Monster number Update
 

The Monster Number Thread is now over 8 months old. The next set entered will be number 100. Over 25,000 cards are represented in the 99 current sets.
I never imagined that this stupid little idea would become a fixture on this board. I know there are those who could care less about this thread, but there are also those who continue to support it. Thanks to the latter group and I beg for the indulgence of the former. The Monster Number list will be maintained in the background with each update reported by posting, PM or email. Thanks to all for your continued support of this stupid little idea. It only seems appropriate to request any other updates at this time by closing this post with four simple words........What's Your Monster Number?:D

I got 520 sgc slabed set 1 and 65 raw set 2 that is all BOB

Been moving along one by one. It is slowing down though as expected. Now at 415 set 1
Set 2 down to 141 from good trades.

428 for me.

Since my last Monster update I have had a slow go of it. Mty number has only gone up by one to 154.6 I snagged a Jimmy Burke SC350.

The Monster snorts in irratation....as if my efforts to slay him bored him to near tears......:D

I'm not working toward a set, but my Monster Numbers are as follows-
set 1- 81
set 2- 9

Only aiming to pick up 3-4 more, then maybe upgrades.. for now at least.

Ian

Up to 272 second time around.

New to the monster
 

I pulled my first 2 in 2002 from Topps T206 as buy backs. I loved having them, but never really thought about getting more until I join this site a month or so ago. Since then, I've picked up 8 more. My MN is 10.

Scans are my 1st and last scores.

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From the great state of Virginia, I am proud to say that my monster number ow stands at 520. A weak 520 in places, but 520 nonetheless.

Monster Number
 

Frank

1st set 520
2nd set 604
2nd set I am collecting by series. 518 different fronts, 86 other different front/series combinations so far.
drew

219 unique towards the monster set, then a bunch of back variations.

Representative cards (nothing too special condition wise, someone took a bite out of Cobb:

http://www.baseballcardstorenj.com/w...2/09/t2061.jpg
http://www.baseballcardstorenj.com/w.../09/t206_2.jpg
http://www.baseballcardstorenj.com/w.../mathewson.jpg

Here's the worst, sitting on my 'replace this when the opportunity presents itself' pile:

http://www.baseballcardstorenj.com/w.../worstT206.jpg

Congrats Todd!

4 More
 

Frank..I scored 4 more. My Monster Number creeps up to 158.6. :)

From eBay....
Charles O'Leary (Portrait) SC150
Bugs Raymond P350
Admiral Schlei (Catching) SC350
George Schirm SC350

Nice day
 

I had a good week and then a great day today...My Monster # is now 171.6
I scored two from eBay and the other 11 from two forum members....Thanks guys:):)

J.J. Clarke (Cleveland) P150
Oscar Stanage P350
Chief Myers (Meyers) (Fielding) P350
Vive Lindaman SC150
Al Bridwell (Portrait No Cap) P150
Doc Crandall (Portrait No Cap) P150
Cy Seymour (Portrait) SC460
Hooks Wiltse (Portrait No Cap) Polar Bear
Phil Poland P350
Bill Clancy (Clancey) P350
Gavvy Cravath P350
Jimmy Lavender P350
Lucky Wright P350

71 as of today

Just added this guy! Number 508.

5 More
 

Slow and steady, here's another five I picked up this week. MN is up to 176.6:D

Gus Dorner SC350
George McBride P350
Russ Ford SC460 42
Doc Casey SC350
Ed Lennox P350

Well since this thread got bumped back up on the board I'll go ahead and update my number with you. I picked up three more recently putting me at 52. Thanks a lot for keeping this little idea alive.

Best.

AndyH



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Just added two in the Sterling auction last night.......

So up to 333 (all in SGC50 or better).

Update:

-1
+3

So, my monster # grew by 2 :)

Thanks-

Sincerely, Clayton

*edit to add- @ 83 now

Added 5 more then another last night in Sterlings for an updated number of 238

J. Ross Helm makes it 509.

Abbaticchio blue sleeve and bender portrait added. Now 82

I might as well add mine since everyone else is updating.
Set 1 423
Other sets still the same.

very cool topic!

Since my Superbas set is complete, my number is 27 out of 27

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My Monster Number 41. Hoping to reach 50 by the end of the year. My goal for 2013 is 75.

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Another solid week
 

It seems that the Monster is content with allowing me to plug away at the common pile. This week I have scored 7. My updated number is 183.6, It was a clean sweep for eBay although I did pick up a T207 from 69 Orioles over on the BST (Thanks Sylvain:)) Sylvain and I live like 12 miles apart. Last Sunday we met for the first time and transacted in person. A word to the wise, pick a more unique place than a Mickey-D's parking lot. We both thought we we at the right one. Oops!. Oh and there was something that vaguely reminded me of my mis-spent teens/early twenties. The whole "exchanging cash for something sold in a plastic bag (penny sleeve) that fit in the palm of my hand" thing had me keeping one eye peeled for the narco squad.:D:D:D

