What is your PSA number

[Rayl]

I collect PSA graded T206's that are mostly graded 4 or 5. What is the average psa grade of your T206 collection?

[4815162342]

Oh boy, here we go.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Oh boy, here we go.

What? You don't have a number???


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[Rayl]

Sorry I don't get it. My bad if this has been discussed. Ray

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Rayl

Sorry I don't get it. My bad if this has been discussed. Ray

Most of the collectors on Net54 do not collect T206s based on average PSA grades. Frankly, to suggest that you collect T206s based on an average PSA grade will only bring you criticism on here. The prior posters on this thread were just anticipating a lot of critical comments coming your way.

[Rayl]

Maybe I asked the question wrong or maybe I am naive. Lol. Most collectors I would assume like to collect their cards in a specific grade like a 3, 4 or 5. I am a new T206 collector and I am not really sure what is wrong with that?

[freakhappy]

I think Luke hit it on the head. Asking what condition range would go over a lot better than asking what holder number everyone averages. You could go as far as asking what grade range and what tpg everyone prefers if you would like...I'm sure everyone will keep it civil

I collect mainly graded cards anywhere from GD to EX (for prewar) just depending on price and appeal. I'm perfectly fine buying my whole prewar collection in VG condition, but sometimes I'll see a card in EX condition and I just want it...anyone else have this problem too? I already owned a kleinow ny in an sgc 40 holder and it fit perfectly in my collection, but one day I was browsing eBay and saw one in an sgc 60 holder that was beautiful and it just made sense to grab it.

Anyway, I collect mainly SGC, PSA and sometimes Beckett for my prewar stuff. But it's the card that trumps all and not the holder for me.

Rayl, what sets are you collecting? Or what is your hobby interests?


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[Rayl]

Thanks for the detailed responses. That's all I was asking, what grades are being collected. Jeff, I am a highly organized and everything being uniform kind of person too. I like everything to match up nicely. I also agree that it keeps me paced in my collecting. The longer it takes, the better, and it will be more fun for me. It's pretty easy to pick up a bunch of raw commons with little or no effort with no grade in mind. Don't really see the point in that (sorry, don't mean to offend anyone).

I'm totally new to t206 collecting. As a kid I collected a lot of cards in the 80s and 90s but lost interest because there were so many types to collect. I recently became interested in T206 cards by reading and researching what was on this site. I actually came to know this site because I was interested in purchasing a 1928 Babe Ruth candy wrapper. I did a google search and this is where I landed. I was able to purchase a wrapper in an auction last year.

I do have to say I am hooked on collecting again. My other hobby is growing giant pumpkins. My biggest is 1,216 pounds. Not related to this site but that's what I do

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by Rayl

My other hobby is growing giant pumpkins. My biggest is 1,216 pounds. Not related to this site but that's what I do

That would be a PSA (Pumpkin Size Announcement) # of 1216

[iwantitiwinit]

I collect T206's in psa, sgc and bvg in the 4 to 6 range for my permanent collection. If its a special card, ie. an unusual back any grade will do. I'll also buy additional cards if I think it's a good deal or a lot as low as the 3 range.

[frankbmd]

I'm sure that Leon would appreciate it if you placed a quarter next to your next pumpkin pic. Size matters.

[Rayl]

Hahaha. Good one Mike. Thanks for all of the posts guys! Growing them is a lot of work actually but a ton of fun. Spend a good couple of hours a day in the patch. They are grown using all organic fertilizers. At their peak growth, they can put on 35lbs a day, no bull.

Now back to the T206s..... I definitely can see both sides of the conversation and appreciate everyone's style. Collecting this set will be a long ride for me and I look forward to hopefully buying / selling /trading with the great folks on this site.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I don't stick to a set grade. If I like the look and the price is right them I will pick it up. My set is mostly lower grade but decent eye appeal.

[ullmandds]

Monster pumpkins...thats awesome!!!

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Monster pumpkins...thats awesome!!!

That's what I'm talking about! Can we get a picture or two, Ray??

[Rayl]

How's this?

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Rayl

How's this?

uh...that'd be awesome, Ray! Thanks for sharing!

Are there different breeds of pumpkin or something? I'm pretty dumb when it comes to this stuff. What makes some pumpkins grow so damn big??

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by Rayl

How's this?

Freakin wow, what do you do with a pumpkin that big? That's a lot of pie man!

