Thoughts on "W" Series Sets

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Posted By: ChiSoxFan

I'm looking at starting a "W" Series (Strip card) set. Here are some criteria for the sets:
1) Prefer one without Babe Ruth (for budget reasons).
2) Like the set to have the team name listed, not just the players name.
3) Prefer the cards to have photos versus drawings.
4) Doesn't matter if the set is numbered or unnumbered.
5) Would like to buy commons in VG condition to be around $10-$15.
6) Would like the entire set to be baseball players only.

Right now I'm looking towards these sets, in no particular order:

1) W514 - Most likely not since it has Joe Jackson (valued more than a Babe Ruth), and other "Black Sox" players.

2) W574 - Would like more teams (has most American League teams but no National League teams).

3) W590 - Has Lou Gehrig, so may not try this one either.


What are you're thoughts on these, or other "W" Series (Strip Cards) sets? Did some searching on "the 'net" and could not find any reprint sets, however I could be wrong. So has any "W" Series sets been reprinted?

How difficult are the cards to find. Currently there are very few on eBay compared to the "T" Series sets, however the "T" Series cards are a lot more popular than the "W" Series cards.

For the W514 set, with it being a non-photo set, I really like the design of the set. How much could I expect to pay for graded (from SGC, PSA or Beckett) Joe Jackson in Poor or Authentic condition?

Thanks,
ChiSoxFan

Looking for T206 Sweet Caporal Fact. #30 White Sox in Poor to Fair condition.