near completion bordem?

[Orioles1954]

I never liked T206 or the mental gymnastics of folks trying to spin they have a complete set when they don't. In short, I don't like trying for sets I can't complete. Collecting is meant to be fun, an enjoyable relief from life. If the 1952 set is beginning to be a chore, why not just sell it and spend the funds on a card or another set that will be meaningful or enjoyable? Don't fall back on T206 (or any other set) because the rest of the hobby likes it. Take some time and pick what YOU want and go from there.

[Misha]

Have you considered any game used items? A bat and/or jersey of your favorite players?

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I never liked T206 or the mental gymnastics of folks trying to spin they have a complete set when they don't. In short, I don't like trying for sets I can't complete. Collecting is meant to be fun, an enjoyable relief from life. If the 1952 set is beginning to be a chore, why not just sell it and spend the funds on a card or another set that will be meaningful or enjoyable? Don't fall back on T206 (or any other set) because the rest of the hobby likes it. Take some time and pick what YOU want and go from there.

James, do you find lots of people really do "mental gymnastics" to say they have a complete set? I've been collecting the set for 20+ years know tons of fellow T206 set collectors. To date I haven't run across anyone really trying to spin that they have a complete set if its missing cards.

Everything gets boring or slow at some point, the secret is variety a little obit of everything. This IMO will allow you to hop from one to the other as one slows down.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

James, do you find lots of people really do "mental gymnastics" to say they have a complete set? I've been collecting the set for 20+ years know tons of fellow T206 set collectors. To date I haven't run across anyone really trying to spin that they have a complete set if its missing cards.

Everything gets boring or slow at some point, the secret is variety a little obit of everything. This IMO will allow you to hop from one to the other as one slows down.

Maybe the "mental gymnastics" statement is harsh. I have met a handful of folks who have told me they have a complete T206 set just minus the "Big Four". I'll always be polite to them but it's just not a complete set. What really stopped me from seriously pursuing T206 is that it is so unattainable.

[wonkaticket]

Yeah I've heard that as well. I think this comes from one of the old Krause books which said something to the "effect of it's considered by many to be complete minus the big 4."

Most likely folks just repeating something they heard or read. Not me I'm down to needing 2 before I'm done...may never finish and that's ok.

[ALR-bishop]

You could make your 52 set into a master set. Of course there is no full consensus on what constitutes a master set. Still, that's part of the fun in pursuing it

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Yeah I've heard that as well. I think this comes from one of the old Krause books which said something to the "effect of it's considered by many to be complete minus the big 4."

Most likely folks just repeating something they heard or read. Not me I'm down to needing 2 before I'm done...may never finish and that's ok.

Hey John just curious which two you're missing from your set ? I presume Wagner is one of them. And probably the Magie.

Or are those the two that you're missing ?

I agree with the notion that a 520 card set is NOT a complete set. Though I've seen it labeled as that and if you get the BIG FOUR it is then noted as you owning the "Master Set".

[begsu1013]

slowly figured out what i wanted to do...didn't hit me all at once, but here's a link as i wanted to keep it in the proper forum...

i do appreciate everyone's input and suggestions

http://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=208982

thanks again guys!!!


-Bob