Collecting T-206

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Posted By: TimJ

I've recently started the task of collecting a complete set of 206's.I know collectors have spent years trying to accomplish this,but my love for this set,not to mention other early 20th century cards,sort of lights a fire in me and I would like to at least try.I'm familiar with the 206 museum,but I was wondering if there is a sort of "checklist" of cards and variations that I can get my hands on.I know you guys and gals are at the top of your game,so any help would be greatly appriciated!

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Posted By: TimJ

Now I know there is some rivalry on this issue,but I can assure you that I won't thawart you guys' quest to get this done on a personal level.I'm just a lonely dude doing this for myself out of personal love for the wonderful printing of this era.

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Posted By: Dave

I'm collecting this set, as well, and have found several web sites of interest.

Checklist Central has a detailed checklist of many sets and is at:
http://www.oldbaseball.com/checklists.html#cat4

A great listing of web links for vintage collecting is at:
http://www.oldbaseball.com/checklists.html#cat4

I am particularly fond of Runscott's site which has great vintage pictures that were the basis of many of the T206 poses. It is at:
http://www.homestead.com/runscott/

I've downloaded many of the images of sets where I have interest. It is always helpful to see what the cards should look like. This is Dan Austin's virtual collection:
http://www.vintagecardtraders.com/virtual/

The last site I will point out is an interesting one; it gives expected prices of the T206 set based on card, grade, and back. It doesn't check for legal backs to front, so beware. Like any price guide, it is way off in some cases. Check out some recent Southern League prices on ebay as examples.
http://www.mlbvintage.com/t206/

Enjoy.

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Posted By: Ben

Here's a nice writeup and checklist by Chris Stufflestreet, a good guy who posts here once in a blue moon:

http://www.geocities.com/chrisstufflestreet/t206.html

And here's Lipset's encyclopedia, which is essential for any prewar collector, a good t206 section too:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31719&item=5182153835&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

And the search function on this forum will give you loads and loads of other info. Good Luck.

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Posted By: TimJ

Thanks Dave, I'm sure this info will be priceless.Also thanks to Ben,I'm sure our paths will cross in the near future !

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Posted By: Anonymous

Does this include the more rare backs?

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Posted By: Anonymous

Sorry,I didn't realize that I would be listed as annomous.It has to be my fault.

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Posted By: Lee Behrens

If anyone is interested I have a T206 Checklist that is printable with blank spaces for the back, wheteher graded, and the grade of the card. I can send you either a alphabetical or by team. Just send me an email.

Lee

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Posted By: Scott Forrest

I'm still working on that page if anyone has scans to contribute.

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Posted By: JimB

Lee,
I would appreciate a copy of your checklist. What is your e-mail address?
Thanks,
JimB
james.blumenthal@oregonstate.edu

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Posted By: Joe P.

Go back up to Lee's post.
Click on his name.
That should give you Lee's e-mail address.
Joe

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Posted By: Bryan Long

Obviously I could make one up myself but if anyone has already gone to the trouble it would be very helpful. It would be even more helpful if someone has this list with all the possible back for each HOFer card.
Thanks

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Posted By: Joe P.

The effort is now up to you.
Here's a little tip.
Get a hold of Bill Heitman's, "The Monster".
Among other things, it has a great illustrative list of every possible back for every card of the T206 set.
If you dig backs, you'll enjoy your digging.
Have fun.
Joe

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Posted By: Mike P.

This thread has some additional info that may be of help.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=153652&messageid=1112402496&lp=1112462436

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Posted By: Tim James

I'd like to thank everybody for the valuble input.This should keep me busy for a minute or two !

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Posted By: Father Time

You gotta Luv the newbies.

What took us years, ... and still counting.
They can now do in a minute or two.

I just got an instant message from off the wall.

Maybe we should dole out the information.
Have the newbies take a number as they come in.
We in turn, will call out a number and answer one question a week.
This way the diggers, and researchers wont feel so stupid for taking so long to get the information.

