[T206Collector]

I got to 521 in 2007 (including Magie) and then sold about 400 of them off to be able to afford Lionel Carter's Plank. That was extremely exciting. Figured I would do what you did and just put them all back together behind Mr. Plank, but at the same time -- literally the same month -- eBay started becoming awash with signed T206 cards from The Great Pittsburgh Find. I already had a couple of Marquards, Livingstone and Snodgrass batting. But, within a few months I was able to add a dozen or two more. That put a serious crimp in my collecting non-signed T206s for a second run up the mountain, not just financially but interest as well. Once you hold a handful of signed T206 cards, the unsigned ones become way less interesting.

Nevertheless, I now sit at about 325 unsigned T206s and continue to pick up a few here and there without much fanfare. Perhaps this time I will make it back to 520? Who knows? But, I will tell you this -- the climb is much more thrilling than the view from the top.

Enjoy your set! I'd be curious to see where you turn your attention to next. Given how quickly you got there, I would guess the thrill of the hunt was more special to you and that you will now miss it.