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My Quest To Conquer The Monster
Hey guys. I posted in January that I was going to re-focus my collection to a couple of areas. The first was to start my T206 set.
After a couple of months, I have picked up some really nice cards from guys here on the boards.....Doug (piedmont150), Christopher (christopher.herman), Brian (brian29575), Erick (t206hound), Rick (ricktmd) and Craig (White Borders) who sent me an awesome T206 starter package (t206 holders, 9 holder pocket pages and even a raw T206 - that was awesome of Craig). I would really like to thank everyone for their help. I really appreciate it. I would like to document my journey with this thread and post my T206's as I pick them up. I currently have 24 of the 524 cards (5%). 8 raw and 16 graded (2.5 - 4 range). Below are the cards I have so far: http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psf34ab6e2.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps93219780.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps7a715505.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psb784eea2.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psc67ebe12.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psd593552e.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps6f0b36d8.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps051b6c85.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps77ffe256.jpg Mark |
Nice start so far. Maybe you should show your back progress also as you go along. So far I've seen that you've hit at least 4 of the different backs. Pretty soon, you'll have a Monster number to give to Frank also.
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Congalton SC 350
Picked up a very nice Cogalton SC 350 from Drumback2 (Mark). It wasn't an increase to my base Monster number but it is my first card of the same player but different backs (have the piedmont version).
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps122b92e5.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps61c985f9.jpg Mark |
Mark, that is a nice start, and you certainly seem to be enjoying yourself. Keep it up. :)
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Great start....
Great cards with eye appeal:D
great choice in collecting sir |
Nice start !!!
Have fun with the monster.... I enjoy the monster since 1 year now :) |
Thanks guys. This has been even more enjoyable than I thought. I will have another 10 cards coming next week so I will update when they come in.
Mark |
Good start! Keep it up.
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Nice pickups Mark. Looks like a great start.
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Nice cards Mark!! You are off to a great start.
I wish you the best of luck on this journey, and good luck hunting :D Sincerely, Clayton |
Got (10) more cards in the mail today courtesy of Joem36 (Joe). Below are the scans. This puts me at 34/524. I also am tracking my back count.
Pied 150 - 4 Pied 350 - 22 Pied 350-460 -2 Polar Bear - 1 SC 150 - 2 SC 350 - 3 Sovereign - 1 http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps8ab6c3cb.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps80d43a9d.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps94692c07.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps0c360789.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps455708fe.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps7070ea31.jpg |
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wow!!
holy smokes your sprinting:eek: great start my friend!
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You probably already know this, but as you track your backs, distinguish between the factory numbers as well. This can make a small difference with the Sweet Caps, but is more important with the Piedmonts.
Piedmont 350-460s are usually from Factory 25, but you may come across a rare Factory 42. :eek: Very good for you if you find one. |
Sean - thanks for the heads up. I will make sure I track that way as well.
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Mark..glad I could help.
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4 New Cards
Picked up (4) new cards from Rick (Bunker). This puts me at 38/524 and my first Old Mill back. Thanks Rick....cards look awesome.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psc13a3dbd.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps1e8168ed.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...pse7327574.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps72035484.jpg Mark |
Nice stuff I must admit I prefer PSA usually but on the T206 cards SGC all the way!!
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***sorry, missed second page. Forget my dumb post***
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Nice looking collection so far!
Good luck Jantz |
Going and going.......
Mark, great start! This is a lot of fun to track your progress, please keep it up. Will be looking forward to what you do at the National.
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Good stuff, keep going...
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Very nice! Remember the Monster wants you to quit -- don't listen to it!
You've really done very well with the eye appeal as well, technical grade notwithstanding. Keep us posted! |
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Thanks guys. I went into this knowing it will be a LONG TERM project. I am sure the Monster will really be biting my butt when Mr. Cobb, Mr. Young, Mr. Matty and other HOF's hit my list.....LOL. I am trying to stay in the the 3-4 range with really nice eye appeal. It takes alot of patience which I am starting to attain as I get older. Mark |
You are blazing! Great Ed Summers, my firstT206 and I am at 340+ cards. I have been at it for 9 years. Keep it up!
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It took me less than 2 years to get to 518, but I wouldn't recommend going that fast. I wish I had taken my time, collect a certain grade range, etc. It's a lot of fun and you learn a lot. Good job so far!
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National Pick-Up's
3 days at the Natty and only picked up two T206's for my set. There were a good selection to pick from just didn't seem to be able to come to agreement on price.
The first card I picked up was Mr. Mullen with bat. Was able to get for a good price. http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps397f0cc1.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...pse6db04a5.jpg And my first HOF'r......Mr. Matty. I got this from Ted Zanidakis. It was a real pleasure talking with Ted......very knowledgeable and spent time to talk with me. There is a small pencil mark on the back that dropped the grade but I am OK with that. I love the way the front presents and am stoked to have my first HOF'r. http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psc0e49838.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psd2d26f6d.jpg Mark |
Oh, so you're the guy who bought the Mullin!
