What to collect

[jeffmohler]

How about the Dietsche postcards? The 1907 set, with the exception of the Cobb fielding, is freely available. Cobb batting is pricey, but so are all Cobbs. The 1908-09 postcards are a lot more challenging, which will give you something to work at for the next few years!

Many of the 07 cards were used by fans and many of those reference the 07 World Series between the Cubs and Tigers - you could put a used set together with only postcards that talk about the WS!

[FrankWakefield]

I agree with what was just said about the Dietsche post cards. And add to that the lineups for the 1935 and 1945 Tigers. 1935 was their first World Championship. Maybe try to piece together an assortment of cards from the 33 and 34 Goudey, the Diamond Stars and such. And then again for the 1945 team, maybe adding some Play Ball's. I'd probably try for the starting lineups and starting pitchers first; but my lack of discipline would appear and I'd be getting anyone on those rosters. Matchbooks from the day remain affordable, so don't overlook those.

[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by jeffmohler

How about the Dietsche postcards? The 1907 set, with the exception of the Cobb fielding, is freely available. Cobb batting is pricey, but so are all Cobbs. The 1908-09 postcards are a lot more challenging, which will give you something to work at for the next few years!

Many of the 07 cards were used by fans and many of those reference the 07 World Series between the Cubs and Tigers - you could put a used set together with only postcards that talk about the WS!

Had these, since set sold

[Jason Carota]

What about 1940 Michigan Sportservice?



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[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by Jason Carota

What about 1940 Michigan Sportservice?



Image courtesy of oldcardboard.com .

Had that one, not the complete set. Also sold

[jcmtiger]

Thanks fo the suggestions. Joe

[dstudeba]

Love the design of this set. Not particularly hard but it will take you a little while.

[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by dstudeba

Love the design of this set. Not particularly hard but it will take you a little while.

I completed this set in the 90’s, since sold, when I moved to Florida sold almost all of my Detroit collection. No room here in Florida.

[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by Jason Carota

What about 1940 Michigan Sportservice?



Image courtesy of oldcardboard.com .

Had a couple of these. Sold

[Bridwell]

Although I live in Texas now, I grew up in Detroit and enjoy collecting Detroit prewar cards. Besides the sets already mentioned, these are good ones to consider:

Topping & Co. Postcards 1909 (I have 9 different so far)

Rose Postcards 1908-09 (I have 2 Det out of 14 cards I own from that set)

Exhibits 1921-1929. The 1921's are still pretty available (I have 3 Det out of 28 cards I own from that set)