Have no idea where to go with my collection. Could use your help and advice!

[Chris-Counts]

If you really want to focus on something, I'd go with the '56s. They won't break your bank and they're awesome cards. In my opinion they are one of greatest of all sets. The artwork and colors on the fronts and backs is fantastic. Plus there are no rare cards or overpriced rookies. And they aren't missing a bunch of stars like the '54s, only Musial. The set is very attainable. Personally, I don't worry about focusing on anything. I simply buy what I like and it's worked out pretty well so far. I like variety more than sets ...

[arott23]

Some awesome suggestions so far! I would love to eventually get all the HOFers from the t206 set, but that's a ways away yet. I. I can be patient maybe I can tackle it slowly.

I have just started looking at E93's, so it's interesting you brought that up. I may have to start looking around for them!

I agree with the 56 topps. Just simply a beautiful set. My problem is, I feel I have to start the set with Mickey and I can never find a card in decent condition that's not overpriced maybe if I can find one, I'll pick up a few HOFers from that set as well.

[campyfan39]

300/month is pretty good card budget IMO!
I would go with 56topps. I think you could complete it under a year with that budgeT

[arott23]

Originally Posted by campyfan39

300/month is pretty good card budget IMO!
I would go with 56topps. I think you could complete it under a year with that budgeT

300 might be a little positive but very do-able haha. My question with the '56 set would be, do I get graded or ungraded? If graded, what grade should be my goal without going too crazy on money?

[Leon]

You could also consider "type card" collecting. You can pretty much make your own rules and collect whatever your fancy is. Sets, groups, backs etc...can all be collected together. It's great!! Here is one of each series of T210s plus a bright orange series 3.

[AgonyandIvy]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

If you really want to focus on something, I'd go with the '56s. They won't break your bank and they're awesome cards. In my opinion they are one of greatest of all sets. The artwork and colors on the fronts and backs is fantastic. Plus there are no rare cards or overpriced rookies. And they aren't missing a bunch of stars like the '54s, only Musial. The set is very attainable. Personally, I don't worry about focusing on anything. I simply buy what I like and it's worked out pretty well so far. I like variety more than sets ...

This. Especially if you like HOFs. The 56 set is loaded with early year HOFs that should hold their value - Clemente, Aaron, Mays, Koufax, Killebrew, Banks, Mantle, Mathews, Berra, Spahn, Kaline, and T. Williams, J. Robinson, to boot. And others like Wilhem, Roberts, Aparicio, Ashburn. You have there 7 members of the 500HR club and ground breaking players in Clemente and Robinson.

I would start with the Hall of Famers of the 56 set and then go to the HOFs of the 54 set where you have great rookie cards in Aaron, Banks, Kaline and iconic cards of Williams, Berra and Mays. Meanwhile in my spare time, I would be looking for bargain in T206 HOF. They will be rare, but they will be there. But starting with the more accessible 56 and 54s, you won't be discouraged with the slow going with the T206s.