Hello from a new member

[T205Cub]

Hi everyone, just joined and wanted to introduce myself.

I grew up in the 80's and my older brother got me into card collecting, and '87 Topps was the first thing I ever collected. Inevitably I got into vintage once I started getting some extra cash to spend.

I'm just a Johnny Bench away from completing my 1968 and 69 Topps sets, and otherwise need to finish my 1970 and 72 sets to finish a 1968-90 Topps run.

My main project is the T205 set I started working on a couple years ago. I'm at 101/208 but the good news is that I have all of the HOF, short print and minor leaguers, so I only have the commons to chip away at. It's basically a p/f/g set with a few VG's. Probably will take me a couple more years to complete, but it's gonna happen!

Oh and before I forget - Go Cubs!

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by T205Cub

Oh and before I forget - Go Cubs!

Go Cubs indeed! Cubs fan in NC here. Although I've been less than thrilled with them this offseason.

I just got one of my first poswar Cubs cards earlier this month, actually - a T205 3-Finger Brown. Welcome and happy collecting!

[Rare Stuff]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Go Cubs indeed! Cubs fan in NC here. Although I've been less than thrilled with them this offseason.

I just got one of my first poswar Cubs cards earlier this month, actually - a T205 3-Finger Brown. Welcome and happy collecting!

Welcome. I also have a T205 Mordecai Browm with an Honest Long Cut back. What are the rare backs in the T205’s ?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Rare Stuff

Welcome. I also have a T205 Mordecai Browm with an Honest Long Cut back. What are the rare backs in the T205’s ?

Mainly Drum and Hindu on the rare backs for T205. There are other scarcities but those are the really valuable and tough ones.

And welcome aboard to T205Cub!!

[T205Cub]

Originally Posted by Rare Stuff

Welcome. I also have a T205 Mordecai Browm with an Honest Long Cut back. What are the rare backs in the T205’s ?

I'd check out T205.org.. They have a valuation tool where you can put in the card, condition and back advertisement and it gives you the value.. Pretty good place to start IMO.

[T205Cub]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Go Cubs indeed! Cubs fan in NC here. Although I've been less than thrilled with them this offseason.

I just got one of my first poswar Cubs cards earlier this month, actually - a T205 3-Finger Brown. Welcome and happy collecting!

Yep, seems like they need to make move or two but they've been pretty quiet. You probably already know about it, but Bleacher Nation is a great site.

Cool on your T205 Brown. Mine is a PSA 3. I'd like to pick up some T206 Cubs too but seems like they're getting really expensive lately..

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by T205Cub

Yep, seems like they need to make move or two but they've been pretty quiet. You probably already know about it, but Bleacher Nation is a great site.

Cool on your T205 Brown. Mine is a PSA 3. I'd like to pick up some T206 Cubs too but seems like they're getting really expensive lately..

I was referring to the Russell situation. Stupid front office desision...

My Brown is a SGC 2 in the new holder. A corner crease but otherwise very presentable. You are right, T206's all over the place anymore are more expensive than drugs. Sorry but I'm not paying $400 for a Joe Tinker card. I'm mostly into post-war...

[T205Cub]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I was referring to the Russell situation. Stupid front office desision...

My Brown is a SGC 2 in the new holder. A corner crease but otherwise very presentable. You are right, T206's all over the place anymore are more expensive than drugs. Sorry but I'm not paying $400 for a Joe Tinker card. I'm mostly into post-war...

Oh, yes.. I agree with you on that. Hard to root for that guy given what's come out. Any time he comes up to bat, you know what we'll all be thinking about. Best thing is to cut ties, I think.

I'd like to have more T206's but seems I missed the boat. So I'm sticking with my T205 collection and calling it good.. Unless prices soften which doesn't seem too likely.. I do have the T206 portraits of Lajoie, Waddell and Keeler that I bought a few years ago, but that's it. So I'll enjoy those.

[trambo]

the t205 set is a fun journey to be sure! I'm lucky enough to have a complete master set and am now upgrading quite a bit. Seems to be never ending! Very fun but never ending!!!

Welcome to the group!!

[T205Cub]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I was referring to the Russell situation. Stupid front office desision...

My Brown is a SGC 2 in the new holder. A corner crease but otherwise very presentable. You are right, T206's all over the place anymore are more expensive than drugs. Sorry but I'm not paying $400 for a Joe Tinker card. I'm mostly into post-war...

I like post war stuff too. I want to do a 1956 Topps set someday.. One of my favorite Topps designs and without any tough rookies or scarce high numbers, seems like it should be relatively easy to complete.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by T205Cub

I like post war stuff too. I want to do a 1956 Topps set someday.. One of my favorite Topps designs and without any tough rookies or scarce high numbers, seems like it should be relatively easy to complete.

I've been saying I'm doing '56 Topps for 20 years now. I have the Mantle and Ted Williams but other than that have not made much headway w/ the commons. The Clemente from that set is going nowhere but up; I'd say now would be the time to try to get a nice one if I'm going to. But yes you are right, the rest of the set in mid- or lower grade should be fairly easy to put together.

[BruceinGa]

Welcome!

[orioles70]

Welcome...always nice to have another T205 set collector on board

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