View Full Version : Which Vintage series looks the most beautiful in your eyes?
exitmusicgreen
08-31-2014, 06:21 PM
I know this is a highly subjective question, but hope members can look forward to hearing about/seeing some gorgeous cards. : )
Matvoo
08-31-2014, 07:33 PM
Knew Your username was simalar nice to see ya on here also
Matvoo
08-31-2014, 07:34 PM
And to answer the question t206
bobbyw8469
08-31-2014, 07:52 PM
No offense to the tobacco collectors, but the 1953 Topps set is pretty sweet!
exitmusicgreen
08-31-2014, 07:53 PM
Matvoo, likewise, buddy :D
Either N162 or T3.
Wow.. the T3s literally look like works of art. Reminds me of ukiyo-e "shin-hanga" woodblock prints from around that time.
quinnsryche
08-31-2014, 07:57 PM
T3 by a long shot
HalChaseCollector
08-31-2014, 08:02 PM
T3, T206, and 1963 topps
Louieman
08-31-2014, 08:10 PM
I've never really liked the look of the T3's, they just...bore me. I like the more 'cartoony' sets...Delong, Tattoo Orbit, and '49 Bowman. I mean, look at that!
bnorth
08-31-2014, 08:10 PM
T210's and 2nd place isn't even close to the beauty of a T210. This card has a amazing red border and a very cool Y shaped hole punch. Also try and tell me the FTW on the uniform of this card doesn't bring out the little kid in you and put a smile on your face.:D
Ghumbs
08-31-2014, 08:20 PM
T3, T206, and 1953 Topps. I didn't care for the T3s much until I saw one in hand. The color and detail is uncanny.
cardsfan73
08-31-2014, 08:28 PM
Old stuff: T3, T205 & 1935 Diamond Stars.
Newer Stuff : 1954 Bowman, 1956 Topps & 1967 Topps.
Peter_Spaeth
08-31-2014, 08:43 PM
Matvoo, likewise, buddy :D
Wow.. the T3s literally look like works of art. Reminds me of ukiyo-e "shin-hanga" woodblock prints from around that time.
Uncanny resemblance. :D
kmac32
08-31-2014, 08:46 PM
I have always loved Black and white photography so I am oartial to The E121 sets. It is like the classic photography of Ansel Adams. Some may not find it very interesting but I do.
Jay Wolt
08-31-2014, 08:47 PM
I'm w/ the majority as T3's have my vote
http://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/30808955.jpg
http://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/31270535.jpg
exitmusicgreen
08-31-2014, 09:05 PM
Uncanny resemblance. :D
Just hit the floor, hahaha... those bijin prints are not what I had in mind, but sure. :']
exitmusicgreen
08-31-2014, 09:06 PM
I'm w/ the majority as T3's have my vote
http://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/30808955.jpg
http://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/31270535.jpg
Are the T3s larger than the typical modern card? Look at the detail to that sky.. just, wow...
tedzan
08-31-2014, 09:17 PM
1888 GOODWIN CHAMPIONS (N162)
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/12starsN162bb.jpg
TED Z
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clydepepper
08-31-2014, 09:24 PM
1888 GOODWIN CHAMPIONS (N162)
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/12starsN162bb.jpg
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+1
the 'stache
08-31-2014, 09:35 PM
T3 by a long shot
For pre-war? T3 gets my vote, also. I love the T206 set, don't get me wrong. But the T3 set is the Rocky Marciano of the baseball card world. No matter what it goes up against, it's going to win.
These are simply exquisite.
http://imageshack.com/a/img673/2266/YxBC2x.png
Section103
08-31-2014, 09:38 PM
T3s. 51 Bowmans.
Are the T3s larger than the typical modern card? Look at the detail to that sky.. just, wow...
Yes, the T3s are huge. They really aren't cards.
But they get my vote as well. :)
E95, T3, E121, '52 Topps are my top 4 I think.
