Type Collecting?

[smtjoy]

I kinda had Rhett's approach, in that i started young as a type collector but then ended up collecting sets of the ones I really liked (exhibits, e93, T210-3etc) and selling the types I really didnt like. I think getting into vintage by working on a type collection is an awesome way to start, getting to see and feel all the different issues is the best.

On the collect what you like front- I have been pretty good about maintaining my focus on my sets but I do allow myself a couple "Ohh thats a cool card" and just buy random cards I like a couple times a year.

[birdman42]

I'm with Joshua--a team collector all the way. Only for me it's Washington rather than the Phil As. I started out intending to be strictly a type collector, but that lasted about a month before I turned to subsets--the T206s and T205s were just too good to have only one.

I've found some really interesting items over the years that wouldn't have interested me a bit if I were going after sets. And us team collectors face a dilemma that set guys don't: What if the name and the picture don't match? Do I go after a "Howard Shanks" 1921 Exhibit that really shows Wally Schang?

I will admit to being a little fuzzy around the edges; I bought a Barney Pelty horizontal T206 just because I think the "Close Encounters" pose is one of the best ever.

My goal at shows (the few I go to) is to complete one subset, and start another. I managed that at the National, completing the 54 Bowmans and starting the Demaree cutouts.

Bill

[toppcat]

I am an inveterate type collector and have been for a while. My main focus is not really apropos here (a run of Topps types sold at retail from 49-80, sports and non sports alike) but I have partially started T and E card runs as well. My main focus is T206 in almost full set form but I really like going after the different types.

I once was going to do a full ACC and beyond type run but that would be impossible. I did create a huge spreadsheet for that purpose that is still floating around the internet (www.oldbaseball.com has a copy) and which I someday hope to really get into shape but I have too many projects going right now.

I just like the idea of all the variety inherent in the method, plus with the Topps stuff I want to document everything as well.