Complete Set frustration

[Tomman1961]

I am collecting a raw but nice set of Diamomd Stars. I picked up the 2 Mahaffey variations for kicks. I know that having every number and ever variation is a Master Set. Would you be satisfied by calling your set "complete" if you did not get the High Numbers in this set? And none of the complete variation? The high numbers are the exact same poses as their lower number.
I have 1961 Topps Master Set - the year I was born. VBut the cost was insignificant.
I do not chase T206 because I would NEED to have everyone-which will include the big $ guys, and I will never afford them.
So, I am frustrated. I do not mind not having the name and team variations. Do I need the high numbers to call my set "complete?" Even as i am typing, I am back-tracking and think a set is not complete until you have all the numbers, and all the variations.
Thoughts?

[drc]

Wouldn't all variations before a master set, not a complete set? I don't follow the issue, so i may be missing something here.

[HercDriver]

I had to stop collecting complete sets because I got tired of paying for guys I didn't care about, like Mantle. Find what you like, and go with it - you're the only judge of "complete."

Take Care,
Geno

[g_vezina_c55]

I think like you, i want every variation and short print when i build a set.

It is the only thing i hâte in t206, iwill never have a complete set

[drc]

I guess I'm lucky in that I've always liked assortments and variety. I've never desired to complete a set. I'm a restless sort.

[kcohen]

From what you wrote, it would appear that it doesn't matter what the rest of us think. You probably will not be satisfied with anything short of a master set. FWIW, I personally think that you need examples of the high numbers for a basic set. If I'm not mistaken, the high numbers have different bio info on the back even though the fronts are the same. Also, to be complete, you probably need both Greenberg and Greenburg.

[howard38]

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