Then T206, CJs, and Diamond Stars. All of these have their moments and great cards, but there are some clunkers as well.
glynparson
09-01-2014, 04:08 AM
1. T3
2. N162
3. 1953 Topps
4. 1953 Bowman
5. T204
jerrys
09-01-2014, 07:12 AM
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Jacker_ Cracks
09-01-2014, 07:25 AM
Love the E94's
EvilKing00
09-01-2014, 07:27 AM
T3 - n162 & t205
Mikehealer
09-01-2014, 07:32 AM
The type 2 Coupons are hard to beat in decent condition.
http://photos.imageevent.com/mhgt/hoft206/coupons/coupontype2fronts/huge/all%20in%20on%2039.jpg
oldphil
09-01-2014, 07:36 AM
1. T205
2. M116
3. 1954 Red Heart
Bicem
09-01-2014, 08:47 AM
Wow Jerry, those are nice!
exitmusicgreen
09-01-2014, 08:48 AM
Much thanks to all the members who have offered their thoughts, and in some cases, pics. Wish they'd make modern cards like this.
kamikidEFFL
09-01-2014, 09:15 AM
Great topic. So many opinions on that matter. I mean for myself a few sets that I love are
1933/1934 Goudey Sets
1953 Topps Baseball Set
T205 Set
chernieto
09-01-2014, 10:19 AM
T3' are great, but blemishes can be hard to miss.
T202 have alot going for them.....3 in 1
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GregMitch34
09-01-2014, 10:46 AM
Morgan Red Belts are up there, due to hand-tinting.
http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=159104&stc=1&d=1409589955
Prewar: Cracker Jacks
Postwar: 1956 Topps
steve_a
09-01-2014, 12:57 PM
T3' are great, but blemishes can be hard to miss.
T202 have alot going for them.....3 in 1
159103
+1
GasHouseGang
09-01-2014, 01:32 PM
T3's are stunning, but don't seem like cards. I love the N162's like so many other's have mentioned.
vthobby
09-01-2014, 03:10 PM
1948 Bowman Basketball (but I have my own selfish reason for that) :D
Peace, Mik:)
bobbvc
09-01-2014, 04:33 PM
Though a little large, these get less love than they deserve. Beautiful thin stock "cards".
vthobby
09-01-2014, 04:40 PM
Ted,
That is very rare. It is the first one I have seen with a Kubiak attached to the lower right corner. Usually the Kubiak/Miller combo comes with the Kubiak on the lower left! :D
Peace, Mik:)
campyfan39
09-01-2014, 06:49 PM
56 topps and 53 bowman
Vintagecatcher
09-01-2014, 07:09 PM
For standard size cards...my choice is the E101 set. Tough to beat the colors in the sunsets in this set.
Patrick
Tao_Moko
09-01-2014, 07:38 PM
Agree with most but think that T212 deserves a nod
itjclarke
09-01-2014, 07:54 PM
T3' are great, but blemishes can be hard to miss.
T202 have alot going for them.....3 in 1
159103
I gotta give a shout out to T202 as well. For pure aesthetics, I vote N162, but T202 are a total package- art/portrait/early action shots and a bunch of fun info on the back to boot.
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Also love- Goudeys/Diamond Stars, T206, T212, E93/E95, and many more. I'm in the minority and am not too in to T3. Definitely beautiful, but they just don't do it for me... yet:D
steve B
09-02-2014, 08:57 AM
I really can't decide. It's also one of the few areas where my likes are "normal"
N162s are nice, and usually look nice even when they're a bit beat up.
But I don't have any yet they just seem expensive.
T3s are very nice, some of the poses look really odd though.
And a really beat T3 doesn't look anywhere near nice.
I'm partial to T204 also, have one sorta ok one. Another set that's fairly expensive especially for nice ones.
If only someone had done a set with N162 style art T3 size and with a T204 style border.
The other sets I'm partial to probably won't get any votes beyond mine.
Mp company
41 Goudey
Steve B
Northviewcats
09-02-2014, 09:09 AM
...for color and variety Obaks deserve consideration.
Best regards,
Joe
The Nasty Nati
09-02-2014, 10:04 AM
My votes: T3, T206, T202, and 1951 Bowman.
T206Collector
09-02-2014, 10:46 AM
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Two of my favs from the 19th and early 20th centuries
JimB
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Without a doubt, T3 all the way. Incredibly beautiful set.
BearBailey
09-04-2014, 08:35 PM
T3 are still the best to me.
Mrvintage
09-04-2014, 10:17 PM
I would have to go with the 14-15 cracker jacks and the 33 George C Millers.
steve B
09-05-2014, 06:12 AM
I would have to go with the 14-15 cracker jacks and the 33 George C Millers.
Darn! How could I have forgotten the Millers :o
So many wonderful sets..............
Steve b