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

[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.

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by 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.

I agree. Some of the strip cards are a little out there, but some are quite interesting. W517 for has become one of my favorites (the full body poses anyway!).

Originally Posted by 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

Val,
I see what you are saying. OC checklist is great for me ( a fledgling type collector)... I do have a spreadsheet that I downloaded after being led to it by a net54 thread. It seems to include different back types - I just checked t206 and M101-4. It has 2821 lines - a little overwhelming for me. The top cell says:"OBC TYPE CARD CHECKLIST DRAFT COPY #1 (UNVERIFIED) COMPILED BY DAVID HORNISH" Do you have this?

Tony

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by tonyo

I agree. Some of the strip cards are a little out there, but some are quite interesting. W517 for has become one of my favorites (the full body poses anyway!).




Val,
I see what you are saying. OC checklist is great for me ( a fledgling type collector)... I do have a spreadsheet that I downloaded after being led to it by a net54 thread. It seems to include different back types - I just checked t206 and M101-4. It has 2821 lines - a little overwhelming for me. The top cell says:"OBC TYPE CARD CHECKLIST DRAFT COPY #1 (UNVERIFIED) COMPILED BY DAVID HORNISH" Do you have this?

Tony

If you PM me with your e-mail I will send a copy of this your way. It's old, needs some work but is 99% accurate as of 20 years ago.

[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).

[Bridwell]

Nice idea for a thread. I've been collecting type cards with a similar approach to yours, although I also include larger cards and ones with blank backs.

Here's a few I didn't see on your list:

1906 Fan Craze
1913 Tom Barker
1913 National Game
1916 Tango Eggs

Those are easy to find, and seem to meet your criteria.