T206 Set - Raw vs Graded

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by tonyo

One of these days I can see myself cracking all the slabs, then putting all the cards in tobacco sized holders so I can maintain thumbability and still offer a bit of protection for days when I have more than two thumbs.

"thumbability" love it!

[dougscats]

A lot of great advice here; Luke and Brendan in particular express my own opinions. Let me add:

I collect raw for a couple of reasons:
foremost, I'm a romantic and I like to be able to touch the cards, to sense their antiquity and the spirit they convey;
secondly, generally speaking, if you're patient, you can get a better deal $ on ungraded cards;
lastly, it's a great pleasure to be able to flip through the binder and easily view/reference my collection anytime I'd like.

I've been actively collecting the Monster for a number of years, and as I near completion [516/518] I've realized another thing: I've enjoyed the chase probably even more than I will the attainment of the goal. Fortunately for me, the chase now continues as I'm upgrading about half my collection [having started out collecting lower-grade cards]. So I still have years to look forward to, in the never-ending quest for nicer cards.

I could go on, but I'll end it here, wishing you a bon voyage.

Doug

[nikobaseball]

Just wanted to give a huge shoutout to 2 members. t206hound was kind enough to send me a raw t206 card, which was awesome to feel and hold. And trobba sent me an SGC 20, my first SGC card. Both have gotten me more excited about the set and being part of the community here.

Currently in the market for a nice low-grade HOF'er to get this going. Was very impressed with the SGC slab.

Thanks again for the advice!

[mrvster]

your going to love collecting T206.....Thanks to guys like Erick and trobba....

BTW....Erick is a rock solid guy, we have helped each other so much, I owe one of my favorite T206 to this guy, for a heads up on a sick printer's scrap at heritage a few years ago....Great to have you aboard Niko....guys like trobba and Erick truly make collecting these a dream...

YOU ARE GONNA LOVE IT