Collecting interests?

[V117collector]

I thought it would be a good idea to start a "real thread" asking other board members about there collecting interests.

As most members may know I’ve been collecting Maple Crispette’s for 4 years which in turn has resulted in the completion of the set minus #15 Stengel (short print). I consider it complete in my opinion!

http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/n...Set/?start=all

Now I’m looking for a new project that will satisfy my collecting addiction.
I don’t really like “type card” collecting as I’ve always had the itch to complete sets. Still not sure to which set I’d like to tackle next, but I can tell you it will consist of 30 cards.

[Potomac Yank]

Which set have you completed? .....

[V117collector]

Originally Posted by Potomac Yank

Which set have you completed? .....

Not sure I undersatnd your question, but if you're referring to the #15 Stengel (short print) for a true complete set, then you're technically correct!

There's only one (short print) Stengel known to exist, owned by a unknown private collector. The card was found/sold in the early 90's which quickly became one of the hobbys true relics known as the "Maple Stengel". Most other Maple collectors consider the set complete with 29 cards for all the obvious reasons.

This is the only known scan of the Maple Stengel; (scan source) David Rudd http://www.cycleback.com/

[ChiefBenderForever]

I finally broke away from set building and am focused on Chief Bender cards. It is such a nice break from trying to get another number in a set. No rhyme or reason just whatever comes up next. I never knew so many issues were out there pre WWI it is amazing. The 34 Goudey is the earliest set I completed. I had over 100 T206 and about 60 1933 Goudeys and gave up on both. I'm not sure I will ever try to put together another set again I'm having so much fun with the Benders and they could easily be a lifetime of searching and collecting.

[Potomac Yank]

Originally Posted by V117collector

Not sure I undersatnd your question, but if you're referring to the #15 Stengel (short print) for a true complete set, then you're technically correct!

There's only one (short print) Stengel known to exist, owned by a unknown private collector. The card was found/sold in the early 90's which quickly became one of the hobbys true relics known as the "Maple Stengel". Most other Maple collectors consider the set complete with 29 cards for all the obvious reasons.

This is the only known scan of the Maple Stengel; (scan source) David Rudd http://www.cycleback.com/

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Brad, no major problem, we're just from two different schools.
The obstacle is the check list.
Simply stated, in my school, regardless of reason, you either have the card on the list, or you don't ... that's it ..... no stories needed.

There's a member of this community, a nice guy, I'm not going to say a great guy .....
He's done a hell of a job on the T206 set, except for a few tough ones.
He keeps saying that he's tamed The Monster _ _ _ BS!
The Monster has tamed him into wanting to think that he's completed the set.

I, on the other hand, am missing one card of the known T206 frontal check list ... My set is NOT complete ... but I can live with that, because I've given it my best shot ..... and who the hell knows what may happen.

We're just from two different schools.

Whatever you do, don't start on the MONO T217 set.
You only have 25 cards to deal with, but you'll be dealing with it for the rest of your life.
I'm up to 20, with 8 dupes ... I started in the 1980's.

Lot's of luck with whatever set you choose, but above all ... be honest with yourself.

[V117collector]

Originally Posted by Potomac Yank

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Brad, no major problem, we're just from two different schools.
The obstacle is the check list.
Simply stated, in my school, regardless of reason, you either have the card on the list, or you don't ... that's it ..... no stories needed.

There's a member of this community, a nice guy, I'm not going to say a great guy .....
He's done a hell of a job on the T206 set, except for a few tough ones.
He keeps saying that he's tamed The Monster _ _ _ BS!
The Monster has tamed him into wanting to think that he's completed the set.

I, on the other hand, am missing one card of the known T206 frontal check list ... My set is NOT complete ... but I can live with that, because I've given it my best shot ..... and who the hell knows what may happen.

We're just from two different schools.

Whatever you do, don't start on the MONO T217 set.
You only have 25 cards to deal with, but you'll be dealing with it for the rest of your life.
I'm up to 20, with 8 dupes ... I started in the 1980's.

Lot's of luck with whatever set you choose, but above all ... be honest with yourself.

I don’t think we’ve ever communicated about your MONO T217. Is there anything else we should know about the set other than scarcity?

[leftygrove10]

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My main collecting interest is Lefty Grove:

http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove


In the last few years, though, I have put together a 1934 Diamond Stars set (including the high numbers) and have almost completed a 1934 Goudey set.

http://www.bandkgreen.net/diamond_stars
http://www.bandkgreen.net/1934_goudey

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[btkpath]

Brad,
I too prefer the idea of collecting sets that I feel that I have a chance of completing. I have completed my set of 1933 Goudey's in moderate condition (yes, including Lajoie) and started collecting 1914 Cracker Jacks and t205's, although most of my efforts have concentrated on the 1914's. I probably would not have started the 1914 Cracker Jacks if I knew the almost unicorn-like reputation that finding the #93 Del Pratt card had. To my surprise, though, I found one for sale several weeks ago and jumped at the opportunity. Now completing the set is just a matter of money (of which I have precious little). Good luck on your endeavors.

[Brian Van Horn]

Brad,

I am on the opposite end of the scale from you. My motto, which has been mentioned before, is that if I like it and I can afford it, I buy it. As I e-mailed another collector/board member, my collection has no focus. That said, I do collect type cards and the one type set I have completed is the 1927 E126. The following is one of the sixty cards in the set:

[ullmandds]

Brian...that's quite an accomplishment...nice one! I finally completed my run of caramels last year...e90-1-e107...and casually look for the t, d, m's and various others cards I want! I need a purple e94 murray to have all of the color variations...and I casually look for other cards that interest me...usually yankees and hof'ers. I probably have 200 vintage cards. These days I'm spending my disposable income on travel..and I'm saving to build a house...we'll see if that happens!
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...mandds/224.jpg

[carrigansghost]

Just completing my one of every card of this guy, then I go away. I wonder what my next obsession will be.

Rawn

[Bamacollection]

I have been working on several sets over the last couple of years. T206, T205, T207, & M116's. I will also jump on a T200 if I need it. I think I am at 9 of 16. My collecting comes and goes in spurts for each of my sets. At first, the M116's were my complete focus. I bought and sold everything else to try to help feed the addiction! I eventually found myself becoming attached to some of the other cards (mostly Ty Cobb pieces) and the rest is history. Currently, my focus has been T205's and a few "wall-hanger" items for decor. I have no intention of completing any of the sets any time soon and am completely satisfied with being able to search freely! My only real goal is to be able to pass this wonderland on to my children.