[bigtrain]

Originally Posted by Rayl

How's this?

OT but for years there has been a pumpkinfest in Cooperstown in September featuring weigh-in of giant pumpkins, a regatta where they carve out the pumpkins and make boats out of them, and other activities. Winning pumpkin is usually about 1600 lbs. Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, citing the expense, recently announced they are not doing the pumpkinfest anymore. Ray, the pumpkin in your picture looks competitive.

I collect T206 mostly ungraded and averaging G-VG.

[sebie43]

Screw cards, lets talk pumpkins Ray, lol. but in all seriousness I collect raws and send some of them in to SGC simply because i like the black slab, most of my T206 fall in the 30-40 range right now, but I upgrade here and there.
And I usually do based on eye appeal not grade.

[freakhappy]

Sorry if I offended, Jim. You quoted my later post, so you confused me

I like to lighten things up a bit and have some fun every once and a while and in this case the OP knew it was all in fun.

Anyway...nice pumpkin, ray!


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[nsaddict]

Ray, question, how many T206's could fit into that pumpin?

[steve B]

From the reactions someone should do a set of giant pumpkin cards.

I collect the whole range of grades. Lately I've been a bit pickier and look for VG-VG/EX cards that look nice. But I won't pass up a good deal on a lower grade card if it's cheap enough or interesting in some other way.

I do send in some of the nicer ones to SGC. It's fun and for cards I've owned for years it's like buying them all over again.

I have them on the registry, also for fun. I know I can't view it as a competition. But I must confess to being a bit sad for a couple minutes when the Blankbacks brought the average under 50.
I have a few PSA cards,(maybe 4-5?) but the crossover special is a good one, so maybe not for much longer.

Steve B

[Bocabirdman]

Welcome Great Pumpkin 1t.jpg

[GoldenAge50s]

Here's a couple of pics from this past yrs contest up here in NE---Winner from RI w/ 1426.5 lb-er!

http://sngpg.com/

[Fetamore]

This is my third post of the night (long time lurker) and I'm about to bare my soul to you. First of all, I live on the east coast but I've attended two pumpkin fests in Half Moon bay CA in my life time. Sounds weird, but check it out. More to the point, I've been collecting vintage cards for near 40 years, but just can't bring myself to submit any to grading. I think it's phobia. Anybody else suffer from this?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Fetamore

This is my third post of the night (long time lurker) and I'm about to bare my soul to you. First of all, I live on the east coast but I've attended two pumpkin fests in Half Moon bay CA in my life time. Sounds weird, but check it out. More to the point, I've been collecting vintage cards for near 40 years, but just can't bring myself to submit any to grading. I think it's phobia. Anybody else suffer from this?

I have a friend that will not send cards in for grading because he is afraid he will not get the same cards back.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by Fetamore

I've attended two pumpkin fests in Half Moon bay CA in my life time. Sounds weird, but check it out.

I spent my teen years in HMB and still cringe at the thought of what the Pumpkin Festival meant to us. 363 days a year HMB was a small town and prettyeasy to live/get around in, but for that weekend it turned upside down and all roads into an LA freeway (think 405 5 merge at rush hour). I'd usually bail and spend those weekends at friends' houses "over the hill (those from peninsula know what that means)". That said, I'm sure they were great fun for those who attended.

Btw- to the OP, that is a sweet pumpkin. To your question, my condition range varies depending any number of things- era, card scarcity, eye appeal, etc. I still have a lot of raw (never sent a card in for grading), but my graded generally range 2-4 for pre-war, 5 and up for post.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Fetamore

This is my third post of the night (long time lurker) and I'm about to bare my soul to you. First of all, I live on the east coast but I've attended two pumpkin fests in Half Moon bay CA in my life time. Sounds weird, but check it out. More to the point, I've been collecting vintage cards for near 40 years, but just can't bring myself to submit any to grading. I think it's phobia. Anybody else suffer from this?

The pumpkins brought you out!! Please be careful with your quantity of posts. You might break the software. I am sure a lot of collectors get nervous about grading, but to take it to phobia status, I dunno.... maybe a few.
(not I)

and Rayl- we do have an off topic section and pumpkins are perfectly acceptable to talk about there (and in this thread of course)

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I saw my first giant pumpkin last fall in Maine. I could've fit in the pumpkin. It was insane. I don't know what the hell they feed those pumpkins?