T200 Completed!

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>My first complete pre-war set. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />I recommend the T200s for any set-builder looking for a set to tackle - <br />Very awesome, enjoyable, and attainable.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200BostonA.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200bostonNat.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200BrooklynN.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200ChicagoA.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200ChicagoN.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200CincinnatiN.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200cleveland.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_t200DetroitAmerican.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_t200NYAmericans.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_t200NYnatl.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200PhiladelphiaA.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_t200PhilaNatl.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_t200PitSGC40.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_t200stlouisAmerican.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200StLouisN.jpg"> <img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_T200WashingtonA.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Judge Dred (Fred)</b><p>Congratulations. That is a neat set to complete. Which were the last three cards for you? How long did it take to complete the set?

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Great work Joe, and I see you stressed good photo quality in each case. And your Boston NL is a 50, very respectable. Nice set indeed.

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Posted By: <b>E, Daniel</b><p>Beautiful set Joe, such a great way to actually get in touch with the players of the era. And as Barry said, really nice eye appeal!!!<br /><br /><br />Daniel

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Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>Great set! Congratulations!<br />JimB

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Nicely done Joe!!! That is a great looking set.

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Posted By: <b>daryle</b><p>Great looking set. Congrats............

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>Fred,<br /><br />The last three that I picked up were<br />St. Louis Nationals, then St. Louis Americans, and just recently the NY Americans.<br /><br />The most difficult card to get in the set is definitely the Boston Natl. <br /><br />I was just lucky to see a buy-it-now for the Boston Natl on eBay and clicked on it right away. It is the SGCs highest graded Boston Natl, and in person is probably the best condition card I have in the set.<br /><br /><br />Barry,<br />Photo quality was important to me... as some of the T200s can be blurry in spots (or all over).... so I looked for clear photo and good centering where possible... but with the 'tough 4' - I just picked up whatever I could.<br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you to all who are posting comments for your kind words.<br /><br /><br /><br />Edit to say:<br />Fred... it took me about 6 months to complete... but I don't recommend that fast pace unless your budget (and spouse) allows! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>I didn't really get a good look till now and these things are great. The Boston Nationals one stuck out as the best contrast/darkest photo of the bunch to me too. It reminds me of one of my faves in my collection it's so dark....good job !!

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Posted By: <b>Clint</b><p>Joe great job. What made you start collecting these? Did your Astoria postcard have anything to do with it?<br /><br />-Clint

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Posted By: <b>barry arnold</b><p>Super job!<br />A fine accomplishment for which you can be very proud!<br /><br />all the best,<br /><br />Barry

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Posted By: <b>robert a</b><p>Great job Joe!<br /><br />Way to tackle that set. Enjoy them now!<br />What's next?<br /><br />Robert

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>the astoria card actually came after I started collecting the T200s, and the astoria card (as well as other team postcards) probably caught my eye because I was collecting T200s.<br /><br />I started on the T200s after seeing one in person at a local card show. It was the Brooklyn Nationals. Before seeing the card in person - I didn't realize that the T200s are actual photographs. Not printing press renditions of a photo, but beautiful glossy photographs around 100 years old. I purchased the Brooklyn Natl and brought it home. <br /><br />I then looked into the other cards in the set... and with names like Joe Jackson, Honus Wagner, Matty, Walter Johnson, Cobby, etc - I knew I wanted to go for the entire set. <br /><br />For me, there is nothing like an actual photo. Team-cards or team photos are right up my alley... so I was happy to stumble upon the T200 fatimas. <br /><br /><br /><br />btw, if interested... higher resolutions scans of the set can be found here -<br /><a href="http://www.internetville.com/images/thumbnails.php?album=16" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.internetville.com/images/thumbnails.php?album=16</a><br /><br /><br />edit to say: Robert... no idea what is next! just going to enjoy this one for a while <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Griffin's</b><p>Congrats Joe, great accomplishment!<br />Going for a set of the premiums now?

