The T205 EGGS (Elite Gold Gilded Set) thread: Post your collection progress

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

I think I figured out how to use my old scanner with my new laptop. It's taken 4 months of trial and error. Here goes...

Not sure of my EGG/Kraken number as I mostly collect the backs.

I always love seeing this card as it immediately takes my brain to this photo- one of the best 1910 Paul Thompson portrait photos used for the t205 set in terms of image quality. The card doesn’t do it justice even when the registration is spot on such as your beautiful example. His extreme features just aren’t quite captured in the card. It is not the most valuable Type 1 photo in terms of dollars in my collection but it provides great joy. Yes.. I know how weird that sounds ��

[jimq16415]

If anybody is looking at all your beautiful cards and thinking how sad it is that they have almost none, I have eggsactly one left. Medical bills, but I couldn't part with this one. It's not nice but it's mine.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

I always love seeing this card as it immediately take my brain to this photo- one of the best Paul Thompson portrait photos used for the t205 set in terms of image quality. The card doesn’t do it justice even when the registration is spot on such as your beautiful example. His extreme features just aren’t quite captured in the card. in It is not the most valuable Type 1 photo in terms of dollars in my collection but it provides great joy. Yes.. I know how weird that sounds ��

That Paul Thompson photo doesn't hide a thing...it is pretty impressive. I think the T205 artist(s) did a great job with capturing the player's essence, but they also were not afraid to smooth out facial features. The original photoshoppers.

Brian

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by jimq16415

If anybody is looking at all your beautiful cards and thinking how sad it is that they have almost none, I have eggsactly one left. Medical bills, but I couldn't part with this one. It's not nice but it's mine.

It's great that you were able to keep the card that meant the most to you, and its qualifies for eggsactly 7 on the EGGS list. Stay healthy and enjoy the Joss.

Brian

[RCMcKenzie]

Very nice Thompson photo. Thanks for posting it. B&W photography is becoming a lost art.

Also, nice Joss. I don't have one in my collection, yet. It is a long work in progress.

Brian, I looked at my T205 box, placed the Schulte in there, and thought about counting the points. I will get to it soon. I should have some extra time over the holidays. Rob

[Alaskanmade]

Finally picked up a Collins (now converting him to PSA).
This puts by EGGS at 99!

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Alaskanmade

Finally picked up a Collins (now converting him to PSA).
This puts by EGGS at 99!

Nice 99. You will be updated to the brink of the century mark.

Brian

[RCMcKenzie]

I am now at 142 with lots of 1 pointers and dupes as I'm working on back runs and HLC's and other 1 pointer stuff. Here's my latest addition, no new points to add with this one. My brother, who quit collecting 35 years ago, would call this "mint" because that's what cards like this were called back then.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

I am now at 142 with lots of 1 pointers and dupes as I'm working on back runs and HLC's and other 1 pointer stuff. Here's my latest addition, no new points to add with this one. My brother, who quit collecting 35 years ago, would call this "mint" because that's what cards like this were called back then.

That Titus would be Nr-Mt/Mint to me (that's my old-timey designation for it...I guess I was a strict grader for that long gone time frame). Welcome to the club, and even you don't get bonus EGGS points for dupes or different backs, they still are awfully cool.

Brian

[Alaskanmade]

Officially up to 102!
This guy was hard to find at the right price / condition point.

[rats60]

I added Hoblitzell correct no Cin to add 3 to my total bringing me to 341.

[brianp-beme]

I was just thinking about EGGS this morning, perhaps because it was what was on the breakfast plate. Nice tougher pickups, and your respective multiple baker's dozen numbers will be updated.

Brian

[Mark2391]

Hi - just stumbled upon this thread, thankfully. T205 is my favorite set.

I’d like to throw my name into the mix. I have 202 total T205s for an EGGS score of 302.

[Yoda]

Since this great thread has re-emerged, I have picked up a Baker, Duffy and Collins (mouth closed).

[brianp-beme]

Welcome aboard Mark2391...your EGGS number has been installed in its lofty position, and John I updated your number by 6 to the total of 55, let me know if different.

Brian

[brianp-beme]

It has been over 5 months since the last post...surely some updates or new folks that want to cross the borders into this golden thread.

Below is a visual reminder of what a T205 looks like. Gaze steadily at it for a few minutes, and then close your eyes. Perhaps the inside of your eyelids will have started collecting a new set of prewar cards (or you will just have some dude named Harry that can't seem to stop staring into your brain).

Brian

[orioles70]

I still need the Mathewson with Cycle back ..so still stuck at 387.

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[jjp3rd]

Just seeing this for first time. I’ll have to calculate mine. Any chance there’s a points spreadsheet?


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[orioles70]

Originally Posted by jjp3rd

Just seeing this for first time. I’ll have to calculate mine. Any chance there’s a points spreadsheet?


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Post #1 has the "eggs" assigned to each card and post #2 has the list of us chickens and our egg total.

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[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by jjp3rd

Just seeing this for first time. I’ll have to calculate mine. Any chance there’s a points spreadsheet?

Welcome eventually aboard! As John mentioned, the first two posts are the whole T205 chicken coop...the only sheets I ever spread are on my bed.

Brian

[Yoda]

Brian, add me in for a Griffith and a Titus. Your tally is correct.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Brian, add me in for a Griffith and a Titus. Your tally is correct.

Hi John, you have been upgraded by 3 points.

Brian

[mrdbrooks77]

360 here


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[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by mrdbrooks77

360 here

Welcome aboard...let me direct you to your first class seat.


Brian

[Mark2391]

Hi - Please bump me up to 318

Thanks!

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Mark2391

Hi - Please bump me up to 318

Thanks!

Thanks, updated. I was thinking about bumping this thread, but now I don't have to.

I noticed that your previous EGGS number was from exactly one year ago (minus a day)...welcome back, Mid-June T205 collector!


Brian (and a scan of a not so random card to keep this T205 Cycle rolling)

[collectt205]

Great thread, figured I would add myself to the tally. EGGS = 144.

Have to post a photo, here is my newest EGGS (3!) addition.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by collectt205

Great thread, figured I would add myself to the tally. EGGS = 144.

Have to post a photo, here is my newest EGGS (3!) addition.

You have been added to the roll call at EGGSactly the 144 level. And nice Dahlen...always nice to add a potential future HOF to the lineup, especially one that is a little tougher to come by.

Brian

[Alaskanmade]

Up to 105 with the addition of Mr. Dahlen!

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Alaskanmade

Up to 105 with the addition of Mr. Dahlen!

Nice T205 photo. Looks like Dahlen slid in between noted ne'er do wells Cicotte and Chase. And thanks for bumping this thread...that's one less thing to accomplish on my to (ne'er) do (well) list.


Brian