Honus Wagner on a Budget

[KMayUSA6060]

The only member of the first HoF class I don't have is Honus Wagner, so why not look into getting one. However, which one(s) should I be targeting?

Are the Barker/Polo Grounds game cards widely accepted by collectors? Is the Colgan's Chips "card" better than the former? Should I look to spend a bit more for an E92 or E95?

Interested to hear y'alls thoughts.

[Frank A]

The cheapest Wagner you will get is the Fatima team Pirates card with him on it. I believe its the only other tobacco card of him, but I'm not positive.

[pawpawdiv9]

1906 Fan Craze...I love it!!!!

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

1906 Fan Craze...I love it!!!!

What do these run price wise in a 1 or 1.5?

[clydepepper]

Here's What I have collected, somewhat on a budget:

HONUS WAGNER 1906 FAN CRAZE - PSA-8.jpg

HONUS WAGNER 1909 E95 PSA-4.jpg

HONUS WAGNER 1913 National Game PSA-8.jpg

HONUS WAGNER 1914 Polo Grounds PSA-9.jpg

HONUS WAGNER 1915 M101-5 - PSA-5.jpg

[doug.goodman]

With "the" Wagner being a bit out of my price range, here are some of my more affordable (with at least one being arguably as rare) examples :

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

What do these run price wise in a 1 or 1.5?

Checked PSA new auction price guide
Click: https://www.psacard.com/auctionprice.../values/342833

[brianp-beme]

I typically really like cards from the Tom Barker/National Game sets, but I always have winced when viewing the Wagner from them...just a really awkward looking fielding pose. My affordable choice from the OP's original choices would be the E254 Colgan Chip card, because it has the nice 'T206' photo portrait, and no need to worry about corner wear.

Brian

[Rhotchkiss]

Buy something with his portrait, preferably the same exact pic as his t206 card, or something very similar. The M116 pastels generally can be had at a reasonable price. The 1906 fan craze is also reasonable and has the money shot, but personally, I don't like game cards.

[TheBig6]

Here’s my only Wagner

[frankh8147]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

The only member of the first HoF class I don't have is Honus Wagner, so why not look into getting one. However, which one(s) should I be targeting?

Are the Barker/Polo Grounds game cards widely accepted by collectors? Is the Colgan's Chips "card" better than the former? Should I look to spend a bit more for an E92 or E95?

Interested to hear y'alls thoughts.

I think if it's the only HOFer missing from the first class, that's a nice accomplishment and you should reward yourself and spend a little extra for the E92 or E95! Those are two really cool looking cards..

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by frankh8147

I think if it's the only HOFer missing from the first class, that's a nice accomplishment and you should reward yourself and spend a little extra for the E92 or E95! Those are two really cool looking cards..

Thanks!

Unfortunately, I don't think this wins me a contest with a reward that would give me the necessary amount of money to go after either of those. Haha.