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06-30-2006, 01:17 PM

Posted By: Brian McQueen Thought this thread might be a good way for set collectors on the board to meet others with similar collecting tastes. One thing I really like about set collecting is that it gives me a concrete "goal" to work towards. Although I'm sure the same could be said about rookie card collecting, type card collecting, etc.... Cards that are uniform in appearance, as many issues are, also look really cool when scans are lined up next to eachother on a website! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> I'll start with my own collecting interests - For the most part, I try to keep things varied a bit and have gone after sets across several genres (ie...T, M, E, etc....). Most of these sets, or "subsets" in some cases, are a "work in progress" and would be issues I'd hope to complete over the long-haul, not anytime soon. e90-2 American Caramel -- Completed but keeping an eye out for upgrades e90-3 American Caramel -- Completed but keeping an eye out for upgrades e103 Williams -- have 29/30 d311 Biscuit -- have 65/72 m116 blue backgrounds -- have 13/24 e98 Anonymous -- have 11/30 t222 Fatima -- have 27/52 (might not have these for much longer) t210-1 Old Mill -- have 11/75 1911 Zeenuts -- have 90/123 1909 Obaks -- have 53/77 T209-2 Contentnea -- have 27/222 t205 minor leaguers -- have 10/12

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06-30-2006, 01:27 PM

Posted By: Bard1923 Maple Crispette V117 I'm very frustrated! I know were all the cards are but no ones selling/trading? Here's my Maple cards: <a href="http://www.sgccardregistry.com/index.asp?action=3&setcategory=1&setid=648&usetid=1816" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.sgccardregistry.com/index.asp?action=3&setcategory=1&setid=648&usetid=1816</a> If there is anyone selling any maples please contact me. business_1012002@yahoo.ca Brad

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06-30-2006, 01:32 PM

Posted By: RayB1921 Baseball Exhibits - Completed (Always looking for upgrades; EX or better.) 1913 National Game - 15/43 (Need F/G/VG condition examples). PSA Registered T-206 Set - 33+% Complete (w/ 29% of the HOF'ers) 176/524 approx. Always looking for PSA 1,2,3 examples I need. RayB

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06-30-2006, 01:39 PM

Posted By: Josh AdamsI'm working on a 1933 Goudey set, in low to mid grade. I need 54 cards to go, 3 of them are Babe Ruth. I love that set, great color, presentantion and a ton of hall of famers. It may not be on America's Toughest Want List, but it's been on Josh's Most Wanted list for a long time! Go Go White Sox 2005 World Series Champions!

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06-30-2006, 01:45 PM

Posted By: Zach RiceGreat thread, Brian. 1913 Voskamp's---Have 6/20 1910 T210-2---Have 15/87 I'm also half way finished with the 1921 Exhibit set with all of the key cards and just need commons to finish it. I haven't tried to persue it but I think I will in the future. They're great looking cards.

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06-30-2006, 01:55 PM

Posted By: Griffin'sMixed results- NL Fan Craze- plodding along, about half way. T218's A few upgrades a month, fun set. '15 Cracker Jack- need 1 more card, it's the toughest one, Jackson. Won't happen this year, unless I get lucky and find a decent one. '16 Tango Eggs- halfway, stuck there for 5 years. May never see another T200- only a few possible upgrades remain, keeping my fingers crossed. Anyone got a nice NY AL or Cubs? '33 Sport Kings, '41 Goudey- halfway on each set, they pop up every once and a while. Slow and steady '41 Playball- Upgrading to PSA 8, they seem to dry up and then a slug of them come along. Dry spell right now. '48 Leaf- find an upgrade every month or two, but they aren't getting any cheaper.

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06-30-2006, 02:07 PM

Posted By: ddT206 85% complete T205 100% T202 90% E95 100% E96 25% W551 100% 1933 Delong 100% (graded 4-6) 1934 Goudey 80%

