T207 set finish line

[caramelcard]

About 11 years ago I bought a small lot of about 15 T206 cards on ebay. When the lot arrived there was a card with a brown background in there. It was a T207 George. I was hooked. Over the next few years I aimlessly picked up other T207s that I liked not knowing what I was getting into. About 6 years ago, I bought a lot of about 80 T207s (on this board) and started to get serious about the set. I still didn't have that many of the tougher cards and had no clue how tough they would be to find. I started to trade, purchase, scratch and sniff around for any card that I didn't have. In one instance I traded away my whole 1910 Obak collection of about 100 cards for a Donlin. A couple of days ago, I picked up a Lowdermilk and Mogridge to finally complete my set. It's been a long process, but I've really enjoyed collaborating with other T207 collectors and learning about the set.

Thanks a bunch to many here including Mike Frohme, Marc DelPercio., David G., Ron Rice, Mike Brailey, Alan, Larry Moe, Tbob, Tim Newcomb, Michael S, Frank Ward, Dave S, and John Spano! This set can't be completed without help from other collectors. Thanks all.

Rob

[npa589]

ROB:

Congratulations! What a difficult set to put together...this is quite the accomplishment.

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[sox1903wschamp]

Way to go Rob! Great fortitude and one heck of a tough set to complete.

[caramelcard]

Thanks very much!

Scans of the fronts here:

http://imageevent.com/caramelcard/t206?rotp=6004&n=0

[freakhappy]

Congrats! That has to be an awesome feeling! Any other sets in mind for the future?

[Luke]

That's an unreal accomplishment. I can't even imagine having 100 obaks and trading them for a single card. Very cool.

[atx840]

Wow, congrats! ...would love to see some scans

[4815162342]

I love these threads - congrats! Set completion is bittersweet, because it's always the thrill of the hunt that drives us, but the sweet part is well worth it!

[jp1216]

T207s were actually my favorite a few years ago (Turner was my first)- until I researched them on here. Tough set indeed. Congrats!

[HRBAKER]

Kudos on the march to completion!
Great set!

[tbob]

Good job Rob!!!
Welcome to the small and exclusive club of those who love the brownies and have had the perserverance to complete the set.
Mogridge has proven to be a very, very tough card which is on many checklists.

[ethicsprof]

congratulations!!!
a truly remarkable achievement!!
all the best,
Barry

[danmckee]

GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!!!!!!!!


A truly tough set to assemble

[Sixtofan]

I am so happy for you! I remember how excited I was to finish the brownies

[uffda51]

Congrats! It's a bear to complete this set.

[Tim Kindler]

Rob,
I just read your thread, and after all that I have read and learned about on the board and other places about T207s, I would have to say that this is quite a monumental acheivement in the collecting world! Glad to hear that your passion towards this set paid off and I know you are also getting extremely close toward that M116 goal of yours as well. Great to hear when great people have success!
Take Care,
Tim Kindler

[AndyG09]

Rob,

Must be a great feeling to climb that mountain! Certainly no hill! Congrats!

Best,

Andy

[frohme]

Congrats, Rob!!

Great to hear another one has crossed the T207 finish line - glad to hear you finally got those last two!!

Sounds like that's one monkey off the back, couple of other ones still hanging on...

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Mike

[Matt O'Halloran]

Tough set. The T-207 Cycle back is one of the most attractive of all card backs.