Why do you collect T206's as opposed to other cards/sets?

[itjclarke]

I think the aesthetics of the set are incredible and diverse, but am even more drawn to the fact that there are just so many top tier Hall of Famers (Cy Young, Christy Mathewson, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Napoleon Lajoie, Tris Speaker, etc) and that many of those HOFers are found in mulitple poses. '33 Goudey shares many of these traits and, given both sets are pretty commonly found, they provided a perfect introduction into Pre War collecting when I started several years ago. I've since checked off most of my T206 want list, and have little/no interest in tackling the T206 set, so I guess I've mostly moved on to other things.. though still do check the new T206s on eBay daily.

[teetwoohsix]

+100 to what all of the other T206 collectors have already said- you guys said it all !!!!!

A thread titled "Why do you collect T206's as opposed to other cards/sets?" even brings out posters who sound like the Monster was their school yard bully Gotta love it !!!!!!! LOL

Sincerely, Clayton

[Bocabirdman]

Given the chance to buy all Pre-War cards from all issues, I would, and I do when the money works. My monkey needs to be feed on a regular basis, so waiting a few weeks/months to stash enough cash to go after some of the other sets on a regular, if slower pace is tough for me to do. Since I am only halfway into the Monster, I can still find and afford multiple cards a week. A happy monkey makes for a happy me.

[bbcard1]

Certainly T206 isn't the only thing I collect, but it is a "relationship" set for me. Although I have finished my base 520 set, I continue to piddle with it and replace the worst of the cards. If you have been at all sensible, it is generally easy to liquidate a card to help with an upgrade. I am starting to find other things I'd like to do. I have about ten different additional backs and would at least like to get one example of each major variation. I might eventually work on a player run...Bill Campbell seems the most likely candidate as I have a Carolina Brights back.

In the mean time, I am working on a low grade Delong, a high grade 61 topps and have started getting a flirting interest in the 1958 Hires (no tab). Also working on a couple of sets of T210 Roanoke cards, one for me, one for the local history museum. But I think I'll work on my T206 set the rest of my life.

[ullmandds]

I think it's funny non-T206 collectors are now "elitists!"

To me... T206 is kinda like the village "slut"...everyone's had her...so after a while her allure diminishes!

[Abravefan11]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

T206 is kinda like the village "slut".

Ouch!

[ullmandds]

Tim...I meant no offense...ok...T206 is more like the girl in 6th grade who'd let anyone "cop a feel" in the coat closet...we all have fond memories of her...but...you know?!