Just joking :) I looked at that card on Thursday during my first lap around the floor. It is a nice looking card, but I was holding out for one with a Polar Bear back. Not finding one, I went back yesterday to find an empty spot in the dealer's showcase. You're right, the dealer had it priced to sell. Congrats on the pick-ups and your first HOFer! Nice cards! Jantz |
Mark, Very very nice Matty! That card looks great in person.
Congrats. |
Mark, you're doing great. Keep it up!
BTW, very nice Matty. Great eye appeal. |
You KNOW i love that Matty!
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Jantz - that is funny about the Mullin. The older gentlemen were from Michigan and that was the only T206 on his table as it was a Tiger. I really liked the centering. I bought it on Friday.
Thanks for the comments on the Matty. I just couldn't NOT buy it. If I ever decide to sell, it will be to you Eric. Mark |
New Additions and Post #100
Was able to pick up 3 more cards over the last week. The first was an ebay pick-up.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps75d20dbf.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps071df8bd.jpg The Evers I picked up from Mikehealer here on the boards. Was just blown away with this card. The colors just knock you out. This may be my favorite card. http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps6edd6a4a.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psd18ce225.jpg The next card came from a very good friend of mine. He collected hockey cards back in the late 70's and early 80's. I bugged him for 7 or 8 years to get back into collecting. Well, now he is fast and furious back into collecting pre and post war hockey. For helping educate him, he bought this Frank Chance for me. Now this is what collecting is all about. I won't ever sell this card. http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psf7dfe60e.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps269b32b4.jpg I am closing in on 10% of the way through the set. I am sitting at 43/524 for 8%. Hopefully I will get to 10% by the end of the year. Mark |
New Cards
I haven't updated this thread for awhile. Here are (4) more cards for my set:
Picked up this Bobby Wallace from the BST thread. http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps2d9e0a69.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps3f1b284f.jpg Picked the Howie Camnitz from the BST thread. http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps4d234126.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps3cde3334.jpg Picked the McAleese up from ebay (upgrade). http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps6dea12b6.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...pse876ead4.jpg And got the Willis from ebay today. Very excited about this card. http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psd5615140.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psf1f0fb9b.jpg Now at 46/524. Mark |
Wow
great cards my friend! great collection so far:cool::eek::)
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Great eye appeal on all of your cards. I especially like the Wallace and Willis. Good work so far!
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Hello Mr. Young
Hey guys. Picked up seven more cards from Rob (Trobba). Am very excited to obtain my first Cy Young. Am just in love with this card.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps1f9b7b5d.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps249ccbcb.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps7dc64dc9.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psfa6f995e.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psc7d207c7.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psb0fdc360.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps4223c40c.jpg I am now at 53/524 after one full year. Mark |
Congrats Cincy......those are really nice for the grade. It's fun waiting/searching for just the right cards.
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Cincy, even though I personally don't care much for t206s, I really dig the Young, congrats and nice card
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Mark,
I really enjoy looking through your set as it progresses...thanks for sharing. Also, great score on the Young! Rob is one of the best seller's on this board by far...very nice guy. And over 10% done with the monster...congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Wow!
Great progress:eek:
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Thanks for all the great comments guys.
Leon - You are so right. It is so much more fun to be patient and really wait for the right card(s). 10% down...........90% to go. It is going to be a fun ride. Mark |
Picked up two more thanks to Joem (Joe). Both Old Mill backs. I have the Egan already raw (piedmont) so I can add to my back count.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psf7d84368.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psf0101179.jpg I am at 54/524. Mark |
Hey Mark,
Just wanted to say awesome job!! I'm also enjoying watching your progress, you have picked up some fantastic cards!! Thanks for keeping us posted.:) Sincerely, Clayton |
Hi Mark
Over the past 34 years, I have put together several T206 sets (from 518 to 521 cards each). And, my advice to you is to "jump start" your T206 adventure
by acquiring any where from 50 to 200 card lots. This will really encourage you to stick with this challenging task. Good luck, TED Z |
Update
I have updated in the last few months. Been a little slow on the T206 front. I have been getting more stringent on what quality I want to pick up. Here are the latest two that I have acquired in the last 4 weeks.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps8929486d.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psa7d2ff2b.jpg Both are Piedmont 350's. This puts me at 56 (11%). Mark |
Great job so far I love watching people build a set or collection. Keep up the great job.
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Added 3 more cards over the last week.
