What's your Monster number?

[frankbmd]

Current Monster Numbers 1/13/2022

Still leading the postcard and criminal threads by a wide margin, but one thread is closing the gap. Yup, the Pennant Guys are in the rear view mirror now. The coveted 600,000 view plateau has been reached though. Keep the faith.

Monster Number Trivia - 342 different members have posted on this thread. [/COLOR][/B]

Rank MN Last Update Collector

1 1000 Jul 15, 2020 Rhotchkiss
2 680 Dec 23, 2011 wonkaticket
3 680 Jan 18, 2012 danmckee
4 680 Dec 11, 2012 sb1
5 680 Mar 4, 2013 Sean
6 680 Aug 20, 2013 Rob D.
7 680 Nov 17, 2015 rats60
8 680 Jan 26, 2018 Roulette44
9 680 Dec 28, 2018 t206kid
10 680 Aug 9, 2021 Grenache
11 678 Aug 27, 2016 tedzan (1pied)
12 600 Feb 11, 2011 Powell
13 600 Jan 20, 2012 z28jd
14 600 Feb 22, 2012 White Borders (1)
15 600 Apr 5, 2013 Merrillstoys
16 600 Jul 21, 2014 Bridwell
17 600 May 8, 2018 obcjoe
18 600 Oct 5, 2018 dabbuu
19 600 Feb 9, 2020 riggs336
20 600 Apr 3, 2021 trambo
21 600 Jan 13, 2022 AndyG
22 598 Dec 28, 2017 iowadoc77
23 597 Oct 29, 2012 Phillies*phan (1)
24 590 May 19, 2012 Theoldprofessor
25 585 Aug 25, 2014 Texxxx (1)
26 520 Feb 11, 2011 ZiggerZagger
27 520 Dec 23, 2011 ethicsprof
28 520 Jan 18, 2012 tbob
29 520 Feb 20, 2012 62corvette
30 520 Aug 29, 2012 t206head (1)
31 520 Sep 7, 2012 bbcard1
32 520 Sep 7, 2012 drew (1)
33 520 Nov 19, 2013 Steve D
34 520 Nov 20, 2015 Cozumeleno (1)
35 520 Apr 4, 2016 Thromdog
36 520 Apr 18, 2016 bigtrain
37 520 May 22, 2016 mansco
38 520 Aug 5, 2016 judsonhamlin
39 520 Jan 27, 2017 mybuddyinc (1)
40 520 May 22, 2017 rommesc
41 520 Oct 5, 2018 jlehma13
42 520 Oct 5, 2018 fduran27
43 520 May 14, 2019 pjs3478
44 520 May 14, 2019 KingFisk
45 520 Feb 9, 2020 BBT206 (1)
46 520 Apr 23, 2021 unamuzd1
47 520 Jan 13, 2022 parkerj33
48 520 Jan 13, 2022 deadballfreaK
49 519 Apr 27, 2017 RyanCollier
50 519 Apr 5, 2013 honus94566
51 519 Mar 10, 2019 pjs3478
52 519 May 8, 2020 jjp3rd
53 519 May 18, 2021 Bpm0014
54 519 Jan 13, 2022 Silverskulls
55 518 Feb 11, 2011 rhodeskenm
56 518 Dec 28, 2011 martin neal
57 518 Dec 28, 2011 Scott L.
58 518 Feb 22, 2012 White Borders (2)
59 518 Apr 20, 2012 t206wagner
60 518 Aug 4, 2012 t206blogcom (1)
61 518 Sep 7, 2012 drew (2)
62 518 Jan 5, 2013 Idiottax
63 518 Mar 8, 2014 docpatlv
64 518 Feb 16, 2015 smallfish
65 518 Jun 6, 2015 dougscats
66 518 Nov 20, 2015 yoyot1
67 518 Feb 20, 2016 LuckyLarry
68 517 Oct 27, 2012 Phillies*phan (2)
69 516 Mar 23, 2014 Fetamore
70 516 Apr 27, 2017 rocketman
71 516 Jan 13, 2022 Bobbycee
72 514 Dec 26, 2011 Scott T
73 514 Feb 20, 2016 tedzan (3)
74 513 Mar 10, 2019 Ronnie73
75 511 Aug 1, 2017 BleedinBlue
76 510 Oct 20, 2014 chris6net
77 510 May 20, 2016 pgellis
78 510 Mar 21, 2017 Anonymous B
79 507 Mar 2, 2016 iwantitiwinit
80 502 Apr 10, 2013 torero15
81 500.9 Jan 26, 2015 Bocabirdman
82 500 Aug 17, 2018 trdcrdkid (1)
83 493 Mar 10, 2019 Tim Fritz
84 488 Dec 31, 2015 bunst
85 486 Aug 8, 2016 T206Collector
86 479 Jul 27, 2014 shaunsteig
87 471 Apr 3, 2021 rootsearcher60
88 468 Feb 11, 2011 HerbieMoran
89 467 Sep 7, 2016 tedzan (4)
90 461 Mar 22, 2018 zrickkid
91 459 May 8, 2020 wake2002
92 457 Feb 19, 2017 Wayne
93 454 Jul 12, 2015 CalgaryJay
94 452 Sep 27, 2014 BlueSky
95 432 Dec 26, 2016 sreader3
96 428 Jan 24, 2013 dacubfan
97 427 Apr 19, 2016 jtlake67
98 423 Jan 13, 2022 bobsbbcards
99 420 Jan 26, 2018 Joshchisox08
100 410 Dec 23, 2011 richieb315
101 403 Jul 5, 2021 mullinsm
102 402 Sep 20, 2012 tedzan (2-sov)
103 397 May 14, 2019 cincyredlegs
104 391 Aug 9, 2016 Jantz (1)
105 379 Apr 3, 2015 sac_bunt
106 378 Dec 29, 2011 Kenny Cole
107 377 Feb 11, 2011 frankbmd (1)
108 371 Nov 11, 2015 dlfallen
109 340 Oct 6, 2014 Vintageismygame
110 337 Feb 26, 2016 T206DK
111 325 Jul 22, 2018 vintagebb2014
112 324 Jun 19, 2017 Jersey City Giants
113 313 Jan 13, 2022 ginter
114 303 Jan 13, 2022 Kevin
115 300 Aug 10, 2014 jlehma13
116 298 Feb 18, 2015 Clark7781
117 277 Apr 2, 2021 BRY68
118 250 Aug 26, 2013 Paul Goldin
119 250 Sep 19, 2016 Head928
120 248 Mar 18, 2015 T2069bk
121 242 May 5, 2015 Seattle799
122 241 Jan 20, 2017 stat192
123 237 Oct 27, 2012 Phillies*phan (3)
124 219 Sep 7, 2012 hairlinecrease
125 214 Nov 25, 2017 jefferyepayne
126 208 Mar 21, 2017 martingale
127 204 Jun 9, 2016 Jersey City Giants
128 201 Jan 13, 2022 big-six
129 200 Apr 20, 2021 tab
130 195 Nov 5, 2013 steve B
131 195 Jul 22, 2018 dplath
132 192 Mar 10, 2019 jasonc
133 191 Nov 9, 2014 I Only Smoke 4 The Cards
134 188 Oct 27, 2012 Phillies*phan (4)
135 185 Sep 29, 2012 StuckInOmaha
136 184 Aug 6, 2012 Pat R (1)
137 180 Apr 3, 2021 tonyo (1)
138 175 May 14, 2012 melody woodfin
139 168 Aug 14, 2013 g vezina c55
140 162 Mar 16, 2015 AMBST95
141 160 Dec 4, 2013 lancemountain
142 160 Feb 9, 2020 rootsearcher60
143 156 Apr 27, 2017 arc2q
144 148 Apr 27, 2017 gemmint77
145 147 May 22, 2016 BBT206 (1)
146 144 Apr 20, 2015 VoodooChild
147 143 Aug 19, 2013 Texxxx (2)
148 140 Dec 23, 2011 mrvster
149 140 Dec 23, 2013 stewbacca
150 133 Jun 10, 2020 hoot-owl
151 131 May 14, 2019 Ct94122
152 131 Dec 7, 2019 wazoo
153 131 May 8, 2020 drmondobueno
154 130 Nov 26, 2014 BicycleSpokes
155 128 Sep 6, 2015 Mountaineer1999
156 128 Feb 21, 2016 SushiX37
157 125 Jul 27, 2015 LKeeler
158 124 Jan 13, 2022 Eric72
159 122 Jan 13, 2022 53toppscollector
160 120 Jan 11, 2016 Stetson 1883
161 119 May 26, 2015 Jayhawkaholic
162 119 Nov 25, 2017 btryin
163 114 Sep 26, 2017 r0ck8ott0m
164 113 Sep 22, 2015 thescooper
165 113 Dec 18, 2017 jrlebert (1)
166 112 Sep 9, 2013 CardTarget
167 112 Dec 28, 2017 Dennis O’Brien
168 111 Feb 18, 2021 Blapo
169 109 Feb 11, 2011 Jackson
170 109 Dec 15, 2015 Bieg’s Wife (ab)
171 109 Sep 26, 2017 rfurnish
172 108 Jun 27, 2014 JakeStahl’sGloveSHows
173 107 Dec 16, 2015 vansaad
174 105 Sep 5, 2014 teetwoohsix
175 104 Mar 8, 2016 sebie43
176 102 Apr 20, 2012 williamcohon
177 102 Jan 26, 2018 OriolesHOF
178 102 Oct 5, 2018 argpdt
179 100 Dec 23, 2011 atx840 (1)
180 100 May 31, 2014 Jantz (2-pb)
181 100 Jun 5, 2015 Jeff cvc (1)
182 98 Feb 11, 2011 baseballfan
183 97 May 8, 2020 JoeC1991
184 95 Feb 11, 2011 donmuth
185 95 May 14, 2019 Goudey77
186 93 May 16, 2015 Laxcat
187 92 Jul 20, 2012 Mike (18colt)
188 92 Nov 11, 2013 Snowbaron
189 88 Feb 11, 2011 Blapo
190 88 Dec 4, 2016 Wildfireschulte
191 85 Oct 5, 2018 NotVader
192 83 Dec 23, 2012 itjclarke (1)
193 83 Mar 10, 2019 tlhss
194 83 Jan 13, 2022 darwinbulldog124
195 81 Jan 13, 2022 Oscar Stanage
196 80 Feb 19, 2014 steve_a
197 80 May 14, 2019 sandra2360
198 79 Apr 20, 2012 Harford20 (1)
199 76 Dec 18, 2017 jrlebert (2pb)
200 74 Feb 20, 2016 cubman1941
201 73 Mar 16, 2015 coolshemp
202 69 May 15, 2012 Exhibitman
203 69 Apr 3, 2021 FifferFeff
204 68 May 25, 2012 t206blogcom (2)
205 66 Feb 11, 2011 SJo1971
206 66 May 11, 2015 EGreenwood
207 65 Aug 29, 2012 t206head (2)
208 65 Sep 26, 2014 CobbSpikedMe
209 62 Jun 10, 2020 Bill77
210 60 Dec 26, 2011 Gradedcardman
211 60 Jan 20, 2017 t206fix
212 57 Jan 17, 2015 Tao Moko
213 57 Mar 18, 2015 RGold
214 56 Nov 11, 2013 JasonL
215 55 Aug 2, 2014 t206hound
216 55 Jul 22, 2018 Chris McCall
217 54 Jan 26, 2018 rocketman
218 53 Feb 26, 2014 jerrys
219 53 Sep 12, 2014 Econteachert205
220 51 Feb 11, 2011 sandmountainslim
221 51 Sep 29, 2012 GregMitch34
222 51 Dec 23, 2012 jimhopkins82
223 50 Mar 22, 2013 goodtricks
224 50 Mar 4, 2016 pharoh690
225 50 Nov 23, 2018 jp1216
226 48 Sep 26, 2017 MartyFromCANADA
227 47 Oct 27, 2012 Phillies*phan (5)
228 47 Mar 21, 2017 Bruinsfan94
229 45 Mar 10, 2015 jimscards
230 45 Feb 26, 2016 baker85
231 43 Nov 18, 2014 the ‘stache
232 43 Jan 13, 2022 KCRfan1
233 41 Jan 13, 2022 brianclat11
234 40 Aug 17, 2018 Baseballcardblog
235 39 1/19/2022 toledo muden
236 37 Dec 24, 2011 CW (1)
237 36 Apr 23, 2013 T206Fan
238 36 May 16, 2015 gregr2
239 35 May 14, 2019 Matt1150
240 35 Jul 14, 2020 brewing
241 34 Dec 23, 2011 atx840 (2)
242 34 Aug 3, 2012 Vegas-guy
243 34 Jan 19, 2016 Beatles Guy
244 34 Feb 20, 2016 trdcrdkid (2)
245 34 May 11, 2020 MatthewN
246 33 Jul 22, 2014 drazz5
247 33 Oct 13, 2014 soccersaver97
248 32 Oct 7, 2015 jimivintage
249 32 Dec 9, 2015 Mighty Casey
250 31 May 14, 2019 Pilot172000
251 30 Feb 11, 2011 bigred1
252 30 Aug 3, 2015 mattsey9
253 30 Jan 13, 2022 Cmvorce
254 29 Feb 11, 2011 Jstottlemire1
255 29 Jan 29, 2016 rsdill2
256 28 Aug 6, 2013 auggiedoggy
257 28 Sep 1, 2014 Lgarza99
258 28 Sep 14, 2014 Rocky
259 27 Sep 21, 2012 TNP777
260 27 Nov 4, 2014 curtis-cards
261 26 Aug 6, 2012 Pat R (2)
262 26 Apr 3, 2021 Jason
263 25 Oct 5, 2014 Koufax32fan
264 25 May 25, 2016 richardcards
265 24 Aug 19, 2013 Texxxx (3)
266 24 Feb 19, 2014 Vintageloz
267 23 Sep 29, 2012 StuckInOmaha (2)
268 22 Jul 20, 2016 PM770
269 20 Mar 16, 2015 jimtigers65
270 20 Apr 18, 2016 Pilot172000
271 20 Feb 19, 2017 DeanH3
272 20 Jan 13, 2022 commishbob
273 18 May 30, 2012 marktheshark83
274 18 Feb 20, 2016 btcarfagno
275 18 Oct 5, 2018 KMayUSA6060
276 18 Jul 21, 2019 lloydchristmas
277 17 Jun 23, 2013 anonymous aka ullmandds
278 17 Dec 4, 2016 njdunkin1
279 17 Jul 14, 2020 MuncieNolePAZ
280 17 Jan 13, 2022 Dead-Ball-Hitter
281 16 Apr 19, 2012 MikeHealer
282 16 Sep 13, 2014 Jobu
283 16 Jan 5, 2019 tram
284 16 May 14, 2019 ahumes13
285 15 Dec 24, 2011 ArchStanton
286 15 Apr 20, 2012 Harford20 (2)
287 15 Mar 25, 2015 xplainer
288 15 May 26, 2015 Enfuego
289 15 Jun 19, 2017 Marchillo
290 14 Feb 20, 2012 Abravefan11
291 14 Dec 20, 2018 Hirbonzig
292 13 Jan 20, 2017 Topps206
293 12 Dec 24, 2011 alanu (1)
294 12 Sep 29, 2012 Jlighter
295 12 May 20, 2014 sac_bunt (2)
296 12 Sep 14, 2014 granite75
297 12 Feb 20, 2016 reddog4063
298 12 Dec 7, 2019 Jgrace
299 11 Dec 23, 2012 itjclarke (2)
300 11 Sep 12, 2013 Bryan the Buckeye
301 11 Jan 17, 2014 JohnBrownsElbow
302 10 Sep 23, 2014 Matvoo
303 10 Mar 21, 2017 scotty21690
304 10 Apr 27, 2017 Rich Falvo
305 10 May 18, 2021 Natswin2019
306 9 Aug 14, 2014 jimtigers65
307 9 Aug 4, 2015 BengoughingForAwhile
308 9 May 8, 2020 clydepepper
309 8 Jan 11, 2016 cool-vintage
310 8 May 22, 2017 DBesse27
311 8 Jan 13, 2022 Bobby Strawberry
312 7 Apr 10, 2013 sportscardpete
313 7 Jun 5, 2015 Jeff cvc (2)
314 7 Jul 11, 2015 deltaarnet
315 6 Feb 11, 2011 BigRick
316 6 Oct 13, 2012 HOF Auto Rookies
317 6 Jan 3, 2015 Cmount76
318 6 May 26, 2015 LKeeler
319 6 Jul 22, 2015 JoshWesley
320 6 Feb 28, 2016 jkray25
321 6 Feb 27, 2017 GaleClark23
322 5 Feb 11, 2011 Sedin26
323 5 Jun 12, 2012 phikappapsi
324 5 Oct 10, 2015 esd10
325 5 Mar 22, 2016 wolf441
326 5 Aug 5, 2016 bravos4evr
327 5 Aug 19, 2016 vintagerookies51
328 5 Jan 26, 2018 rainier2004
329 4 Aug 6, 2015 trdcrdkid (3)
330 3 Nov 23, 2013 Ghumbs
331 3 Apr 17, 2015 leaflover
332 3 Sep 5, 2015 7nohitter
333 3 Mar 10, 2019 frankbmd (2)
334 3 Jan 13, 2022 clydepepper
335 3 Jan 13, 2022 maddux31
336 2 Feb 11, 2011 BruceinGa
337 2 Dec 24, 2011 CW (2)
338 2 Sep 29, 2012 StuckInOmaha (3)
339 2 Jul 30, 2013 Edwolf1963
340 2 Oct 15, 2013 25801wv
341 2 Jul 18, 2015 lug-nut
342 2 Feb 10, 2016 Louieman
343 2 Feb 20, 2016 begsu1013
344 2 Jan 13, 2022 John1941
345 1 Feb 11, 2011 Kidnapped18
346 1 Dec 24, 2011 alanu (2)
347 1 Dec 24, 2011 sycks22
348 1 Apr 10, 2012 carrigansghost (1)
349 1 Sep 29, 2012 StuckInOmaha (4)
350 1 Oct 27, 2012 Phillies*phan (6)***
351 1 Feb 11, 2013 markf31
352 1 Mar 7, 2013 Republicaninmass
353 1 Aug 5, 2013 ThoseBackPages
354 1 Jan 17, 2014 RTK
355 1 Aug 16, 2014 arott23
356 1 Aug 6, 2015 trdcrdkid (4)
357 1 Sep 13, 2015 travrosty
358 1 Jan 10, 2016 vintagebaseballcardguy
359 1 Sep 26, 2017 seanofjapan
360 1 Jul 23, 2020 skelly423
361 1 Apr 3, 2021 wheatfan
[/B]
This thread is for T206 collectors. Your monster number is the number of unique cards you own out of 524 with the following rules:

