Getting that feeling...

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

We do all have to consider our own mortality...comforting thought .

I have been looking for a focus of sorts where I might get started without totally losing my mind. Although they can be plagued by tobacco stains, I am really liking the Polar Bear backs. Is that a reasonable goal/place to start?

[mybuddyinc]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

We do all have to consider our own mortality...comforting thought .

I have been looking for a focus of sorts where I might get started without totally losing my mind. Although they can be plagued by tobacco stains, I am really liking the Polar Bear backs. Is that a reasonable goal/place to start?

As others have said, T206 collecting can get a wee-bit addicting.

HOWEVER, how you choose to do it, is up to you. So many options, from tougher all HOF, all Southern Lg, or back runs, to some what easier team sub sets. Heck, go buy a $15 Casey, and you've just COMPETED the "Montreal" team set .

I do think Polar Bear is a very neat idea. First you don't ever have to worry about the big 4, or Southern Lg. Secondly there isn't much of a premium on them. Yet you still have the "fun" of the HOFs, and other tougher cards. I personally like the tobacco stains, adds character

As we all say at our T206 Anonymous meetings: "I know I have a problem, but I have it under control."


Fun, fun, Scott

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by mybuddyinc

As others have said, T206 collecting can get a wee-bit addicting.

HOWEVER, how you choose to do it, is up to you. So many options, from tougher all HOF, all Southern Lg, or back runs, to some what easier team sub sets. Heck, go buy a $15 Casey, and you've just COMPETED the "Montreal" team set .

I do think Polar Bear is a very neat idea. First you don't ever have to worry about the big 4, or Southern Lg. Secondly there isn't much of a premium on them. Yet you still have the "fun" of the HOFs, and other tougher cards. I personally like the tobacco stains, adds character

As we all say at our T206 Anonymous meetings: "I know I have a problem, but I have it under control."


Fun, fun, Scott

Thanks, Scott. I figured the Polar Bears would be good to start with for the reasons you stated. If I can get those, I will move on to another part of the set. I just love the way the backs look, and there are some relatively affordable HOFers included in the Polar Bears.

[EvilKing00]

im a huge fan of the T205's hope you give them a look

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

I have been reading and reading trying to soak up T206 knowledge, and I wanted to say thanks to all who chimed in and helped get me started. People like John, Jantz, and Luke as well as a couple of other collectors have been incredibly helpful in helping my T206 collecting to get off the ground. I have collected a few different things over the years in the postwar era, but I don't believe I have ever come across a group of collectors who manage to simultaneously be tight-knit but also accepting and sharing toward newcomers.
This really feels like a community. I do a lot more reading on this board than typing. A lot of the time when I google a topic, it brings me to an old Net54 thread. That says something about the knowledge base that exists here. This ended up being longer than what I intended. Bottom line is that I hope in the future to be able to contribute something here that adds to the knowledge base and somehow helps another collector, especially new ones. I also hope to be able to give you guys decent stuff to look at in the form of purchases. Happy collecting!

Robert

[mrvster]

You are the Man!!! great taste in your focus

I totally enjoy helping you out......makes me happy

I can't wait until you get some cards in hand......you will love 'em

the guys and ladies (haven't seen any ladies post in a while ??? joan?? ect)..... are the best!! so helpful.....

Robert, there will be other very cool members helping you out soon I'm sure ( Chris B, Adam, ect ect, there so many).....

I am here for you every step of the way my friend....YOU HAVE A GREAT EYE!

thanks Jantz and Scot for helping Robert.....Robert is another great guy we have acquired!!! your in with me friend

[mrvster]

btw...love the avatar!! and can't wait to see your posts/ pick ups

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by mrvster

You are the Man!!! great taste in your focus

I totally enjoy helping you out......makes me happy

I can't wait until you get some cards in hand......you will love 'em

the guys and ladies (haven't seen any ladies post in a while ??? joan?? ect)..... are the best!! so helpful.....

Robert, there will be other very cool members helping you out soon I'm sure ( Chris B, Adam, ect ect, there so many).....

I am here for you every step of the way my friend....YOU HAVE A GREAT EYE!

thanks Jantz and Scot for helping Robert.....Robert is another great guy we have acquired!!! your in with me friend

Thanks, Johnny!! I appreciate it; collecting is fun again!

[Leon]

Sounds like you will fit right in with the good people on the board. If I can ever help, I am always here.

And here are a few I will be parting with later this evening.....kind of sad but they will make someone else very happy!!

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

I have been reading and reading trying to soak up T206 knowledge, and I wanted to say thanks to all who chimed in and helped get me started. People like John, Jantz, and Luke as well as a couple of other collectors have been incredibly helpful in helping my T206 collecting to get off the ground. I have collected a few different things over the years in the postwar era, but I don't believe I have ever come across a group of collectors who manage to simultaneously be tight-knit but also accepting and sharing toward newcomers.
This really feels like a community. I do a lot more reading on this board than typing. A lot of the time when I google a topic, it brings me to an old Net54 thread. That says something about the knowledge base that exists here. This ended up being longer than what I intended. Bottom line is that I hope in the future to be able to contribute something here that adds to the knowledge base and somehow helps another collector, especially new ones. I also hope to be able to give you guys decent stuff to look at in the form of purchases. Happy collecting!

Robert

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Thanks for the kind words, Leon. There are some fantastic people involved in prewar collecting on this board! I went to my first National this year and swung by your booth. There were several guys there talking. I wasn't sure which one was you. I planned to make it back by, but time got away from me. I contacted Rich, and before the year is over, I would like to make it to one of the Plano shows. Perhaps I will see you there. Cool Mathewsons by the way.