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Posted By: <b>Keith O'Leary</b><p><P>Nice work in record time Joe. That Boston NL is a beauty, well done all around. Its a nice looking consistent set.</P><P> </P>

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>The premiums! Ah, now that is an idea!<br />(although my wallet will not agree with my desire).<br /><br />And thanks again for the emails, and for welcoming me to the T200 club!

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>thank you for the emails and help when I was building this set.<br /><br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>and I was pleased to contribute to the effort. <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>steve f</b><p>I've got first dibs on Frank's Cleveland Premium. Great work Joe. The Red Sox is my fav The original Idiots.

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>Yes - thank you for your contribution.<br /><br />That was our first transaction together, and is when I found out you are definitely one of the good guys in the hobby.<br /><br /><br />Probably one of the coolest aspects of going after a set is the people you meet along the way. This forum helped me make some nice T200 pickups, and helped me get to know some very nice people.

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Posted By: <b>Frank Wakefield</b><p>Sincere congratulations. Admirable persistance. Putting that together is indicative of being a great collector. And thanks for posting them!<br /><br />Frank W.

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Posted By: <b>andy becker</b><p>congrats joe! <br />best regards<br />andy

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Posted By: <b>jP</b><p>Congrats! cant wait to complete a set myself.<br><br>my collection: <a href="http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/obaks/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/obaks/</a>

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Posted By: <b>mvsnyc</b><p>congrats! what a very clean looking collection...after years of collecting T206, i just dipped my feet into the world of T200...<br /><br />great job, sounds like you did it rather quickly<br /><br /><br />MS

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Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>Thanks for posting that group.<br />I could see myself getting interested in those...didn't know they are actual photos, rather than cards...never seen one in person, so thanks for the info.<br />looks like a really neat way to collect the HOFers, as well as get a snapshot of the league at the time!<br />bravo!

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Posted By: <b>Scot</b><p>Mission Accomplished...To Complete.<br />Congrats on a tough set.

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Posted By: <b>Chuck</b><p>I've got a web page with lots of info on the T200's if you are interested:<br /><br /><a href="http://home.comcast.net/~chuckparis/t200page.html" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://home.comcast.net/~chuckparis/t200page.html</a>

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Posted By: <b>Chuck</b><p>Sorry to post twice in a row.....<br /><br />I was looking over my T200 set and my NY Nationals has the entire bottom trimmed off to remove the Fatima advertising. I remember reading in Lipset's Encyclopedia that this was not uncommon. However, I've never seen another one trimmed in that way.<br /><br />Anybode else?

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Posted By: <b>B.C.Daniels</b><p>I live that set and think it's still underrated. Glad you completed a decent one! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br /><br><br>BcD <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>Frank Wakefield</b><p>So, Joe D, what next??? T222 to stay on the Fatima track??<br /><br /><br />Frank.

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Posted By: <b>CN</b><p> I WAS LOOKING FOR ANOTHER SET TO START COLLECTING AND AFTER SEEING YOUR POST I DECIDED TO TRY TO COLLECT THIS SET. I JUST MY PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES SGC 40 IN THE MAIL TODAY. IT LOOKS GREAT.

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Posted By: <b>Judge Dred (Fred)</b><p>The Philadelphia National card is my favorite in the set. It's probably the least expensive but the bottom row pose is just great!

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Posted By: <b>Darren</b><p>Nice set! Good going Joe. Makes me want to complete it.

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>Frank,<br /><br />what's next?<br /><br />I love the T222s... but right now - RPPCs, N300s and the Orange Borders are top on my radar. But I am sure to go slowly from now on.<br /><br /><br /><br />Fred -<br /><br />Of all of the cards, I think the Philly Natls has the most HOFers on it? I am not sure - I just briefly checked (going to chuck's info site.... great site btw). <br /><br />Its hard for me to pick a favorite with Honus on the Pittsburgh card, and Big Train on the Washington card, and Matty on the NY Natl, etc.... <br /><br />but for me the nicest pose is the Chicago Americans - the top row guys with their arms folded! great stuff. I just wish that big spot on the left of the Chicago Americans card wasn't there (its on all of the Chicago Americans - not just mine).<br /><br /><br /><br />edit to say:<br />CN - thats awesome. It is a very enjoyable set to collect. Good luck.