240 points for Honus Wagner
80 points each for Plank, Doyle NY NATL & Magie
1 point for everyone else.

The highest monster number is therefore 1000.

Occasionally I receive inquiries from collectors who just can't stand the notoriety that comes with having a posted Monster Number. I do respect their "unwarranted" need for privacy though.

The goal of this thread was never to identify where all 2,834,216 cards reside, but going forward I will offer an "Anonymous" listing option. Only you will know who you are, as I will try to forget. Of course this option will require that your posting be done in private, via PM, with the doors closed.

If there is demand for this new service, it may be necessary to add a number, letter or punctuation to your listing. If possible, I will even offer an emoticon option such as "Anonymous ". Just let me know in private, if you are interested in this service. I'll be home tonight.

Condition and back variations are not factors in your basic monster number.
Depending on interest back monster numbers (i.e. Polar Bear Monster numbers) could be considered in the future.

If you have duplicates, they are considered 2nd sets. Each set you own has its own Monster number.

For example I currently have 555 total cards, including 36 duplicates and 1 triplicate.
I do not own any of the Big Four. Therefore, my monster numbers are 518 for Set 1, 36 for Set 2 and 1 for Set 3.

Let's just get started with your highest Monster Number only. I am also suggesting that you share scans of a few of your cards.

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/frankbmd/t206-sgc/11684/cobb-green-portrait

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/frankbmd/t206-psa/18657/bresnahan-bat-hof-cb

No prizes, but I will tabulate and post a listing of everyone's Monster Number here in the original post and update the list periodically forever or until the cows come home, whichever comes first.

All that's needed is a number with scans if you care to add them. The Honor system will apply and you need not worry about a visit from the
Monster Number Gestapo. :D

frankbmd 518

[Howe’s Hunter]

Guess my highest possible total would be 998, as there wouldn't be a Demmitt or O'Hara/St. Louis in my range of cards. Anything else would be possible.

[ChiefBenderForever]

0

[ullmandds]

37...and shrinking!

[jp1216]

Great topic. I've always thought about a points system based on how rare a card is or how rare the back is etc. A system full of multipliers. Endless possibilities. Cobb Green vs. Red, Polar Bear vs. Lenox, VG vs. EX. Bonus points for Wagner, Plank etc. SLers - OM vs. Piedmont. I wish I had the time to develop a program to do this - I once had the time... I've seen websites and spreadsheets that kinda do this.
Based on the OP's topic - I'm at about 480... Just a bunch of 1 pointers...

[ethicsprof]

clever mathematics skills yielding the 1000 number!

520
all the best,
barry

[Vegas-guy]

I'm only at 13..:( but I've only been buying T206s since Sept. so..... here are my two best (so far) and my worst.

