What's a good "first" vintage set to collect?

garymc · #1 03-20-2017, 11:49 PM

I have what collectors call a team, type collection. The team I chose is the NY Highlander/Yankees, I have cards up into the 1950's but mostly focus between 1903 to 1930. This type of collection I can enjoy searching and finding the many different manufactures and makers of so many different types of cards. some collectors just have a type collection and try to find as many different kinds and not focus on a team......just one choice. The biggest thrill is the hunt and the discovery of a card you have been looking for !

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DeafSports · #2 03-22-2017, 08:42 AM

Did this post make your decision a lot harder now? especially with a lot of knowledge and different taste.

You guys are tempting me to do another set now but no no, I'm sticking to what I want to do first!

Im doing E-91 A right now. They aren't not easy to find as B and C set.

Good luck and I look forward to your choice and first card to see how much it bitted you.

Best,
DG

Topnotchsy · #3 03-22-2017, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafSports

Did this post make your decision a lot harder now? especially with a lot of knowledge and different taste.

You guys are tempting me to do another set now but no no, I'm sticking to what I want to do first!

Im doing E-91 A right now. They aren't not easy to find as B and C set.

Good luck and I look forward to your choice and first card to see how much it bitted you.

Best,
DG

it definitely did, but it also help eliminate a couple of options that I had considered in favor of other options that fit my interests more.

Econteachert205 · #4 03-22-2017, 01:56 PM

T205's are cheap and look great. Plus no real counterfeit worries thanks to the borders.

iwantitiwinit · #5 03-22-2017, 04:07 PM

If 1948 Bowman qualifies as vintage I think it's a great starter set. It can be easily completed and an entire set in say psa 5 can had within your price range and there are many notable rookies. Knock it off the list then move onto something more challenging if you have the bug.

nat · #6 03-22-2017, 04:16 PM

How good these suggestions depends a lot on how limited your budget is. Delongs, for example, are wonderful cards, but price that Gehrig before you dive into it. An actual budget range would probably elicit more helpful suggestions.

Topnotchsy · #7 03-22-2017, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nat

How good these suggestions depends a lot on how limited your budget is. Delongs, for example, are wonderful cards, but price that Gehrig before you dive into it. An actual budget range would probably elicit more helpful suggestions.

I mentioned it in a thread earlier, but I was thinking a set that I could reasonably attempt for $2-$5K (although the number would depend on how slowly I build it).

While a few of the posts were sets I could not really consider, all of them have taught me about the different options and highlighting some of the strongest elements and weakest elements of different sets.

Right now the set I'm leaning towards most is probably the 1921 Exhibits which would likely stretch the budget in all but the worst condition, but hits on some of the other points nicely and is really beautiful IMO.

Topnotchsy · #8 03-26-2017, 12:38 PM

I wanted to thank everyone for the help. I thought I'd share my first pick-up. I haven't decided if I will go for the whole set, or look to pick up only the HOFers and bigger names (also not sure if I will stick to 1921 but will see for now.)

Does anyone have a list of the Exhibit cards that would (reasonably) be considered "rookie" cards. I know the 1925 Gehrig, but know there are others.

Thanks!

Touch'EmAll · #9 03-26-2017, 01:50 PM

Gee, thats a sweet looking Hornsby. The near perfect centering adds so much to the eye appeal.

Leon · #10 03-29-2017, 04:58 PM

Great card. Congrats...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

I wanted to thank everyone for the help. I thought I'd share my first pick-up. I haven't decided if I will go for the whole set, or look to pick up only the HOFers and bigger names (also not sure if I will stick to 1921 but will see for now.)

Does anyone have a list of the Exhibit cards that would (reasonably) be considered "rookie" cards. I know the 1925 Gehrig, but know there are others.

Thanks!

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