Posted By:
J LevineI have been working on this set for many years...I am currently nine cards short (2 of the Hobbys, Collins, Fisher, a few others)...this is a fascinating set and still undervalued (although getting close to being overvalued lately). tough to find in good condition because of the gold borders.
I am far more fascinated with the backs and how they were printed. There are several very tough backs incl. Broadleaf, Hindu, and Drum...the easiest back is piedmont w/ polar bear a close second (yes, folks, after years of research, polar bear is second with sweet cap red a close third and sweet cap black fourth). Kills me when people charge a premium for the polar bear cards...
It is a beautiful set and a complete set without variations is possible. Not a ton of high dollar cards but be prepared to spend money on the Cobb, Johnson, and some of the rarer cards.
Good luck.
-Joshua
PS Coming soon is my annual t-205 back population report and request for info. Going to happen in december instead of the usual september. Stay tuned.