[wonkaticket]

680....for now...
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g3.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g1.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g7.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g5.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g2.jpg

[mrvster]

Johnny,

WOW!!....look so great like that:D


This is a great post...

140 or so....

any extra for freaks??;) not just me:p

[Runscott]

John, you should get that Plank put in a PSA holder - whoever currently owns the Wagner would probably pay good money for it as a companion piece with similar history.

[Vegas-guy]

Wow!!! Very nice group..:D The Plank is stunning!!! what was the "alt" on it???

[richieb315]

I am at 410 T206s. Plus another 307 doubles/triples
https://picasaweb.google.com/103335468390586914145/T206?feat=email#

[atx840]

Wonka :p drool worthy cards.

Just hit my 100th unique card and 134th total card, maybe i'll go for the monster after all :D

Monster# 100.

[t206hound]

I have no aspirations above the magical number 520; currently I sit at 189.

[wonkaticket]

Reg, the corners were rebuilt and a spot of blue to the left of Planks head was carefully painted in dot by dot by a restoration company. Scott different Plank than mine, that Plank is a Piedmont 150 one of the 3 or so known.

If I count extras I can add another 300+ cards. Here are some of the PSA examples in my set....I do this only bum Sloate out I know he was getting tired of T206's on the board. :)

[BleedinBlue]

Sitting on 500 right now.

[Runscott]

Reg, the corners were rebuilt and a spot of blue to the left of Planks head was carefully painted in dot by dot by a restoration company. Scott different Plank than mine, that Plank is a Piedmont 150 one of the 3 or so known.

If I count extras I can add another 300+ cards. Here are some of the PSA examples in my set....I do this only bum Sloate out I know he was getting tired of T206's on the board. :)



John, I love the way you've paid such careful attention to color, registration and white borders. They all look great.

I had no idea a restorer had gotten hold of a T206 Plank. Personally, I have no problem at all with restoration - it's considered an improvement in almost every other collecting environment - it's just the ambiguous 'AUTH' that troubles me. Your Plank looks great. I was just messing around with the Plank comment - is there really a companion to the Gretzky Wagner that was done in the same timeframe?

[wonkaticket]

Scott, thanks I have spent years cherry picking tossed back 6's for 4's in some cases doubt it will be noticed if and when I sell but it made a difference to me.

Yes there is in fact a sheet mate to our hobby's most famous trimmed card. One of the few cards I regret not pulling the trigger on in my life. :(

Noticed how Plank is AUTH/Altered and our hobby icon is a PSA 8 both came from the same sheet go figure...got to love this hobby. :)

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2009/890.html

Cheers,

John

[Runscott]

Scott, thanks I have spent years cherry picking tossed back 6's for 4's in some cases doubt it will be noticed if and when I sell but it made a difference to me.

Yes there is in fact a sheet mate to our hobby's most famous trimmed card. One of the few cards I regret not pulling the trigger on in my life. :(

Noticed how Plank is AUTH/Altered and our hobby icon is a PSA 8 both came from the same sheet go figure...got to love this hobby. :)

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2009/890.html

Cheers,

John

Thanks for sharing - I had no idea this card existed.

[thescooper]

set 1 48
set 2 02

[Texxxx]

Set 1 = 343
Set 2 = 88

[Jantz]

I would like to reach 520 someday and my goal for the end of this year was 260. Picked up #260 last month after 4.5 years of working on the Monster.

So as of today, Set #1--260

As far as Set #2 or #3, it would take to long to figure that out since I have a lot of multiples of Cleveland players with different backs and I'm doing a back set along with my basic set. If I hadn't bought duplicates and certain backs of some players my number would be at 380.

Passion or Obsession........its a thin line. ;)


Jantz

[sreader3]

257 or thereabout.

[E93]

John,
Your T206s are phenomenal!:eek:
JimB

[tonyo]

set 1 = 516
set 2 = 1

as requested 2 scans:
Most expensive : Cobb green p150
Least expensive (and First): Downey fieldng p350

[Phillies*phan]

Set 1 - 587
Set 2 - 370

Each with it's own Magie.

http://imageevent.com/philliesphan/dougdt206set;jsessionid=ud9zrjb6e3?n=0&z=4&c=3&x=1&m=16&w=0&p=0

[t206blogcom]

467 not including dupes

[frankbmd]

Range 680 to 0.

Zero should probably be dropped as a qualifying set, making a total of 24 so far.

Is there an existentialist out there to affirm my ruling on the zero set?

Will post the Top 20, when we get to 50 total numbers.

Thanks for your participation and scans.

Frank

[tedzan]

600 ...... All-PIEDMONT set [519 cards (w/Magie)] + two Polar Bear's (Demmitt + O'Hara)

444 ...... All-SOVEREIGN set [402 diff. + 42 additional towards a master set]


TED Z

[Howe’s Hunter]

would you mind checking the backs of your Piedmonts, Old Mills and Hindu backed cards to see how many and who has a rubber stamp from Howe McCormick, 500 W. Main St., Gainesville, Fla? I know I've pestered/bothered/annoyed most of you previously, but this seems to be the largest gathering of T206 collectors on the board at one time in one spot, so thought I'd beat the dead horse again. If you're interested in selling/trading, please let me know. If not, I'd just like to know what exists out there. I keep a list of all the known examples out there, so I would still have something to pursue, and I've learned my lesson ... I'll keep any replies to myself.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Kwanza and Happy Festivus.

Ed

[alanu]

Set 1--- 12
Set 2--- 1

[ArchStanton]

15 I just started this year and only collect Pirates, so my set will probably top out at 18. I have a few non-Pittsburg cards, but they are not part of my set. I will eventually have over 100 different Pittsburgers, but I'll still be at 18. I was able to pick up a few players with multiple backs thanks to the collectors here.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/JeffAlbertson/T206/T206BillAbstein.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/JeffAlbertson/T206/T206NickMaddox.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/JeffAlbertson/T206/T206DotsMiller.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/JeffAlbertson/T206/T206DeaconPhillippe.jpg

[sycks22]

Only 523 to go. Cobb will lead the way.

[Runscott]

Only 523 to go. Cobb will lead the way.

Yeah, and you're trying to sell it, so you only get credit for 1/2.

My set is in flux, but my keepers are a green Cobb, O'Hara St. Louis, Elberfeld Washington, ghost Schlei and Kleinow Boston. These were tough the first time around, so not letting them go this time.

Put me down for a '5'.

[CW]

set 1 -- 37 (mostly HOF'ers and a couple horizontals)

set 2 -- 2 :D (made a couple upgrades and held onto the originals)

[BleedinBlue]

Shouldn't the goal be 258 for a Pittsburg set?:)


15 I just started this year and only collect Pirates, so my set will probably top out at 18. I have a few non-Pittsburg cards, but they are not part of my set. I will eventually have over 100 different Pittsburgers, but I'll still be at 18. I was able to pick up a few players with multiple backs thanks to the collectors here.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/JeffAlbertson/T206/T206BillAbstein.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/JeffAlbertson/T206/T206NickMaddox.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/JeffAlbertson/T206/T206DotsMiller.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/JeffAlbertson/T206/T206DeaconPhillippe.jpg

[ethicsprof]

I note your inquiry regarding an existentialist affirming that zero should probably be dropped as a qualifying set. I'm sure you well know that the existentialist ideology is far from a monolithic perspective so there is really no univocal response to this issue. A Sartrean nihilist might well direct us that zero is as qualifying as any other since the true qualifier is what meaning occurs as being for itself in terms of intentionality rather than from being in itself in stasis. A Heideggerean might well say that zero should be dropped because meaning must arrive epiphenomenally and since there is no true phenomenon
with respect to zero other than our composition of an external linguistic verifier, then zero is dropped by its very nature. A Kierkegaardean existentialist would be open to zero's deserving qualifying status since meaning often arises out of nothing, en vacuo, and deserves status for its
inherent creative impulses. I hope this is helpful to you, Frank.
Many thanks for this extra facet to your T206 question---which although an aside---was quite
ingenious of you.
all the best,
barry

[frankbmd]

The bottom line or more appropriately the summation of your input leaves nearly 7 billion people hanging, not knowing whether they are proud owners of T206 sets (albeit with Monster Numbers of 0), or whether they should continue their impoverished lives oblivious to this privileged subset of humanity with Monster numbers greater than or equal to one.

Frank

[ethicsprof]

Yes, indeed.
But gratefully, I am no existentialist.
Happy Holidays.
great having you on board.
best,
barry

[wonkaticket]

Ted good to see you got your Magie I just noticed your count congrats I know you were looking for one. What condition BTW?

[T206Collector]

Unsigned Set: 92 (Plank and 12 others)
Signed Set: 39 (53 if you count dupes)

[Theoldprofessor]

670

[novakjr]

If you're gonna go with a point system, why not use the PSA weight system? Having a Hall of Famer, or Southern Leaguer should easily count for more than having a common. Obviously the Wagner, Plank and Magie should count for a bit more than 10 points though..

[frankbmd]

If you're gonna go with a point system, why not use the PSA weight system? Having a Hall of Famer, or Southern Leaguer should easily count for more than having a common. Obviously the Wagner, Plank and Magie should count for a bit more than 10 points though..


The concept could get very complicated with Hall of Famers, Southern Leaguers, different backs and different grades, etc, etc, etc.

I wanted to keep it simple enough to get quick responses not requiring a calculator. I considered the PSA weighting system, but found it a bit to complicated for a quick answer and weighting Wagner a 10 just isn't fair.

My other goal was to have a maximum score of 1000, which has not yet been reported. The thread seems to be getting a good response and your input is appreciated.

Merry Christmas to all.

Frank

[Runscott]

The concept could get very complicated with Hall of Famers, Southern Leaguers, different backs and different grades, etc, etc, etc.

I wanted to keep it simple enough to get quick responses not requiring a calculator. I considered the PSA weighting system, but found it a bit to complicated for a quick answer and weighting Wagner a 10 just isn't fair.

My other goal was to have a maximum score of 1000, which has not yet been reported. The thread seems to be getting a good response and your input is appreciated.

Merry Christmas to all.

Frank

To keep it simple, everything should get a '1'. To go one additional level, you could have the three obvious tiers (O'Hara and Demmitt St. Louis are tier 3), and still keeping it simple, you could add a fourth tier of items such as Elberfeld/Washington, Kleinow/Boston, SL'ers with Old Mill backs, etc.

The above would be simple. Adding back multipliers would make it difficult for some board members to do the math.

In any event, your thread is fun, but if you really want to tabulate results, you need to make it more realistic.

[Runscott]

Reg, the corners were rebuilt and a spot of blue to the left of Planks head was carefully painted in dot by dot by a restoration company.

Given that this card is already stuck with an 'AUTH-Altered' designation, wouldn't it be worth getting such a restoration company to re-paint the erased background area?