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06-30-2006, 02:16 PM

Posted By: Ted ZanidakisBRIAN This is my favorite subject....,,since 1977, these are the BB sets I have completed (or near). 1887 Allen & Ginters (N28)....50 cards 1887 Buckner Gold (N284)....99 cds 1888 Goodwin Champions (N162)....50 cds 1909-11 Amer.Car. E90-1....120 cds 1910 E90-2......11 cds 1909-11 T206....(1st) 521 cards....(2nd) 520 cds.... 1909-11 T206....(3rd) 420 cds (all Piedmont)....w/Piedmont Pack 1911 T205.....209 cds 1912 T207.....208 cds 1912 Imperial Tob. (C46)....62 cds 1911 M116.....277 cds 1914 Cracker Jack.....144 cds 1933 Goudey....(1) 239 cds.....(2) 238 cds....w/Wrapper 1934 Goudey....96 cds....w/Wrapper 1936 Goudey....25 cds 1934-36 Diamond Stars.....108 cds....w/Wrapper 1934-36 Batter-up.....181 cds 1939 Play Ball.....162 cds 1940 Pay Ball......240 cds 1941 Play Ball....(1) 72 cds....(2) 72 cds....(3) 72 cds....(4) 72 cds 1941 Play Ball Wrappers....Green, Orange, Yellow 1941 Goudey.....33 cds 1947 Homogenized Bond Bread....48 cds 1948 Swell Gum.....20 cds 1948 Bowman.....(1) 48 cds....(2) 48 cds 1949 Leaf..........101 cds....w/Wrapper 1949 Bowman.....252 cds (24 - COMPLETE SETS) 1949 Bowman.....52 Color Errors cds.....R-W-B Wrapper and Rare O-W-G Wrapper 1949 Bowman PCL....(1) 36 cds....(2) 36 cds 1950 Bowman......(1) 252 cds....(2) 252 cds....w/Wrapper 1951 Bowman......324 cds....w/24-count Wax Pack Box 1952 Bowman......252 cds 1953 Bowman......(160 + 64 B/W cds) 1954 Bowman......224 cds 1955 Bowman......320 cds 1952 Topps.....407 Rd Bks + 80 Blk Bks + 2 errors + 14 Rare Gray Backs(#131-190) = 503 cds....w/Wrapper And Complete Topps sets 1953 - 1986 And Complete Fleer sets 1959 - 1963

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06-30-2006, 02:23 PM

Posted By: Martin NealI am sort of a type collector and a set collector. I am attempting to put the t206 and the t205 sets together. I will collect a type card as it comes available in any grade. I just picked up Maranville batter up last night and a bunch of near mint 1953 Bowman. The Bowmans and the Maranville were sort of thrown into a prewar trade to even things out. T206- about 30 graded and 450 ungraded. An emphasis on variations and backs. T205- 53 graded, 80 total, 20th on the psa registry.

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06-30-2006, 02:30 PM

Posted By: Josh K.I generally collect HOFers and not sets, but after picking up a few e93s, I couldnt resist collecting the entire set. Ive now completed the set in an average grade of SGC 40, though always looking to upgrade. Ive also got about 5 or 6 e102s including matty, wagner (batting) and Lajoie and have gone back and forth on whether to try to collect the entire set. Still havent decided. Edited to add that I will soon have three of the four T227s (waiting for one to arrive). I will likely finish off the set when I can find a Bender.

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06-30-2006, 02:47 PM

Posted By: BobI am a set collector. (Sounds like an AA admission). I have completed the T206 (minus Big 4), T205 (minus the Hobby no stats variation), T207, T212-1, T212-2, T212-2 Series of 150 less Wolverton, T212-3, E90-1 minus Joe Jax, E93, 3 complete sets of E94s and parts of 3 others as I try for a master color set, E95 minus Cobb and Wagner, E96 minus Baker, E98. I am currently butting my head against the wall collecting D311s, T210-5s, 1911 Zeenuts. I am 5 cards away from the M116 set with all variations and need about 4 cards in the E97 set. I have all of the HOFers in the Domino Disc set. I still pick up cards for no particular reason such as 1914 and 1915 CJs, T210s of all series, Old Judges, and other cards from various sets for the eye appeal and the particular player portrayed. I find that steering clear of any set issued after World War I has allowed me to maintain some sort of collecting sanity <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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06-30-2006, 02:53 PM

Posted By: V117CollectorLOL!

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06-30-2006, 02:53 PM

Posted By: T206Collector...a T206 Collector. I don't have Wagner, Magie, Doyle or Plank, but I've got the rest. I have about 300 of them graded -- and have an average grade above SGC 40. The goal is to have the rest of them graded and keep the average above 40. I dabbled in E95's -- got within 10 or so -- and M116's -- owned three once -- but now I just own one E95 (Plank -- it's basically in my T206 collection) and one M116 (Chase). I also own one T3 (Bender) and one 1933 Goudey (Grove). Otherwise, it's all about the T206's... always has been... always will be.

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06-30-2006, 03:07 PM

Posted By: Eric BT227 for baseball N224 Kinney Military for non-sports only need 12 more to go out of 622

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06-30-2006, 03:12 PM

Posted By: Joe D.T200 Fatima Team Cards - I now have 5 of the 16 N88s Duke's Terrors of America - I have 14 of the 50 (and some dupes).

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06-30-2006, 03:20 PM

Posted By: Andrew ParksE102 - 100% - SOLD E93 - I have 14 of the 30 but will very shortly have 18.

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06-30-2006, 03:20 PM

Posted By: robT206's - a little over half way done T213 - type 3, esp. overprints, and this will never be completed.

