What's your Monster number?

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by StuckInOmaha

Never being one who could follow directions or instructions, my ranking at number 52 shouldn't be there. I was counting every card I have, not just the unique ones. In rebuilding Howe's set, there are two that would not show up for sure (Demmit and O'Hare St. Louis Polar Bear backs) and besides that, I have duplicates, triplicates and even quadruplicates (if that is a word) of some cards. So to be fair to those who have a legitimate shot at the magic number, and those who can follow simple instructions (unlike me), please remove my listing. Sorry to have messed up the list in the first place.

For Heaven's sake Ed, remove your tail from between your legs, the Monster Number gestapo are not pursuing you. I will honor your request or preferably modify your number(s) to reflect accuracy as defined in the rules. We would hate to lose you and will not accept your admission of guilt as a demerit on your record, but rather as evidence of your character. If there is any dissent among those who read this post, speak now or forever hold your peace (or should that be piece).

[frankbmd]

oops

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

For Heaven's sake Ed, remove your tail from between your legs, the Monster Number gestapo are not pursuing you. I will honor your request or preferably modify your number(s) to reflect accuracy as defined in the rules. We would hate to lose you and will not accept your admission of guilt as a demerit on your record, but rather as evidence of your character. If there is any dissent among those who read this post, speak now or forever hold your peace (or should that be piece).

Does that mean we should put the torches out and send the villagers home? We are not going to storm the castle?

[Howe’s Hunter]

Set 1 185 (unique)

Set 2 23 (dulicates)

Set 3 2 (triplicates)

Set 4 1 (quadruplicates)

Total of 212.

[t206hound]

I'm building a second set now, and it's at an even dozen.

[GregMitch34]

Only 51, but a very good 51. Best card is Evers PSA 4 brown Hindu. Matty PSA 4 Cycle. Puttman PSA 6. Lot of mid-grade HOFers and SLs. But a lowly PSA 2 Ellam still one of my favorites.

[Jlighter]

Up to 12 now.

[vintagerookies51]

I've become interested in T206s recently, so I'll throw in my number of 4. They're all HOFs.

[drmondobueno]

Scored a couple of lots in recent auctions. Love those commons. Number is up to 204.

[ullmandds]

While cleaning my disgusting basement yesterday...I came across some boxes of the ex-girlfriends stuff...and lo and behold...I find a t206 G Browne(chi) card along with a m brown silk I had given her to give to her nephew.

So my monster # is up to 12!!!!

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

[B]Current Monster Numbers (9/29/12)
:

240 points for Honus Wagner
80 points each for Plank, Doyle NY NATL & Magie
1 point for everyone else.

Condition and back variations are not factors in your basic monster number.
Depending on interest back monster numbers (i.e. Polar Bear Monster numbers) could be considered in the future.

All that's needed in a number with scans if you care to add them.

frankbmd 512

In your initial rules, you alluded to possibly giving numerical credit for "unique" T206 back situations. So, I ask you.....does a near complete All-PIEDMONT set (519 cards)
warrant extra credit.

This set is unique in the hobby. Perhaps, the only other T206 guy that completed such a set is Bill Heitman back in the 1970's.










Furthermore....DITTO goes for my complete All-SOVEREIGN set of 402 cards.

Incidently, you have my SOVEREIGN set # listed as 444. A complete All-SOVEREIGN set comprises of 402 cards (No Big Six in it).
I have 42 extra SOVEREIGN cards towards completing a master set. So, please correct my number on this set.




I appreciate your consideration to my requests as stated here.


TED Z

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by tedzan

In your initial rules, you alluded to possibly giving numerical credit for "unique" T206 back situations. So, I ask you.....does a near complete All-PIEDMONT set (519 cards)
warrant extra credit.

This set is unique in the hobby. Perhaps, the only other T206 guy that completed such a set is Bill Heitman back in the 1970's.










Furthermore....DITTO goes for my complete All-SOVEREIGN set of 402 cards.

Incidently, you have my SOVEREIGN set # listed as 444. A complete All-SOVEREIGN set comprises of 402 cards (No Big Six in it).
I have 42 extra SOVEREIGN cards towards completing a master set. So, please correct my number on this set.




I appreciate your consideration to my requests as stated here.


TED Z

My content on this post transfered to Email correspondence.

frankbmd

[tedzan]

The two "mis-fits" in my all-PIEDMONT set............




TED Z

[teetwoohsix]

Hi Frank-

+3 to my monster # to make it 86....thanks !!


Sincerely, Clayton

[tedzan]

FRANK

Thanks for clarifying the listing of my 2 sets.


Best regards,

TED Z

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by tedzan

FRANK

Thanks for clarifying the listing of my 2 sets.


Best regards,

TED Z

Worthy of more than a footnote, but appropriate in the context of this thread.