If it were my card, I think I would.

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2011images/Item_18523_1.jpg

[shaunsteig]

346 for me. Got one card (the Lundgren) nearly 20 years ago, but only started collecting the set 18 months ago. Kinda need to slow down the pace a bit this year...

Happy holidays,
--S

My best and favorite.................. Picking the "worst" was a tad harder...
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YNSuwi__fWw/TkifkKT9CcI/AAAAAAAANVs/AIDur-CVq_w/s400/T206%252520Lundgren%252520%252528Chi%252529%252520-%252520front.jpghttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-R9xJGDlJKjw/TkiePZzUBgI/AAAAAAAAMj4/od0jO71tZcs/s400/T206%252520Bender%252520%252528portrait%252529%252 520-%252520front.jpg

[Gradedcardman]

I am down to about 60 and hope to be complete less the Wagner and Doyle by the end of 2013 (for the second time)

[kmac32]

Zero as I don't collect the Monster

[mrvster]

I prefer a card with an erasure rather than to be ever "touched up" by anyone.....beaters don't bother me, but specific altercations do.....:D

[frankbmd]

1 wonkaticket 680
2 Theoldprofessor 670
3 tedzan (1) 600
4 Phillies*phan (1) 587
5 ethicsprof 520
6 tonyo (1) 516
7 BleedinBlue 500
8 frankbmd 489
9 jp1216 480
10 t206blogcom 467
11 tedzan (2-sov) 444
12 richieb315 410
13 Phillies*phan (2) 370
14 shaunsteig 346
15 Texxxx (1) 343
16 Jantz 260
17 sreader3 257
18 StuckInOmaha 199
19 t206hound 189
20 mrvster 140

[Tao_Moko]

I like seeing the variation of set numbers. I have started and stopped "The Monster" several times since the mid eighties and know how it feels to be getting close as well as just beginning. About a year ago I sold close to 300 and held on to only one........Lundgren PD350. Now, I'm approaching the set by teams and completing the Cubs for at least the 20th time. It's too much fun to ever be done.


Best Historical Attempt - 342 *according to the last spreadsheet I found tracking my efforts
Present Attempt - 17

And, just in case you want to add another column for what you're measuring - my set attempts are always all raw. I free every card purchased from plastic imprisonment.

Semper Fi

[Scott T]

513 different low grade SGC T206's

1 Cobb

nothing else fancy

[wonkaticket]

Ted good to see you got your Magie I just noticed your count congrats I know you were looking for one. What condition BTW?

Hey Ted? Did you miss this? :confused:

Bump....I'll PM you too love to know as I know you were looking for sometime.

http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/small/Untitled-1_1.jpg

Cheers,

John

[martin neal]

I finished my quest last year at 518 (minus big 4, O'hara and Demmitt). I guess I have about 300 graded from the original set and 238 ungraded. Total 538.

[mullinsm]

I am about 50% complete: my score is 262. All lower-grade, mostly commons, most ungraded, no doubles.

At my current pace, I'll be there in another 20 years or so. I have too many hobbies. :)

[Scott L.]

I'm at 518 all graded ranging from SGC 10/PSA 1 to SGC 80/PSA 5. Missing big 4 Demmitt and O'Hara.

[Kenny Cole]

378 for me.

[T206DK]

just eclipsed the 340 mark this week :)

[BleedinBlue]

Sitting on 500 right now.

As of today...

501

[danmckee]

680 for me as well, thanks for doing our math Johnny Wonka brain!

[wonkaticket]

680 for me as well, thanks for doing our math Johnny Wonka brain!

You kidding me I had to send it out to be done no way I'm that smart. :D

[tbob]

520

[wonkaticket]

1. Powell 920
2. McKee 680
3. Wonkaticket 680
4. Theoldprofessor 670
5. tedzan (1) 600
6. Phillies*phan (1) 587
7. Tbob 520
8. ethicsprof 520
9. Martin Neal 518
10. tonyo (1) 516
11. Scott T 513
12. BleedinBlue 501
13. frankbmd 489
14. jp1216 480
15. t206blogcom 467
16. tedzan (2-sov) 444
17. richieb315 410
18. Kenny Cole 378
19. Phillies*phan (2) 370
20. shaunsteig 346
21. Texxxx (1) 343
22. Tao Moko 342
23. T206DK 340
24. Mullinsm 262
25. Jantz 260
26. sreader3 257
27. StuckInOmaha 199
28. t206hound 195
29. jefferypayne 165
30. mrvster 140


Thought I would help but if I messed up it's Dan's fault...

Cheers,

John

P.S. Ted.......Magie?

[jefferyepayne]

165 and counting for me.

Best is my Cobb Red PSA 2 (thanks to a board member)
There's no such thing as a bad t206 ...

jeff

[t206hound]

1. Powell 920
2. McKee 680
3. Wonkaticket 680
.
.
.
28. t206hound 189


C'mon John... you are 2T. with McKee! PS, I'm at 195 and counting...

[wonkaticket]

C'mon John... you are 2T. with McKee! PS, I'm at 195 and counting...

I bumped him two #2 when I think of Dan I think of #2. :D

Besides age before beauty, and boy is Dan old....BTW on all these lists I keep getting stuck next to McKee like a bad family dinner. :)

Cheers,

John

[t206blogcom]

15. t206blogcom 467


My UPDATED number is 494. :)

[bunst]

I'm at 199, so it looks like that may put me in the top 30. I'll be at 201 when I receive 2 more that I purchased last week from a board member (tolstoi).

[Texxxx]

Update:
Set 1 = 351
Set 2 = 110

[BleedinBlue]

12. BleedinBlue 501


So I picked up a card and dropped 5 spots. Guess I need to stop buying cards. My wife will love to hear that.

[Clark7781]

251 for me, with six of those being duplicates.

[frankbmd]

The Monster Number lives on.

Glad to see the Monster number back on page 1. My number is now 489.

I am currently in Thailand for three weeks, but will update my list upon my return in February. Have limited Internet access here.

Thanks to John for updating the list in my absence.

I haven't been able to find any T206s in Chiang Rai. Anyone know of any card shops in Bangkok, my next stop?

I will not hold my breath.

[BleedinBlue]

You can get ANYTHING in Bangkok if you know where to look.

[z28jd]

I'm at 600, set plus Magie. Just make sure you put Ted ahead of me for the same reason Dan is ahead of wonka. My second set is at 133 because I'm too lazy to sell doubles I got in lots(and I haven't bought a t206 since 2004 so it's not a new lazy)

[Jayworld]

I'm at 11 now, from the criteria. At one time, I had 17 cards, but had to sell all but four. I have since started to re-acquire some of those that I originally sold. All mine are raw, and being on a limited budget, I buy what I like (pose, etc.); thus, I have very few portraits. All are in the Fair-to-Good range. I recently picked up my first Polar Bear back!

Some I've sold that I'd like to re-acquire:
Weimer, Birmingham, Murphy (horizontal), Wiltse (portrait with cap), McQuillan (I had both a Tolstoi and Piedmont at one time).

Those I had, sold, and have no interest in re-acquiring:
Mattern, Lindaman, Knabe

One attainable goal I've set for myself is acquiring all the horizontal cards.

Been collecting since 1977; started by buying cards in Fair condition for 50 cents from Richard Gelman's Card Collectors Company. How I miss it.

[t206blogcom]

1. Powell 920
2. McKee 680
3. Wonkaticket 680
4. Theoldprofessor 670
5. tedzan (1) 600
6. Phillies*phan (1) 587
7. Tbob 520
8. ethicsprof 520
9. Martin Neal 518
10. tonyo (1) 516
11. Scott T 513
12. BleedinBlue 501
13. frankbmd 489
14. jp1216 480
15. t206blogcom 467
16. tedzan (2-sov) 444
17. richieb315 410
18. Kenny Cole 378
19. Phillies*phan (2) 370
20. shaunsteig 346
21. Texxxx (1) 343
22. Tao Moko 342
23. T206DK 340
24. Mullinsm 262
25. Jantz 260
26. sreader3 257
27. StuckInOmaha 199
28. t206hound 195
29. jefferypayne 165
30. mrvster 140


My new number is 507. :)

[Bpm0014]

Been at it for about 3 years now. 409.

[frankbmd]

1 Powell 920
2 wonkaticket 680
3 danmckee 680
4 Theoldprofessor 670
5 tedzan (1) 600
6 z28jd 600
7 Phillies*phan (1) 587
8 ethicsprof 520
9 tbob 520
10 martin neal 518
11 Scott L. 518
12 tonyo (1) 516
13 Scott T 513
14 t206blogcom 507
15 BleedinBlue 501
16 frankbmd 500
17 jp1216 480
18 tedzan (2-sov) 444
19 richieb315 410
20 Bpm0014 407
21 Kenny Cole 378
22 Phillies*phan (2) 370
23 Texxxx (1) 351
24 shaunsteig 346
25 T206DK 340
26 mullinsm 262
27 Jantz 260
28 sreader3 257
29 Clark7781 245
30 bunst 201
31 StuckInOmaha 199
32 t206hound 195
33 jefferyepayne 165
34 mrvster 140
35 Texxxx (2) 110
36 atx840 (1) 100
37 T206Collector 92
38 Gradedcardman 60
39 frankbmd (2) 48
40 thescooper 46

Current Leaderboard Feb 20, 2012

Are there any more updates?

I recently hit 500, which was my goal for 2012.

Frank

[Jantz]

Frank

Here is my update.

Set #1 - 262
Set# 2 - 70

Recounting my T206s made me realize I need to focus more on my set than the miscuts/freak T206s. I've picked up close to a dozen T206s since my last post, yet I only added 2 to my number.


Jantz

[atx840]

I need to focus more on my set than the miscuts/freak T206s.
Jantz

+1

I agree you should exclusively focus on getting that number up.

[BleedinBlue]

502.

Bought another card, dropped 3 more spots.

[t206hound]

I'm up quite a few... now at 210.

[Abravefan11]

Per the rules my Monster number is 14. :)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J-Jvh4dofJE/T0Okj-EsKcI/AAAAAAAAFms/afmdE85h3YE/s971/Picasa%2520Web%2520Albums%2520-%2520abravefan%2520-%2520T206%2520Boston%2520N...%2520-%2520Mozilla%2520Firefox%25202212012%252090403%252 0AM.jpg

[FrankWakefield]

Monster Number, and intriguing idea. Thanks for posting it.

1000 is a intrinsically pleasing maximum number; it's like batting a thousand. I agree with that back there about not counting zero, 1 to 1000 is 1000 possibilities, 0 to 1000 is 1001 possibilities. If zero were to count, then everyone on the planet would have a set, most of them zero sets... Methinks we begin the count at one, like Brother Maynard read from The Book of Armaments, Chapter 2...