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06-30-2006, 04:04 PM

Posted By: James GalloI am only working on two sets right now 1915 Cracker Jack need 16 cards including Cobb and Wagner but I am more worried about tough commons. After I finish the set I will upgrade. I would ideally like to have a complete VG set but the big 5 cards or so might be less. I do have a bunch over Vg so it may balance out. E-90-1 I was able to pick up the Jackson so I figured it would be an quick and easy set since it's only 120 cards. Yea right... This is a much tougher set then the Cracker Jack one. As such this has taken a bit of a back burner role and I haven't added much recently. I am expecting a large group of stuff back from SGC in a week or so that will fill in a lot of the holes on my SGC registry. I also pick up 1914 Cracker Jacks and have been recently thinking of the T206 beast.... James Gallo Looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks and 1909-11 American Caramel E90-1.

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06-30-2006, 04:11 PM

Posted By: BrettI can only get the E93 set out of the sets below. Only have 2 t213's because i baught them off of my brother. Originally only had 6 T205s, but i sold them and kept the Mathewson. Trying to get most of the E93 and E98 set, but i can never win anything on ebay ! T205 - just have my ripped Matty left. T206 - have about 40-ish with 11 HOFers. E93 - only have 7 out of 30 E98 - only 4 out of 30 T213 - only have 2

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06-30-2006, 04:21 PM

Posted By: Joe JonesI am currently working on these sets. E104-2......5/11 1910 Obak...90/175 I would like to start working on T209-1 T207 E100

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06-30-2006, 04:31 PM

Posted By: Rob NYCMy collection is meager compared to many. I just do team sets so I can keep a roof over my head and maybe take in some nourishment once in a while. T206 Cardinals Team Set - 15/16 (ungraded, not including variations) T206 Cardinals Team Set - 16/16 complete (graded, not including vatiations) T206 Highlanders Team Set - 4/20 (graded) T206 Cubs Trio - 3/3 (graded; SGC, PSA, BVG) T206 PSA 1 (back damage, attractive front) - 4 T206 Bill Bergen, batting, different backs - 5/15

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06-30-2006, 04:55 PM

Posted By: Seth B.I'm only really collecting three sets right now, slowly but surely. Glad to see more people haven't been listing these: Joe, don't start on the T209s so I can get them for cheaper! T209 1 : 6/16 (trying to get these in SGC 30+, my set can be seen at SGC's registry right now) E92 Dockman: 23/40 (14 graded, a few dups so if you're looking to help a brother out...) T202 : 10/132 Nobody has listed the Dockmans yet, which I find surprising, because I can't seem to win a damn card on ebay, so somebody is going after these things aggressively. I also "collect" the T206 set like anyone else, but I haven't bought one in years, and mainly I sell mine to pay for the other sets!

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06-30-2006, 05:02 PM

Posted By: leonI am collecting the ACC type set of Pre-WWII cards..(no cabinets yet)..still need E271 N338-1 D355 and have completed the known e94 overprints and all but one of the M101-4 backs...of which the one I need has never been seen, by anyone I know, except as a xerox from an old TTS.....best regards

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06-30-2006, 05:03 PM

Posted By: Paul StrattonI don't really concentrate on building sets but do have the following: T206=412/521...haven't added many lately T207=114/208...slow going M116 blue backgrounds=18/24...more like a subset but my favorite

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06-30-2006, 07:11 PM

Posted By: Joe BrennanI have a number of sets I'm working on, thanks for asking. Here they are in no particular order: 122 T206's Trying to put together all the portraits first and after that go back and fill in the gaps. I found myself buying any T206 and I was all over the place. This way I'm more focused and am slowing down a bit. 1960 Topps Football, mid grade set, need 24 out of 132 1961 Topps Football, high grade set, prolly need 40 or so 1961 Topps Baseball, mid to high grade set, near half way complete 1964 Topps Football, Low grade set. I found this rummaging around at my mothers house 2 years ago. Every card is creased down the middle, like I had them in my back pocket. Need about 20, value not important. 1966 Topps Football. Another chidhood set. I have upgrade most, but this is a true mint set. Complete, but still improving 1966 Philly Football mid grade, need 60 or so. 1967 Philly Football, another childhood set, high to mint grade, complete exept for a few upgrades. 1963 Fleer Football PSA 7 and 8. I wanted a complete graded set so I picked this 89 card set. One of the nicest looking set ever made IMHO. I lack 5 cards from being complete. I know most of these are not pre war, but I like to search e-bay and sometimes no T206's are to my liking so I can jump around a bit with these sets. All the sets except for the Fleer and T206's will remain raw and in albums. I often take out an album and look at the players from my youth. I grew up in Buffalo and we didn't have a Major League Baseball team so football and the Bill's were my passion. It reflects in what I bought and saved as a kid. Sorry for the long wind. A scared man can't gamble and a jealous man can't work.

