Best (financially achievable) Pre-War set to collect?

[jboosted92]

Keeping in mind, financially achievable means, not the t206 with Wagner and Doyle

As well as a set, that will likely continue to accrue in value over time

Curious to your guys thoughts!

Thx!

A Candy set maybe??

[HRBAKER]

Take a look @ E95. A limited number of cards (25), a slew of big name HOFers and the cards are readily available in a range of most collector grades.
Not sure about the investment standpoint as caramels have already had a run up.

[paulcarek]

How about putting together a T201 set? 50 cards, lots of HOFers, way more affordable to complete than other tobacco issues.

[drdduet]

E95 and E96 together--great looking combined set...they go hand and hand, but would be very expensive at higher grades...

T205--cheaper than T206 and reasonably priced in Vg. It's on helluva set with good subject representation.

T202--a great and undervalued set. I'd say one of the best sets to get a feel for the game from the period. Downside is that it will always have a limited collector base due to the odd card size--what other T-set offer Vg or better Matty's at $100-$200.

My best recommendation--a T206 HOFer set minus Wags and Plank, or a T206 SLer set. With the HOFer set you could strive to get the different brands of T206 as well. These cards are always available, and have great long term potential.

[Bicem]

how about taking a bigger set like Cracker Jacks or T3's and just doing the HOFer's?

[Orioles1954]

I completed my 1933 Tattoo Orbit set (have since sold, but once was #2 on SGC Registry) for $5,000. A complete 1936 Goudey issue can be had for around $1,000. The 1933 Delong issue is attainable at $4-6K.

James

[Robextend]

I would hope that over a decent chunk of time most complete pre-war sets would increase in value. I am going after the complete E91 series. It is affordable, and while some people I know feel they aren't the best looking cards, I happen to really like them.

Rob

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by jboosted92

Keeping in mind, financially achievable means, not the t206 with Wagner and Doyle

As well as a set, that will likely continue to accrue in value over time

Curious to your guys thoughts!

Thx!

Much depends upon your definition of "financially achievable."

[Bosox Blair]

For a '30s set, I think Diamond Stars is worth a look. If you like the designs (I do, but some don't), it is a really cool set with great players. Whenever I see sale prices on these, I often think they are undervalued.

Cheers,
Blair

[rdixon1208]

I agree on the Diamond Stars

[tiger8mush]

How about M116?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

How about M116?

Rob - that's a wonderful suggestion - if he's got the patience, M116s certainly have room to grow value wise.