Would a fellow with 80 common cards swap them for a Plank? Yes. Then the Plank should count more than 80, the commons less than 1, or both. Similarly, would someone swap 240 commons far a Wagner? Oh, Yes. Then that should be adjusted, too. And aside from dollar value, the Demmitt and O'Hara cards would limit the number of 1000 sets, they should have a bit of weight, too.

I figure this process is way too far along for folks to readily accept a recalibration of the process. But it is justified, don't you think?

[frankbmd]

Monster Number, and intriguing idea. Thanks for posting it.

1000 is a intrinsically pleasing maximum number; it's like batting a thousand. I agree with that back there about not counting zero, 1 to 1000 is 1000 possibilities, 0 to 1000 is 1001 possibilities. If zero were to count, then everyone on the planet would have a set, most of them zero sets... Methinks we begin the count at one, like Brother Maynard read from The Book of Armaments, Chapter 2...


Would a fellow with 80 common cards swap them for a Plank? Yes. Then the Plank should count more than 80, the commons less than 1, or both. Similarly, would someone swap 240 commons far a Wagner? Oh, Yes. Then that should be adjusted, too. And aside from dollar value, the Demmitt and O'Hara cards would limit the number of 1000 sets, they should have a bit of weight, too.

I figure this process is way too far along for folks to readily accept a recalibration of the process. But it is justified, don't you think?

I'll be Frank, Frank. The idea was to top out at 1000, reward the big four and keep it simple enough so that 85% of the people on this board could compute their monster number accurately in less than 48 hours.

Frank

[Runscott]

I'll be Frank, Frank. The idea was to top out at 1000, reward the big four and keep it simple enough so that 85% of the people on this board could compute their monster number accurately in less than 48 hours.

Frank

Wow, you ARE Frank! The "Frank"ness of this board is astounding. But the "Frankest" Frank isn't even participating!

I like the number 1,000, but you can come up with that number easily by giving some of the variations weight, without straining anyone's brains.

Here's some PSA pop numbers:

Doyle - 10
Wagner - 32
Plank - 64
Magie - 92
O'Hara St. Louis - 113
Demmitt St. Louis - 125
Lundgren KC - 162
Dahlen Brooklyn - 177
Brown Washington - 184
Lundgren Chicago - 187
Smith Chicago and Boston - 188
Elberfeld Washington - 193
Dahlen Boston - 198
Kleinow Boston - 237
Cobb Green - 550

Scott <=== guest Frank

[frankbmd]

Keep It Simple Stupid

What good is a Monster Number, if you can't Uzit?

Scott,

If you please, divide each of your cards by the inverse of the Pop and multiply by the square root of 2. Subtract .003483 for paper loss and multiply by 3 if your first name begins with S.

Touche.

Frank

[Runscott]

Keep It Simple Stupid

What good is a Monster Number, if you can't Uzit?

Scott,

If you please, divide each of your cards by the inverse of the Pop and multiply by the square root of 2. Subtract .003483 for paper loss and multiply by 3 if your first name begins with S.

Touche.

Frank

It's just the El Principe of it. Broadleaf your horizons.

The post-count says it's working fine as-is - just ignore us disgruntled variation collectors.

[62corvette]

520--since 1976. Sad thing is---then I only needed the big three. Doyle's been added since. Can you factor that into my monster number please .;)

[frankbmd]

It's just the El Principe of it. Broadleaf your horizons.

The post-count says it's working fine as-is - just ignore us disgruntled variation collectors.

Would you like a copy of my Neil Diamond CD "Sweet Caporal"?
Just trying to keep the post-count higher than the NYC Dinner Thread.

[White Borders]

... like Brother Maynard read from The Book of Armaments, Chapter 2...

Excuse me, but thou err'est. Brother Maynard (Eric Idle) did not read from The Book of Armaments. He stood to the left of the reader (Michael Palin):
Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOrgLj9lOwk)

Five! :D

[FrankWakefield]

Right you are, Craig. Brother Maynard announced the chapter and verse, but he was not the lector. As best as I can tell, it was "Brother Maynard's Brother" that did the reading, Michael Palin, as you said. Thanks!!!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Just picked up this beauty http://www.ebay.com/itm/120727887564?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

My monster number went to 3! Hahaa. My signed monster number went from 50% to 33% :(

[White Borders]

... As best as I can tell, it was "Brother Maynard's Brother" that did the reading ...

Excellent Frank! I've always wondered how the reader should be referred as. "Brother Maynard's Brother" does seem appropriate, in a Python-esque sort of way.

I believe we can further revise the verses from the Book of Armaments, Chapter 2 for the purpose of this thread:

"1000 shalt be the Monster Number, and the Monster Number shalt be 1000, no more, no less. 1001 shalt not be the Monster Number, neither shalt the Monster Number be 999. 1002 is right out."

:p

btw, my Monster Numbers are:

First Set - 600 (Magie)
Second Set - 518 (all are different backs than the First Set)
Third, Fourth, Fifth, etc sets - In progress with different backs than the First and Second Sets, but I haven't tallied them up (Brown Hindu Southern Leaguers are the toughies I'm trying to find to fill out the third set, so it's going to take a while!)

For back specific Monster Numbers I can break up the above into a Polar Bear set of 250 (Complete), a Piedmont 150 set of 233 (counting Magie, but lacking Wagner & Plank), a partial P350 set of 321, a partial SC350F30 set of 172, etc.

:cool:

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm feeling a bit peckish so I'm off to feast upon lambs and sloths and carp and anchovies and orangutans and breakfast cereals and fruit bats and ... perhaps I might just have some spam spam spam cheese and spam.

:D

[frankbmd]

are an arse of a different color. Your first two monster numbers have been duly recorded, Brother Craig.

[sandmountainslim]

I'm pretty low....My Monster Number is 33 :D

[frankbmd]

Excellent Frank! I've always wondered how the reader should be referred as. "Brother Maynard's Brother" does seem appropriate, in a Python-esque sort of way.

I believe we can further revise the verses from the Book of Armaments, Chapter 2 for the purpose of this thread:

"1000 shalt be the Monster Number, and the Monster Number shalt be 1000, no more, no less. 1001 shalt not be the Monster Number, neither shalt the Monster Number be 999. 1002 is right out."

:p

btw, my Monster Numbers are:

First Set - 600 (Magie)
Second Set - 518 (all are different backs than the First Set)
Third, Fourth, Fifth, etc sets - In progress with different backs than the First and Second Sets, but I haven't tallied them up (Brown Hindu Southern Leaguers are the toughies I'm trying to find to fill out the third set, so it's going to take a while!)

For back specific Monster Numbers I can break up the above into a Polar Bear set of 250 (Complete), a Piedmont 150 set of 233 (counting Magie, but lacking Wagner & Plank), a partial P350 set of 321, a partial SC350F30 set of 172, etc.

:cool:

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm feeling a bit peckish so I'm off to feast upon lambs and sloths and carp and anchovies and orangutans and breakfast cereals and fruit bats and ... perhaps I might just have some spam spam spam cheese and spam.

:D

I'm not sure, Robin, but it appears to be a "Full Monty".

[jp1216]

Friendly bump for Frank. With my basic (514) set complete - my number now stands at 512 (plus 2 important reprints). Very low grade, but a number anyway. Happy collecting all.

[t206blogcom]

New number is now 574.

[frankbmd]

Yes, indeed. dacubfan debuts in 27th place. I will maintain the master recording under my deck guarded by rabbits. The current list is posted forthwith. Updates will be recorded in perpetuity or forever whichever comes last.

1 920 Powell
2 680 wonkaticket
3 680 danmckee
4 670 Theoldprofessor
5 600 tedzan (1)
6 600 z28jd
7 600 White Borders (1)
8 587 Phillies*phan (1)
9 574 t206blogcom
10 520 ethicsprof
11 520 tbob
12 520 62corvette
13 520 Edwolf1963 (1)
14 518 martin neal
15 518 Scott L.
16 518 White Borders (2)
17 518 judsonhamlin
18 517 tonyo (1)
19 514 Scott T
20 512 jp1216
21 511 bbcard1
22 507 frankbmd (1)
23 503 BleedinBlue
24 444 tedzan (2-sov)
25 410 richieb315
26 407 Bpm0014
27 394 dacubfan
28 378 Kenny Cole
29 372 Texxxx (1)
30 370 Phillies*phan (2)
31 346 shaunsteig
32 340 T206DK
33 262 Jantz (1)
34 262 mullinsm
35 257 sreader3
36 245 Clark7781
37 221 t206hound
38 212 bunst
39 199 StuckInOmaha
40 184 jefferyepayne
41 147 Texxxx (2)
42 140 mrvster
43 123 g vezina c55
44 100 atx840 (1)
45 70 Jantz (2)
46 60 Gradedcardman
47 58 frankbmd (2)
48 46 thescooper
49 39 T206Collector
50 37 ullmandds
51 37 CW (1)
52 34 atx840 (2)
53 33 sandmountainslim
54 29 T206Collector
55 25 Texxxx (3)
56 23 Vegas-guy
57 17 Tao Moko
58 15 ArchStanton
59 15 Edwolf1963 (2)
60 14 Abravefan11
61 12 alanu (1)
62 11 Jayworld
63 5 Runscott
64 3 HOF Auto Rookies
65 2 CW (2)
66 2 frankbmd (3)
67 1 alanu (2)
68 1 tonyo (2)
69 1 sycks22
70 1 carrigansghost (1)
71 1 carrigansghost (2)
72 1 carrigansghost (3)
73 1 carrigansghost (4)
74 1 carrigansghost (5)
75 1 carrigansghost (6)
76 1 carrigansghost (7)
77 1 carrigansghost (8)
78 1 carrigansghost (9)
79 1 carrigansghost (10)

[g_vezina_c55]

I have started my set since 2. Month arround
I have 44 cards for 123 pt total but this point will goes up in the next months...

[Vegas-guy]

Update: I'm now at 23..:D mostly HOFs..:)

[Edwolf1963]

I meant to respond to this around the holidays when I first noticed it. I have 520 (set minus big 4) completed, about 15 dupes left (sold and/or traded many), so 535 in total I guess. Took 2-3 years to complete - didn't get serious about it until I counted up that I had half.

* All are graded - mid-grade - most all are grade 4 (50) thru 6 (80), a few 3's
* Most all are SGC, PSA or BVG, a couple GAI's
* Mostly common backs, some tougher SOV 460's, Tolstoi, Cycle, AB, etc.
* No elite back Uzit, Broad Leaf, C-Brights, Drum, etc
* First Net54 purchase: Walter Johnson Port in a SGC60
* Last card: Demmitt STL (SGC40)
* Favorites: Elberfeld Wash Port w/OM back (PSA4 - looks much nicer)
* Dahlen Brooklyn in SGC60, Cobb Green (PSA3), any SOV 460 back
* Not Favorites: Bliss (looks like he just stole something), Spike Shannon

[Marckus99]

....zero.

