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Posted By: Rob NYC

I was thinking of adding E-cards to my collection. I thought I had a good shot at an E100 recently, but dang, I didn't know what I was up against.

The advice I was given in this thread so far was one card at a time, build it up slowly. So I really shouldn't feel bad if I get outbid on an item I want, eh? I've been at this prewar collecting for a few months and yet I feel overwhelmed by the types of items that do exist. I thought I would be satisfied with T206s alone. I have a T206 Cardinals team set and various others, but they are beginning to be a bit 'too common' much for my liking - if that makes any sense. I used to think the player had to be famous to be 'worth' something. But, it seems that the most important thing I learned here is that a card should appeal to me and that beat up cards have just as much character as the 'nice' ones.

However, I am still sticking with trying to get every different T206 back of Bill Bergen batting. I have 6 so far. I don't know what else there is left. Anybody know? Besides the Cardinals team set (near complete) and the Bill Bergen backs and E-types (90-107), I don't know where else to focus or if I'm trying to reach for too much.

I appreciate the reponses. I'd like to know if I have a good start on my collection, but I am kind of ashamed because it seems so common and average when compared to anyone's here from what I've seen in the Vintage links. Only so much I can do with a limited budget. If I do ever get the balls to show my collection, I would appreciate constructive criticism on how to improve it.