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06-30-2006, 07:32 PM

Posted By: Andy CookSets in my collection: E90-2 complete T209 Color complete T210-2 complete T213-2 have 176 of 188 W590 missing a few HOFers 1931 Zeenut have 117 of 120 1935 & 1941 Goudey complete 1934 World Wide Gum have about half Sets I'm working on: C46 (have a few) E100 (have 1) T212-1 (passvely working, will trade for T213-2s I need) have 8 1914, 1919, 1923, 1933 Sepia Zeenuts (have 30-60% of each set) Sets I have completed in the past, but traded for other stuff: E90-3 (minus 3), E91-B (minus 2), E91-C, E92 Dockman (minus Young), E93, E95 (minus 3), E96, W516-1, W519 Unnumbered, 1934 Goudey, 1936 Goudey Andy

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06-30-2006, 07:37 PM

Posted By: PaulTrying to complete W554 & W553. Only need O'doul to complete the W554's. Have 6 of the 15 W553's. Currently have Ruth, Gehrig, O'doul, Grimes, Frisch, & Hornsby.

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06-30-2006, 07:43 PM

Posted By: robert aHi Brian, My kind of thread! It's hard to say what set is the most fun to go after, but I've been collecting the following sets: E98.....85/120 E90-3...21/20 (tinker has two colors) E95.....25/25 E96.....30/30 D304....25/30 T218....45/62 E79.....19/21 T206....470/524 Eventually would also love to finish: P2.......Have about 40 E94......Have a handful T213-1...Wow these are tough There are a few non-sports sets out there that intrigue me as well. Good luck with all the sets everyone! Rob

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06-30-2006, 07:50 PM

Posted By: Dan KoochinI'm stalled out on T215 Red Cross, any help appreciated. (Prefer Hofer's) Eric B send me your list of N224s you are missing, I'll see if I can help.

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06-30-2006, 07:55 PM

Posted By: MatthewIn between trying to complete my 89 Donruss set, I am working on the following T209 Color & 1909 Obak -- only need 1 more on each, somebody help me out 1911 Zeenuts 91/122 T206 Southern Leaguers 42/28 E97 -- only 7 so far E93 -- only 8 so far Cool thread. Interesting to see what everyone else likes.

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06-30-2006, 08:01 PM

Posted By: scott brockelmanHere are a few I am still working on, having completed the rest or getting as far as humanly possible. E107 need 14 for completion T204 TTT's have 35 different still looking for more W600's up to 220+ still seeking any I don;t have T209 B&W's need 27 more Plowboy tobacco need 21 Mayo Cut Plug football, need only the Anonymous(Dunlap)

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06-30-2006, 08:13 PM

Posted By: Steve WolfeHi all, I'm Steve Wolfe and although I've enjoyed reading here for a while, this is my first post. Anyway, I thought this thread would be an appropriate "icebreaker" for me to chime in on the fun. I have many sets on the registry, although most of them are more modern than is the focus of this board. While I do have a number of graded sets, I'm also a bigger fan of my raw collections, and in addition to the graded sets listed below, I have at least one raw, and in some instances for late 1960's and 1970's sets, two or more raw sets for each year. As my graded set building began to wind down, I've recently been acquiring more prewar stuff, especially CJ's and T-206's, in both case concentrating on mid to higher grade HOF'ers. Of the sets listed below, all are 100% complete, but the only ones I'm actively upgrading are my Goudey, 1948 and 1949 Bowman, and 1952 Topps. All the other sets are pretty inactive, and in each case they are all of the "basic" variety, as I've never held much interest in chasing master sets, although I admire those who do. Anyway, here are my graded sets for what it's worth: 1933 Goudey: 5.45 GPA, #11 current 1948 Bowman: 7.23 GPA, #11 current 1949 Bowman: 7.09 GPA, #6 current 1951 Bowman: 7.36 GPA, #11 current 1952 Topps: 6.79 GPA, #11 current 1954 Topps: 7.42 GPA, #16 current 1955 Bowman: 7.52 GPA, #5 current 1956 Topps: 8.00 GPA, #14 current 1957 Topps: 8.01 GPA, #10 current (tied) 1959 Topps: 7.75 GPA, #12 current (soon to be retired) 1970 K's: 9.14 GPA, #7 current 1971 Topps: 8.10 GPA, #1 current (best 2005 & 2006)#4 all-time 1972 Topps: 8.50 GPA, #4 current 1973 Topps: 8.51 GPA, #5 current I apologize that several of these sets are modern and thus not entirely within the scope of this Board's focus, but I enjoy them just the same, but don't anticipate much in the way of activity. I also have several player sets, but no need to post those here. Steve

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06-30-2006, 08:36 PM

Posted By: Scott MosleyGreat thread Brian... I'm a set collector at heart and earlier this year was able to finish off the two sets that I have been working on the most over the past couple of years since returning to the hobby. T205s and P2s. At this point, I've been branching out and doing more type collecting lately but still thinking about what to go after next as a set... This is long overdue as I've been waiting to take the display down to get a good picture but if moderator dude will indulge the large scan, I thought this would be a good place to show one of my recently completed sets. Thanks to Jim L. for selling me his "Old" Cy Young to help complete the task. Robert A, this is what it will look like when you complete your set... <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~jillmay5/baseball/misc/P2_Collage_New_Small.jpg">

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06-30-2006, 08:58 PM

Posted By: Gilbert MainesScott: the pins appear to have the same variation in colors as is seen in the Old Judge set. Is that true, or is it my monitor?

