for T205s but it might hurt to watch a set be broken.


Joshua

Gotta love those t205s. I'm all in for that

[batkidiii]

Sounds like fun. Count me in!

[Matvoo]

Originally Posted by Sean

Great idea. I would like the T206 set, but a subset will be much more manageable.

This a subset for t206 would be awesome

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by Matvoo

This a subset for t206 would be awesome

Would love t206s...but I wouldn't mind settling for 1941 Play Ball. Even if I don't collect them. That or some 1915 Cracker Jacks...idk how that would work considering there are some expensive cards. What about E cards?

[Sean1125]

As a side note, a t206 break could be arranged in the 40 to 50 price point, and t205s (if a set could be found) in the same, maybe cheaper

[ullmandds]

I love the idea of a shoebox...or a vintage set...exhibits would be cool.

[Matvoo]

T206 Southern League Set
Not sure how much that cost though

[Luke]

1941 play ball sounds good to me.

[hangman62]

1940 Play Ball..sounds good to me

[dog*dirt]

Diamond Stars, 108 cards, falls in the price range stated and some nice HOFers just no Gehrig or Ruth which keeps cost low.

[brewing]

A 1954 Topps set went unsold with a $1600 opening bid in yesterday's Sterling auction.

That would have allowed each participant in for about $10. 3 HoF rookie cards and 2 Ted Williams and Willie Mays provide some meat.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by brewing

A 1954 Topps set went unsold with a $1600 opening bid in yesterday's Sterling auction.

That would have allowed each participant in for about $10. 3 HoF rookie cards and 2 Ted Williams and Willie Mays provide some meat.

+1...don't forget Jackie Robinson!

[Mountaineer1999]

Just going over some of the sets mentioned here, 41 Play Ball looks like a winner to me. I'll be in no matter which set is used but the 21% chance of getting a HOF'er is a nice incentive.
Pencil me in at slot 71

[pokerplyr80]

I'm new to this forum but I'm in for the break. 41 play ball or 51 bowman sound good

[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by LukeLyon

1941 play ball sounds good to me.

I like this one. I think it's the best for test run: smaller issue, numerous Hall of Famers. Cost and availability are fairly reasonable.

Originally Posted by Matvoo

T206 Southern League Set
Not sure how much that cost though

No real home runs here. I'd rather just buy the SL'er I wanted or needed.

Originally Posted by brewing

A 1954 Topps set went unsold with a $1600 opening bid in yesterday's Sterling auction.

That would have allowed each participant in for about $10. 3 HoF rookie cards and 2 Ted Williams and Willie Mays provide some meat.

I'd like this. Those three HoF RC's are big. If Mick was in 54 or 55 either of those would be no-brainers.

[VoodooChild]

I'm in no matter what set is decided. I do agree with others that '41 Playball and '21 Exhibits would be perfect for the first test run. I'd be fine with '54 or '55 Topps too, but this is really a Pre-war forum so I think the first one should be a Pre-war set.

[jbsports33]

Would be a good idea to test the break with a lower end set first and see how it goes - great idea!

Jimmy