Somewhat new here and seeking advice

[AMBST95]

If you're trying to learn about past players, I think the KC T206 set is a nice start. The cards are easily attainable and are a great way to feel out the set as a whole. You may end up deciding to go for the whole Monster. Even if just doing the team set, I'd invest the 20-30 dollars into The T206 Collection: The Players & Their Stories. I started a lower grade T206 collection and this book has helped me learn a lot about the players themselves. Every time I get a new card, I reference the book to associate a story to each card. It makes mail day even more enjoyable, plus now I can impress my friends with random facts about dead minor leaguers. They must think I'm a genious.