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06-30-2006, 09:03 PM

Posted By: Joe_G.1887 N172 Detroit Old Judges. I have 23 of 28 issued 1887 poses split amongst 9 members of the team. They can be viewed here => <a href="http://www.sgccardregistry.com/index.asp?action=5&setid=168" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.sgccardregistry.com/index.asp?action=5&setid=168</a> It can be tough going after all the poses, but I enjoy the challenge. Best Regards, Joe Gonsowski

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06-30-2006, 09:27 PM

Posted By: Jeff PSimply Amazing! I've never really given much thought to the P2's, but seeing an entire set like that...wow! Great Display!!!

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06-30-2006, 09:41 PM

Posted By: daryleHaven't really focused on the many really old sets. Didn't really start doing sets until a few years ago. Do have these completed or partial: 1887 N28 (all 50.....favorite All-Time set) need 4 for 1923 W515-2 (the pictures in Standard Catalog are mine...sent them to Lemke after article in SCD a few years ago) Need 60-70 1933 Goudeys (mostly HOFers) 1941 Play Ball (complete) 1952 Topps (need 2 HIs) 1953-1954 Topps 1956 Topps Have little over 1/2 of '55 Topps set (the run from 1952-1956 Topps is my Topps favorites) Then from 1969-1986 Topps

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06-30-2006, 10:05 PM

Posted By: Russ BrightJust T205's right now, but with the Home Run Baker I picked up today I have 105 with some of the tougher variations. Low Grade with a few higher. collecting on a budget is always a challenge!

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06-30-2006, 11:40 PM

Posted By: barry arnoldt206 nearly 80% of the way. my wife does the 203's---about a quarter of the way. best, barry

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07-01-2006, 06:20 AM

Posted By: Richard M.If Scott will out himself about how close he is in E107 and W600, so will I. I have 54 different Yum Yums; need 9 known poses. I have 72 different G & Bs; I need 17 known poses. I also need about 20 2006 Topps Heritage single prints.

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07-01-2006, 06:35 AM

Posted By: Scott MosleyNot to derail the thread because I enjoy hearing what sets others are working on but, to answer your question, it is not your monitor. There are definitely some differences in tone with P2s. The large letter pins are usually darker than their smaller letter counterparts for example. I also have a couple pins that have a bit of a pinkish hue in them but nothing like the distinct pink color which can be found on some OJs. Scott

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07-01-2006, 06:55 AM

Posted By: barrysloateRichard- Having 54 Yum Yums and 72 G & B's is certainly among the hobby's greatest accomplishments, considering even an advanced collector might typically have one or two of each.

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07-01-2006, 06:57 AM

Posted By: Tom BoblittGuess I should count how many sets or near sets I've sold over last 6-8 years but for now......... Colgans........have about 250-300 total, mostly E254's BF3's......have about 250 or so total all types including college pennants 1947-1966 Exhibits.......need 9 (6 teams and Ferris Fain, Frank Gustine and Ed Stanky....anyone?) N224 Kinney Military........375+/622 Lots of near sets in A&G Non-Sports Lots of near sets in Mrs. Sherlocks, Kolbs, P2's, Cracker Jack Pins........ Just sold 162+ B18's in REA, 476 T206's in REA Richard......I'll find those 20 shortprints you need and trade you straight up for Yum Yum's or G&B's

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07-01-2006, 07:16 AM

Posted By: Richard M.Deal! Cliff Floyd is way better than Billy Sunday.

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07-01-2006, 08:32 AM

Posted By: Tom Boblittcardboard's cardboard, right? Just little pictures of men....

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07-01-2006, 09:41 AM

Posted By: Griffin'sI just think it's cool you collect Yum Yums and current Topps.

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07-01-2006, 11:37 AM

Posted By: Josh K.I was thinking the same thing. Ive got to admit, while I dont buy them anymore, the thing that got me back into the hobby a few years ago and ultimately sparked my interest in pre war cards were the topps T206 set and the Topps Heritage sets.

