Looking for some pointers on selecting my next set.

[shernan30]

After taking a 10 year hiatus from collector, do to limited funds while in college, but this year I turned 30 and I'm back. Another exciting part is my wife is a huge baseball fan and also collects (nothing pre-war though). Right now I trying to narrow down a few different sets to work on. One Tobacco or Caramel, a Post WWI, and a 1950's or 1960's set. This is where I need some help from the collectors out there. I don't want something I can finish by attending an average sized card show or something that would require my first born so I getting stuck. Below are a few ideas I have had ranked in order of how much I like them.

Tobacco/Caramel:
1. T206 Backs set
2. 1909 E92 Dockman & Sons set
3. T205 Gold Border set
4. E90-1 American Caramel set

Post WWI:
1. 1936 R312 Pastels set
2. 1934 Goudey set
3. 1939 R303A & R303B Goudey Premium

1950's and 1960's:
1. 1956 Topps
2. 1962 Topps
3. 1948 Leaf
4. 1953 Bowman Color

I look forward to any comments or help with making my final decisions. I plan to know my sets in time for the NSCC in Cleveland this coming July.

(Oh I also collect any cards I can find of the 1918 Yankees, the "Forgotten Murderers Row." Player's team must be listed as NY.)

Thanks, Shernan30

[t206trader]

Speaking on behalf of the t206 set, this is not a set to be taken lightly. Even in low grade this set will easily set you back big money. Don't get me wrong it's incredibly fun but for a collector just coming back into the hobby it could get discouraging. I would start off with a t206 subset first. Say SL's or maybe a certain team or league run. If you enjoy this experience you can then parlay that into a "bigger fish to fry".

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by t206trader

Speaking on behalf of the t206 set, this is not a set to be taken lightly. Even in low grade this set will easily set you back big money. Don't get me wrong it's incredibly fun but for a collector just coming back into the hobby it could get discouraging. I would start off with a t206 subset first. Say SL's or maybe a certain team or league run. If you enjoy this experience you can then parlay that into a "bigger fish to fry".

Totally agree. I am 27 and on a budget and this set costs $. If you are going to do then take your time and wait for deals. It is a long process but that's what makes it so much fun. If it was easy then I would probably have gotten bored already.

[edhans]

I always vote for E90-1. Doable, but won't be cheap. Even a rough Jackson will appraoch $10k. Tough SP Hall-of-Famers Waslh, Speaker, Young (Cle), Wagner (Throwing), Duffy, and Keeler (horixontal and red background) will be elusive and expensive. A beautiful set with lots of unique artwork. Best of luck with whatever you choose.

[Sean]

I love the T206 set, but a back run can be very expensive. Even in a low grade.
Blank- $1000
Lenox- at least $1000
Red Hindu- close to $1000
Piedmont 42- close to $1000
Uzit- $3-4000
Drum- $4-5000
Broadleaf 460- at least $5000
Lenox Brown- $8000
Old Mill Brown- $10-12,000 (and let me know if you find one for sale )
Ty Cobb back- don't even ask

I suggest what an earlier poster said. Do a team run, or maybe collect your favorite HOFs. Perhaps a back run of a particular player.
Once you get started, you may want the whole set. And there are plenty of us here to help with any questions you might have.

PS- Welcome to Net 54

[shernan30]

Thanks for the responses about the T206 back set. I've done a little research, but apparently not enough on that one. I came across a semi complete one on an auction site and thought it would be pretty sweet to work on. May take a stab at a sub set and see where it leads me.

Any thoughts on one of the 1930's sets? I keep going back and forth on the Goudey and the R312s.

[AddieJoss]

I'm partial to the T205 set. It has stats and writing and advertising all on the backs. It's is a large set with most of the hall of gamers you would want and solid short prints. It is a fun set and a good looking set.
Cory

[x2drich2000]

Hello Steven, welcome to the board!

With any set, I think it's got to have something that appeals to you. From your lists, I would go with the E92, r312, and 62s

One thing I'd add if you wanted to do the. T206 back run you could somewhat limit the costs by not worrying about every series/factory designation. For instance by getting a broadleaf 350 you could ignore the cost of cost of the broadleaf 460 or by getting a common Piedmont 350, you could ignore the other 10? different Piedmont varieties. Of course this does solve the issue of the drum, Lenox, and uzit backs.

DJ