T206 n00b

[teetwoohsix]

Originally Posted by marcdelpercio

Welcome to the board! Previous posters have all given some excellent tips and links to good T206 resources. I would add that the Buy/Sell/Trade section here at Net54 is a great place to pick up some T206's, from very low grade to very high grade, and be assured that you are getting authentic cards. Somebody selling fakes would not be around for very long at all. I think I speak for the vast majority of the people who use the B/S/T in saying that I have had overwhelmingly positive interactions and deals there and never had the slightest doubt that anything I bought or traded for was the real deal.

+1, and welcome !!!

[mrvster]

You picked the right "set"

Welcome

Peace

JOhnny V

[Tobacco&Gum]

Thanks everyone for all the advice.

I've been reading a lot about the T206s on the web sites that have been recommended, and some members have PMd me advice as well. Also using the search feature to read a lot of old threads. Good stuff!

A BIG thanks to the 3 members who are each sending me a card free of charge. They've been advertised as beaters, but I still can't wait to get them. 2 of the 3 I don't which player is being sent, and for me that adds excitement. I'll post pics when the cards arrive.

I haven't yet pulled the trigger on any cards, but my trigger finger is itchin'. Checked out some scans that were sent, and waiting on a few more to come in. Also trying to do some research on pricing.

Thanks Again, and I'll keep you all up to date!

[Luke]

My advice for buying cards would be to start slowly and just bid on ebay and buy cards here on the BST. Keep a watch list on ebay of cards in your price range that you like, and put in some bids that u think are a little too low. You'll be outbid most of the time, but you'll get a good feel for the current value of the cards. And sometimnes you'll get a nice deal. Try to keep enough liquid cash around that you could afford to win a few auctions at the same time if the price is right. This approach will help you keep your budget in check, while still being involved in collecting. Try not to get too attached to any card up for auction. With T206, there will always be another one to bid on. Good luck, and you definitely came to the right place.

[Tyler]

I suppose I could buy one or two low dolllar cards that are graded authentic, or 1, and crack them out to get the look/feel of the cards themselves.

Invaluable advice to anyone. Great luck to you on your endeavor...make sure it is FUN every step of the way.

[Tobacco&Gum]

This afternoon I was pleased to find my first two T206's in my mailbox.

Both we sent to me FREE by generous members.

Thank you Bruce (Texxxx) for the Engle, and thank you Erick (T206Hound) for the McIntyre. They are both cool cards, and I will study them. I like how one has paper loss on the back , and the other has it on the front. I think these are both great learning cards, and I will do just that with them.

Thanks again guys!

[Tobacco&Gum]

I recently made my first purchase on the BST forum. Low grade Jack Knight Portrait. Great card, great price, really happy with it. I've since picked up another card which is on the way, and I have my eye on a few more.



Couple questions

Does anyone know who the last living T206 Subject was?
I recently read that Paddy Livingston died in '77. Did any of the others outlive him?

Also, I was checking out some SGC graded T206's, and I noticed that on Old Mill cards it's listed as 1909-1911. On the other brands (the ones I've seen anyway) the specific year is listed. Is this because Old Mill put out the same card all three years while other brands put out different cards each of the years. Just wondering.

Thanks!