what set are you working on now?

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Posted By: <b>scott altland</b><p> also whats the longest you have dedicated yourself exclusively to a particular set?last month i started one of my favorite sets ..33" goudey.very affordable,hof's in g/vg for $50,commons for around $15 or less...perfect for someone like myself on a budget.not to mention one of the top sets of all time in historical significance and attractiveness.<br /> <br /> scott altland

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Posted By: <b>Frank Wakefield</b><p>And I started on the 33 Goudeys for your same reasons. But one day you start looking at 4 Ruths, ouch.<br /><br />Inching toward the finish line in the white border tobacco cards.<br /><br />Occasionally pick up a Colgan's Chip that I lack. <br /><br />And I'd buy an E102 once in a while, if I could find them G/VG not in a slab and at a reasonable price.<br /><br /><br />Wish you well on the Goudey's.

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>You reminded me to keep an eye out for a raw 1933 Goudey Moe Berg in really really POOR condition. How much would that cost ? Could I find that in the bargin bins ?

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Whenever I get the chance I pick up 1916-W-Unc Big heads, D303's and T209-1's that I need....nothing crazy...though the other night I made "sevensorbetter" about 5k extra...winning 1 card and being bridesmaid on 2 others....and the one I won is only an upgrade....oh well....And I will always pick up a weird obscure card if I don't have it and it fits in the collecting niche (which is almost anything)...regards

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Posted By: <b>Eric</b><p>Yes very nice pickup indeed Leon.<br /><br />I was 0-fer on his auctions. But like you, I helped run his final prices right up.

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Posted By: <b>Tyler</b><p>I just started putting together a raw T205 Gold Border set. I always thought of it as the T206's ugly step sister, but have really begun to appreciate the beauty of the T205's of late. <br /><br />My short lived T206 mission ended when I became fed up with paying ridiculous amounts for mid grade commons. <br /><br />This time around I am sticking with low grade raw cards, they look great in a binder (much better than trying to store stacks and stacks of plastic tombs). The commons have been very affordable, but I dread getting into some of those tough variations.<br /><br />With the help of some board members (Marc D., Dave, Peter B., Josh K. 'thanks guys') I have been able to put together about 60 different cards in a little over 2 weeks. <br /><br />Question - I am making my first trip to the National this year. Will I be able to expect picking up a substantial amount of raw T205's there? I haven't been to a card show in 20 years. <br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Darren</b><p>I will work on the T206 Master Set for the rest of my life, I currently have about 800 different front/back combinations including a complete set minus the big 6.<br /><br />The same for a T68 master set(nonsports)--Natural Leaf's are TOUGH!

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Posted By: <b>Jerry Hrechka</b><p> Not a baseball set, but I've been working on a Horrors of War set. It's just over 85% complete.

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Posted By: <b>Paul</b><p>Novelty Cutlery- 77% completed<br />M101-3- 50%<br />PC796 Sepia- 48%<br />W575-2- 35%<br />E95- 0%<br /><br />paulgx3@yahoo.com

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Posted By: <b>Ted Sherman</b><p>I have been working on my 55 topps set graded for about 4 years at 90% complete. But to stick with pre war I am working on t205 at 30%, 1915 cracker jack 6% and t3's at 34%...I bouce around looking to scoop up deals on any cards i need from these sets. i have had luck picking up cheaper commons as 4's and 5's and trading them for lower grade stars down the line.

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Posted By: <b>Eric</b><p>I'm working on a player set of N172 Old Judges....<br /><br />Between my PSA, SGC and raw OJs I currently have 322 different players.

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Posted By: <b>Eric Brehm</b><p>I need 8 more cards to complete a graded T206 HOFer set, in middle grades. That's not including the Plank and the Wagner; the Plank alone would probably cost more than the rest of the set put together.

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Posted By: <b>Jimi</b><p>I'm currently working on a T222 Fatima set and I am 50% of the way with all graded by SGC. I only have 2 SPs and one HOFer, but I feel like I am in it for the long haul. I would really like to pick up an Alexander, Henry, or Johnson one of these days...errrr years! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />I'd like to work on another set though. It's so hard for me to work on just one set, but I'm going to choose a 2nd one, I really need to go raw/PSA 1/SGC 10 and one that will not kill the budget. Any thoughts?<br><br>Jimi

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Posted By: <b>Zach Rice</b><p>I'm working on the following sets:<br /><br />T209-2 Black and White: 75/222 <br />T210 Red Borders 140/640 (Series 2 is nearly complete, two cards are missing)<br />Voskamp's Pirates 7/20<br /><br />Zach Rice<br />Zacharyrice@sbcglobal.net

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Posted By: <b>Erick Lewin</b><p>I'm still searching for D381 Fleischmanns to come closer to a tabless set of having one of each player minus a couple variations. I only need 7 more out of 103 but haven't found a new one in over a year. Been working on the set since i inherited the collection a few years ago.<br /> I also pick up lower grade presentable 1915 cracker jacks, and have a little over 20 now. So i'm very slowly chipping away. Ditto on the Diamond Star set.<br /><br />Those are my 3 sets right now and I'm always looking for relatively cheaper Babe Ruth issues and other random types that catch my eye.

