T205 set Complete

[Econteachert205]

So, I just received my last card to complete my T205 set, Addie Joss. First off let me thank Donscards, Scott (Mybuddyinc), and everyone else who I purchased cards from on the board. I can honestly say I had nothing but wonderful transactions. I bought by first T205 (ewing) when I was about 10 and didn't buy another until age 31. I started buying again while laid up with hernia surgery. I have really enjoyed rediscovering the hobby, especially the social end here. I've debated tackling another set, but really love the 05's and think I will continue adding and upgrading, as you can see I have multiples of many and more on the way. Just curious who else here has a complete 05 set and how many complete sets you think are floating around? Anyway thanks to all and to Leon for this place.

[Stonepony]

Really a great accomplishment!!! Congrats

[Donscards]

Dennis. Congrats. Great set. I love the colors. It was a pleasure selling to you. Good luck on your next set. Don

[shernan30]

Congrats!!


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[clydepepper]

Very Nice Dennis - Enjoy!

[1963Topps Set]

That is one hell of an accomplishment. Completing any vintage set is a wonderful experience, to complete one that old is taking it to the next level. Congrats!

[familytoad]

With apologies to Monster hunters , I still think this is the best baseball card set ever made.

I love seeing them all laid out like this, Dennis.

I have a full set of base cards, about 93% of the master set which has some silly priced variations, a tiny subset of Cycles, and duplicates on about half the set in case I shoot for another. My master set is part of the SGC Registry, where you'll see some familiar N54 names.

I tend to stick to which sets I love the best, so I probably will continue to acquire more of these at some point. I don't know if I want to go higher or lower grade (raw), but I love these cards.

Nice job on your set!
WHOOT!

[Econteachert205]

Thanks guys, I'm missing a few variations like the hobby no stats that I don't feel compelled to go after. I'm not that into backs though I do have one of each except broadleaf, drum and Hindu.

[Wite3]

Dennis,
Very nice accomplishment...

I have one near complete master set (missing only the Hobby no stats) and another complete front set.

Love this set...always looking for off-grade/lower condition t205s.

Joshua

[gregr2]

Great accomplishment! Congratulations.

[zimp]

I remember back in the 1970's I was down to one card to complete the set and I was at a show and Lew Lippsett had it on his table....I told him it was the last card I needed....How Much? He said I can't sell it to you......I said why not.....He said because I'm giving it to you so you are complete now....Thanks, Lew

[rats60]

Congratulations, I'm working on a t205 set too. I'm down to 13 cards for my set.

[lentel]

I have a complete t205 set with I believe all variations. All the hoblitzell cards including no stats, Wilhelm Cycle suffered, white polar bear, Mathewson cycle , lathams, Gray line of stats, moran stray line stats, wallaces, a couple drum backs, a couple hindu backs, and a few broadleafs. Now that I think of it I guess I need a blank back. Anyway
It took a long time, congratulations on your accomplishment!

[pow323]

Very Nice Dennis! ENJOY!!

[Harford20]

So, we must designate MARCH officially as T205 MONTH.

Last week, I picked up the Cy Young, my last T205 HOFer. This completed my first t-series HOF set (although still missing the Mathewson Cycle 1-loss, Wallace 1-line stats and the Collins Yellow Elephant which I doubt I will ever own any of these).

Still working on a few HOFer in back runs, but I consider my collection complete.

Dave

[milkit1]

sweet!

[LKeeler]

Awesome set, Dennis! Congrats!

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by zimp

I remember back in the 1970's I was down to one card to complete the set and I was at a show and Lew Lippsett had it on his table....I told him it was the last card I needed....How Much? He said I can't sell it to you......I said why not.....He said because I'm giving it to you so you are complete now....Thanks, Lew

Now that's a great story right there !

[Mrc32]

Congrats! I've been working on my set since 2003. Slowly chipping away. I'm getting closer and closer....

What will you do now? Upgrade or start a new set?

[Eggoman]

My Congrats! I'm under 30 cards now and have been working on it - off and on - since the mid-1990s. I ALWAYS wanted to FIND this set card by card at local shows, flea markets, antique shops, etc. but realized that I'd probably NEVER finish it that way!

I STILL enjoy chipping away at it and "meeting" all of the GREAT folks who have helped me edge closer to it!

