Do you collect M101-2 Sporting News supplements?

[drumback]

I'm just wondering what board members think about this set, and how many are actually collecting them. Also, if anyone has any with the ads on back, I would very much like to see scans. I have been collecting this set for a couple of years, and have yet to see even one with an ad on the back. Are they really that scarce?

[thegashousegang]

I'm currently collecting the set, although it's not priority #1. I'm only around 30% complete, as this is a long-term project. All are blank on the reverse.

By the way, great set at fairly reasonable prices for most.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I like the set too, I have a few individual copies, none with ad backs though.

[doug.goodman]

I have 94 of 100, plus a few duplicates, and I have yet to see an ad back.

Doug

[lhardem]

drumback

In case you don't already know, John Spano did a comprehensive article in Issue #15 of Old Cardboard magazine. It includes a Gallery of all 100-supplements as well as all four currently known back variations.

I have always thought that it is a very appealing set to collect. Good luck in your quest.

Lyman

[Michael Peich]

I am about 90% complete on the set, and think it is under-appreciated. Condition is certainly a factor given that these are supplements, but I've always found supplements very attractive and interesting. I do own an ad back, Charles C. Spink and Son checklist back (reproduced in the article Lyman references). The Old Cardboard article, like everything else they publish, is the best resource on M101-2s.

Cheers, Mike