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Posted By: <b>Tony Andrea</b><p>Still upgrading my E90-1 set as they pop up available. <br />Cards I'm specifically looking to upgrade are: <br /><br />Duffy - I have an Sgc-10<br />M. Mitchell - I have an Sgc-30<br />Camnitz - I have an Sgc-30<br />Wagner throwing - I have an Sgc-30<br />Shean - I have an Sgc-30<br /><br />If anyone has any of these cards shown in better grade <br />and would like to discuss, please let me know.<br /><p><br />Thank you, Tony <br /> <br />

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Posted By: <b>Shawn Chambers</b><p>Focused on a graded 1955 Topps set as my only post-war venture...41%.<br /><br />Pre-War:<br /><br />T210 Series 6 - got a whopping 3 of 'em!<br />T205 - around 5% <img src="/images/sad.gif" height=14 width=14> <br />Diamond Stars - 10%<br /><br />Hey, it's a start! <br /><br />Zach, that is a great start on the T210 set! <br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Frank Wakefield</b><p>Zach, please post or email me with which two series 2 cards you lack... Thanks.<br /><br /><br />And I could say I'm working on T210 series 6... looking for Angermeier fielding and Whitaker. Have made zero progress in a year. Would love to pick up Angermeier fielding.<br /><br />Thanks.

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Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>E94 color variations (master set) (90%)<br />1911 and 1912 Zeenuts (90% and 40%)<br />T210s- wish I could help you out Frank but I don't have either of the two you need.

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Posted By: <b>Anthony S.</b><p>T206 --- Need about 8. I needed 5 until a couple weeks ago, so I'm heading the wrong direction, but I've been doing the Sisyphus thing with this set for years.<br /><br />1909 Obak --- exactly halfway there<br /><br />1910 Obak (175 series) --- about 2/3 there (Miller, SF is rapidly becoming my white whale)<br /><br />1911 Obak<br /><br />1910 Obak (150 series) ---- figure this one will take quite awhile<br /><br />D311 ----- pipe dream, but man that's a beautiful set<br /><br />e90-1 ----after denigrating the back design in the recent Caramel set thread, I've inexplicably found myself drawn into pursuing this set)

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Posted By: <b>Glenn</b><p>E95 -- 44%<br />Diamond Stars -- 22%<br />C46 -- 11%<br /><br />makes a nice pattern<br /><br />I started working on all of them in late '06 or early '07. I usually have a few topical sets (e.g., perfect game pitchers) in progress also. As for the longest I pursued one set exclusively, I spent about a year buying pretty much nothing but T207s; but that didn't get me anywhere close to completion, and I sold off all but a couple of them two years ago.

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Posted By: <b>Al C.risafulli</b><p>I'm always working on upgrading my '38 Goudey set. I had it complete, and then gave 13 cards their unconditional release. I believe I need 12 for completion now, in higher grades. I've been building and upgrading that set for 4 years, and eventually would like a complete, well-centered, untoned set in Near Mint or better condition. I'd like the ad piece and an uncut sheet as part of this, so I figure it will be years before I have everything - then, as companions, I'll do an R303 and R344 set, both of which I believe are connected to the '38 Goudey set.<br /><br />I'm also working on a W575-1 set, all with the Henry Johnson Confectioners back stamp. I believe I have 27 cards (plus a bunch of dupes), out of what I believe will wind up being 80 possible. I have the two keys (Ruth and Cobb), but the commons are going to be much tougher than the keys. I've been working on this for 2 years or so. I expect that if this is completable, it will take me the rest of my life. I pick up every one I find, but they're just not easy to find.<br /><br />I am slowly working on a T205 set, but I'm in no hurry. I'm 40% done, and have been working on it for a little over a year.<br /><br />I'm also slowly doing a high-grade 1934 Gold Medal Foods set. I've got 5 of 12, but I'm being really picky about condition and price.<br /><br />Really, it's all about the '38 Goudeys and the Henry Johnsons, for me.<br /><br />-Al

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Posted By: <b>Brian Collie</b><p>I too suffer from a lack of focus ...<br /><br />T206 HOF PSA 5 (how about 30)<br />T3 HOF PSA 2/3 (have 8)<br />T202 HOF PSA 5 (have 15)<br /><br />and some more affordable ones ...<br /><br />1961 Topps NRMT +<br />1970 Topps NRMT +<br /><br />Always looking for high grade starter lots for 50/60s sets. <br /><br />Best of luck to everyone.<br /><br />Brian

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Posted By: <b>Scott Mt. Joy</b><p>I am currently working on a complete 1921- 1966 exhibits run. My sets range from 6% (1933) to 88% (1929-30). I am also working on an E93 set 20% complete. My main collection is working on a PSA Clemente Master Set that I am 153/175 (87%) cards from completion.

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>I'm currently working on 1933 Tattoo Orbit set SGC 40 or better (60% done) and 1933 DeLong set SGC 40 or better (50% done). Luckily, I have MOST of the big cards in those sets. <br /><br />James

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Posted By: <b>Phil Garry</b><p>I guess mine falls more under compiling a collection than a true set but I am doing the BB HOF RC thing.