New Member Introduction

[AllAboutT206]

Hello Net54Baseball Community,

I’m excited to join this amazing forum! Here’s a little bit about me and my collecting journey:

I started collecting in 1987 when I was 11 years old, using the money from my paper route with the Buffalo News to feed my collecting habit. Like many kids of that era, I ripped a lot of junk wax from 1987 to 1993, amassing over 100,000 cards. Even back then, I was in awe of prewar and 1950s cards, but I never had the discipline to save up for them. However, I did manage to hold onto a few 1960s cards from my childhood, which remain sentimental treasures in my collection.

Now that I’m older, my primary focus is on the iconic T206 set. The beauty of the lithographs, the set’s rich history, and the mystery of its many nuances captivate me. The thrill of hunting down rarer backs and PSA/SGC-graded cards (4+ with decent centering) keeps me deeply engaged. I’m also drawn to individual player iconic cards from my childhood, like the 1933 Goudey Ruth and Gehrig, or legends like Whitey Ford, Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson, and Willie Mays.

One of my favorite cards is my 1962 Topps Roger Maris, which my uncle gave me as a kid. Watching vintage recordings of Maris made him a hero of mine, and my uncle’s generosity made this card priceless to me.

Through this forum, I’m looking to:
• Help others complete their sets or find cards they need.
• Learn more about the T206 set and its intricacies.
• Explore trading or buying cards to expand my collection.

Additionally, I’m launching a YouTube and Instagram channel called All About T206 to educate and expand knowledge about this incredible set. My hope is to inspire more collectors to appreciate its beauty and history while growing the community of enthusiasts.

Thank you for welcoming me into this incredible group—I’m looking forward to connecting with all of you and sharing in our mutual passion for the hobby!

-Darren
AllAboutT206

[JollyElm]

Welcome aboard...and Let's Go Buffaloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by AllAboutT206

I started collecting in 1987 when I was 11 years old, using the money from my paper route with the Buffalo News to feed my collecting habit. Like many kids of that era, I ripped a lot of junk wax from 1987 to 1993, amassing over 100,000 cards.

Show us the pictures! Hopefully you still have these cards all nicely catalogued in binders.

[jingram058]

Welcome aboard! Try to overlook my occasional rants; sincere apologies in advance!

[mrreality68]

Welcome aboard

And we look forward to your contribution and participation in the board

[Casey2296]

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Welcome to the board Darren,
Can't go wrong collecting the most iconic set in baseball, so many ways to have fun with it, good luck!

[Gorditadogg]

Darren, welcome to the board. Someone who likes centered T206 cards can't be all bad.

[brianp-beme]

Welcome aboard...and I agree, collecting different rare T206 backs (if by rare you mean you rarely get to see them in the exact condition shown below) can be fun too!

Brian

[tombergen1000]

I am an idiot troll who got caught...

Welcome abroad!! Am new here to my name is Tom Brady.
Am looking for Lou Gertenrich candy E121 -Style I will be happy if I can get one the cards are somehow scarce.
saw one on PSA cards but I don't know if a member can help me out here I will be grateful am ready to pay any amount for the cards.
Thanks

[ClementeFanOh]

Glad you are aboard, Darren. Welcome!

Trent King

[gregndodgers]

Welcome aboard! you will love this great site!

[robinsonchason413]

Originally Posted by tombergen1000

I am an idiot troll who got caught...

Welcome abroad!! Am new here to my name is Tom Brady.
Am looking for Lou Gertenrich candy E121 -Style I will be happy if I can get one the cards are somehow scarce.
saw one on PSA cards but I don't know if a member can help me out here I will be grateful am ready to pay any amount for the cards.
Thanks

I sent you a pm now.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by tombergen1000

I am an idiot troll who got caught...

Welcome abroad!! Am new here to my name is Tom Brady.

You would think Tom would be preparing for his upcoming playoff broadcast instead of mucking around here looking for some sweet Lou Gertenrich cards. And I don't think it is possible to send PM's to banned idiot trolls.

Brian

[Leon]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

You would think Tom would be preparing for his upcoming playoff broadcast instead of mucking around here looking for some sweet Lou Gertenrich cards. And I don't think it is possible to send PM's to banned idiot trolls.

Brian

I hate to go Off Topic in a new member thread but I can't recall one troll offering to PM another troll in the same thread LOL....

Ya'll be careful out here. Strange stuff going on.

And welcome, Darren!
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[StraightRaceCards]

Welcome Darren!

This board is an incredible asset to the vintage and prewar collecting community.

I'm grateful for it and hope you enjoy the wonderful resources folks have to offer here.

Happy to help in any way.

Best of luck on your collecting journey!

Matt Galvin

[ChiSoxCardboard]

Welcome, Darren! I don't know whether/when I will join you in the T206 world, though. It seems so daunting, even for someone who would be narrowly looking for White Sox players. I've peeked down the rabbit hole a few times but always come away more confused than I started about what's out there, what would be a good purchase, etc. 50s/60s, even 30s seems a lot easier to navigate to me.

All the best!

Brad