T-205 or T-207

[DeafSports]

Beside my big collection on Deaf Sports, I have this itch to do one of T set and I have about 10-12 of T205 and T207. Im having hard time decide which set I should focus on. Im not going to do both sets. I would love for your inputs and thoughts.

I don't collect T206 but Luther "Dummy" Taylor's T206 cards. I have almost 100 cards in 11 out of 14 backs.

Best,
Danny

[Cozumeleno]

I love both sets. But if you are only doing one, unless you are really drawn to T207, I would do a basic 208-card T205 set and save yourself a mountain of headaches that T207 will cause.

[Leon]

For me it is T205 as I have always thought they are one of the most aesthetically pleasing sets. Here are my latest pickups. it's been a while since i have added any.

http://luckeycards.com/t205pageC3.jpg

[trambo]

t205 is a prettier set by far than t207. I'd go the t205 route! It's a fun set to complete!!

[Econteachert205]

05 set was the most fun set I ever built. It’s economical and easy to build up and sell off.

[Steve D]

T207, with all of it's rarities, is very tough to complete; reaching 75% completion is quite an accomplishment in itself.

T205, even though it has a handful of rare cards, isn't much different from T206 in toughness. If you stick to the basic set, without the Mathewson Cycle-back, Hoblitzell no-stats and the other variations, it is doable. I'm working on the T205 set myself, and after four years, I'm down to needing only two cards to finish the basic set (plus six more for the master-set).

Steve

[wondo]

I'm a big T207 fan and am creepng up on 90% completion. Many (40+) T207s are difficult to find no matter the pocketbook wheareas T205s are relatively available. There are very many more big stars in T205 (Cobb, Matty, Young, etc.), but T207 has many obscure players known only because they exist in the T207 set.

When faced with a similar decision, I chose the T207 set to go after. I'm close, but it may be months, years, before the few I need to complete the set become available. A basic T207 set will cost 2-3 times what a complete basic T205 set will cost. What deters many collectors from the T207 set is the most expensive cards are Louis Lowdermilk, Irving Lewis and Ward Miller. T205 top dawgs are Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson and other HoFs.

I like the T207 design - there is something haunting and the poses vary. T205s are much more colorful. T207s are much, much rarer and may offer an advantage if the set regains popularity - it was hot ten years ago and prices for individual cards were often twice / thricewhat they are today - it is certainly depressed.

Best I can offer - pick whatever set makes you happy to pursue - all are great cards - good luck!!!

[EvilKing00]

T205 set is is one of the most beautiful card sets ever. That would be my vote

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Each time I start coming back around to prewar, I have a similar dilemma except it is deciding between collecting T205 or T206. So I know how you feel, OP.

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[Leon]

Each time I start coming back around to prewar, I have a similar dilemma except it is deciding between collecting T205 or T206. So I know how you feel, OP.

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I am currently doing a subset of T206 and limping along on the T205s. Too many eggs in my basket for my type card mentality. :confused:

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

I am currently doing a subset of T206 and limping along on the T205s. Too many eggs in my basket for my type card mentality. :confused:If I were to pursue one of these, it would be T206 HOFers.

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[Leon]

If I were to pursue one of these, it would be T206 HOFers.

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And that is most like the way I will go. T205s have been fun but I think I like the T206 subset I am doing more. So we will see where that goes.
To the question of the thread, as for the T207s, I think they might be an acquired taste. :)

[Mark]

In my view, t207 has a cleaner look, and it seems to contain a lot of cards that are not in t206, so it seems, to me, a natural set to follow up on the t206. True, there will be lacuna, but when you make progress in the set, it will be clear that you have a collection rather than an accumulation.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Wow John W that's impressive on the T207. I am partial to T205 myself though.

[GeoPoto]

http://net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=374475&stc=1&d=1574690005
http://net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=374476&stc=1&d=1574690015

[epike3]

I am enjoying building my T-205 set - love the cards, and not too hard to find (mine have received a lot more love, creases, etc. than the examples Leon posted :)

Best,
Ed

[rats60]

More cards for the thread. T205 has a much nicer design, most of the big stars of the era and is tough to complete. The short prints are really tough and if you want a real challenge, go for the master set. I have been working on the set for 30 years and am still looking for a few upgrades. The lack of big stars has kept me from going after the t207. I might pick up the 13 Hofers (already have the Carey RC), but I wouldn't ever go after the full set.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7892/31513455977_10d40e3302.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q1JGxT)

https://live.staticflickr.com/4529/38259846652_5b4f3294f1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21hTHsu)

https://live.staticflickr.com/4728/24550120917_c057a80f7a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DppMCR)

https://live.staticflickr.com/875/26757246057_723c3cc822.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GLrT3z)

https://live.staticflickr.com/1797/42163096760_44f0174291.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27eNTJ9)

https://live.staticflickr.com/874/40548318850_324736d69b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24M7JvG)

[Billy5858]

Wow... nice cards. Mucho dinero $$$
So since your Hoffers are 6’s are you going for
7’s with most commons? Are you good with Mathewson already?
Hobie no stats?

[trambo]

Way better than t207's!

[Billy5858]

Way better than t207's!

Wowza!!!

[Leon]

There are really some wonderful looking cards in the last several posts. That said, I am not a set collector so will settle for one of my fave cards in the hobby (T205 Cobby) in nice grade when it becomes available.

[hcv123]

I'm a big T207 fan and am creepng up on 90% completion. Many (40+) T207s are difficult to find no matter the pocketbook wheareas T205s are relatively available. There are very many more big stars in T205 (Cobb, Matty, Young, etc.), but T207 has many obscure players known only because they exist in the T207 set.

When faced with a similar decision, I chose the T207 set to go after. I'm close, but it may be months, years, before the few I need to complete the set become available. A basic T207 set will cost 2-3 times what a complete basic T205 set will cost. What deters many collectors from the T207 set is the most expensive cards are Louis Lowdermilk, Irving Lewis and Ward Miller. T205 top dawgs are Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson and other HoFs.

I like the T207 design - there is something haunting and the poses vary. T205s are much more colorful. T207s are much, much rarer and may offer an advantage if the set regains popularity - it was hot ten years ago and prices for individual cards were often twice / thricewhat they are today - it is certainly depressed.

Best I can offer - pick whatever set makes you happy to pursue - all are great cards - good luck!!!

I think John laid the considerations out really well. Most importantly - collect what you like. For me - I am working on T205 and T207...............Pittsburgh Pirates only. T207 wasn't originally on my hit list and was called to my attention by another board member - great way to describe - the "haunting images" really captivated me. Happy collecting.

[LincolnVT]

I've got a couple tougher T-207 cards that are raw. Might consider letting go of my Chester Hoff if someone really needed it. I like this set a lot.

[brianp-beme]

With T207 I've noticed that a lot of my favorite artwork in the set is seen in the Broadleaf/Cycle grouping of cards...which happen to be the ones that are least common and most expensive. I like T207 cards, but these desirable, good-looking, tougher and very expensive cards will always prevent me from completing it.

So my vote would be T205. Tackle the T207 later.

Brian

[topcat61]

Both sets are beautiful and present their own challenges, but if it were me, I'd go with the 1911 T205 basic set. While not as plentiful as the T206, they aren't too difficult as the T207 whereas you could go a lifetime without seeing certain cards.