T210 collectors unite

[T206DK]

I noticed that there was a lot of bidding on the T210's that were listed on Ebay this week and part of last week. I didn't win any of the cards I was trying for and was surprised to see the prices reach the level that they did. Have T210's become the new fad set to collect or something? I remember when me and my brother used to regularly buy these for under $10 in any condition just a few years ago. I collect the series 1,3,and 5. I'm curious as to how many members here actually collect T210's. I like the set due to the pictures and poses and the historical aspect of it too.

[Rob D.]

I think it's a great set and one whose popularity has been increasing during the past 6-12 months.

[T206DK]

Rob,

I'm almost afraid to talk too much about it on here. It seems like once a set or card gets some forum action loads of people suddenly take interest. I am half done with series 1 and hope I can finish it sometime in the next couple years. I kind of liked being able to buy a T210 for $10 ungraded in the past. I don't own any graded ones yet. though it is a huge undertaking to try to complete some of the series in this set I like the challenge, and as I stated before I like the history of baseball and I think this set has a lot of historical flare to it. I sometimes wonder if the complete set is actually bigger than most people think.

[Bill Stone]

It is a funny set to collect --I started with the Frankfort team in Series 6. When I completed that team I then became interested the rest of Series 6 . Somewhere along the way I picked up a significant number of Series 2 cards and started to complete that series-the nice thing is other than Stengel and Jackson ( both of which should be in the next REA auction) they are still fairly easy to find. Eventhough most of mine were purchased back when they averaged about $25 I have found many of my cards even today at the range.The history of so many of these players continues to make this an interesting set for me.

[nebboy]

The 2 auctions with PSA4 that ended last night was in the range of what I have been seeing for a while. But alot better the the BIN about 1/3 of their prices.

[Bridwell]

It seems like so many of the pre-war issues are picking up steam on Ebay. Perhaps its the laws of supply and demand. I see a trend upwards on graded material. Maybe we're coming back from the recession.

Ron

[rdixon1208]

I'm a big fan of T210. I love the look of the cards, and they are the only pre-war set to produce Houston Buffalo cards. As for the prices going up...you know the deal. It only takes two people to drive a price up.

[DixieBaseball]

The Behemoth offers all kinds of collecting themes : Series 1-8, Cities, States, Portrait Poses, In Action Poses, Uniforms, Dress clothes, Orange Borders, Fat Borders, Only Minor Leaguers, or even Future Major Leaguers. The list goes on and on and yes, the history is still being written on some of these guys thanks to SABR, and others taking interest in a town, or a player, etc. - I love this set ! Here are a few scarce Seagulls :

[DICKTOWLE]

Sitting on 50 from the 8 series, just waiting, I believe this is the up and coming set for all series, Hang on it will more a lot more this year.

[oldjudge]

Great set! Very underpriced still given the rarity of some of the cards in the set. The Jackson is one of the top cards in the hobby.

[FrankWakefield]

I think the Old Mill red border cards are a great set. I bid on several of those T210s that were on eBay. I actually thought I might win one of the series 8 cards, but it got beyond me.

Series 2 is a tease. It is easy to pick up a few of those cards, and eventually have quite a few. But there's a bunch of cards in series 2. Completing that series is no minor accomplishment.

If someone 'finds' me a series 6 card of Angermeier fielding, that I'm able to acquire, I'll pay a finder's fee in addition to what I pay for that card.

[ChiefBenderForever]

I won a series 7 last night for $37 have no clue if I overpaid. I liked the pose and had a nice clean back so wanted it for my backs collection and thought it was cool it said series 7. I would advise all t206 back collectors to pick up a t210 for yo ur old mill run!

[Kawika]

T206DK: Just want to draw your attention to a really great thread we had about six months ago on the subject of T210s. There is some good commentary and some real mouthwatering scans posted. Love the little suckers myself.
Link: http://tinyurl.com/ykmnek7

[ullmandds]

my only 2 t210's...

[mybuddyinc]

I like T210 + I like raw cards = I hope Frank will be back soon

[DixieBaseball]

Epps - Interesting question. I have never given it an ounce of thought until now. It would take some time to value this thing out as there are just so many toughies through the various series, and with the Joe and Casey, you can set those aside as the Big 2 at $100K+ and $10K+ (Depending on condition) Also, don't let a few fool you as there are a small handful that would sell over $1K+ due to their extreme rarity, like the T210 Moxie Manuel card from Series 8. (He is in the top 5 on most jewish collectors want list) From there I can tell you most Series 8 would range around $90-$145, but a second tier of Series 8 would easily be over $200 each and there are probably 3 or 4 dozen of those...(Same for Series 6 & 7) It would take some time to put a fair value on this entire set. My guestimate without digging in would be $40,000 to $75,000 for the set minus the big 2. (The Joe would make valuing it hard as it could sell for $100K or much much higher depending on condition) You could take those number add in the Joe and Casey and you have a $200,000++ set. If I could have 1 choice : The Joe or the entire set minus the Joe. I would choose the entire set, display that puppy, and sit back and enjoy. 2 cents...

[Epps]

I was thinking around the same thing in todays market. If I remember correctly, I think a complete set sold in the early 1990's for around $13,000. If only I could go back in time...

[T206DK]

I seem to remember a lot of around 500 or so different t210's selling for over $150,000 not too long ago. It might have been in an REA or Goodwin auction.

I have compiled team checklists for series 1-6 so far if anyone is interested. they are just simple Word Doc. files. I will be doing series 7 and 8 this week.