Is it just about the hunt

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Posted By: leon

For me I like the chase as much as the cards, I think? Since I am down to needing far less than a handful of cards to complete my 20th century pre war type set I just pick up things I like. I have been adding to my collection when I can find a really rare piece to add. The rarity of some issues is fascinating (to me) so I enjoy hunting for them. It took me about 5 yrs to find my first T216 Virginia Extra and just last week I got my 3rd one. Also, I have decided to do an impossible (probably) master set of D303's, since I like baking cards. Couple that with my 1916 W-Unc Big Head set collecting and my (very) collector grade T209-1's and I stay real busy....probably too darn busy!! I think the answer really is "do what makes you happy". There are literally millions of ways to collect so just find 1 or 20 and go with it. BTW, I agree with you on the "easier" to finish sets (money not withstanding) and I would find them less entertaining as it only takes money for completion ...I have never seen, or heard about, any D303 sets that are complete, let alone a master set. I think I have seen 1 complete set of Big Heads, that one being auctioned by REA in the last few years.....take care and good luck in the hunt...and by all means have some fun. That's what it's all about.