Looking to take a "crash course" on d311s
 

Posted By: <b>Brian McQueen</b><p><br />I've owned a few of these in the past and never really gave them too much thought. Now it looks like I might acquire a couple more in the near-future and was wanting to get the board's thoughts on this tough set. Is there a good website that covers this set in detail out there? Any idea where I could find a checklist of the players?<br /><br />I'm looking for any and all basic/advanced information involving the set itself I suppose. A checklist would be a good start. Do any variations exist of the players? Any known premium players/stars or are all the cards pretty much the same rarity/desireability? I was also wondering if there are any completed sets in existance?<br /><br />I guess any info or experience anyone has dealing with this set would be appreciated. Right now, I don't know too much else besides the fact that they were issued in 1911 by Pacific Coast Biscuit <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />I do think it's definitely one of the more colorful and visually appealing sets out there though. Right up there with the n162s....<br /><br />Ok guys....I'm ready to learn...fire away!

Looking to take a "crash course" on d311s
 

Posted By: <b>Rhett Yeakley</b><p>Brian, I have always loved this set for the same reasons that you mentioned. Definately one of the most colorful sets out there. I also enjoy that the cards just look a little different than any other set made in the 1909-1912 PCL baseball card explosion.<br /><br />Each team is represented by 12 players each, as evidenced by the checklists on the back, thus making the set complete at 72. Most cards in the set are colorized versions of the same players D310 card (usually cropped differently), with one guy being a reverse negatives (Wares). There are 12 players that have different photos in each set. In each of the two PC Biscuit sets there are 9 players that are found in only one set or the other. In the D311 set the 9 are Brown, Castleton, Schmidt, Mechoir, Meikle, Gregory, Stamfield, Pearce, and Harkness.<br /> <br />As to rarity of the cards I can only speak to my own experience, but there are players that I seem to have seen more than others-but it is hard to really say that that means anything without having a larger sample size. But at one time I had a dozen or so cards, and 3 of them were Oscar Vitt -he is actually one of the cooler looking cards in the set, and one of the cooler guys- but I have seen a few more of him over the last few years. Anyways, just one mans observation of the set. If you have any other questions don't hesitate to give me a call or something.<br /><br />Also, check out VCBC #17 -It has a good article by Mark Macrae on the issues (D310 & D311) with photo checklists. The pictures aren't the best quality but they are good tools. Mark reported that there were a few variations in grass color on some of the cards, but don't recall the players. <br /><br />Also, if you or anyone else finds an extra Roy Castleton, I would pay or trade handsomely for a copy- not due to rarity, just like the player.<br /><br />-Rhett Yeakley<br /><br /><img src="http://www.geocities.com/rhettmatthew_37/christiand311.JPG"><br />Edited to add a picture

Looking to take a "crash course" on d311s
 

Posted By: <b>pete ullman</b><p>yea...what rhett said!!! I've always liked these cards...i got lucky in aquiring this one years ago for a very reasonable $...i love the muted colors!!!<br /><br />pete in mn<br /><img src="http://www2.propichosting.com/Images/450009812/19.jpg"><br /><img src="http://www2.propichosting.com/Images/450009812/20.jpg">

Looking to take a "crash course" on d311s
 

Posted By: <b>tbob</b><p>I recommend not collecting them. D311s are ugly and a horrible investment. Anyone owning any, please contact me and I'll be glad to take them off your hands and even pay a reasonable price <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

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Posted By: <b>BcD</b><p>try 2x <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />

Looking to take a "crash course" on d311s
 

Posted By: <b>Brian McQueen</b><p><br />Thanks for the info so far, Rhett and everyone. I've heard about Mark MaCrae's article in VCBC. However that came out in '98. Anyone know how I can get ahold of a copy of that article now? I don't suppose anyone out there would be willing to scan the pages for me eh? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />I'm wrapping up a couple caramel sets so I suppose I have to turn my attention somewhere. Bakery sets ie...d322s, d304s, d311s, etc.. seem to be very colorful, attractive sets to collect in general. <br />

Looking to take a "crash course" on d311s
 

Posted By: <b>robert a</b><p>Brian,<br />I'll look for mark's article and copy it for you.<br /><br /><br />Rob