[frankbmd]

A couple of reminders for:

Marckus99 : Zero is not a valid Monster Number. See Posts #27, 37, 38 & 39.

EdWolf1963 : By definition you have two sets with Monster Numbers 520 and 15

Everyone else : Goodwin's current auction has a Monster Number of 920, I believe, if you want to go for broke (or go broke)

[Runscott]

...they should continue their impoverished lives oblivious to this privileged subset of humanity with Monster numbers greater than or equal to one.

Once I realized that I would be at the bottom of the monster list for at least a year or so, I quit following this thread and missed the above bit of wit from you. Nice.

Here's something to make you and Barry scratch your collective heads. For those who have only one T206: "We're number one. All others are number two or lower."

[bunst]

My updated number is now 212.

[bbcard1]

The same as Cy Young's win total...511. a pretty weak 511, but 511 nonetheless.

[frankbmd]

Once I realized that I would be at the bottom of the monster list for at least a year or so, I quit following this thread and missed the above bit of wit from you. Nice.

Here's something to make you and Barry scratch your collective heads. For those who have only one T206: "We're number one. All others are number two or lower."

Scott, I would respond that you are number one of many and refer you to Post #95, where the supreme Monster number is best defined. Barry is still scratching.

[BleedinBlue]

503

Now that it's April it's time for another card. Damn if they aren't getting tougher and tougher to find though.

[T206Collector]

Sold the Plank, which definitely hurts in the rankings. So my current standing is:

- 29 Unsigned Monster
- 39 Signed Monster

[carrigansghost]

1
54 times, but still just 1.

Rawn

[jefferyepayne]

I'm at 184 now.

jeff

[g_vezina_c55]

Sold the Plank, which definitely hurts in the rankings. So my current standing is:

- 29 Unsigned Monster
- 39 Signed Monster

hurts your ranking down, but hurts my ranking UP :)

[atx840]

I would like to see those 80+ point cards, I have seen g_vezina's, runscott's, Powell's, Phillies and Wonka's.

[frankbmd]

1
54 times, but still just 1.

Rawn

Post #101 has been updated, but I am limiting each individual to 10 Monster Numbers.

Rawn, you are bringing up the rear in magnficent form as the first collector with ten Monster Numbers

[Texxxx]

Through a lot of buying and upgrading my new numbers are:
1. 372
2. 147
3. 25

I have a lot I need to trade for ones I don't have.

[ethicsprof]

While you may choose to be number one, I prefer to choose to be first.
Number one has many numbers higher, while first by its very definitional nature holds the highest.
Now back to sloths and orangutans. The latter are much more expert at
scratching collective heads than Frank B or BA.
all the best,
barry

[judsonhamlin]

I'm at 518. Saving up for o'hara and the last Cobb. Only 170 are Piedmont or Sweet Cap. No points for diversity, tho...

[Scott T]

I am at 514 of 524...mostly low grade (SGC 10 to 30 grade).

[sb1]

I was at 920 points when I quit the race. Did not see a Doyle happening, it is easily the toughest card in the set, variation or not.

[tonyo]

Doesn't improve my rank, but I am now at 517.

still need Dahlen Brooklyn , then the big six :)

[Runscott]

Doesn't improve my rank, but I am now at 517.

still need Dahlen Brooklyn , then the big six :)

I like the '1000' magic number, but would still like to see the other two members of the 'big six' get some credit. Maybe shave a little off Wagner and give it to Demmitt and O'Hara - won't affect the Wagner-owners, as they would have all three.

[dacubfan]

I'm at 394

[g_vezina_c55]

Any wagner t206 owner here on the board?

[frankbmd]

Runscott has stated in a recent post

"I like the '1000' magic number, but would still like to see the other two members of the 'big six' get some credit. Maybe shave a little off Wagner and give it to Demmitt and O'Hara - won't affect the Wagner-owners, as they would have all three."

Scott, i will offer the following proposal named the Forrest Modification

Currently / Proposed

Wagner 240 / Wagner 200
Plank 80 / Plank 80
Doyle 80 / Doyle 80
Magie 80 / Magie 80
Demmitt SL 1 / Demmitt SL 21
O'Hara SL 1 / O'Hara SL 21

I am asking for feedback from those with posted Monster Numbers.

If you have reported 1 or more Monster Numbers, you get 1 vote.
(Rawn doesn't get 10 votes.)

Arguably this will lead to other suggestions, such as giving more weight to the Doyle card, giving additional credit for rare backs, autographs or grades.
i make this proposal with trepidation. I don't want to head down a slippery slope of endless requests for change. The success of this thread is its simplicity and my vote is "Leave It Alone" and I'm sure Scott's vote will be "Change It". Views of this thread are over 5000 and it is on the 7th page of over 1000 pages of total threads, based on total views. I say if it's not broken, don't fix it.

For the sake of this vote, if you suggest further modifications, your vote will be disqualified. Majority rules. Voting will end midnight Sunday CDT.

If this passes and I hope it does not, all Monster Numbers of 520 will become 560. Monster numbers less than 518 will remain unchanged unless a Demmitt or O'Hara variation is reported. Monster Numbers of 680 will become 720. If there is a doubt about these variations, notify me or the thread for clarification.

If this fails and I hope it does, no modification will be made. The polls are now open. Simply respond "Leave It Alone" or "Change It". Disinterest in this poll will be interpreted as favoring the "Leave It Alone" group.

The decision of the JUDGE will be final.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[White Borders]

I spy 5 Demmitt StL and 5 O'Hara StL on ebay at the moment - not much of a challenge. Leave It Alone.

Best Regards,
Craig

Perhaps you could slap with a fish anyone who choses "Change It" :D

[g_vezina_c55]

interesting suggestion....

[Runscott]

If this passes and I hope it does not, ...

Hey! You have just biased the poll.

Well, out of respect for your effort and your opinion, I will not vote.

Scott <=== average monster size

[frankbmd]

This is a duplicate post with the title corrected. Initially I couldn't figure out how to edit the title. Now i can't figure out how to delete one of these posts.
This post is identical now to the previous one.

Runscott has stated in a recent post

"I like the '1000' magic number, but would still like to see the other two members of the 'big six' get some credit. Maybe shave a little off Wagner and give it to Demmitt and O'Hara - won't affect the Wagner-owners, as they would have all three."

Scott, i will offer the following proposal named the Forrest Modification

Currently / Proposed

Wagner 240 / Wagner 200
Plank 80 / Plank 80
Doyle 80 / Doyle 80
Magie 80 / Magie 80
Demmitt SL 1 / Demmitt SL 21
O'Hara SL 1 / O'Hara SL 21

I am asking for feedback from those with posted Monster Numbers.

If you have reported 1 or more Monster Numbers, you get 1 vote.
(Rawn doesn't get 10 votes.)

Arguably this will lead to other suggestions, such as giving more weight to the Doyle card, giving additional credit for rare backs, autographs or grades.
i make this proposal with trepidation. I don't want to head down a slippery slope of endless requests for change. The success of this thread is its simplicity and my vote is "Leave It Alone" and I'm sure Scott's vote will be "Change It". Views of this thread are over 5000 and it is on the 7th page of over 1000 pages of total threads, based on total views. I say if it's not broken, don't fix it.

For the sake of this vote, if you suggest further modifications, your vote will be disqualified. Majority rules. Voting will end midnight Sunday CDT.

If this passes and I hope it does not, all Monster Numbers of 520 will become 560. Monster numbers less than 518 will remain unchanged unless a Demmitt or O'Hara variation is reported. Monster Numbers of 680 will become 720. If there is a doubt about these variations, notify me or the thread for clarification.

If this fails and I hope it does, no modification will be made. The polls are now open. Simply respond "Leave It Alone" or "Change It". Disinterest in this poll will be interpreted as favoring the "Leave It Alone" group.

The decision of the JUDGE will be final.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Runscott]

interesting suggestion....

HEY!!! Don't be a coward! :)

[g_vezina_c55]

HEY!!! Don't be a coward! :)

i am not sure what i will vote héhéh :)

it is why i changed my vote a couple time. I will think and vote tonight or tomorow :)

I think the demmitt and o hara command more point.... but i like the fact of the 520 card set is 520 point....

1 thing i don t like is the Magie have the same ranking than doyle or plank.. in my book, magie is not in the same categorie....

[Runscott]

Scott, i will offer the following proposal named the Forrest Modification



Frank, by naming this modification after me, you have further biased the poll - you have to remember: anyone who does not know me from the old days sort of hates my guts, simply for having a website with 'T206' in the name, regardless of the fact that it was started in 2002.

...and this is about T206's.

[Runscott]

... but i like the fact of the 520 card set is 520 point....


Yes, but to those of us who are going for 521, we are aiming for a monster number of 600, so the number '520' isn't all that magical.

[g_vezina_c55]

Yes, but to those of us who are going for 521, we are aiming for a monster number of 600, so the number '520' isn't all that magical.


And why you didn t vote scott ? :)

[Kenny Cole]

Frank, by naming this modification after me, you have further biased the poll - you have to remember: anyone who does not know me from the old days sort of hates my guts, simply for having a website with 'T206' in the name, regardless of the fact that it was started in 2002.

...and this is about T206's.

Now Scott, I think you're being too modest. I'm sure some of the people who know you from the old days also hate your guts. :p Just kidding.

Kenny

[g_vezina_c55]

My answer is leave it alone and i explane my vote.

I agree with the fact to goes up in point demmitt and ohara but you take the 40pt at the wrong place. For me wagner must keep his 240 pt. Magie can be reduce at 40 and give 40 pt to demmitt and ohara.

So

Leave it alone

[Texxxx]

Don't make it to complicated. Leave it alone.



Thinking to self," I have both of those cards, I want the points".

[Runscott]

Now Scott, I think you're being too modest. I'm sure some of the people who know you from the old days also hate your guts. :p Just kidding.

Kenny

haha! Yes, you are right. Holding a grudge for six years must really burn a hole in one's gut, and an even bigger hole when they realize that I forgot we ever disliked one another. When I realize that someone really and truly is burning up over an internet grudge that involves me, I honestly try to halt it as quickly as possible. If they insist, then screw them.

[t206blogcom]

Leave it alone.

[carrigansghost]

No vote from me, Frank, my post was strickly a joke about my collection and quite possibly myself.

Rawn

[BleedinBlue]

I think this is a better proposal and would likely favor this one if suggested. I vote to kill the current proposal and my vote has nothing to do with my long held grudge of Scott.

My answer is leave it alone and i explane my vote.

I agree with the fact to goes up in point demmitt and ohara but you take the 40pt at the wrong place. For me wagner must keep his 240 pt. Magie can be reduce at 40 and give 40 pt to demmitt and ohara.

