What are you collecting?

[sesop]

Not sure if this sort of thread has made the rounds lately but figured it couldn't hurt to ask- do you collect by set? Team? Player? Backs? Error? Era? Other theme?

My primary focus is a type set of Highlanders/Yankees cards across the whole spectrum (T, E, D, M. etc) I'm trying to acquire at least one from every set I like. My secondary focus is minor league players from tough issues- especially stuff like a T211 example of a Southern League player who has a T206 card.

Because my field is so deep, I'm trying to go after the stuff I really love even if it means I have to go for some periods of time in between pick-ups. As easy as it would be to buy, say, a 1977 Topps Reggie Jackson or 1952 Bowman Casey Stengel in fits of desperation, I'm trying to preserve funds so I don't have to compromise quality on the stuff I love most, which is pretty much everything between 1909-1916.

[Leon]

What am I collecting? Type cards of course!! There is always something new (but old) just around the corner. Every single day I might find cards I can't live without . Graham was PCL President in 1910-11 and was subsequently Judge Thomas F. Graham.

[markf31]

These types of threads are always enjoyable, entertaining and they help you gain connections which are always good!

Currently I'm collecting T205s, T209 Photo Series and D322 Tip Top Bread.

I'm also researching/looking for another set to start in on. Something that is relatively small in set size and are b/w prints or photos. E253 and R310 Butter Fingers are possibilities.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

HOF Autographed "rookie" cards, or earliest known signed card of a player, and pre-war.

[kmac32]

W572 strip cards in raw form and E121-80 / E121-120 Yankees and Giants. Also collect Elmer Miller cards.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I'm sure most everyone knows by now but.....Baseball Hall of Fame Rookie Cards and my most recent focus, T206 commons, just so I can post all of my pick-ups in the monthly thread.

[x2drich2000]

Been working on both E93 and W554 sets for a while now. Below are my most recent pickups of each.




DJ

[Jason]

I have my collecting focused about 90 percent on the T210 series with an occasional T209 or other Virginia League related card I can afford.I would love to run across an Old Mill Cabinet one day and start a mini set of those.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I'm sure most everyone knows by now but.....Baseball Hall of Fame Rookie Cards and my most recent focus, T206 commons, just so I can post all of my pick-ups in the monthly thread.

That made me laugh....

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I'm sure most everyone knows by now but.....Baseball Hall of Fame Rookie Cards and my most recent focus, T206 commons, just so I can post all of my pick-ups in the monthly thread.

yeah, but what grade?

[Matthew H]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I'm sure most everyone knows by now... my most recent focus, T206 commons... I... post all of my pick-ups in the monthly thread.

Phil, I'm glad you've finally warmed up to the beauty and mystique of the monster!

I collect Old Judge, and Zeenut Angels. I'm admittedly not the most patient guy, so I also have a binder full of "other" prewar cards.

I also have a 'closet' type collection.

-Matt

[g_vezina_c55]

Low grade T206 with Piedmont back.

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[Yankeefan51]

Have been a high grade type card collector since 1977

Still working on a high grade G&B, T 209 4 color and a T208

Have over 150 different type cards and 50 different post card
types.

Narrowing scope of the collection. Now focusing only on pre-war
but rare regionals from the 50's and early 60s

In addition to cards collect advertising pieces, rare books, early programs and have a major Negro League collection.

Less active than in the past- but still looking to fill the missing pieces

Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List

[Big Ben]

Interesting thread!

Per World War II cards predominately Goudey cards. Just committed this year to try to complete the 33 Goudey set. --25% complete--

[camlov2]

This is on the wrong forum but I blame Leon's post for prompting me...
My main collection is now on a different area of americana

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by camlov2

This is on the wrong forum but I blame Leon's post for prompting me...
My main collection is now on a different area of americana

Damn, Leon got you too?

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by camlov2

This is on the wrong forum but I blame Leon's post for prompting me...
My main collection is now on a different area of americana

You collect little plastic coin doo-hickies?