Because Neither my Wife Nor My Friends Care/Understand

kvnkvnkvn · #1 11-21-2017, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

So I am over-the-moon to have assembled the rare-back run in the picture below. It took time, tenacity, and a bunch of money, but now that I have the Brown OM and Brown Lenox, the BL 460 and BL350, a Drum and Uzit, and a blank back (not shown), I now have the ability to have every T206 back there is (lets assume Cobb back does not count). I doubt there are many people out there who have a Brown OM and a Brown Lenox, let alone a BL 460 and a Drum + Uzit. I think I deserve a parade! At worst, I think its very cool and would love the people closest to me to acknowledge this and understand what it means to me. But, of course, they dont care and think I am an idiot for spending so much time and money on cardboard pictures. And, thats why I love Net54 -- I can share with at least some people who will care and validate.

Ok card-collecting family, lets see something in your collection that you are very proud of, but that the people around you just dont understand or care about. And, Happy Thanksgiving!

1. If a Cobb back exists, it does have to count. Sorry...
2. This is like a modern day rainbow of sorts, except with real cards. hahaha
3. Collecting cardboard is crazy, I don't think you're in idiot though...I love collecting cardboard, and if it makes you happy, that is important.
4. This collection is top notch. Great job buddy...I know you want this statement #1, but I had to hate first. hahahah
5. I think with any collection, if outsiders aren't involved, they will not understand it...

{IMG}Pretend I put the 2016 Topps Chrome Edwards Rainbow Here{Image} I won't pollute this thread with that modern mish mash. I don't even try to explain the colors and parallels to someone who don't collect...

trdcrdkid · #2 11-21-2017, 11:25 AM

Very impressive. I sometimes think I have a decent T206 back collection, but this puts into stark relief how far I have left to go -- I need brown OM, brown Lenox, BL 460, Drum, red Hindu, and Uzit. (Not to mention Ty Cobb.)

T206Collector · #3 11-21-2017, 11:26 AM

Your back run is EPIC and I am very proud of you!!!

Congratulations!!!

CW · #4 11-21-2017, 11:35 AM

Hey, all the cards in your photo are upside down.

Congrats! Awesome run of backs.

How about we have your parade on this Thursday? We might be able to get Macy's to sponsor it, too.

DerekMichael · #5 11-21-2017, 11:53 AM

Congrats Ryan. That is a beautiful assortment and something which is extremely difficult to come by. I know you had to make a great effort to accomplish that and I salute you.

Thank you for sharing! ... We get it

Derek

Steve D · #6 11-21-2017, 11:57 AM

I'm impressed!

I hope to complete the run some day. I'm still missing BL, CB, Drum, Lenox and Uzit. Just haven't had the proper funds.

Steve

jcc6252 · #7 11-21-2017, 12:15 PM

Rotchkiss, your run is truly worthy of commandeering the Circle in Downtown Indy, and parading around it with signs sporting all the different backs. Now, that would be fun, to hell with all the Turkey Trots, etc.

Sean · #8 11-21-2017, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kvnkvnkvn

1. If a Cobb back exists, it does have to count. Sorry...

Certainly the Cobb back exists and therefore counts. It just doesn't count as a T206. At least in my opinion. I know that Jefferson Burdick would disagree, as would half of this board, but let's not derail a good thread.

Sean · #9 11-21-2017, 12:04 PM

Ryan, great set. I have all but the Brown OM, and I doubt I'll ever get one. There's just too many other cards that I want.

Speaking of friends' responses, what I hate is getting a really important card (to me) and when I show it to my friends, all that they care about is "what's it worth?" I know that they don't know or care about cards, and that this is how people relate to the cards. But I wish that I could explain to them how I see the cards. It means nothing to me how much I paid for that Merkle Coupon Type-3 Factory 8 Overprint. The fact that this card means that I now have 18 different backs with Merkle (out of a possible 19) means everything. So as Ryan pointed out, I'm very happy to have this place to come and show off my cards and look at everyone else's cards.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone on Net54.

Northviewcats · #10 11-21-2017, 12:24 PM

Outstanding collection. Quite an achievement. Collecting a complete run of T206s backs is a project that seems attainable to the novice prewar collector, but soon becomes a monster after you start. At least it was for me. I'm happy to see that you slayed the beast. Congratulations.

