How does one put together a t206 set?

[Jantz]

Starting a T206 set is easy...stopping is the hard part!

Condition, backs, graded or ungraded the choice is yours.

The only advice I have for you is to buy the HOFers or SLers first, that way if you change your mind and decide not to complete the set, its easier to sell off those cards than commons.

Hope this helps

Jantz

[ethicsprof]

be prepared to take your time for a long and interesting journey.
I started in '83 and 'tamed' the monster in '07.
I found myself doing a lot of research along the way which made the hobby so much more fascinating than simply looking for deals,etc.
wishing you the best for the next couple of decades.

also, Frank W. it is great to see you back on board.
It has been far too long.

best,
barry

[familytoad]

My T206 advice is to forget about the whole set. You can read about it and see scans of them every day here or on eBay.

Although I kinda agree that if you do collect them to get the HoFers first in case you get bored or change your mind on collecting the whole thing...it seems that by doing that you've already consigned to the fact that you might not want the whole set.

One question you need to answer is...do I really want a full T206 set that has 400 commons or do I just want the famous players?

I think that's one reason the Monster bites. It costs money to buy Glenn Liebhardt and a Chappy Charles. Once you have those two you still need Billy Purtell and Tom Downey. (Repeat~100 times) It's not a set for the impatient unless you are very wealthy...then you don't have to be patient.

Since I am not a t206 collector, perhaps I shouldn't have detailed out my negative viewpoint , since the set sure has it's fanatics. I appreciate fanaticism with whatever one chooses to collect, since it's all good!

I'm sure you'll consider the advice on the board and do what is best for your enjoyment! Welcome aboard!

I do want to also welcome Frank W back to posting. I hope to "see" you on the board some more!

[Luke]

Brian makes a great point. I'm sure some people are excited by getting Chappy Charles and Billy Purtell, etc. But for me it was tough to see someone selling a cool card like an e90-1 Sam Crawford for like $250, and I didn't have any money because I just bought a lot of common players I had never heard of. This is the main reason I think I may never go after the whole set. I don't get much of a thrill when a Bill Sweeney card shows up in the mail.

Brian, send me that email about the e95s!

[Sean]

There has been a lot of good advice so far. All I want to add is this: if you have a chance for a big card that you really want, get it. it may set your collecting back for a few months or more, but that big card will be the centerpiece of your collection. And you can pick up the commons anytime.

And those big cards are the ones that appreciate in value the most.

Good luck, and if you have specific questions, just ask.

[clydepepper]

First, grab a Honus Wagner card before the price gets out of reach...then...


But seriously, my approach has been to try to get PSA-5s or better and use SMR as a basic price level...most of the time, I've been able to get them under that, but I'm willing to pay reasonable premiums on cards I really want. In that way, I fall prey to the emotion of buying certain cards just because I want them...which is a risky way to proceed.

I don't expect to ever complete, even the set minus the big three, for obvious financial constraints but also because I've decided not to go after variations on same poses, like the Cobb and Chance portraits. Nor will I go after cards just because of their backs- I won't concede condition just to get a rare back.

[mrvster]

EXACTLY! All these monsters need a few big cards or variations or scrap to differentiate them from the rest!

Those are the cards that are really "chased"

put a broadleaf 460 in there, go for the magie.....get a cool ass scrap that is unique and no one else can own....

you will find yourself addicted all over again!

pure fact- T206 hold there value

[mrvster]

it's been my life long dream/ goal to own a Wagner of mine.....

I try to get my set so unique, one has to come my way!!PLEASE!!

[familytoad]

Hey Johnny,
You are surely one of the most enthusiastic collectors of T206!

Now, if someone could assemble an entire set of all players with oddballs, scraps, rarer backs, miscuts and top it off with a Wagner...now you are talking!
That would certainly separate the ordinary assemblage of t206 cards from the rest!
I'd love to see that...are you almost done?

Raymond...funny post !LOL

Luke...I still haven't dug out the e95's, but I will!