The T205 set is definitely one of my favorites. I would certainly call it a classic set. To me it has the best of all worlds. It has a unique look, totally unlike any other set. It has player bios and stats on the back, which sets it apart from the T206 and caramel sets.
It is large enough to be a genuine challenge to complete but small enough that you will not be overwhelmed. With the exception of 3-4 cards, most any card in the set can be found relatively easily and for reasonable prices compared to many other contemporary sets. The multiple back advertisements of different scarcity offer another challenge to those who are interested in that.
With a few notable exceptions, the player selection is excellent with many Hall of Famers and stars as well as a good distribution by team (and even a few Minor Leaguers thrown in). While some strongly disagree, I like the look of the set. Although I must concede that there are a few really ugly cards in the set, I find the artwork to be very attractive on the vast majority of the cards.
Overall, I think no matter what your collecting style or goal, there is much to enjoy with the T205 set.
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