2014 Collecting Goals ?

[CharleyBrown]

Beautiful cards everyone...

Well, I didn't set a 2013 goal in that thread, but it was to make progress on my Jackie Robinson Bond Bread set, and to build my Jackie Robinson master set.

I did make progress on my BB set, and I had reached #2 on PSA registry's JR master set. I was also interviewed and had many of my cards featured in the Jackie Robinson SMR issue this year. I actually ended up selling most of my JR master set, as my wife and I are looking to purchase a home in the next year or so.

As for 2014, most of my money will be going towards inching closer to that 20% down payment, but for cards / memorabilia, here's the goal:

1) Complete the 1947 Jackie Robinson Bond Bread set (1 card to go)
2) Get into Pre-War by purchasing one of these cards: 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig, t206 Cobb Bat Off, 3) Mathewson Dark Cap, Ruth E series (throwing).
3) Pick up a Jackie Robinson auto

I believe that 2015-2016 will be the year that I can really start expanding my collection.

[Wildfireschulte]

My number one goal for 2014 is to get organized. This forum renewed my interest in my collection - especially The Monster Number thread. First time thru the boxes, I'm at 350/524, so my goal is get as deep into the 400's as possible - target 450. That will take some willing trade partners, but first I have to get organized and learn how to scan and upload cards to BST and PM's. Hopefully, one of the college educated tech-wizards that are hanging around here eating my food and drinking my booze will help.

The excel spreadsheet on the T206 Resource website is a huge help in organizing The Monster.

I would like to orchestrate a bulk trade of T205's and/or T207's for some T206's.

Cheers

[ullmandds]

I don't think I declared any 2013 goals either...in fear of some jacking up the prices on my desired items!

nonetheless...i was able to add a handful of really tough miller big gloves to my run..i'm hoping I can add another 1 or 2 (if I'm really lucky this year) as well as continue to upgrade a handful of e94's...and look to add to a few 19th century sets I'm casually going after.

MY collecting these days is mostly spectating...as what I'm looking for rarely comes up. I'm sure some of you can relate!!!!

[wazoo]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I don't think I declared any 2013 goals either...in fear of some jacking up the prices on my desired items!

nonetheless...i was able to add a handful of really tough miller big gloves to my run..i'm hoping I can add another 1 or 2 (if I'm really lucky this year) as well as continue to upgrade a handful of e94's...and look to add to a few 19th century sets I'm casually going after.

MY collecting these days is mostly spectating...as what I'm looking for rarely comes up. I'm sure some of you can relate!!!!

Pete don't forget to add a couple of t206s

[ullmandds]

addendum to my 2014 goals:

to have fewer t206's at years end than I have now!

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

addendum to my 2014 goals:

to have fewer t206's at years end than I have now!

Pete, don't forget to update your Monster Number.

My goal for 2014 = 100,000 views

[rhettyeakley]

I also missed the 2013 goals thread but I pretty much accomplished what I wanted to do this year.

As for 2014 I feel like my collecting goals sometimes get away from me and the sets I collect tend to take on a life of their own and get too big. I wouldn't mind parting with one or two of my major holdings to free up space and money to pursue new interests. If that doesn't happen (as I wouldn't want to have to slowly piece them out--more like an all-or-nothing type sale) then the following would be what I would like to accomplish...

1.) Get my 1911-1928 Zeenut collection to around 2,200 different or more... currently at around 2,050. (Also like to get 1911-1938 full run to the 2,500 mark... currently at around 2,200.)

2.) Would love to add some new E121-like cards to that accumulation, especially the early sets like Holsum Bread, Standard Biscuit, Herpolsheimer's, and perhaps a Shotwell. Get the number of different E121-like cards up from the current level of roughly 525 or so different front/back combinations.

3.) Add some Colgan's Tin Tops and Red Borders. Currently at 53 Red Borders and 47 Tin Tops.

[dog*dirt]

As for 2014 I would like to add a couple Notebook Covers like the one in the scan below. Trying to keep my goal reasonable and obtainable

Andrew