Set building strategies

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As Andrew mentioned, go at a slow pace. I've seen several collectors dive in and run at full speed only to have their collecting interests change. If it is the T205s that interest you and you aren't trying to collect the back variations (Wilhelm & Mathewson), it can be accomplished without breaking the bank as your most expensive would be the Cobb or Addie Joss. Although I'm biased, I think it is one of the most fascinating prewar sets out there. You will find quite a few T205 experts on this board if you ever have questions about something.

I have been working on my low grade set since 2007 and just went over the 75% threshold. Like you, I was on a limited budget and I was never in a position to acquire a large lot since I was going after the variations as some rarely come up and I wanted to make sure I had the funds saved when they did. At first, I would buy 1 or 2 commons a month, while I saved for one of the higher priced or variation cards. I would have been done earlier with the set, but like many other collectors, I would see something not related that would catch my eye. I'm down to needing 53 commons to be complete and I hope to have it done by July of 2013.

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Frank