Monogamously T206?

[Jewish-collector]

Joe - There is a T206 Wagner in almost every major auction. All you need to do is have the highest bid. It's not that difficult, is it ?

[sgbernard]

Well, T206s are a cheap date, and that how I started in vintage, got to about 75 cards (not much patience), and then sold all but three of my T206s. Comparatively, it's just such an affordable way to get into vintage collecting that it's an easy place to start.

[Potomac Yank]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Joe - There is a T206 Wagner in almost every major auction. All you need to do is have the highest bid. It's not that difficult, is it ?

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Alan, you're not the only one crying poverty.

Buddy, can you spare a dime?

[Jantz]

For some collectors its the hunt, not the kill.

You know, like some people use exclamation points!!!!!!! and some people type using bold letters.

Its all a matter of opinion...nobody is right and nobody is wrong.

Jantz

[Chesbro41]

That's the beauty of collecting Jantz. It's all subjective.
Cobb/Cobb back was considered a part of the set until recently from what I recall.
Magie & Doyle are printing flaws to me. Same as a missing ink.
I'm sure they intended to spell their names and get the teams right.. hence them correcting themselves early.

Burdick never saw the Nat'l card either...

[Jantz]

Chesbro41, you are absolutely correct and I agree with you. Thats the best part about collecting. Its all subjective. This set has a lot of depth to it and there is still more to be discovered about it.

I think anyone who attempts to put this set together should make their own checklist. Not one that someone else deems "the correct checklist".

Honestly, its an endless debate.

Jantz

[T206Collector]

"Is an ink missing card that much different than a swapped plate? YES!"

Why? Because one was "man made" and the other was ...er.... uh.... made in nature?

While I draw my line the same as you -- Magie yes; Sweeney no -- that particular line is drawn in the sand.

[cfc1909]

Very interesting. Even with Wags,Doyle, Magie and all the fronts-NOT COMPLETE-The MONSTER is all about the backs-RARE BACKS. I love this set and will collect it all my life -trying to get every front with every back possible. .
I started with 10 examples of each back and then 20 and now 50. I have gathered 75 of the possible 117 Baltimore combos. I am working on the Giants with the sweaters and the HOFers and the commons and it just goes on and on.

I have also gathered the Baltimore issues from the other sets in the same era-T213,T214,T216,e106,C46,CJs,OJs,d303.

I also have gathered examples of Es from e90 to e106-don't have a e107 yet. Also started T210s-have about 100 of them.

I am a T206 guy at heart but have branched out and I am totaly addicted to collecting little pieces of cardboard. Man I am glad this isn't crack..

[Chesbro41]

It's an endless debate. Here's the real question...
If Wagner and Plank are never pulled. How does history treat this set? How does history treat all Wagner cards?

[Potomac Yank]

Originally Posted by Chesbro41

Cobb/Cobb back was considered a part of the set until recently from what I recall.

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Source please.

[Potomac Yank]

Originally Posted by Jantz

For some collectors its the hunt, not the kill.

You know, like some people use exclamation points!!!!!!! and some people type using bold letters.

Its all a matter of opinion...nobody is right and nobody is wrong.

Jantz

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Tell that to S. C. Gov Sanford's wife, and kids!

[Northviewcats]

The only prewar cards I own are T206. Love the color, variety and availability. Availability is important because a card's appearance matters to me. I like that there are plenty of mid to upper grade condition cards for sale at reasonable prices. Occasionally, you can even find some pretty good deals. Like the Old Mill, Dougherty below that I just picked up for under 15 bucks. I've purchased a few other types of prewar cards from time to time, but I've always ended up selling them to buy more of the monster. I don't know if I will every complete even the base set in the condition that I'm looking for, but who knows, I'm stubborn and persistent.

[ethicsprof]

I was monogamous---i called it singleminded---until I tamed/completed
the monster(given my definition).
Then I shifted to some T206 era pack collecting and some type collecting,
primarily in order to contextualize my T206 cards, and in part so as to
decorate the walls of my office. I've almost completed these mini- tasks and have
asked the Monster for forgiveness. I realize that it may not come quickly.
In deference to the Monster, please
remember: the Monster wants you to quit; don't listen to it!!
all the best,Paul et al

barry