1920s-30s Baseball Set Suggestions?

[Smanzari]

Hey everyone-

I have recently started putting vintage sets together and AM LOVING IT! Was wondering if anyone had a suggestion of a set from the 20s/30s that would be seen as relatively "affordable"/"easy" and contains Ruth and Gehrig. Was leaning towards the Exhibit set from that Era but would rather something with smaller cards.

Thanks for the help/suggestions!

[glchen]

Nothing with both Ruth and Gehrig sets are cheap. If you want a set that is smaller than postcard size, that will limit your options also. My suggestions are 1927 W560 and 1928 W502. The W560 isn't very pretty, but is probably one of the cheapest you can get for both players. However, it also has a lot of non-sports and non-baseball cards, which you may not want. I think the 1928 W502 is a nice under the radar set that might fit your criteria. One other option is the 1928 Harrington, which is cheaper than the York or Tharp sets but with the same images. It is the less expensive and less rare than the 1931 W502 set. For larger size cards, 1929 Kashin and multiple Exhibit sets are very nice. The 1926-29 Exhibits is a huge set with all of the variations but one of the best looking, IMHO.

[Smanzari]

Originally Posted by glchen

Nothing with both Ruth and Gehrig sets are cheap. If you want a set that is smaller than postcard size, that will limit your options also. My suggestions are 1927 W560 and 1928 W502. The W560 isn't very pretty, but is probably one of the cheapest you can get for both players. However, it also has a lot of non-sports and non-baseball cards, which you may not want. I think the 1928 W502 is a nice under the radar set that might fit your criteria. One other option is the 1928 Harrington, which is cheaper than the York or Tharp sets but with the same images. It is the less expensive and less rare than the 1931 W502 set. For larger size cards, 1929 Kashin and multiple Exhibit sets are very nice. The 1926-29 Exhibits is a huge set with all of the variations but one of the best looking, IMHO.

Originally Posted by nolemmings

There aren't as many sets with both Ruth and Gehrig as you might think, at least given the many years they were together and the wealth of sets from the 30's. The answer to your question might be the 1929 R316 Kashin set, although those cards aren't really "small' either--they measure about 3-3/8 x 4-1/2. Kashins are more affordable than many others, but if you want to spend some $$$, you can shoot for the 1933 U.S. caramel set, which is smaller in both card and set size. I'm not a huge fan, but there is color for those who don't like b&w. Be aware that there is a handful of non-baseball cards in the set, in case you are a purist in that regard. There is also R315 from an affordability standpoint, although those cards are the same size as Exhibits. Good luck!

Thank you for the responses, not necessarily looking for "cheap," just relatively cheap to the era (i.e. 1933 Goudey is waaay out of my price range!) I will definitely look into your suggestions! Also may just do Diamond Stars (I LOVE this set) and will settle for just a Ruth/Gehrig to go with it from a different set!

[nolemmings]

There aren't as many sets with both Ruth and Gehrig as you might think, at least given the many years they were together and the wealth of sets from the 30's. The answer to your question might be the 1929 R316 Kashin set, although those cards aren't really "small' either--they measure about 3-3/8 x 4-1/2. Kashins are more affordable than many others, but if you want to spend some $$$, you can shoot for the 1933 U.S. caramel set, which is smaller in both card and set size. I'm not a huge fan, but there is color for those who don't like b&w. Be aware that there is a handful of non-baseball cards in the set, in case you are a purist in that regard. There is also R315 from an affordability standpoint, although those cards are the same size as Exhibits. Good luck!

[familytoad]

I really agree with Gary on this one.
W502 is a good choice, but the Harrington or Yorks are also really good choices.
(You need a Type2 for the Gehrig)

If you are chasing a set with both Ruth and Gehrig, the “inexpensiveness” is relative. After all, you get a Ruth and Gehrig

[Smanzari]

Originally Posted by familytoad

I really agree with Gary on this one.
W502 is a good choice, but the Harrington or Yorks are also really good choices.
(You need a Type2 for the Gehrig)

If you are chasing a set with both Ruth and Gehrig, the “inexpensiveness” is relative. After all, you get a Ruth and Gehrig

Ha, yea- just can't afford the 4 Ruths and Gehrigs from the 1933 Playball Set!

The W502s looks pretty Yankee-heavy, so that may be my Route (I'm a Huge Yanks fan!)

BUT the 1932 Caramels actually appeals to me with the multiple sports!

I really appreciate the suggestions everyone!

[yanksfan09]

R315 is a nice set but same size as exhibit cards basically.

US Caramels are nice as noted.

[Joe Hunter]

Your best bet would be the '29 Kashins set. Both Ruth and Gehrig are reasonably priced, and the only difficult cards to obtain are a few short prints.

[x2drich2000]

First one that comes to my mind is U.S. Caramel (http://www.oldcardboard.com/r/r328/r...?cardsetID=886). Not exactly cheap, especially when you add in the other HOFers. But at only 32 cards (less if you count the other sports) your not chasing players no one has heard of.