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07-01-2006, 03:07 PM

Posted By: BobThat was one of the very few I wasn't able to find when I sold my almost complete set through Mastro a few months ago (as you well know). Maybe some day we can convince the powers that be that the Mullin black hat large letter pin is a phantom and never existed! Seeing your set displayed made me a little sad when I thought of mine being gone but then again I've been able to add some OJs and caramel cards to my collection for the price obtained. tb

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07-01-2006, 03:59 PM

Posted By: Al C.risafulliThis is an awesome thread. It's great to see what everyone is working on. I do sets, too. Mostly from years the Yankees won the World Series (I eventually want to have all 26), plus a HOF type card set, and T205s. Here's where I stand: T205s: About 30% done, in SGC holders, mostly in 30-40 grade. 1928 W502s: Looking for high-grade, in SGC holders, just started this. 1938 Goudey: 100% done but constantly upgrading, PSA holders, looking for PSA 6-8. 1939 Goudey R303 (B): About 85% done, can't wait for the new SGC holder. 1961 Topps: About 90% done, raw, NM condition. 1998 Leaf Rookies & Stars: About 80% done, bores me to tears. HOF Set: About 50-60% done, all SGC, always looking for new card types and HOFers. Within the next few months, I intend to start a set from the 40s, and maybe one from 1936. -Al

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07-01-2006, 05:56 PM

Posted By: jimsI started collecting sets and made it through T 200 complete set T 201 complete set T 203 complete set T 205 complete (209 cards) T9 Boxing complete set Then somewhere along the line I started to collect felts BF2 Fergusons complete set BF3 mini felts, about 380 at last count 1913 cravats (14 out of 19) impossible to find 1914 B18 blankets, about 170 Presently back to cards and over halfway on a Delong set

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07-01-2006, 06:01 PM

Posted By: JoannJust curious, from reading this thread. lolol. OK, I'll put my lack of knowledge on full display here. Do most set collectors work on one set at a time? I think I've always just assumed that. Collect a set. Finish it. Collect a different set. It never occured to me until I read this thread that someone might collect more than one set at the same time. Also, just from curiosity ... I focus on Detroit players only (or minor leaguers that spent at least recordable time in Detroit). I picked up a batch of T205's in the last Lipset auction so I could keep the Dtw players and sell the rest. The mix was both Nat'l and Amer leaguers, and as I looked at the cards I thought I may be shutting myself off from some beautiful cards by focusing just on Dtw guys. Also, I had them all out on my counter and was kind of stunned by the color. You just don't get that with different types that have different shapes, some B/W, etc. So ... I thought about working on a small, relatively easy set as a sideline. I think past threads have suggested E95's as reasonable in terms of price, size, etc. Any other suggestions? (And, since I've rambled far past my original question - do most set collectors go one set at a time, or more than one?) J

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07-01-2006, 06:11 PM

Posted By: Al C.risafulliJoann: I have a reasonably ambitious set-collecting goal (all 26 years the Yanks won the WS, plus T205). What I've found is that focusing on one set at a time can be harmful to the wallet. After building sets for a while, you see that they get hot, they cool off, and all points inbetween. It's driven by how many other people are collecting it at any point in time. Basically all you need is two people to decide to collect it at the same time, and Ebay/auction prices start going to the moon as they beat each other up on prices. As such, I try and collect a couple sets at a time, so if prices start going crazy on one, I can focus on another for awhile. As for your other dilemma, I had the same problem. Focusing on a single goal was killing me as I started seeing cards I liked in non-"Yankee years". The Yanks didn't win their first Series until 1923, which limits many prewar sets as well. So I started building a Hall of Fame set. That enables me to collect individual player cards from whatever sets I like - so I could go out and buy some great prewar items, some cool oddball and regional 1950s and 60s cards, et cetera. It's been a great distraction - so much so that there are times that the HOF set is all I'm working on, as I get bored quickly. With the HOF set, my goal is one card (at least) of every HOFer, using as many card types as possible. I highly recommend it; it's the most fun I've ever had in the hobby. -Al

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07-01-2006, 07:37 PM

Posted By: robert aHi Joann, Most set collectors that I know collect more than one at a time. This is probably so that we can keep ourselves "consumed" while waiting for the next card to pop up. Sometimes I'll get lucky and pick up a group of cards that will get me started on a particular set, but some of the really tough sets requires one to dedicate his/herself to that set for a period of many years collecting one card at a time. Collecting sets by "yourself" is very difficult. You need help. If I know that a hobby friend needs a card, I might just give it to him and hope that the favor is returned some day. That's one thing this board is great for. I do recommend E95, but it's not as easy as it used to be a couple years ago. There are no tough cards in the set, but cobb and wags have become really expensive in lowgrade. E96 is probably less expensive in lowgrade, and not much harder to complete. One thing that's fun about T206 is that it might take years to complete, but it's comforting to know that the cards aren't going anywhere. Lower grade cards probably will not spike in value either, so you can piece together 30-50 a year if you want to take it slow. Everyone is a set collector at heart. Self-proclaimed type collectors are just calling themselves that until they complete their secret sets they've been working on. Enjoy the hunt! Robert