Only kidding TJ.
I can't resist an improvisational line, when it's given to me.
Enjoy the T206 challenge.
Joe

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Posted By: Tim James

I must admit that I am a "newbie" to the forum,but in my younger years I aquired a fairly good collection of 205's and 206's not to mention some nice E cards.Due to financial challanges I ended up letting them go.I've since made music my main focus being a musician in Nashville.I've just turned 40 and aquired some cards from a friend and it lit that old fire in me.Trust me, this info will keep me busy for a while.Like they say,"Idle hands are the devil's workshop".

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Posted By: robert a

Hey Tim.
Keep the questions coming.
This stuff is old hat to some of the guys around here, but not everyone.
Good luck.
robert

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Posted By: Tim James

Thanks Robert.I couldn't help noticing your login.It makes my cry sometimes,but I had a nice batch of E-106's that I miss dearly.

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Posted By: Father Time

Thank you for picking up on the fact that I was kidding with you, I figuered that you would.
I put enough smilies in there to make sure.
Even if it's old hat, what true collector wouldn't like to talk about T206's, or any vintage card of interest.

My suggestion to collectors, and also to investors is, that if you have a question about a particuler card or a set, check out the search engine.
I say this not because we don't want to hear a repeated question, but because when you make the effort to go through some of the threads, and posts delving with your topic, you might come across some questions and answers that you didn't even think about.
All it requires is one's drive and determination to seek the mother lode, and that the search engine is at the top of it's game.

TJ, you say that you're a musician, what do you blow?

Joe

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Posted By: TimJ

With a login like tobacco-r-us,I feel like I'm defiantly talking to an authority on the issue!Living in the capitolistic society that we are,I think the # system and the one question a week is a great idea.Sign up for the weekly download or something.I needed the info myself,and injecting a thread of this kind,I thought it would get info to others that might be getting the desire to do the same thing I am.Thus, the brotherhood of vintage cards lives on!And also,what would we do whithout those lovable smilies? I blow the bass guitar occasionally but not with alot of success.
Please treat us well Father Time, Amen.

P.S.
I'm kind of new to the computer thing also,can you give me a pointer or two for the search engines that you prefer?

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Posted By: Father Time

TJ, years ago I use to hang out with some musicians in NYC, and would go to some of their gigs. One of them was an old friend of mine, and whenever he was asked "what does he blow" by someone he just met, he would just smile and say, "I blow piano man, piano". ... and the man could play.
About tobacco cards, I don't consider myself an expert, but I do have years of experience in certain areas, and I'm still learning.
About computers, I am a total illiterate.
However, I can point you towards the Search Post Engine.
Go to the main page.
The line right above the list of thread topics.
Somewhere near the center, you'll find the words Search Post.
Click on that.
For the heck of it, type T206, in the blank slot.
That should bring up everything ever discussed by anyone about the T206 set, and more.
Musicians would call that blowing the Search Post Engine.

Have fun.
Joe

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Posted By: MikeB

Lee,
Thanks for the list. I'm having trouble with email. Mike

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Posted By: Dave H

I have also just started collecting the T206 set. I am hoping to get in SGC. I noticed I beat out Lee for a card this past week.

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Posted By: Lee Behrens

Just so you don't make it a habit, David. Tim Newcomb has had his sniper gun trained on me for a couple of years. I don't think I can handle two gunning for me.

I have sent out more of these checklist on this notice than when I original was inquirying about making one and following thru. I initially wanted to charge for the checklist because of the time spent but after talking to a couple of the "oldies" I decided it was better to offer them for free to those interested. After the interest shown from this thread I am very glad I have decided to offer these checklists.
I think this shows that there is a lot of new blood in the hobby which is always good, I am just thankful O am down to 2 T206s, but still dabble in them because the possibilities for collecting the set are endless.

It is a great hobby with great people in it. Everyone leave the T206 Doyle throwing and the T206 Al Shaw, St. Louis until I get them and I will be one happy camper!!!!!

Lee