Looking for some pointers on selecting my next set.

[Paul S]

Steven, Welcome to the board. From what you list, you sound like a type collector. Why not just get a card or two from each set in which you are interested? Stick your big toe in the water to gauge the temperature and go from there. - Paul

[shernan30]

Paul, you do make some sense there. I went to a show two weeks ago, my first one in years, and it was full of pre war cards. I was in heaven (while my wife was disappointed since she is only interested in modern cards) and wanted one of everything. Since then I've been bouncing around on the sets I'm interested. There are a few winter auctions going on right now that I may pick up a few different cards a see what I like best.

I do think I'm set on the 1956 Topps set though. There would have to be a lot of swaying to get that one to budge. Plus, of all the vintage cards I like thats the only one my wife likes (which means I get to buy as many as I want with no questions, lol.)

[Leon]

Originally Posted by shernan30

Paul, you do make some sense there. I went to a show two weeks ago, my first one in years, and it was full of pre war cards. I was in heaven (while my wife was disappointed since she is only interested in modern cards) and wanted one of everything. Since then I've been bouncing around on the sets I'm interested. There are a few winter auctions going on right now that I may pick up a few different cards a see what I like best.

I do think I'm set on the 1956 Topps set though. There would have to be a lot of swaying to get that one to budge. Plus, of all the vintage cards I like thats the only one my wife likes (which means I get to buy as many as I want with no questions, lol.)

Type card collecting is a lot of fun and you don't have to spend big bucks on cards you don't want in order to finish a set.

[mawitzi]

I recommend spending some time looking at the cards and then choosing the set that you find most attractive. I have been working on a 34 Goudey set and have enjoyed it. This is one of the nicest looking sets, IMO. You don't want to partially complete a set and decide that you don't like it.

I have not worked on a T card set, but you might consider the T205's. There is no one card that will prevent you fro finishing the set. This set has a lot of great looking HOF cards.

I agree with you on the 56 Topps set. I love all of the 50's Topps sets, but that one might be the nicest. The background scenes are great.

Good luck.

[KCRfan1]

That 48 Leaf set will set you back a few bucks. Paige could run you 7 to 8k for a decent example and the set is loaded with short prints that will run 400 to 500 dollars each. I too like the 56 Topps, and the 53 Bowman set is the most beautiful set ever made. I could stare at a set of those Bowmans all day long. Good Luck with any of the sets you chose, and welcome back to collecting. It becomes a lot of fun when the wife supports your hobby / habit/ addiction to cards.