So

Leave it alone

[frankbmd]

Current Monster Numbers (4/12/12)

1 920 Powell
2 680 wonkaticket
3 680 danmckee
4 670 Theoldprofessor
5 600 tedzan (1)
6 600 z28jd
7 600 White Borders (1)
8 587 Phillies*phan (1)
9 574 t206blogcom
10 520 ethicsprof
11 520 tbob
12 520 62corvette
13 520 Edwolf1963 (1)
14 518 martin neal
15 518 Scott L.
16 518 White Borders (2)
17 518 judsonhamlin
18 517 tonyo (1)
19 514 Scott T
20 512 jp1216
21 512 bbcard1
22 509 frankbmd (1)
23 503 BleedinBlue
24 458 Merrillstoys
25 444 tedzan (2-sov)
26 410 richieb315
27 407 Bpm0014
28 394 dacubfan
29 378 Kenny Cole
30 375 Texxxx (1)
31 370 Phillies*phan (2)
32 346 shaunsteig
33 340 T206DK
34 262 Jantz (1)
35 262 mullinsm
36 257 sreader3
37 245 Clark7781
38 221 t206hound
39 212 bunst
40 199 StuckInOmaha
41 184 jefferyepayne
42 170 g vezina c55
43 146 Texxxx (2)
44 140 mrvster
45 100 atx840 (1)
46 70 Jantz (2)
47 60 Gradedcardman
48 58 frankbmd (2)
49 46 thescooper
50 39 T206Collector
51 37 ullmandds
52 37 CW (1)
53 34 atx840 (2)
54 33 sandmountainslim
55 29 T206Collector
56 25 Texxxx (3)
57 23 Vegas-guy
58 17 Tao Moko
59 15 ArchStanton
60 15 Edwolf1963 (2)
61 14 Abravefan11
62 12 alanu (1)
63 11 Jayworld
64 5 Runscott
65 3 HOF Auto Rookies
66 2 CW (2)
67 2 frankbmd (3)
68 1 alanu (2)
69 1 tonyo (2)
70 1 sycks22
71 1 carrigansghost (1)

A new feature is also being added with the current Monster number List being added to Post #1 at the being of this thread. You will no longer have to search recent posts to find the list. Thank you Bruce for this suggestion.

Thanks to all the Net 54 Members, who have contributed by sale or trade to my recent push to complete the Monster. I have reached 509 and may pick up another card or three, but realize fully that a Monster Number of 1000 is a fantasy for essentially all of us, hence the appropriate moniker "Monster".

As the sole creator of this thread, I accept full responsibility for both the simplicity of the MN and realize the imperfections inherent in any system that attempts to quantify anyone's monster. There does not seem to be a mandate for change or modification. It will remain as is.

I will continue to update results here on Post #144 as they are reported.
From time to time I will move the current list to the end of the thread as I am doing now, but only when it is on the first page. I will not bump the thread myself as I'm sure there are some who are tired of seeing it. But it will pop up again I trust.

One final observation that some of you have mentioned is the frustration of increasing your monster number only to see your ranking decrease, because of the addition of new sets above you. I share this frustration with you and would recommend The Myth of Sisyphus by Camus, an essay on the philosophy of the absurd. Sisyphus is a figure of Greek mythology who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again. The essay concludes, "The struggle itself...is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy."

I'm happy and do not regret my efforts to slay the Monster. Keep collecting my friends.

frankbmd - Monster Number Rank - 22 and falling

[g_vezina_c55]

Update for me

169 pt

[bbcard1]

Picked up one this week....512.

[Merrillstoys]

My number is 458

[g_vezina_c55]

170! Now, i just buy a red cobb youppi :)

[g_vezina_c55]

171 just bought Doyle

[HOF Auto Rookies]

My monster number is 4 now with these!:

[bbcard1]

now at 514

[Mikehealer]

down to 16.

[Vegas-guy]

Now at 29..:)

[pgellis]

I am at 306 (all SGC50 or better). I wanted to wait until after the Goodwin auction to update my number.

[williamcohon]

I'm at 103. That Flick has had a lot of love. The Cobb isn't centered too well, and has some rounded corners, but is at least free of creases.

[torero15]

Currently at 499, and having a hard time moving off of that number!

[t206wagner]

I'm at 518 and will probably never get above 520.

[Harford20]

Currently at 79, but now only concentrating on HOF's (currently at 54) so the numbers will continue to climb slowly.

[Harford20]

Sorry, Set 2 is 15 HOF's.

[William Todd]

I am at 227, the second time around. Going for all Sweet Caps this time.

[g_vezina_c55]

172 just bought another cobb

[tonyo]

You can remove this entry: 77 1 tonyo (2)


WTB: Dahlen Brooklyn very low grade:)

[t206hound]

Now at 272!

[Vol]

I am at 306 (all SGC50 or better).

Wow! Awesome collection so far. :)

[g_vezina_c55]

173 pt now

[t206blogcom]

Now at 579

[bbcard1]

518. 519 is in sight, but 520 may take a little time.

[g_vezina_c55]

518. 519 is in sight, but 520 may take a little time.

who is your 520 ?

[frankbmd]

From the desk of the Monster Number Director:

1. Adding and updating the list at the beginning of the thread seems to be going well. I think it is easier to find in one location. Apparently monster collectors are not having problems with this change.

2. I have been dating changes to the master list from the beginning and have decided to add the day of each individual's last update to the list. You are free to update as frequently as you like. But if you look at the list and realize your number is out of date, it will serve as a prompt to post an update.

3. Although I'm sure some of you tire of seeing this thread bounce back repeatedly, feedback that I have received has been uniformly positive. The current system is easy for me to update. The results are in a consistent location, and I do not have to bump the thread to add updates.

4. Any suggestions about reformatting the results will be considered. I'm working from a Macbook Pro using Numbers. To copy and paste the four column updates requires that the collector column be in the fourth position. Otherwise things do not line up well. As it is now, things line up well enough, but if there is a better way to transfer spreadsheet data to a Net54 post, I'm willing to try it.

5. Thanks to all for their participation. Active collectors are movin' on up, but remember to notify me, if you sell as well. I think that I have 510 and 511 in my sights, but I'm not going to tell you where I am looking. You'll just have to keep looking at the list to see if I'm gaining on you.

Frank

[bbcard1]

who is your 520 ?

O'hara St. L. There are a couple of us looking for one and I know if I just pull the trigger I can buy one (there are a couple albeit overpriced ones on ebay). It's all part of the ride...I expect i'll pick one up by the national.

My set is a general mess with lots of "cards with character." My first goal is to get the spaces filled and then start upgrading with an eventual goal of having a set in good-vg condition. I see it as a lifetime thing, an adventure to enjoy and I hope to enjoy the upgrading process as much as I have enjoyed the building process.

The things I have most enjoyed collecting are friends. I would have probably never met Ted Z, Mac Webber, Marc Delpercio and many others were it not for this process.

This weekend, I plan to spend a couple of hours with my son going through the set, making sure I didn't miss a common somewhere (in a set this size it happens) and making a list of my hideous two dozen, the most immediate and profound beaters.

[frankbmd]

My set is a general mess with lots of "cards with character." My first goal is to get the spaces filled and then start upgrading with an eventual goal of having a set in good-vg condition. I see it as a lifetime thing, an adventure to enjoy and I hope to enjoy the upgrading process as much as I have enjoyed the building process.


I too find it strange how attractive the beaters become as you near the end of your journey. Cards I wouldn't have looked at several years ago are now jewels that I covet. My next card that I covet looks like a real dog. See update.

Update: I picked up this one from the kitchen floor. Great Ebay photo. See below.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221009221169?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[g_vezina_c55]

O'hara St. L. There are a couple of us looking for one and I know if I just pull the trigger I can buy one (there are a couple albeit overpriced ones on ebay). It's all part of the ride...I expect i'll pick one up by the national.

My set is a general mess with lots of "cards with character." My first goal is to get the spaces filled and then start upgrading with an eventual goal of having a set in good-vg condition. I see it as a lifetime thing, an adventure to enjoy and I hope to enjoy the upgrading process as much as I have enjoyed the building process.

The things I have most enjoyed collecting are friends. I would have probably never met Ted Z, Mac Webber, Marc Delpercio and many others were it not for this process.

This weekend, I plan to spend a couple of hours with my son going through the set, making sure I didn't miss a common somewhere (in a set this size it happens) and making a list of my hideous two dozen, the most immediate and profound beaters.

Verry interesting !

How long it take to build your set ?

It is verry nice to meet other collector ! it will not happen to me i live in canada so no baseball card show here in canada.

[bbcard1]

I'll go into how I build my set in more depth in a couple years, but here are the keys:

1) I bought my first T206 in the early 70s from Card Collector's Company. It was a Snodgrass batting.

2) I bought a little over 100 t206s for $100 in the early 80s. it included minor hall of famers and a few southern leaguers. Average condition was fair.

3) I started working on a set of hall of famers which happened to land me with a lot of T206s...including Johnson, Brown, Matty x 2.

4) I owned a shop in the early 90s. Had no intention of building a set, but worked on it some. Picked up a nice red cobb then.

5) About three years ago, I started working on a mini-monster, with the intent of getting one pose of each player represented. I was probably around 250 at the time.

6) Got into it and decided what the heck. Marc Delpercio was a very good traded. I got a couple of the variations and just decided to go for the 518.

7) a large deal...the only card I really, really regret parting with in this process (T206 AB Gandil that was a beauty) with Ted Z got a large number of the remainder knocked off...it was one of those trades that was good for both parties...

8) A trade with Chris Buckler for a trimmed Demmitt made me decide to go for the 520.

9) Stayed focused. Other than my Marshall University stuff, I have not bought much besides T206s on my want list for the past two years.I have two sets "on deck" but I think I will be working on my T206s for life.

Pretty much gets me to where I am...

[g_vezina_c55]

verry interesting , so you work on this set since the 70's .... before my birth :) lol

It is a long way travel to build a t206 set, in the last time i bought many cards but i will probably take a little brake in the nexts months.. pderhaps buy a couple t206 a month but no major purchase until the end of the year....

I will probably collect T206 for the rest of my life too...

[Runscott]

...will probably take a little brake in the nexts months..

Nice double-entendre :)

I always find it interesting to hear how a collector has gone about building his T206 set. The T206 nay-sayers have valid points, but there are so many interesting ways to go about building this set, and other than those who are building 'by flip number', I haven't seen two people yet who have gone about it the same way. And once you have attained your magic number, you can then replace cards to add additional nuances (upgrade, tough backs, etc.)

[g_vezina_c55]

For this year, my magic number is 25%. I would like to have 25% (131 cards) of the 522 cards set by the end of 2012.