Best regards,

Joe

Luke · #11 11-21-2017, 12:30 PM

Way to go Ryan! Happy for you!

jb67 · #12 11-21-2017, 12:31 PM

Congrats an impressive run indeed. How long did it take from start to finish?

Rhotchkiss · #13 11-21-2017, 12:41 PM

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the kind words. A few things:

1. I 100% think i need the Cobb back for a complete Run (same with all three T213's, which i have, the T213-3 overprint, both T215 red crosses, and the T215 pirate, which I have); i think I want each back of a T206 front really. At worst, Cobb back, T213-1 (have) and T215-1. In time....
2. Doesn't take that long if you are willing to pay and you are tenacious at tracking stuff down; although I got really lucky on the Brown OM (thanks Johnny V!) and the Brown Lenox, which are the two real doozies.
3. I had a lot of help from many people who had eyes out for me -- Johnny, Sean C., Derek H., Michael S., Adam G, Luke L, etc. Its good to have friends and be lucky.
4. I still technically need a Sov 150 and an AB 350 no frame (in addition to Cobb and T215-1). I am trying to get a mid-high grade HOF front for all the backs (cant be a chooser on the BL 460, Drum, Brown Lenox and SLers for the OMs).
5 The fronts are:
Brown OM -- Sid Smith (SGC A)
Brown Lenox - Joe Lake, no ball (SGC 30)
BL 460 - Elberfield, fielding (PSA 1.5)
Drum -- Solly Hoffman (PSA 1)
Uzit -- Tinker bat off (SGC 84)
Lennox -- Chance, yellow portrait (PSA 4)
BL 350 -- Evers Yellow Sky (PSA 4.5)
Red Hindu -- Evers Yellow Sky (SGC 60)
Carolina Brights - Evers Yellow Sky (PSA 4)
Brown Hindu -- Lajoie, portrait (PSA 2)

6. Please post on your favorites that the world does not understand but us crazy Net54 people would love to see!

Sean · #14 11-21-2017, 01:11 PM

Ryan, you also need a T214 Victory, or maybe you have one and forgot to mention it?

ullmandds · #15 11-21-2017, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the kind words. A few things:

1. I 100% think i need the Cobb back for a complete Run (same with all three T213's, which i have, the T213-3 overprint, both T215 red crosses, and the T215 pirate, which I have); i think I want each back of a T206 front really. At worst, Cobb back, T213-1 (have) and T215-1. In time....
2. Doesn't take that long if you are willing to pay and you are tenacious at tracking stuff down; although I got really lucky on the Brown OM (thanks Johnny V!) and the Brown Lenox, which are the two real doozies.
3. I had a lot of help from many people who had eyes out for me -- Johnny, Sean C., Derek H., Michael S., Adam G, Luke L, etc. Its good to have friends and be lucky.
4. I still technically need a Sov 150 and an AB 350 no frame (in addition to Cobb and T215-1). I am trying to get a mid-high grade HOF front for all the backs (cant be a chooser on the BL 460, Drum, Brown Lenox and SLers for the OMs).
5 The fronts are:
Brown OM -- Sid Smith (SGC A)
Brown Lenox - Joe Lake, no ball (SGC 30)
BL 460 - Elberfield, fielding (PSA 1.5)
Drum -- Solly Hoffman (PSA 1)
Uzit -- Tinker bat off (SGC 84)
Lennox -- Chance, yellow portrait (PSA 4)
BL 350 -- Evers Yellow Sky (PSA 4.5)
Red Hindu -- Evers Yellow Sky (SGC 60)
Carolina Brights - Evers Yellow Sky (PSA 4)
Brown Hindu -- Lajoie, portrait (PSA 2)

6. Please post on your favorites that the world does not understand but us crazy Net54 people would love to see!

nice array of rarities...I was into rare backs in the early 90's...at which time I happened upon that drum hofman you now have. I picked it up at a show at the armory in silver spring, md. My heart was beating so fast when I asked to see it and turned it over to see what was hiding on the back...I was afraid to try to negotiate for a lower price...so I paid the full asking price of $38!

rjackson44 · #16 11-21-2017, 08:21 PM

Terrific

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