Posted By:
Tim KindlerDave,
I have to admit that the E98 set has become my obsession in the collecting world. I have basically focussed on them over the past three years trying to obtain a set. Unfortunatly, I don't have a huge pocket book when it comes to collecting. Four children and a wife of course take priority to finances! I have 29 out of 30 now and am 1 away. The COBB. So I would have to say that it is the Cobb which I have had the most trouble getting. I have 14 10/1, 4 20/1.5, 6 30/2,
and 5 40/3. I would definately say that higher graded cards are hard for me and my budget to come by. I have especially had trouble finding the McLean in any condition higher than a 10/1. I have only seen a few for sale over the years and they all seem to be low, I mean dog chew toy condition 10s like mine! But I really don't mind lower condition cards. They are 100 years old and I don't mind them looking like they are 100 years old either. I have purposely stayed away for Authentic graded ones though. I would rather have a beat up 10/1 than an altered, nicer looking one. Just my opinion.
Thanks again to Brian McQueen and Rob Adesso for their help in aquiring many of the E98s that I have.
My favorite E98 is my Honus Wagner with an Old Put back. I would love to post scans, but I am an idiot when it comes to computers. I can't get a scan to work! Maybe I need to check the history of posts sometime for help, because I'm sure somebody else has had the same trouble as me.
Good luck with your pursuit of my favorite set, E98!
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to whatever Holiday anyone else celebrates!
Tim Kindler