[phikappapsi]

After receiving my PSA 5 young and SGC 50/4 Joss yesterday, that brings my monster up to 2!!! :D

[g_vezina_c55]

After receiving my PSA 5 young and SGC 50/4 Joss yesterday, that brings my monster up to 2!!! :D

a verrrry nice beginning !!

For my part my first t206 was Jack Barry

[phikappapsi]

a verrrry nice beginning !!

For my part my first t206 was Jack Barry

Thanks, I really just made the decision to go for it, while I wait for more signed HoF '39s to pop up.

I've been more of a hodge Podge kind of collector. Some autos, some rookies, some HOF, football and baseball vintage and modern. Really never tied myself down to a "type" but since joining the board, I see how many people have really enjoyed the monster, so why not go for it. I can't imagine ever buying a Wagner, and probably not a Plank, but everything else is attainable I figure, if I give it a decade or two.

[g_vezina_c55]

Thanks, I really just made the decision to go for it, while I wait for more signed HoF '39s to pop up.

I've been more of a hodge Podge kind of collector. Some autos, some rookies, some HOF, football and baseball vintage and modern. Really never tied myself down to a "type" but since joining the board, I see how many people have really enjoyed the monster, so why not go for it. I can't imagine ever buying a Wagner, and probably not a Plank, but everything else is attainable I figure, if I give it a decade or two.

Yes almost everything is attainnable !

Some card is harder than other , like the wagner, but if we keep fixed on a goal, everything can be happen

anyway a nice decision you took to build a T206 set with all his way to collect.

[wonkaticket]

Frank, my second set...thus by the laws of the Monster Number thread it shall be recorded in the books...for future generations to wonder what the hell is a monster number LOL.

http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7051&lotNo=80507&lotIdNo=295002

Cheers,

John

[bbcard1]

519 arrived today. Upgrading and waiting for the right Ohara to come along.

[glchen]

Frank, my second set...thus by the laws of the Monster Number thread it shall be recorded in the books...for future generations to wonder what the hell is a monster number LOL.

http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7051&lotNo=80507&lotIdNo=295002

Cheers,

John

Holy cow, what a great set!

[frankbmd]

Frank, my second set...thus by the laws of the Monster Number thread it shall be recorded in the books...for future generations to wonder what the hell is a monster number LOL.

http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7051&lotNo=80507&lotIdNo=295002

Cheers,

John

John,

wonkaticket (2) is being inserted at a level of 518. If a big four card is included, please advise. All below this set will regret dropping a notch, myself included.

I have reached 511 with the addition of two more cards in the mail.

Future generations should be referred to my tombstone or urn to learn of Monster number lore, where a video device will be imbedded to allow mourners to read the thread in its entirety.;)

Frank

[g_vezina_c55]

my new number : 180 !

now i own 101 t206 cards youppi :) my magic number of 100 is broken !

Next step is 25% (131 cards).

[t206blogcom]

Now at 580 for me.

[BleedinBlue]

Picked up some cards. Now at 505.

[Pup6913]

Add my daughter melody woodfin to the list at 148. She just turned 7 in march:). She can get her own Wagner but I might help with the rest in low grade condition. She is always excited to add to the set.

[frankbmd]

Add my daughter melody woodfin to the list at 148. She just turned 7 in march:). She can get her own Wagner but I might help with the rest in low grade condition. She is always excited to add to the set.

Our first distaff Monster Number has been added. Congratulations Melody;) and Andrew;).

[Pup6913]

Our first distaff Monster Number has been added. Congratulations Melody;) and Andrew;).

Add +12. Thanks Pete for the cards.

[marktheshark83]

Just starting and my number is......... 2 LOL

[lancemountain]

57 :d

[t206blogcom]

Make that 581 :)

[marktheshark83]

+3 for me, and now at 5

cobb, donovan and mcintyre in mail

[g_vezina_c55]

My new number 194 ! just buy 14 new raw cards ! And just hit the 22% of the set

[t206blogcom]

Picked up a Johnson portrait - now at 582.

[Pup6913]

Plus 15 for melody. Last addition for a while:)

[phikappapsi]

63512

this brings my number up to 3! at this pace Ill be done in roughly 70 years.

[Exhibitman]

Interesting concept. Don't really agree with the weighting commons and HOFers the same, though. I don't collect anything except HOFers and popular players. I will likely never exceed 100 T206 cards. As of now my # is 69 but 51 of them are HOFer cards.

[marktheshark83]

Now at six, so +1

Hughie Jennings

[E93]

Not my monster #, but Chris Browne (atx840) kindly stitched together my recently completed back run and I thought this might be a cool place to post it. Thanks Chris!!! WHat a cool, spontaneous gesture for a fellow collector.
JimB

http://photos.imageevent.com/jimblumenthal/t206backs/T206%20back%20run%20in%20order.jpg

[frankbmd]

letting us crazy little monsters know that you've got our back.

[lancemountain]

Not my monster #, but Chris Browne (atx840) kindly stitched together my recently completed back run and I thought this might be a cool place to post it. Thanks Chris!!! WHat a cool, spontaneous gesture for a fellow collector.
JimB

http://photos.imageevent.com/jimblumenthal/t206backs/T206%20back%20run%20in%20order.jpg


:eek:

:eek:

W:eek:W

[jp1216]

Couldn't pass on a low grade Kleinow/Boston last night. #513 for me....

[marktheshark83]

+2 for me

new number 8

[marktheshark83]

pick up another

now at 9

[g_vezina_c55]

Just buy 6 portrait on ebay. My new monster number : 200 youppi :)

[Bpm0014]

+13 for me, thanks to the Pittsburgh show. Tons of nice T206s (and vintage in general). New monster number: 420.

[marktheshark83]

+5

new number 14

[Texxxx]

Set #1 Now at 387
Set #2 Down to 142

[wonkaticket]

Set #2 back at 520...

[Merrillstoys]

My new number is 465. Oh so close.

[t206blogcom]

Now at 584

[pgellis]

Now at 310

[marktheshark83]

+3

now 17

[g_vezina_c55]

201
Just bought Hal Chase Pink portrait

[Vegas-guy]

Now at 30..:)

[marktheshark83]

wooohoo. Just pick up a sgc 30 red back cobb on ebay

Now at 18

[g_vezina_c55]

+ 4 now my number is 205

[g_vezina_c55]

+ 1 southern leaguer(howard) now 206 monster number

[g_vezina_c55]

207 just pick up here on the board fielder jones hand hip

[Vegas-guy]

Now at 31 with this beauty...:D

[BleedinBlue]

506

[g_vezina_c55]

680....for now...
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g3.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g1.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g7.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g5.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/net54shared/huge/t206%20g2.jpg

I love these group shoot !

[phikappapsi]

66068

brings me to 5. least expensive of the bunch, but maybe my favorite, the colors/registration on this one are amazing.

[g_vezina_c55]

just pick up home run baker and now 208 monster number

[g_vezina_c55]

+ 2 = 210 now and 25% of the set with 131 cards of 524

[Texxxx]

Jumped over the 400 mark. Now at 401. A few picked up that are upgrades to so 2nd set at 145. Thanks to Rob and a few others for helping. Here are some of the ones I picked up.

[g_vezina_c55]

211 just pick up à bender card

[Merrillstoys]

Now 466

[Jlighter]

2 but I just started

[teetwoohsix]

I think my monster # would be 81.... I have a long way to go.

Not sure about most expensive and least expensive....I forgot what I've paid for many cards, I'll go with these- and I may have it wrong- I may have paid more for the Lajoie/with bat but for some reason I can't upload the picture anymore. And, going off of a bad memory, I think I may have paid around $29.00 for the White?

Cool thread-thanks-

Sincerely, Clayton

[bbcard1]

Still waiting for the right O'hara. Busily upgrading a little here and there.

[BleedinBlue]

Hit 508 last night.

[Bocabirdman]

I have been stalled at 104 for about a year..Been detouring to other sets....I'll get back to it someday.

[g_vezina_c55]

+ 1 = 212 just pick up demmitt st louis

[Clark7781]

+ 1 = 212 just pick up demmitt st louis

ROCK 'N ROLL!!!! Let's see a scan of that baby!!!!

[g_vezina_c55]

ROCK 'N ROLL!!!! Let's see a scan of that baby!!!!

Yep when i will receive it in my mail box :)

[g_vezina_c55]

ROCK 'N ROLL!!!! Let's see a scan of that baby!!!!

http://i42.servimg.com/u/f42/11/52/54/64/pt206-10.jpg

[frankbmd]

Nelson,

Did you know that Demmitt and O'Hara together collected a total of 7 hits after being traded to St. Louis teams in 1910? Interestingly both then played in Canada for several years as regulars, O'Hara in Toronto and Demmitt in Montreal. Demmitt made it back to bigs a couple times in later years, but O'Hara never did. I thought you might like your card even more knowing that Demmitt probably played more games in Montreal than anywhere else in his major and minor league career.

[g_vezina_c55]

Nelson,

Did you know that Demmitt and O'Hara together collected a total of 7 hits after being traded to St. Louis teams in 1910? Interestingly both then played in Canada for several years as regulars, O'Hara in Toronto and Demmitt in Montreal. Demmitt made it back to bigs a couple times in later years, but O'Hara never did. I thought you might like your card even more knowing that Demmitt probably played more games in Montreal than anywhere else in his major and minor league career.


Thx verry interesting information. I hesited between ohara and demmitt and i choose to afford demmitt because i prefer the picture lol. Now with your info about mtl, this confirm my choice.

The demmitt is a beater but i love it its a Nice t206 big 6 card.

Thx

[g_vezina_c55]

EDDIE collins last pick up

213

[Runscott]

Thx verry interesting information. I hesited between ohara and demmitt and i choose to afford demmitt because i prefer the picture lol. Now with your info about mtl, this confirm my choice.

The demmitt is a beater but i love it its a Nice t206 big 6 card.

Thx

Nelson, I also collect photos of T206 players - here's a cyanotype of Demmitt while he was with Illinois, that I recently picked up.

[g_vezina_c55]

Nice pic

[johnmh71]

"680....for now..."

Wow....nice collection John.

[jp1216]

518
Need Elberfeld (Wash. Port.) & G. Brown (Wash.) for a 520 finish.

[g_vezina_c55]

518
Need Elberfeld (Wash. Port.) & G. Brown (Wash.) for a 520 finish.

You are verry near to your goal congrat

[Jlighter]

4

[donmuth]

I haven't posted in a long time so sorry for bumping an older thread, but I figured I'd throw my name into the ring too.

I am up to 71 on my T206 set none of which are any of the high $ cards.

All but 5 are raw, ungraded.

At this rate (I've been collecting them off and on for probably 22 years now), my grandchildren MAY be able to finish the set some day! :(

[Runscott]

Okay, I'll play....145, which would be 5 bigger than Johnny. Sorry, Johnny - I didn't want to divulge my size until I was certain I was huger than you.