New to Pre-War. Need advice.

[dabigyankeeman]

What TEAM do you root for? I collect YANKEES, all Yankee cards. This is a fantastic way to collect as it gives you incredible latitude to have a really varied collection, but with a common theme.

You can get Goudeys, Play Balls, T205's, Turkey Reds, Caramels, Strip cards, Exhibits, and hundreds of other types of cards of the team you like!!! It really is an awesome way to put together a fantastic collection to look thru.

[drcy]

It sounds as if you're one who wants to complete sets. If so, the Goudeys are good choices. Nice set, lots of stars, and many cards will be very affordable in that grade.

There are lots and lots of other interesting Pre-War sets, including small and relatively affordable ones. But Gd to Vg 33 and 34 Goudey sounds a fine choice to me.

The only issue is, if you buy raw (which is a great way to get save money), is to make sure you're buying authentic ones. There are fakes and reprints. Obviously most of the forgeries will be of the big stars, especially Ruth.

You can start a Goudey set by buying a group lot of raw low grade commons for cheap.

[joeadcock]

T206's in lower condition are reasonable as said before. Other E cards lower grade are also reasonable. Reasonable being less than $15 to $20.

[ethicsprof]

welcome aboard!
I 2nd the comments of Joeadcock.
Hi Frank!

best,
barry

[nebboy]

1934-36 Diamond Star low number is a nice looking set (108). Prices seem to have been low for some time.

[mrvster]

trust me...a no brainer

[Cooper12]

If raw T206 commons are often under $20, am I correct to think that similar Cracker Jacks are over $75?