The seven I scored this week are:
Frank Delehanty (Louisville) P350
Jack Barry (Philadelphia) P350
Tom Needham P460
Ed Konetchy (Glove Above Head) SC150
Bill Graham (St. Louis) P350
Dick Rudolph SC350
Cy Seymour (Batting) P150

Now at 301
 

Been waiting to go over the 300 mark to report an update... now at 301 for my all SGC 40 set.

down to 61

Please remove my listing from the "scorecard," Frank
 

Never being one who could follow directions or instructions, my ranking at number 52 shouldn't be there. I was counting every card I have, not just the unique ones. In rebuilding Howe's set, there are two that would not show up for sure (Demmit and O'Hare St. Louis Polar Bear backs) and besides that, I have duplicates, triplicates and even quadruplicates (if that is a word) of some cards. So to be fair to those who have a legitimate shot at the magic number, and those who can follow simple instructions (unlike me), please remove my listing. Sorry to have messed up the list in the first place.

Request denied, I think. Let's give Ed a hand.
 

For Heaven's sake Ed, remove your tail from between your legs, the Monster Number gestapo are not pursuing you. I will honor your request or preferably modify your number(s) to reflect accuracy as defined in the rules. We would hate to lose you and will not accept your admission of guilt as a demerit on your record, but rather as evidence of your character. If there is any dissent among those who read this post, speak now or forever hold your peace (or should that be piece).

oops

Does that mean we should put the torches out and send the villagers home? We are not going to storm the castle?:D

Thanks, Frank. New numbers given below ...
 

Set 1 185 (unique)

Set 2 23 (dulicates)

Set 3 2 (triplicates)

Set 4 1 (quadruplicates)

Total of 212.

EPDG Set
 

I'm building a second set now, and it's at an even dozen.

Only 51, but a very good 51. Best card is Evers PSA 4 brown Hindu. Matty PSA 4 Cycle. Puttman PSA 6. Lot of mid-grade HOFers and SLs. But a lowly PSA 2 Ellam still one of my favorites.

Up to 12 now.

I've become interested in T206s recently, so I'll throw in my number of 4. They're all HOFs.

Scored a couple of lots in recent auctions. Love those commons. Number is up to 204.

While cleaning my disgusting basement yesterday...I came across some boxes of the ex-girlfriends stuff...and lo and behold...I find a t206 G Browne(chi) card along with a m brown silk I had given her to give to her nephew.

So my monster # is up to 12!!!!

Hey Frank B.
 

In your initial rules, you alluded to possibly giving numerical credit for "unique" T206 back situations. So, I ask you.....does a near complete All-PIEDMONT set (519 cards)
warrant extra credit.

This set is unique in the hobby. Perhaps, the only other T206 guy that completed such a set is Bill Heitman back in the 1970's.



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Furthermore....DITTO goes for my complete All-SOVEREIGN set of 402 cards.

Incidently, you have my SOVEREIGN set # listed as 444. A complete All-SOVEREIGN set comprises of 402 cards (No Big Six in it).
I have 42 extra SOVEREIGN cards towards completing a master set. So, please correct my number on this set.

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I appreciate your consideration to my requests as stated here.


TED Z

My content on this post transfered to Email correspondence.

frankbmd

Hey Frank
 

The two "mis-fits" in my all-PIEDMONT set............

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TED Z

Update
 

Hi Frank-

+3 to my monster # to make it 86....thanks !!


Sincerely, Clayton

FRANK

Thanks for clarifying the listing of my 2 sets.


Best regards,

TED Z

Worthy of more than a footnote, but appropriate in the context of this thread.

im up to 83 :D

Another six pack
 

I scored these six here on the BST......Thanks Erick.....New MN is 189.6 :)

Jake Weimer SC150
Al Shaw (St Louis) SC150
Frank LaPorte P350
Hans Lobert SC150
Jake Atz PB
Rube Geyer PB

431

My new number is 546 because of my new Magee error.

monster number
 

293

Another big slug
 

I have been off from work this week which has allowed for WAY too much computer time. I have made good use of the time though and picked up a mixed bag. My new Number is now 199.9

From eBay...
Dan Moeller SOV350
Bob Spade SC150
Fielder Jones (Chicago) (Portrait) P150
Ginger Beaumont SC150
Bill Hinchman (Cleveland) SC150
Spike Shannon P350
Red Murray (Portrait) P460
Francis Pfeffer P460

From our gracious thread host, Frank (Thanks my friend), a battered triad of HOF-ers...
Jake Beckley P-Something50 (a touch of paper loss)
Iron Man McGinnity Polar Bear
Jack Chesbro P150

Hello. I am new to Net54 and relatively new to T206. After looking around the site a bit, I found this thread and decided it would be a great place to post my first message.

I just recently started collecting T206 cards after focusing primarily on post-war material for many years. To me, the artwork is beautiful and discovering the stories behind players I didn't know before is an absolutely fascinating experience.

My Monster number is 7, comprised of graded commons (VG - EX.) The best and worst of the group are pictured (or should at least accessible through a link) below.

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2418fbf8.jpg

Thanks for the opportunity to take part in this.

