Need a new set to collect

[Econteachert205]

Now that I'm winding down my t205 set (7 to go), I've been thinking about starting a new pre war set to collect. I tried the monster, too big. Thought about t202, but too much repetition and close to the 05s anyway. I don't like the t201s, t207s or minor league issues. Ideally I'd like the set to be somewhat small (say 100 cards or so or less). Also I don't want any unattainable cards in the set, maybe say nothing more than a few thousand for a low grade example. In general I care most about eye appeal. If I can't find one I'll probably just stick to upgrading and varying my 05s. Thanks.

[Brian Van Horn]

1933 DeLong. Gehrig is expensive, but after that.....

[jasonc]

Just a suggestion but there is the 1934 Goudey set. Just under 100 cards at 96.

[shernan30]

There are a lot of different caramel sets to choose from. I've always thought about the E106 American Caramel set. Prices aren't too bad and its only 48 cards.

[EvilKing00]

Cingrats on almost being finished with the t205's! Im working on it too. My suggestion for your next would be t3's. Good luck.

[ullmandds]

e101...relatively easy...somewhat obscure set...some expensive hofers

e102...much tougher than e101...cobb.wags will b costly...some tough commons

e96 relatively cheap and easy...not terribly satisfying

I'd go e90-1...maybe a little bigger and tougher than u want but the reward will be worth it!

[freakhappy]

I don't have any suggestions right off hand, but check out oldcardboard.com...they have all the vintage sets with visuals and also great info on each one.

Good luck picking one!

[x2drich2000]

we could all list sets that we like, but more information from you would help narrow it down. Do you prefer portraits or action shot? color or b/w? Any preference for decade? Do you mind paying more $$$ for commons vs HOFers? As mentioned, oldcardboard is a great resource and the board is great at answering specific questions about each set.

DJ

[iwantitiwinit]

e90-1

[Econteachert205]

I prefer portraits and color. Appreciate the suggestions so far. I definitely check out old cardboard, I wanted to hear what sets members were passionate about from a persuasive perspective. I love the t3 but not sure I'm up to the challenge. The 34 goudey have been on my radar but I actually like the 33s better which complicates that. I need to look more at the e 90-1 s for sure. Actually just looked at the 90-1s. Realized that's where the joe jackson is, no chance I'd buy that card. E95s might be a possibility...

[FrankWakefield]

E102...

But maybe look at W514. An interesting bunch of little pieces of cardboard.
The W cards suffer along unloved... unfair.

[Kenny Cole]

E120s give you a shot at different players. I personally like the chance to get cards of new players who I can then learn about. They are nice cards with an appealing design although they are obviously not a portrait set.

[mrvster]

give up on the monster!

[dabigyankeeman]

Diamond Stars - great art deco looking cards!!!!

[Econteachert205]

Originally Posted by mrvster

give up on the monster!

I may or may not buy an occasional hofer

[ethicsprof]

as suggested, take a look at the Old Cardboard website and see what captures your attention. I also would suggest taking a look at the giant library tome by Slocum which offers great pictures of various cards which should whet your collecting appetite.

all the best,
barry

[kamikidEFFL]

I love the Delong set real small only having 24 cards but 15 of them are in the HOF. As it was said before the Gehrig is the big price tag in that set. Best of luck in searching for your next set.

Jesse

[Econteachert205]

Starting to think I might narrow it down to 3 or 4, buy one sample card each and stare at them for a few months to figure it out. Anyone else ever do that?

[GoudeyGum]

N300 is another option. A small set yet historic. I also like small sets. Typically I collect an easy set and a more difficult set at the same time.

[HappyJack41]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

e101...relatively easy...somewhat obscure set...some expensive hofers

e102...much tougher than e101...cobb.wags will b costly...some tough commons

e96 relatively cheap and easy...not terribly satisfying

I'd go e90-1...maybe a little bigger and tougher than u want but the reward will be worth it!

Agree on the E90, obviously bigger set, but nothing is really "unattainable". And it's fun as hell to try to put together! I'm about a quarter of the way through and very much enjoying it.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

Starting to think I might narrow it down to 3 or 4, buy one sample card each and stare at them for a few months to figure it out. Anyone else ever do that?

Dennis, perhaps collecting type cards or cards of a specific player would float your boat. Collecting sets is over-rated anyway!
Val

[Bicem]

just buy your favorite cards.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

I prefer portraits and color.

If this is the case, I suggest you might consider collecting just the portrait cards of colorful sets. Many of the sets mentioned in this thread (T206, Diamond Stars, E95, E96, W514, Goudeys) have a mix of portraits and full/partial body shots and would fit the bill. Don't like the minor leagues? There goes a bunch in the T206 portraits you can ignore. Decide how low you will go (below the belt, just down to the chest), even certain cards you just don't like the look of, and you can craft your own mini set of great artwork from any of the classic colorful sets.

Most importantly, just have fun with it.

Brian

[kmac32]

strip cards from the 20's. challenging but fun.

[jasonc]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

If this is the case, I suggest you might consider collecting just the portrait cards of colorful sets. Many of the sets mentioned in this thread (T206, Diamond Stars, E95, E96, W514, Goudeys) have a mix of portraits and full/partial body shots and would fit the bill. Don't like the minor leagues? There goes a bunch in the T206 portraits you can ignore. Decide how low you will go (below the belt, just down to the chest), even certain cards you just don't like the look of, and you can craft your own mini set of great artwork from any of the classic colorful sets.

Most importantly, just have fun with it.

Brian

This is another good idea brought up, you can actually break the Monster down to a 100 to 150 card set.

[jasonc]

Originally Posted by Econteachert205

I prefer portraits and color. Appreciate the suggestions so far. I definitely check out old cardboard, I wanted to hear what sets members were passionate about from a persuasive perspective. I love the t3 but not sure I'm up to the challenge. The 34 goudey have been on my radar but I actually like the 33s better which complicates that. I need to look more at the e 90-1 s for sure. Actually just looked at the 90-1s. Realized that's where the joe jackson is, no chance I'd buy that card. E95s might be a possibility...

As an overall set the 1933 Goudey is a much better set than the 1934. The only difficulty I see is that it is more than twice the size of the 1934 Set. This makes it much more expensive than trying for the '34 Goudeys.
Good Luck on your quest, some really good suggestions in this thread.