The first two are SGC 30's. The Geyer has a small paper loss on the back. Not sure why the Davidson has a low grade. http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psff975231.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps8e49f055.jpg Additionally, I picked up an awesome example of the Big Train. Very stoked to get this. Has a small paper loss on the 2nd E of Sweet. I am very OK with this. http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps12b0d88c.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps8504caac.jpg This puts me at 59. Mark |
Mark, I hate to tell other guys how nice their Johnson's are but that sir is a nice looking Johnson!
Also your set is going to be one nice looking set when you're done. |
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Thanks John......I always wanted to have a nice Johnson. I will have to ask my wife what she thinks of it. I have really refrained from buying "big lots" where the condition is not within my guidelines. I know it will take me longer but I am OK with picking up one card at a time based on the condition I want. That is the thrill of the chase, eh? Mark |
great accomplishment
So far! :):eek:
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Enjoy the ride!
Mark,
I enjoyed seeing the quality cards that you have obtained so far towards your set. What is nicest to see though is your passion and enjoyment towards what you are collecting. Keep it up. Best wishes, Tim Kindler |
Congrats on the WaJo Mark! Nice Davidson polar bear too.
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Update with pick-up's from the National
Spent Thursday and Friday at the National. Had a really good time. Looked through a ton of T-206's and settled on 9. Was hoping to find a Cobb (bat off shoulder) but couldn't find one that I was happy with.
First two are nice HOF's http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psc70c4a7e.jpg Can't go wrong with Chase and McIntyre http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps736a990d.jpg Several commons http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psbb0fc035.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psbdd4edf9.jpg And very excited to pick up my first SL http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psce9d60a6.jpg This puts me up to 71. My goal was to finish in 10 years (50/year). I am 1.5 years into it and a tad behind schedule. It may take me a little longer due to the quality parameters I am looking for. I am OK with this........makes the journey that much better. Mark |
Mark....
your doing great! an heirloom for the kids:)
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Picked up a beautiful Clyde Engle from Joe (northviewcats). Up to 72.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psde546080.jpg Mark |
Mark,
I am really enjoying watching you build your set. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Marty |
Mark, great cards. I love the McIntyre. :)
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From one Cincy fan to another, you have great taste in T206 cards. I'm the same way. They need to be centered, crease free, and in the range of Good to Excellent. Nice National pickups!
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Very nice... even the lower grade cards have great eye appeal.
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Nice collection
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Been a few months since I have posted anything but here is the latest additions. This puts me at 94 in about 23 months (goal is 50/year). Also picked up my first EPDG. Here are the SGC cards.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psvcyocgnd.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psrulpn4qx.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psxkfbcrf4.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...pstyz6kh6w.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...pslennjvdh.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psuioobsdb.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...pslirsfvv2.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psjzfjb0lb.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psjczrmtdt.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psrfe3j7p5.jpg Mark |
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Mark, the set is coming along nicely!
I think we are both on similar paths to punishing the Monster...we collect the same grades and also collect around the same amount per year. Great minds, eh? Good luck this year with the set :) |
Picked up three more cards in the last couple of weeks. The Lattimore came from Ebay and the Miller and Freeman came from Andrew Hahn. The Freeman is my first Cycle back. This puts me now at 97.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps8njxhbxi.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps7j73hixa.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psmrmtdl9z.jpg Mark |
Love that Larry McLean from your initial post...one of my favorite T206s
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Mark, you have a great eye. This will be a special set when done no doubt. Congrats on the new additions.
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Have added four more cards over the last couple months to put finally put me into triple digits at 101. Very happy to break the century mark.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...pszueyrww8.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psibzhwm27.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psc3fhike9.jpg [URL=http://s674.photobucket.com/user/hooksm1/media/Cincyredlegs%20T206%20Collection/weaver_zps72qcfbpz.jpg.html][IMG] http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps72qcfbpz.jpg Mark |
Mark
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Beauties as always. Nice work!
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Great Start so far! I wish I can invest more into the monster, but with 2 monsters in college and 1 at home, it's kinda hard to do so. I will pick up the pace once my 2 college kids have left the nest officially (1 graduates in 2 weeks):D
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Great job Mark! You are going about it the right way, taking your time and picking up really nice looking examples. Continued good luck to you!! :D
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Thanks guys. Trying to find the condition I want at what I consider a fair price proves to be challenging at times.....LOL. It's funny, there are times where I will spend more than the VCP or Ebay avg because of how it presents. I never get caught up in the grade even though I try and collect in a 3/4 range.
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Nice job Mark !! Like the color on that Birmingham. Got some of the better players for horizontals !! Nice McLean also!
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Mark
I love this thread! you are collecting it the right way......it's a beautiful set so far:cool::)
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Thanks to Scott (mybuddyinc) I was able to add these 5 and put me up to 106.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...pslu3ne3pe.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psn2rpj174.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps1ttopg31.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...psp4bgqlms.jpg http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/v...pssygri2wb.jpg Mark |
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