[lancemountain]

im up to 83

[Bocabirdman]

I scored these six here on the BST......Thanks Erick.....New MN is 189.6

Jake Weimer SC150
Al Shaw (St Louis) SC150
Frank LaPorte P350
Hans Lobert SC150
Jake Atz PB
Rube Geyer PB

[Bpm0014]

431

[Merrillstoys]

My new number is 546 because of my new Magee error.

[William Todd]

293

[Bocabirdman]

I have been off from work this week which has allowed for WAY too much computer time. I have made good use of the time though and picked up a mixed bag. My new Number is now 199.9

From eBay...
Dan Moeller SOV350
Bob Spade SC150
Fielder Jones (Chicago) (Portrait) P150
Ginger Beaumont SC150
Bill Hinchman (Cleveland) SC150
Spike Shannon P350
Red Murray (Portrait) P460
Francis Pfeffer P460

From our gracious thread host, Frank (Thanks my friend), a battered triad of HOF-ers...
Jake Beckley P-Something50 (a touch of paper loss)
Iron Man McGinnity Polar Bear
Jack Chesbro P150

[Eric72]

Hello. I am new to Net54 and relatively new to T206. After looking around the site a bit, I found this thread and decided it would be a great place to post my first message.

I just recently started collecting T206 cards after focusing primarily on post-war material for many years. To me, the artwork is beautiful and discovering the stories behind players I didn't know before is an absolutely fascinating experience.

My Monster number is 7, comprised of graded commons (VG - EX.) The best and worst of the group are pictured (or should at least accessible through a link) below.

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2418fbf8.jpg

Thanks for the opportunity to take part in this.

Best Regards,

Eric

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Hello. I am new to Net54 and relatively new to T206. After looking around the site a bit, I found this thread and decided it would be a great place to post my first message.

I just recently started collecting T206 cards after focusing primarily on post-war material for many years. To me, the artwork is beautiful and discovering the stories behind players I didn't know before is an absolutely fascinating experience.

My Monster number is 7, comprised of graded commons (VG - EX.) The best and worst of the group are pictured (or should at least accessible through a link) below.

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2418fbf8.jpg

Thanks for the opportunity to take part in this.

Best Regards,

Eric

Welcome to the fray, Eric....Good Collecting!!!

[E93]

Welcome aboard Eric. You are off to a good start.
JimB

[Eric72]

@ Bocabirdman and JimB - Thanks for the warm welcome. I truly appreciate it.

Best,

Eric

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Hello. I am new to Net54 and relatively new to T206. After looking around the site a bit, I found this thread and decided it would be a great place to post my first message.

I just recently started collecting T206 cards after focusing primarily on post-war material for many years. To me, the artwork is beautiful and discovering the stories behind players I didn't know before is an absolutely fascinating experience.

My Monster number is 7, comprised of graded commons (VG - EX.) The best and worst of the group are pictured (or should at least accessible through a link) below.

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2418fbf8.jpg

Thanks for the opportunity to take part in this.

Best Regards,

Eric

Greetings. You're on the list. PM sent.

[Merrillstoys]

Hey Frank,
I always feel self conscious showing off the new cards I get. Since you asked to see my newest card that put me near the top of the monster list, here it is. By the way I love this thread. THANKS
Merrill

[g_vezina_c55]

Nice magie! Congrat.
It is the last week ebay copy?

[Merrillstoys]

Hi Nelson,
I've never bought anything from E-bay. I just don't trust it. I picked this up at Clean Sweep Auctions, this week.
Merrill

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by Merrillstoys

Hi Nelson,
I've never bought anything from E-bay. I just don't trust it. I picked this up at Clean Sweep Auctions, this week.
Merrill

Good its a Nice card!!

I saw à magie psa 1 on ebay last week. Anyway congrat!

[goodtricks]

I guess I'll join in. My number is currently 20.

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Ummmm I can't remember where mine was...I think I have 6 with a recent acquisition a few weeks ago of a Wheat, but lost a few also lol. Look up, climbin the ladder!

[bigtrain]

Okay, I am now officially obsessed. Just finished trading all but one of my duplicates. I am now at 170. Time to start trading my T205s for "monster" cards.

[Bocabirdman]

It seems this thread is creating more competition for the cards I bid on This has been a slow week, the slowest in a good while. I won exactly one My new # is 200.9

The lucky addition to the collection
Josh Devore SC460

[Texxxx]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

It seems this thread is creating more competition for the cards I bid on This has been a slow week, the slowest in a good while. I won exactly one My new # is 200.9

The lucky addition to the collection
Josh Devore SC460

Wait till you get to around 400 and it will really slow down. A lot of the commons are very abundant and easy to get fast. Then finding the hard ones at a price you want to spend get more difficult.

Frank you can update my #1 set to 431.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by Texxxx

Wait till you get to around 400 and it will really slow down. A lot of the commons are very abundant and easy to get fast. Then finding the hard ones at a price you want to spend get more difficult.

Frank you can update my #1 set to 431.

