The allure of T206's

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Posted By: Dustan Hedlin

Hey guys, I don't post on here very often, but am going to start posting a little more as I'm getting more into T206's. I am slowly selling off my modern card collection and turning it into a few select T206's. I had dabbled in these beginning about 6-8 months ago, just buying a few commons and low end HOFers. Everyone had said how I would be hooked, and how there's nothing like these cards. I picked up 10 cards, and while I enjoyed them, it was nowhere near the excitement I was told.

Well, that changed a few days ago. I purchased a Ty Cobb Red Portrait PSA 3 as the first "big" card for my collection. While I know this card is readily available, I absolutely love it. The minute I had it in hand, I had no regrets about selling the majority of my modern collection. The bad thing is that I can't wait to get another one. I've got my sights set on a few other cards, and will hopefully add a few more similar to the Cobb in the next few months.

I don't have the budget of some of the collectors on here, but I do ok with what I've got. I'm 25, and out of college for 2 years, so I can't buy anything and everything out there, but what I can afford will allow me the opportunity to upgrade at a later date, and keep improving my collection over the years. Right now I'm focused on a few players, but might expand to rare backs or variations later on.

I think I'm hooked.

For those who are reading this, when did you know that this was the card to collect for you? First purchase? First HOFer? First rare back?

Thanks for the long read, and I look forward to contributing much more to this board. A lot of great information here.