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07-01-2006, 08:57 PM

Posted By: bobCompleted 33 Goudey - not including the Lajoie which was printed with the 34 set. 34 Goudey - not including the Lajoie which is really part of the 33 set. <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14> 69,70, 74-8 Topps Working on T206 - about 100 cards to go. I'm skipping variations and the biggies. 1941 Playball - Need DiMaggio and Reese. Probably will have to wait till the kids are through with school. 56 Topps, 67 Topps (and Red Sox stickers!), 68 Topps 54 Bowman, Hostess and Kellogs 69 OPC Given up (mainly to trade for t206s) 35 Goudey 36 Goudey 53 Topps, 53 Bowman Color, 50 Bowman E90

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07-01-2006, 09:19 PM

Posted By: Gilbert MainesJoann: do not allow yourself to be seduced by the baseball card collecting's dark side. Do not allow these pitiful set collectors extoll the virtues of their addiction for the simple pleasure of drawing you into their evil web. You see them as they are right now. Run! They will have no mercy. You have started on the right path, but have stumbled on the most attractive lure of the set collector, the dreaded t205s! Be strong, muster all of your resolve. Look at how Leon has progressed. He was once a set collector.

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07-01-2006, 09:47 PM

Posted By: Old Judge Collectori cant answer that question because i have no vintage cards <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14> all i have is a 1956 Topps Rance PLess and i know that isnt pre ww2 these are the threads that make me depressed its a good thread if i had any vintage cards maybe i should save up to get a good one

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07-01-2006, 10:06 PM

Posted By: Al C.risafulliBy the way - Scott, those pins are tremendous. -Al

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07-02-2006, 01:48 AM

Posted By: Lee Behrens T206 minus big 5. Backs up UZIT. T202 complete, 4 year journey. T330-2 Piedmont Art Stamps, 26 so far, this could be a long journey. Lee

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07-02-2006, 02:59 AM

Posted By: GenoI finished my T205 set a few years ago (the basic run), then filled in most of my Topps and Bowman sets. However, I got a bit tired of chasing the Mantles and Mays cards, so I've put them aside for now and started on T202s. Just to make sure I don't get bored, I'm going to try to get all three backs of each card. I'm not sure if they even exist in all three variations, but that's what will make it fun! Take Care, Geno

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07-03-2006, 08:52 AM

Posted By: Scott MosleyTbob - Thanks. We both know that finding a nice "Old" Cy Young is one of the more difficult tasks in collecting P2s and, yes, I do consider my set complete without the Mullen Large Letters, Dark Hat phantom pin which has no proof of its existence. Al - Thanks for the compliment on the set. The P2s make a nice companion to the T205s since they share many of the same images and variations.

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07-03-2006, 12:27 PM

Posted By: Misunderestimated (Brian H)I'm a set collector. Although some of my sets are sets I have "created" -- like HOF sets. Currently I have -- T205 set -- 218 different (sans Hoblizel-w/out stats and Wilhelm "suffered") - NL Fan Craze -- AL Fan Craze (less 3 or 4) -- Nearly 2 T202 complete Sets (which I am unfortunately addicted to upgrading, one PSA and one SGC) -- 2 - S & S game sets (I'll be shedding one of them) -- Topps back to 1958 (less a few cards) numerous other post-wwII sets. Not too active with these since the internet/ebay came along and it became easier to find vintage cards that I wanted or needed. Card grading also helped because I could at least have some certainly about what I was getting. In additon to the ones above that I consider more or less "complete" I'm working on: Hall of Fame set. My parameters are: each HOFer with a "card" from during their career as whatever got them in the HOF. FOr example, Sparky Anderson as a Manager, Ted Williams as a player and Jocko Conlon as an Umpire. Obviously exception are being made along the way... Old Judge: HOFers (1 of each is the ultimate goal) and assorted other players of interest to me based on their places in Baseball history. The only glaring omission right now is Browning. 1955 Bowman 1957 Topps 1939 Playball -- Someday, I hope to get all of the Mayos, I have started a few times and chickened out. Used to have very very low grade 1941 Playball Very high grade 1936 Goudey mid-grade 1934 Goudey Basketball and Football sets (still have many, hard to sell them and get enough to justify the trouble of listing them and mailing them)

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07-03-2006, 12:38 PM

Posted By: Scott TLow Budget, Ultra Low Grade T206's: 480 of 524 1955 Topps All American Football (PSA 6 or better): 91 of 100 Scott

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07-03-2006, 02:49 PM

Posted By: martindlGreat thread and some amazing projects underway. I lack focus and i lack patience - two killers for trying to put sets together. I also lack funds, but regardless i have a lot of fun and thats what this is all about right. T3 - 51/100 - the market caught up with me on this one unfortunately. I was happily putting together a 'no pin holes' set, and making good progress, until PSA starting grading them. If i'm going to complete the set i'm going to have change my criterion for whats acceptable. W514 - complete, with variations. Now its about upgrades. T206 - 460 players only. About 3/4 the way there on this one. T210-1 Columbus players only - proving to be harder than I thought. Need two. T227 - complete M101-2 Have about 30/100 T212-2 Obak - back variation set. Have 14.

