Welcome to the board. I applaud you for a much more articulate introduction than my own a few days ago. I love your sentiment that it is cool to hold a card that is over 100 years old. I collect T206 not for their intrinsic value as collectibles but because of their historic legacy. These are real historic artifacts vividly portraying an important era in the formative years or our National Pastime. They are like museum pieces in their own right. Every one of them tells a story -- the artwork is gorgeous, the cards are attractive, the players are so rich in their personal narratives. I enjoy learning about these players and gaining a better appreciation of the history of baseball through their backgrounds.
The prices are still quite reasonable when you consider the legacy of this series, the players represented, and the age of the cards. If handled and displayed properly it is like having your own personal museum of baseball history.
I very much appreciate and agree with your sentiments.
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