T206 guys what to collect. Please like opinions

[kamikidEFFL]

Thanks mrvster I like getting some opinions I mean I just really like to be involved with the 206 following. Something to get me more involved in the community

[mrvster]

the best is finding a "gem" hidden on ebay (missing ink/rare back not listed , ect)

especially for like $20.00


I'm here for you brah

[freakhappy]

Hey Jesse...a lot of different ways to collect this set, just like many have already mentioned. If you are not wanting to collect the whole set, Southern Leaguers are a good option. I would suggest collect "Good to VG" conditioned cards as they will not break the bank...especially on HOFers and SLer's. Just look for good eye appeal in that grade range. Different backs are great, but the prices are stupid ridiculous on most of the tougher ones...not worth it IMO.

I would suggest to pick up a few random cards, different backs and such and see what makes you happy. Sometimes you won't know until you actually have them in-hand! Good luck either way,

Mike

[kamikidEFFL]

"I would suggest to pick up a few random cards, different backs and such and see what makes you happy. Sometimes you won't know until you actually have them in-hand! Good luck either way"

Very true I guess I won't know until I pick some up. Maybe I will go with picking up a few and then go from there.

[The Nasty Nati]

A great "starter" subset that should hold it's value, are the T206 players that were involved in the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. It's an easy subset since there are only 3 cards: Eddie Cicotte, Chick Gandhil, and Bill Burns. And if you want to expand the set you could also include Hal Chase, who is rumored to have been involved. Which brings the total to 8 cards.

Another easy starter subset would be to collect the horizontal cards. There's only 6 in the set: Birmingham, Mullin, Murphy, Pattee, and Pelty. Only Pelty should run you over $100. It's a beautiful set, and collectors from any card era like collecting horizontal cards, so they should hold their value.

I'm currently working on a Cincinnati team set, and it's been a lot of fun. I originally started out buying random HOF's that caught my eye, but I felt there really wasn't a focus. With a team set it's easy.

Also, I'd suggest you pick up the book, "The T206 Collection: The Player & Their Stories" by Tom Zappala. It's a great book for learning about the players from the set.

Hope this helps.

[kamikidEFFL]

I thought bout the horizontals. They are pretty cool. So many options. As for the book ill have to check that out.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by The Nasty Nati

...I'd suggest you pick up the book, "The T206 Collection: The Player & Their Stories" by Tom Zappala. It's a great book for learning about the players from the set.

Perhaps start with this book, look at all of the T206 card fronts, and figure out which images appeal to you the most. From there, seek examples which present nicely and are in in VG to EX condition.

As others have mentioned, avoid the fads and pay attention to market price. That way, you can recoup the purchase price if you decide to sell them down the road.

Just my two cents. There are countless ways to collect T206...no "one right way" to go about it.

Best regards,

Eric

[ullmandds]

Orrrrrrrrrrrrr...you can just get yourself these old posters from the 80's and you can look at them all together!!!

I had these mounted on foam board 25 yrs ago...they're cool and cheap I believe!

[t206trader]

I'm not convinced that any T206 is a "bad" investment, HOFer or otherwise. Prices have historically risen for virtually every player but certainly some more so than others. Trying to predict what is the best investment for the future is sort of like playing the stock market, no one knows. Some are risky investments that could continue to rise dramatically or fall off quickly (freaks and the like) while some are safer investments that climb more slowly (HOFers and SLers). I say collect what you like and let the investment portion sort itself out later.

[kamikidEFFL]

Anyone else have recommendations. I think I am down to this

Horizontals
super print set of maybe chase or chance
SL set
What to do is going to be the question?

[ullmandds]

I'd recommend collecting something else...

[kamikidEFFL]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I'd recommend collecting something else...

What do u recommend lol

[ullmandds]

Well... Tell me what it is about tea 206 that strikes your fancy then maybe I can offer other suggestions.

[shernan30]

Yes, yes, collect Chase. Convert to a Yankees fame . Like I mentioned, I'm hitting Columbus Senators first since I'm putting a lot of $$ into my Goudey set. I will eventually move onto the NY Highlanders of the T206 and T3 sets.

[kamikidEFFL]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Well... Tell me what it is about tea 206 that strikes your fancy then maybe I can offer other suggestions.

What I like about the set is more the history behind the set. I mean it's basically the first mass produced card really. I am big into antiques and vintage stuff. Plus the art work is something I enjoy very much. Just to think what they had to use to get this real life cards. I mean probably one I the most sought after sets in our hobby so I want to be involved with the history behind our great hobby.

As for the converting to a Yankee fan that will never happen haha

[freakhappy]

It seems like you are still very much in the middle of deciding what you want to collect. What I would do seriously, is start collecting a certain team first and complete that mini set and that may tell you where you want to go from there. Each team doesn't have that many players and they aren't too tough to collect depending on which team you select. Either way, you won't have trouble selling them off if you decide you don't want them anymore. If you collect Southern Leaguers, you will be looking at around $45-60 a pop generally for a "good" conditioned card except for a few that will cost you a little bit more and there are 48 of them, so it will take a bit before you finish. If you just select a certain team to collect, you can pick one with one or two HOFers, so you have some relevant players in there so it doesn't make it a somewhat boring team to collect.

Ultimately the decision is yours, but IMO this may be the way to start out and then decide.