[WWGjohn]

Congratulations on finishing one great set. I've been working on my basic set for 10 years and have three toughies left, Cobb, Johnson, and Wilhelm. I agree that it is one of the most beautiful sets ever put out and ranks with the 53 Bowman colors.

John

[Matt E.]

Nicely done!

Thanks,

Matt

[byrone]

Originally Posted by zimp

I remember back in the 1970's I was down to one card to complete the set and I was at a show and Lew Lippsett had it on his table....I told him it was the last card I needed....How Much? He said I can't sell it to you......I said why not.....He said because I'm giving it to you so you are complete now....Thanks, Lew

Now that's a nice thing to do for someone

[sporteq]

AWESOME!! one of the best sets in the hobby.. congrats!

Albert

[mybuddyinc]

Dennis,

UNREAL --- That's one beautiful set !!!!!!!!!!!!

Seeing them all together is quite amazing, the colors and condition are stunning.


Makes me (and I'm sure others) want to give the Golden Boarders a try.


Enjoy, Scott

[Centauri]

Congrats Dennis. That is a sweet lookin' set.

[oldcardboard]

Beautiful set. Congratulations!!

[BlueSky]

Nice set.

Thanks for sharing.

[dzolot]

Amazing! Congrats on a great accomplishment!

[Jantz]

Nice job Denn!s!

Beautiful set & Congrats!

Jantz

[kmac32]

very cool

[AMBST95]

Congrats on your T205 set. That's a great accomplishment/milestone in your hobby life!

[Leon]

Congrats on the completion!! I have always maintained that the T205s are one of the most beautiful sets ever made. Fantastic lithograhphy!!

[62corvette]

Completed mine in 1973, about the same time I completed the monster (less the big 3 back then.). Always have liked the T-205s much better.

[hoot-owl]

Great accomplishment.
Currently my favorite set--as Leon mentions great lithography; with bios and statistics (and variations). Something for everyone.

[t206blogcom]

Congratulations!

I had a similar situation with my T206s where I bought my first as a kid and no other purchases until my 30s. Fun stuff this cardboard collecting. Congrats again.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by zimp

I remember back in the 1970's I was down to one card to complete the set and I was at a show and Lew Lippsett had it on his table....I told him it was the last card I needed....How Much? He said I can't sell it to you......I said why not.....He said because I'm giving it to you so you are complete now....Thanks, Lew

I was reading some old threads and found this comment and it reminded me of a similar occasion. I was finishing up my M101-4/5 back run many years ago. I was down to needing the Everybody's back. There was one in auction and it got away from me under curious conditions in an auction. I told the auctioneer about it, who was sympathetic and a friend of Lew's. Lew found out about and sent me an Everybody's card. I asked how much and was ecstatic. He said, just pay me what you want to. Lew can be a bit cranky but he has kind heart for collectors. He has helped me a lot with my collecting......

[Sean1125]

Originally Posted by Leon

I was reading some old threads and found this comment and it reminded me of a similar occasion. I was finishing up my M101-4/5 back run many years ago. I was down to needing the Everybody's back. There was one in auction and it got away from me under curious conditions in an auction. I told the auctioneer about it, who was sympathetic and a friend of Lew's. Lew found out about and sent me an Everybody's card. I asked how much and was ecstatic. He said, just pay me what you want to. Lew can be a bit cranky but he has kind heart for collectors. He has helped me a lot with my collecting......

I've heard great stories about Lew. I am located probably within 25 or 30 miles of him. I've never actually interacted with him or met him before. I wish I could.

[oldphil]

Great accomplishment Dennis. The prettiest cards ever made!

[milkit1]

awesome accomplishment! Im just finishing up my t205 cubs sovereign back teamset. I cant imagine doing a whole set

[iowadoc77]

Very cool Dennis! I am over 80% done and it is flat out a cool set. I am not going after the very high dollar back variations. Just not that interested in paying thousands for a letter difference hidden on the back of a card! Well done

[EvilKing00]

GreT job! Congrats! Im still wirking on mine

[kmac32]

very cool Dennis

[Econteachert205]

I've been upgrading here and there as well as adding backs (picked up a Broadleaf even!) Also there aren't too many things more satisfying in the hobby than upgrading a card and selling the old one to break even.