T206 super set

[e107collector]

Does anyone know if a collector out there has the complete T206 set that includes the Wagner, Plank, Magie, Doyle error, and the Ty Cobb with Cobb back?

That would be a super set!!

Tony

[g_vezina_c55]

Check the monster number thread..ithink the number 1 have the wagner bjt missing the doyle but i dont know this user

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by e107collector

Does anyone know if a collector out there has the complete T206 set that includes the Wagner, Plank, Magie, Doyle error, and the Ty Cobb with Cobb back?

That would be a super set!!

Tony

I haven't checked the Psa registry for it, but I bet the lone star collection fella might...I'm sure someone on the board knows whether or not.

[Ronnie73]

I believe your asking about the basic 524 card set because earlier in the post we said a few times that nobody has put together a master set. On the PSA registry there is one person Donald E. Spence (Lone Star Collection) that has all 524 cards but the Ty Cobb with a Ty Cobb back is not part of the basic set. He may have one but I don't know.

Originally Posted by e107collector

Does anyone know if a collector out there has the complete T206 set that includes the Wagner, Plank, Magie, Doyle error, and the Ty Cobb with Cobb back?

That would be a super set!!

Tony

[e107collector]

Originally Posted by Ronnie73

I believe your asking about the basic 524 card set because earlier in the post we said a few times that nobody has put together a master set. On the PSA registry there is one person Donald E. Spence (Lone Star Collection) that has all 524 cards but the Ty Cobb with a Ty Cobb back is not part of the basic set. He may have one but I don't know.

Ronnie,

Thanks for the info. That is one great accomplishment for Mr. Spence.

Tony

[Sean]

Originally Posted by e107collector

Does anyone know if a collector out there has the complete T206 set that includes the Wagner, Plank, Magie, Doyle error, and the Ty Cobb with Cobb back?

That would be a super set!!

Tony

I'm just speculating, but I'll bet Larry Fritch had them all. He died about seven years ago, but I spoke to him back in 2003. He had a Wagner and TWO Doyle Nat'l. He told me the story of how he found the first one ever. He was reputed to have an unbelievable collection, so I think he probably had a Cobb/Cobb back.
None of his cards came on the market following his death, so his family must still have them. His son is also a serious collector.

[cfc1909]

Hello Bill

I was in high school in 1980 and 9 or 10 years from even knowing about t206 but I would like to talk about it.

stemmers37@yahoo.com

Jim Rivera

[g_vezina_c55]

Nice thanks for your post !

[wheitman]

In 1979, I provided Larry with one of my checklists before it went into book form. I'd been buying and trading with him since the early '60's. He went over the list and checked off what he had. He was at about 1800 different. He said my checklist was accurate and he had nothing to add. In a very short time, the Doyle card popped up.

[ullmandds]

Bill...nice to see you posting again! It's great to hear stories from the old days...3200 T206's...that's amazing!!!! I'll never part with my copy of the monster!

[Ronnie73]

Bill, Thats an incredble number of different cards. I can't even imagine what the hunt was like but it must have been much more awarding than now when we push a few buttons and choose which card we want to buy. Unfortunately I was hunting Mattingly, McGwire, and Canseco in the 80's but still had fun. I do believe I had the T206 bug in me back then because all the shows I would go to, there were always 2 or 3 tables together with T206's and i'd always look over at them and only see maybe one person looking to buy. I kinda felt like I had to be a certain age to even look at them. Meanwhile I would be three collectors deep at the table selling 1984 Donruss packs for $5. Anyways, nice to see you posting on the board and I look forward to future posts from you.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by wheitman

In 1979, I provided Larry with one of my checklists before it went into book form. I'd been buying and trading with him since the early '60's. He went over the list and checked off what he had. He was at about 1800 different. He said my checklist was accurate and he had nothing to add. In a very short time, the Doyle card popped up.

Hi Bill

Great to hear from you again. As I think I've told you in the past, your book got me started collecting T206's in 1980-81. Currently, I have approx. 2100 different front/back
combos. But, at my age, there is no way I could try for a master set (approx. 5500 cards).

Perhaps, my Grandson Ron, who will inherit my cards, will continue the challenge.

Will we see you at the National this Summer ?

Best regards,

TED Z

[g_vezina_c55]

wow amazing.. 2000- 3000 T206 card is a lot of T206 ....
congrat wheitman and ted !

[Ronnie73]

Ted, Those are some incredible numbers too. I remember you mentioning somewhere around that number in the past. You guys are making my 1300+ cards not sound so good . I need to go hang out with the basic set collectors so I feel better.

Levi's incredible PSA set is number 1 in the registry with 1240 different cards. I'm guessing his other 1000+ are ungraded or different subject/factory numbers or even older holders before the back descriptions were added.

I have alot of respect for everyone past and present thats worked or working on this major set. Its definitely a life long task that can easily turn into a family legacy.

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hi Bill

Great to hear from you again. As I think I've told you in the past, your book got me started collecting T206's in 1980-81. Currently, I have approx. 2100 different front/back
combos. But, at my age, there is no way I could try for a master set (approx. 5500 cards).

Perhaps, my Grandson Ron, who will inherit my cards, will continue the challenge.

Will we see you at the National this Summer ?

Best regards,

TED Z