100 Card Type Set... I need you advice and expertise; please.

[llafoe]

The great internet in Afghanistan isn't cooperating with me... I can't seem to add a poll today.

[tonyo]

I'm leaning toward the same Idea, limiting my type set to 100 cards, but having a hard time arriving at my list of 100

One thing I noticed about your list is ; you have cards with very similar (or identical) fronts and different backs - 1914 and 15 CJ's for example, but you haven't included the myriad of possible backs associated with M101-4 and 5 and other similar Mendelsohn's

Unfortunately I won't be much help in unraveling the intricacies, as I still find it a tad corn-fusing, but I just want to point them out to you for your viewing pleasure. (If you haven't noticed them already).

[ValKehl]

Tony, I assume the reason "llafoe" didn't include some the 1916 M101-4/5 types (such as Indianapolis Brewing, Green-Joyce, Everybody's, Holmes to Homes, etc.) is that they are not included in the OC type-card listing. This really surprises me, as it was only a few years ago that there was a fabulous feature article re these cards (written by two Net 54ers) in the OC Magazine.
Val

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Tony, I assume the reason "llafoe" didn't include some the 1916 M101-4/5 types (such as Indianapolis Brewing, Green-Joyce, Everybody's, Holmes to Homes, etc.) is that they are not included in the OC type-card listing. This really surprises me, as it was only a few years ago that there was a fabulous feature article re these cards (written by two Net 54ers) in the OC Magazine.
Val

Hi Val,

True they aren't listed in the OC type card listing, but there is a great table of various backs and scarcities included under M101-4 (or 5). They also reference the article you mention.

I pointed it out to the OP, since I also used the OC list when I started my type card collection last fall.... Then I ran across my first Famous and Barr and had a bit of a hard time finding info about it until I came across the table of backs and scarcities on OC.

I actually really like the Mendelsohn cards and the various backs. edit to add: But I do find it strange that Weil Baking (for example) has it's own ACC number... I probably should find the article and read it!

Tony

[Matthew H]

llafoe, if I could add one suggestion... When you get back into some of the N-card issues I'd say focus on eye appeal over grade. There are better 1's then 8's out there as grading accounts 0 points for eye appeal. This will help you with issues such as n690... A technical 4 grade is pretty pricy and also possible to have 0 eye appeal for the grade.

[Leon]

All of your list is obtainable except 1. That one will be very difficult.

[edhans]

Nice list; but you've left out the entire genre of strip cards just because they happen to be blank backed. You're missing out on some interesting and affordable types in my view.

[ValKehl]

Tony, thanks for pointing out that OC has additional info re the M101-4/5 types on their website. I was aware of this, but what I was trying to say (and I did a poor job at it) is that this OC listing is NOT, IMHO, a very good one for a type-card collector to use.

I wish OC had listed ALL the different ad backs (for T207, T216, D303, D304, etc.) on this listing, which would have made it extremely useful to me, as I am a type-card collector (as well as a collector of certain players). But, I guess OC's intent is for this listing to be a "set" listing, with more info re the ad backs available when one drills down ( or clicks) on the set name.
Best,
Val

[glchen]

I think the 1928 Fro Joy might be bigger than 3x4, and they are only authenticated (correctly) by BVG. The copy that I have from BVG is in a postcard size holder.

Also, not sure if you want to include 1926 Spalding Champions, 1929 Star Player Candy, or 1935 Schutter Johnson (although cartoon drawings).