Little poll for you pre war set builder

[markf31]

I cast my vote for mid-grade, under the idea that if I ever get into collecting a more populous set that is the range I would target.

But the couple sets I'm collecting now, T209-IIs for example, I don't have the luxury of being picky about the grade. They're hard enough to find as it is and it's impossible to be condition sensitive with the set.

[bunst]

My original intent was mid-grade (average VG). However, I've come to the realization that in order to find the cards I need to complete the set within my budget I will need to accept lower grade. Recently I've been buying more F/G cards with nice appearance; which I'm quite happy with.

[4815162342]

Some sets you don't have a choice. Another option for your poll should be "Whatever I can find."

[peterb69]

I prefer raw cards and buy what I can afford. Condition is nice, but having "the" card in any condition better.

[steve B]

I tend towards "all of the above".

But I have to like the card for some reason. Either a good looking card, one with some production oddity, or at a really good price. Lately with T206s I've tended towards raw cards that look like really nice 50s Some do better, some a bit worse.

My Goudeys are a really varied group, many are truly awful, but most of the 41s are solid mid grade.

Some other sets it's simply whatever I find and can afford.

Steve B

[teetwoohsix]

I like the VG to V/G-EX condition overall(3/4/5 is what I picked) , but will pick up lower graded cards (or raw) if they are presentable. I don't really like paper loss, trimmed cards, heavy creasing (surface wrinkles are fine if not too noticeable). I don't mind OC cards, or rounded/lightly worn corners either.I like them to look their age, but not trashed . Here is an example of a couple of decent looking low grade cards to me:

Sincerely, Clayton

[teetwoohsix]

Oops. Meant to post this one in the above post

Sincerely, Clayton

[Piratedogcardshows]

I agree with Marks take.Some sets it impossible to find cards in mid or high grade and if you do the prices are high.For my T210 set I try to go VG/EX.Even then some cards you just pick up when you see them regardless of condition.The last sentence describes collecting T209 to a T.And with N172 I only look for nice images grade isn't a factor.

[yanksfan09]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Some sets you don't have a choice. Another option for your poll should be "Whatever I can find."

Exactly, when it comes to D381's I'll be glad to take any beater card, or piece of a card for any of the ones I need.....

When I do have a choice in other cards, like with my Cracker Jack set attempt, I go for whatever fits into my budget. A presentable PSA 1 Joe Jackson fit that description. I have raw commons from poor to VG+ and graded commons from auth/poor- grade 6....

I feel people should just collect cards they like and present well within their budgets and not be too strict on themselves, especially if they're not putting a set together to re-sell.