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07-03-2006, 03:31 PM

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07-03-2006, 05:02 PM

Posted By: David SeabornI collect 19th century baseball sets. Here's where I'm at: N300 Mayo's Cut Plug - complete (48/48) N28 A&G - complete (10/10) N29 A&G - complete (6/6) N43 A&G - almost (5/6, missing Fogarty) N184 Kimball's - halfway (2/4) N162 Goodwin's - almost (7/8, missing Anson) N370 Lone Jacks - just two so far N167 Old Judge - just two so far

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07-03-2006, 09:58 PM

Posted By: Brian LindholmeI have a bunch of sets going...I won't list the Topps baseball run that I am after but will mention that I am trying to complete 14 sets of 1971 Topps Football cards... I have maybe 5 full sets and partials of the other 9. This is just to prove that I'm nuts... Pre World War II Sets I have : 1936 Goudey 22/25 34-36 Batter Up 38/192 34-36 Diamond Stars 48/108 E95 20/25 E96 10/30 T205 201/212 NL Fan Craze 10/50? I also collect every pre-war HOFer I can find and afford. (not many lately) Another great topic ! Brian L familytoad

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07-04-2006, 02:35 PM

Posted By: PaulAs of today, I also collect 1915 CJ's. Just got my first two in the mail, & I'm hooked. How many more to go? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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07-04-2006, 04:40 PM

Posted By: Jim ClarkeI'm only one card away from completing the Boston Store set. I need card number 194 of wood... Yes Scott I know, I should have bought yours when I had the chance!! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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07-04-2006, 09:43 PM

Posted By: Ricky YThe only pre war I'm working on is the 33 Goudey in low grade (Vg or less). It's slowed down a bit due to focusing on acquiring type sets now. I still need 1 Gehrig, 2 of the Ruth's both Foxx cards etc..so the popular HOF cards are gonna cost a good hunk o change. It's hard to find bargains on those cards anymore...so I don't know how much I'll keep going on that set. I'm also trying to collect HOF exhibit cards (1 of each player). Post War I have complete run 1970 Topps to 1980 Topps. Including 1971 Greatest Momements Set. Also 1971-1973 Topps Football and 1972-3 Topps Basketball. Ricky

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07-05-2006, 07:43 PM

Posted By: JimCrandellI am a set collector that attempts to collect complete sets every card psa 8 and better or psa 9 or better for the smaller sets. I collect all sports--but primarily baseball, football, basketball and hockey up until the late 60s depending upon the sport. I am doing pretty well--49 sets completed in psa 8 or better, another 7 complete with a few cards graded less and another 20 or so with less than 10 cards missing. Prewar I have completed just 33 Goudey Sport Kings and 36 S$S in PSA 8 or better but am actively working on 34-6 Diamond Stars, 34 Goudey, 38 Goudey, 39 Play Ball. 40 Play Ball and 41 Play Ball. My intermediate term goal is 100 sets PSA 8 or better

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07-05-2006, 08:23 PM

Posted By: Tom Boblittcan you email me about BF3's? I can't get your email address from here........ Thanks, Tom

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07-06-2006, 05:52 AM

Posted By: ralph Look at this...being able to show off some of our "family jewels"..and exposing your "baseball card manhood",and measuring how lengthy our card "conquest" list is....Its the kind of thing you did when we were kids...but back then you could come right out and say.." Mine is bigger then yours !"...now its a bit more subdued...but yet we all still have that desire to climb on that "man-o-meter" and weigh in . No wonder there were over 70 responses to this post ! Rock on old card collectors !

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07-06-2006, 08:13 AM

Posted By: Gilbert MainesRalph, I think there is far less "you are what you collect" here than you portray. There are various approaches to the hobby, different preferences and priorities and different budgets. Those with the most valuable collections are not necessarilly the most wealthy individuals. Sometimes, card collectors own little else than their cards. Other times, a person who has deep pockets may be vested in projects with greater potential than cards. I read these posts as a sharing of different areas of collecting enjoyment. And I enjoy the insights, struggles and successes detailed.

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07-06-2006, 08:26 AM

Posted By: Al C.risafulliI agree with Gil. I'm not reading these posts as being bragging - I'm reading them as a bunch of people who build sets, sharing the sets they're working on. I think this thread is awesome; I've read every post just to see if there's anyone working on the same stuff I'm working on, and also to see if maybe I've got some cards that might be more useful to someone else then they are sitting in my collection. -Al