T205

[Matt E.]

First, I only collect T205's.

It is only a matter of time before the T205 Gold Borders take off again with increased value! How many times do we hear of see in print the T205 Gold Borders are second only to the T206 in popularity? I guess that statement is made primarily for collectors. It must be true since we hear it time and time again.

I feel over time T206 collectors will grow frustrated not being able to complete the set and will naturally look to the a set they know something about. Maybe some will actually look at the T205’s as investment. Heck, non-collectors may even look at the T205’s as an investment and drive up the price. No body know what tomorrows collector will want.

Those who take a little time to investigate these beauties will discover the enjoyment and profit to be made with these down the road. What a great card for young collectors to learn. The set is easy to learn and master! Now is no time to flip unless you get a steal on Ebay or buying in bulk, if you can find them in bulk.

I don’t see the quality T205’s in large quantities on Ebay or here like I used to. This tells me the cards are either being hoarded / collected / obtained due to the “reasonable” price they command and being sat on. Quite a few closet collectors out there.

Joshua mentioned the several large finds of T205s…These were snapped up quite quickly because they are not on the market that I can tell. Maybe I am wrong.

Realistically, can a full set (not a Master Set) be put together today in midgrade or low grade within a reasonable period of time like one year? I think it would be difficult based on how much you would have to spend. It doesn’t really make sense to pay a healthy dollar amount for the remaining cards that are down in price. I know that makes no sense. The market has dried up somewhat however the prices have not caught up yet.

The cards are tougher to find than some may think. The real problem with the T205’s is once they become so gold border-less they really are unattractive where the very low grade T206 you can still see beauty.

T205's are a polarizing subject just like politics, but the economy will recover and so will T205’s. Ok T206 guys let me have it. T205 collectors get ready to throw your thoughts out there.

Thanks,
Matt E.