Best Regards,

Eric

Welcome to the fray, Eric....Good Collecting!!!:)

Welcome aboard Eric. You are off to a good start.
JimB

@ Bocabirdman and JimB - Thanks for the warm welcome. I truly appreciate it.

Best,

Eric

Greetings. You're on the list. PM sent.

Hey Frank,
I always feel self conscious showing off the new cards I get. Since you asked to see my newest card that put me near the top of the monster list, here it is. By the way I love this thread. THANKS
Merrill

Nice magie! Congrat.
It is the last week ebay copy?

Hi Nelson,
I've never bought anything from E-bay. I just don't trust it. I picked this up at Clean Sweep Auctions, this week.
Merrill

Good its a Nice card!!

I saw à magie psa 1 on ebay last week. Anyway congrat!

I guess I'll join in. My number is currently 20.

dunno...
 

Ummmm I can't remember where mine was...I think I have 6 with a recent acquisition a few weeks ago of a Wheat, but lost a few also lol. Look up, climbin the ladder!

Okay, I am now officially obsessed. Just finished trading all but one of my duplicates. I am now at 170. Time to start trading my T205s for "monster" cards.

A lull in the action
 

It seems this thread is creating more competition for the cards I bid on:rolleyes: This has been a slow week, the slowest in a good while. I won exactly one:D My new # is 200.9

The lucky addition to the collection
Josh Devore SC460

Wait till you get to around 400 and it will really slow down. A lot of the commons are very abundant and easy to get fast. Then finding the hard ones at a price you want to spend get more difficult.

Frank you can update my #1 set to 431.

Thank's for the rosy forecast:D The good news is I will probably grow bored with the idle time before then and some other quest will jump into my prime chase spot. My Monster effort started in the Summer of 2010. I sprinted to the first 104 and then hit a dry spell so I went off and hit the '39 Play Ball set reasonably hard. After that I knocked the 52 Bowman set down to size. If I detour, I will always come back. The Monster is, after all, the Monster:)

Just added 9 to go over the 400 mark. Please put me down for 403 Frank. Thanks.

Two Slow Weeks in a Row
 

Geez, between the same unsold listings recycling through over and over again, coupled with a heavy beater population, along side "Auctions" with fullblown market prices for minimum bids, I wound scoring one this week. Count 'em, one.:D:confused: My Number is up to 201.9

I scored:
Mike Donlin (With Bat) SC350

My new number is 57! I love the new beauties I added.

You probably already said this earlier in the thread, but what's the extra .9 for?

Cole, My first fractional T206 HOF-er had me at a ".6" Since then, Frank, the Monster Number Man has contributed 3 more that between paper loss and nibbled corners added up to be a total of 2.3 cards, hence the 201.9 (I actually have 203 cards....199 are in more "acceptable " shape). Here is the first card, a Waddell portrait that I picked up for a "fraction" of the normal price:D:D:D
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Here are a few examples of the rest of my stack.:)

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Fractional Cards - New Policy
 

Seeing that Waddell again makes me want to cry.:eek:

I want to discourage future activity in the fractional T206 market for the purpose of shamelessly increasing one's Monster Number by a few tenths.

To this end new policy rules are required:

1. No longer will cards be given partial scores based on their degree of paper loss.

2. Mike's Rule - You have three choices sir. Your Monster Number will be increased to 203:), or you can accept the portion of my Bay card that has been removed to bring your Monster Number to 202, or you may invoke the Schaefer Precendent (see below) and remain a .9er forever. :D

My chief concern here is too avoid having to grade an avalanche of partial cards for scoring purposes. This would inevitably lead to disputes, "small" claims and possible disruption of the entire market.

Frank .....You do what you think is best but allow me to plead my case for having my fractional Monster Number being "grandfathered in". I will keep it brief.
Germany Schaefer once stole second base, then announced to the pitcher that he was going to steal again on the next pitch. Puzzled, the pitcher looked to third and confirmed there was indeed a runner there. The pitcher shrugged his shoulders and pitched. Germany took off and slid in, throwing a cloud of dust into the air.... at first base. Germany then stole second again on the following pitch. The powers-that-be checked the rule book and finding no rule against it, gave Germany credit for, not one, but three steals on the sequence. They immediately amended the rulebook to prevent any future shenanigans for the basepaths. However, Germany's steal of first stands in the Record Book. To avoid any future fractionals is OK with me. The existing ones are no more disruptive than a single steal of first , are they?:D:D:D:D:)

I went from 57 to 61 last night!

t206
 

Hi Frank,
I hope you received my want list.
With my buy today of Tinker, my Monster Number is 562.
The writing on the card must have been done in the teens or early twenties.

Finally went back and freed (de-slabbed) ALL of my T206's and T205's. Going a step further, even got rid of the plastic holders, so they are all just in slips. Perfectly safe, given the condition I collect, and a much more accessible collection now.

Number is now 65

Just a two card bump for me on set #1.

Picked up a Dahlen (Bos.) & a Merkle (port) yesterday.



Jantz

Picked up a couple this week via Hunt Auctions. 434.0.

My number stands @ 520. Just happy to upgrade a few. Nice to see more attempting the Monster. Enjoy the journey. Ignore the Monster nightmares... :eek: