Set Recommendations

[Niko]

Hey all,

A few months ago I was very much attracted to the monster (like everyone is). Fortunately, I took time to think about it and realized it just wasn't at all doable at this time in my life. I am looking for recommendations on a nice set to complete in the 5-6 thousand range. Condition doesn't really matter to me (I'm okay with all PSA 1's). I would ideally like to have a PSA set (despite having low condition cards). One idea I've recently had was to attempt a low grade 1933 Goudey. If you have any other ideas, feel free to post scans or leave a comment - I'm looking for something somewhat challenging, a decent sized checklist, and in the approximate price range I posted.

Thanks guys,
Zach

[bbcard1]

my T205 is pretty lousy, but I'll bet I got it all complete between 3K and 4K, mostly raw...probably closer to 3 K. If I did not have any skins in the set, it would probably be closer to 5, but still doable. Some of the SPs are challenging, but there's nothing that is impossible. I will probably end up spending the most for an upgraded Joss, but for now, Wilhelm is the only card I paid over $300 for, a nice Collins mouth open and Johnson were the only I spent more than $200 on, but I got the Cobb a long time ago. The nice thing is that even if you only have $25 to spend one month, you can still probably find something to add.

[Leon]

Hi Zach,
Depending on what kind of cards catch you fancy some of the early caramel sets would be fun. I think you could get a E92,E93,E94,E95,E96 or E98 set in lower grade, for the 5k-6k range. Maybe some others will have other suggestions too. Since I am not really a set collector I don't have a lot of experience building them. That being set you could also pick a doable "type" set of things you like. In that realm the possibilities are virtually unlimited. Whatever you decide just make sure it is because YOU enjoy it. Good luck in the quest. I think part of the fun could almost be figuring out what you want to do!! regards

[Niko]

The T205 set for that price range seems quite tempting, however I personally am just not a fan of the design. I love the look and the allure of the t206 cards. This is the second time this has happened to me. I'm considering just making a SLOW run at the t206 set. 5k now won't get me that far but if I go for it in very low condition, I'll make decent progress and over time I'll have more money to put into it. It would make completing it all the more special. It's the monster after all, it's not the type of thing that almost anyone completes in a short amount of time.

Keep the suggestions rolling guys, thanks!

[bbcard1]

I am looking for my next set. I am thinking about Tattoo Orbit...not all that well appreciated but it has some funk.

I have enough of the T206 to start a run. For some reason, a few years ago I bought 100 different for $100 (lower grade, but so what) which included a few HOFers and Southern Leaguers. I am going to continue to chip away and will get serious at some point...actually, I am thinking about starting with the T206 players who are not in the t205 set.

[matthew]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

I have enough of the T206 to start a run. For some reason, a few years ago I bought 100 different for $100 (lower grade, but so what) which included a few HOFers and Southern Leaguers. .

Crap. That is a deal! Can't beat T206s for a buck.

[Niko]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

I am looking for my next set. I am thinking about Tattoo Orbit...not all that well appreciated but it has some funk.

I have enough of the T206 to start a run. For some reason, a few years ago I bought 100 different for $100 (lower grade, but so what) which included a few HOFers and Southern Leaguers. I am going to continue to chip away and will get serious at some point...actually, I am thinking about starting with the T206 players who are not in the t205 set.

Did you type that correctly? A buck per? If you want to move them, I'd very likely be interested.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by Niko

Did you type that correctly? A buck per? If you want to move them, I'd very likely be interested.

It was 25 years ago or so...have been building on it slowly but surely.