Thank's for the rosy forecast The good news is I will probably grow bored with the idle time before then and some other quest will jump into my prime chase spot. My Monster effort started in the Summer of 2010. I sprinted to the first 104 and then hit a dry spell so I went off and hit the '39 Play Ball set reasonably hard. After that I knocked the 52 Bowman set down to size. If I detour, I will always come back. The Monster is, after all, the Monster

[dacubfan]

Originally Posted by Texxxx

Wait till you get to around 400 and it will really slow down. A lot of the commons are very abundant and easy to get fast. Then finding the hard ones at a price you want to spend get more difficult.

Frank you can update my #1 set to 431.

Just added 9 to go over the 400 mark. Please put me down for 403 Frank. Thanks.

[Bocabirdman]

Geez, between the same unsold listings recycling through over and over again, coupled with a heavy beater population, along side "Auctions" with fullblown market prices for minimum bids, I wound scoring one this week. Count 'em, one. My Number is up to 201.9

I scored:
Mike Donlin (With Bat) SC350

[wazoo]

My new number is 57! I love the new beauties I added.

[vintagerookies51]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Geez, between the same unsold listings recycling through over and over again, coupled witha heavy beater population, along side "Auctions" with fullblown market prices for minimum bids, I wound scoring one this week. Count 'em, one. My Number is up to 201.9

I scored:
Mike Donlin (With Bat) SC350

You probably already said this earlier in the thread, but what's the extra .9 for?

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by vintagerookies51

You probably already said this earlier in the thread, but what's the extra .9 for?

Cole, My first fractional T206 HOF-er had me at a ".6" Since then, Frank, the Monster Number Man has contributed 3 more that between paper loss and nibbled corners added up to be a total of 2.3 cards, hence the 201.9 (I actually have 203 cards....199 are in more "acceptable " shape). Here is the first card, a Waddell portrait that I picked up for a "fraction" of the normal price
Waddell front.jpg

Waddell Back.jpg

Here are a few examples of the rest of my stack.

T206Cards.Raw.jpg

[frankbmd]

Seeing that Waddell again makes me want to cry.

I want to discourage future activity in the fractional T206 market for the purpose of shamelessly increasing one's Monster Number by a few tenths.

To this end new policy rules are required:

1. No longer will cards be given partial scores based on their degree of paper loss.

2. Mike's Rule - You have three choices sir. Your Monster Number will be increased to 203, or you can accept the portion of my Bay card that has been removed to bring your Monster Number to 202, or you may invoke the Schaefer Precendent (see below) and remain a .9er forever.

My chief concern here is too avoid having to grade an avalanche of partial cards for scoring purposes. This would inevitably lead to disputes, "small" claims and possible disruption of the entire market.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Seeing that Waddell again makes me want to cry.

I want to discourage future activity in the fractional T206 market for the purpose of shamelessly increasing one's Monster Number by a few tenths.

To this end new policy rules are required:

1. No longer will cards be given partial scores based on their degree of paper loss.

2. Mike's Rule - You have two choices sir. Your Monster Number will be increased to 203 or you can accept the portion of my Bay card that has been removed to bring your Monster Number to 202.

My chief concern here is too avoid having to grade an avalanche of partial cards for scoring purposes. This would inevitably lead to disputes, "small" claims and possible disruption of the entire market.

Frank .....You do what you think is best but allow me to plead my case for having my fractional Monster Number being "grandfathered in". I will keep it brief.
Germany Schaefer once stole second base, then announced to the pitcher that he was going to steal again on the next pitch. Puzzled, the pitcher looked to third and confirmed there was indeed a runner there. The pitcher shrugged his shoulders and pitched. Germany took off and slid in, throwing a cloud of dust into the air.... at first base. Germany then stole second again on the following pitch. The powers-that-be checked the rule book and finding no rule against it, gave Germany credit for, not one, but three steals on the sequence. They immediately amended the rulebook to prevent any future shenanigans for the basepaths. However, Germany's steal of first stands in the Record Book. To avoid any future fractionals is OK with me. The existing ones are no more disruptive than a single steal of first , are they?

[wazoo]

I went from 57 to 61 last night!

[Merrillstoys]

Hi Frank,
I hope you received my want list.
With my buy today of Tinker, my Monster Number is 562.
The writing on the card must have been done in the teens or early twenties.

[Runscott]

Finally went back and freed (de-slabbed) ALL of my T206's and T205's. Going a step further, even got rid of the plastic holders, so they are all just in slips. Perfectly safe, given the condition I collect, and a much more accessible collection now.

Number is now 65

[Jantz]

Just a two card bump for me on set #1.

Picked up a Dahlen (Bos.) & a Merkle (port) yesterday.



Jantz

[Bpm0014]

Picked up a couple this week via Hunt Auctions. 434.0.

[jp1216]

My number stands @ 520. Just happy to upgrade a few. Nice to see more attempting the Monster. Enjoy the journey. Ignore the Monster nightmares...