Collector poll- T206 vs. O.J.'s

[mrvster]

I don't know how to set up a poll here....but a good idea for a poll.....

I love both! but I can't really afford ojs.....wanted everyone's opinion ..


which do you like more??

if neither, just don't respond haters

[Sean]

I love T206. I don't care for OJs. But that's not exactly news.

So what's up Johnny? I think we're the only ones on the board who aren't on our way to the National.

But next year....

[bn2cardz]

I like Old Judge more

[Matvoo]

T206 For me

[oldjudge]

No surprise here--Old Judges

[clydepepper]

I'd have to go with the T206's - so much easier and cheaper to find in good condition.

[Eric72]

Since you didn't put 1991 Fleer as one of the choices, I will go with T206.

[veleno45]

The monster. So many beautiful cards.

[mrvster]

keep 'em coming! love them both, my passion is T206 scraps....I love ojs too, but cant afford most....scraps are out of my range now

[teetwoohsix]

T206 for sure.

OJ's are cool, just too pricey for me.

Sincerely, Clayton

[4815162342]

I don't collect either, but...

[mrvster]

meaning "old judge" cards N172 .....,.

a collector had asked me to specify ......thanks for the heads up

Sean....call me!! make ac in 2016

[Matvoo]

Originally Posted by mrvster

meaning "old judge" cards N172 .....,.

a collector had asked me to specify ......thanks for the heads up

Sean....call me!! make ac in 2016

Funny thing is that I responded in this thread before I knew what OJ was?

[T206Collector]

OJs...

...will never have color

...will never have Cobb, Johnson, Mathewson, Plank, or Wagner

...will never have the American League

...will always have blank backs

...will have way more players and variations than can ever be documented

...will always have fewer HOFers than T206

...only have one documented example of an autographed card (Mack)

...are usually brown and often hard to see clearly

[mrvster]

wow! great breakdown

[kkkkandp]

Never quite got bitten by the T06 bug. On the other hand, I have a serious Jones for OJs.

[refz]

I will not put one higher than the other as they are both important to our hobby. So im neutral

[Econteachert205]

OJs are too expensive and the player selection from my perspective is less intriguing. Plus I need color in my life. Pastels.

[tiger8mush]

OJs

[z28jd]

These two sets make up about 90% of the vintage cards I have. I'd probably pick OJ's if I had to, but I like the fact that T206's are much cheaper and readily available. You don't see many(any) budget OJ collectors, so seriously collecting them isn't something that many people do

[oldjudge]

LOL John--you've got the disease and it is impossible to cure. I prefer Old Judges for the following reasons:

1. Actual photos so you can see what the players really looked like
2. The first major baseball card set
3. The variety of variations (poses, errors, team changes, etc) is unparalleled.
Collecting Old Judges is a lifetime pursuit.
4. Ignoring backs, finishing the T206 set is only a matter of money. It doesn't
matter how much money you have, the rarities in the Old Judge set makes
"finishing" virtually impossible

[ethicsprof]

Both sets are fascinating.
I must say that the unparalleled research of Jay M., Joe G., and Richard M.
along with their recent magnificent tome on the subject has captured me in recent years and tilts me to the OJs.
all the best,

barry

[mrvster]

Both are Titans.....as far as more "main stream", T206 will always shine due to the Wagz and the notoriety it brings....


I love ''em both...

but T206 Scraps are my FAV

[deadballfreaK]

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[brian1961]

I much prefer the T-206 over Old Judges. However, if you truly love the 19th century era most of all, collect the OJs. I imagine you'd be happier with more than a few cards, but if the few cards you would have represent the time period you favor the most, that's where you'll be more fulfilled.

Unfortunately, the cost is exorbitant no matter which of these you choose.

OR, identify what cards attract your eye the most from both sets---get a little of both. No law says you have to have just one. (card company issue, that is!!)
--Brian Powell

[mrvster]

great advice! that's what I do....pick up an oj here and there and I obsess on T206

[shernan30]

OJs are tops for me. I tried the T206s, but OJs won hands down!

[CobbSpikedMe]

I like both for different reasons.

OJs:
1. I like the early history of baseball represented.
2. Anson, Kelly, Mack, etc.
3. Double player cards
4. Brooklyn minis
5. There are thousands of different cards in the set.

T206:
1. Great HOF selection
2. Some beautiful color cards
3. Large but collectible set
4. My favorite period in baseball history
5. Nice ads on the backs and so many different types of back

Overall, I lean towards T206 over OJ, but not by much. And if money were no object, I would have one hell of a collection of OJs as well as T206s.

AndyH


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[DHogan]

OJ's for me. I have 3. I just need one more.

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by DHogan

OJ's for me. I have 3. I just need one more.

There are five Hogan poses, are you purposely hating on one? I have one that you need, but I'm wondering if it's the one you don't want...

[4815162342]

Johnny, I heard an unsubstantiated rumor from an unverified source that you like T206 scraps.

[darwinbulldog]

OJ

[mrvster]

you heard right my friend

[oldjudge]

"Out of curiosity, what would the checklist be for an OJ Philadelphia Phillies team set? I do think the cards are great and would like to build a small collection of them."

I think this is a question for SuperJoe

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

"Out of curiosity, what would the checklist be for an OJ Philadelphia Phillies team set? I do think the cards are great and would like to build a small collection of them."

I think this is a question for SuperJoe

That's easy, Harry Wright, Bob Allen, Jack Clements, Harry Decker, Kid Gleason, Billy Hamilton, Pop Schriver, Sam Thompson and Cod Myers

They were the Quakers before 1890, so only 1890 Phila. NL cards are Phillies cards

Good luck finding those cards!

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

OJs are more interesting but quickly get out of my price range.

[E93]

I love and collect both sets. Both are endlessly interesting and aesthetically pleasing in their own ways.
JimB

[oldjudge]

Great Comiskey Jim. Now what T206 has a player with a black eye?

[mrvster]

all great points on both sides......I love both, but O.j.S will always be the bridesmaid to T206.....

There is no comparison to the T206 Wagner......yes, Mcgreachery, Anson Uniform......Huge cards, but don't shine a light to the popularity of WAGNER ...

that one card alone will always snuff this debate when it comes to "popularity" aspect of collecting baseball cards.....

even people who know nothing about baseball have heard of the "Wagner"....it spans across even hobbyists....

it has almost single "card-ed-ly" imho, kept baseball card collecting in the limelight and popular the last century.....

the debate could go on for ever I think....."tastes great! / less filling"....(of the old miller lite commercials)....


T206 vs. O.J.'s


the debate will always end before it begins if the wagner is factored into the equation....

[steve B]

Originally Posted by E93

I love and collect both sets. Both are endlessly interesting and aesthetically pleasing in their own ways.
JimB

Pretty much how I see it. I really like both sets, (Ok, make that any card set -I'm easy. ) I have more T206s because they're less expensive but I really enjoy my OJs.

Although.........They aren't anywhere near as nice as that one. Wonderful card.

Steve B

[Mountaineer1999]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

OJs are more interesting but quickly get out of my price range.

Agreed... I would love to own some of the bigger names from the OJ set. Maybe eventually.

[MikeU]

Originally Posted by mrvster

I don't know how to set up a poll here....but a good idea for a poll.....

I love both! but I can't really afford ojs.....wanted everyone's opinion ..


which do you like more??

if neither, just don't respond haters

T206. As a Detroit Tiger and American League fan, hard for me to get excited about pre-1901 items. Would think differently if the heritage of the Wolverines were tied into the history of the Tigers officially.