Collecting suggestions?

[kamikidEFFL]

Originally Posted by Leon

If you give a few more likes and dislikes we might be able to help you narrow it down. The possibilities already given are very good. Some of the Goudey R series cards are still very reasonably priced compared to most other sets.

I have to say leon is right will need more info on what your likes and dislikes are. So many different sets to do.

[oldjudge]

If you have an interest in 19th century baseball the Mayo set is a possible candidate. It is under 50 cards, is very attractive, and has lots of HOFers.

[bbcard1]

Doing a Delong set was a great experience for me, but you have to get lucky on the Gehrig. Mine is pretty much straight As and 1s with an occasional 2 mixed in.

[kmac32]

Strip cards from the 20's are awesome and for the most part not terribly expensive. Example would be W572 cards. Only 3 expensive cards (Ruth, Conn, Johnson) but within reach.

[ethicsprof]

I'm with steve b on this one.
Type collecting is fun and a great way to gain a broad brush understanding
of the whole card world of tobacco, candy, bread, strip, game, etc.---and the history of baseball itself.
all the best in your decision(s),
barry

[Jayworld]

From an affordability standpoint, the T201 Mecca Double Folders set should be considered.....

[the 'stache]

Some great suggestions here so far. To these I might add collecting a player as an option. There are some really great Hall of Fame players from the dead ball era that are surprisingly affordable. If you are going to do a type collection, you could focus one one player like a Roger Bresnahan, who has T202, T205, T206, T207 etc cards, or, if you're wanting to go further back, you might consider Hugh Duffy. Sir Hugh's cards go back into the 1800s--he has a Mayo card and multiple Old Judge cards, as well as cards from the T205 and T206 set. Then there's somebody like Eddie Collins, who is seemingly in every set. Besides the T201, T205 and T206 sets, he's also in the T3 Turkey Red cabinet collection, American, Philadelphia and US Caramel, Sporting News supplements like the M101-2, Cracker Jack, Colgan's Chips, and Goudey cards. He's also frequently in strip cards and in the Chicago Exhibit Supply cards. I've considered collecting him. There's something about Cocky you just have to like.

Good luck in finding something that appeals to you!

[mattsey9]

Originally Posted by Jayworld

From an affordability standpoint, the T201 Mecca Double Folders set should be considered.....

Agreed. It's a great little set.