After CJ 14s--what will be the next set to truly take off?

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Al C.risafulli

I think it's about time for the T206 set to have its time in the sun.

-Al

If not the entire set, perhaps at least the printer scrap?

[sycks22]

1986 Topps

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by sycks22

1986 Topps

Yeah! I still laugh over this '86 Sandberg that brought $2,426. And yes, that is in US dollars. http://smalltraditions.com/1986-topp...r-lot2473.aspx

On a serious note, I think that the E90-1/2/3 sets might be next to take off.

[rsdill2]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

Yeah! I still laugh over this '86 Sandberg that brought $2,426. And yes, that is in US dollars. http://smalltraditions.com/1986-topp...r-lot2473.aspx

On a serious note, I think that the E90-1/2/3 sets might be next to take off.

Not to steer this post too o/t, but looking at this Sandberg - is that not a huge stain on the back where it says 'talkin baseball'? My memory of 86 backs is a little fuzzy but I don't seem to remember that being part of it?

[sniffy5]

The 1914 CJ set is very odd in many respects. I don't know how the set is regarded by a typical pre war collector, or by any of longtime collectors on the board.
I know everyone likes how they look, but it's not like other sets.

I mean, it's hard to be picky about condition because cardboard is so thin. Stains on nearly every card. Not a lot of cards available to begin with, despite eBay and the internet making most all cards from most all sets plentiful, or at least available. Is the 1914 set viewed as sort of a cult-like following thing, but just not a "mainstream" set because of all the obstacles? I'd love to know what longtime collectors think...

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

On a serious note, I think that the E90-1/2/3 sets might be next to take off.

The e90 sets were my guess also, but admittedly, would have never guessed the '14 Cracker Jacks would increase so quickly. So my opinion may not matter.

[Al C.risafulli]

On a serious note, I'd love to see T205s get some more respect. They're absolutely gorgeous, they've got a great selection of HOFers and variations, rare backs, print freaks, tougher minor leaguers, and can be collected in all different ways. REALLY undervalued and underappreciated set.

I was looking through a pile of T205s with Piedmont 42 backs recently with another collector, and marveling at how scarce they were - and how few people are aware of that.

The Cobb is, in my opinion, one of the most attractive prewar cards.

-Al

[Jeffrompa]

I love T205's and T206's get plenty of attention . With this economy I think it will be Play Ball's .

[autograf]

I think there's still hope for 1988 Donruss. The blue/red/black border designs are tough and the wax is drying up.......LITERALLY, drying up..........

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by sycks22

1986 Topps

Best laugh I've had all day. I've been thinking about this question a lot lately the m116 is a nice set but there just doesnt seem to be that much interest in it. How about the E90-1's. Good selection of stars, Joe Jackson rookie, set isnt too big, a relatively early set, some decent variations, the Mitchell scarce card, enough of the cards around to complete the set but few enough to make it a challenge.

[darwinbulldog]

I've been hearing a lot of buzz about 1921 Herpolsheimers.

[uniship]

let's this time each take a different set to pursue, and stop murdering each other all going after exact same thing - thx!

[GregMitch34]

There was an amazing M116 selection on Memory Lane last weekend which provided a good test on whether they will ever gain. The HOFers did well but the commons died--and most of them were PSA 8s and most with "none higher." As usual with M116s, half were gorgeous color and half were ugly. But you could get an 8 with low pop and none higher for about 250--and they sold for at least 50 more recently. So if anything, going down...

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by uniship

let's this time each take a different set to pursue, and stop murdering each other all going after exact same thing - thx!

Amen brother, that's the best post I've read in a long time.

[LKeeler]

I'm hoping no E90-1 or E92 surges until I can complete my sets. My attempt at CJs went to pot when the prices soared so I would like some collecting good fortune for a change

[peterb69]

1933 Goudey cards but not until we near their centennial.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I think for the most part it's a great set.

[4815162342]

The gold border artist(s) definitely spent more time on Ty Cobb and Walter Johnson than the other subjects.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by uniship

let's this time each take a different set to pursue, and stop murdering each other all going after exact same thing - thx!

So true! When the CJ's surged I wondered if it wasn't just several people going after the set at the same time. That happened to a buddy of mine when he was putting together the 33 Goudey's. He ended up selling his set later in one of the big auction catalogs and lost around $30K.

[T206Collector]

I've posted these before, but I feel like it may be time to remind everyone why T205s are often downright hideous:

The players look ugly...



They are often making sour faces...



They look like catfish, or at least like they're burping...



There's just something garishly plastic about them...



Check out the ears on these guys...



Check out the huge foreheads on these dudes...



The Joker?



Egan's just horsey in ANY set...



However, I will concede that I do so love this Blackburne, and not entirely because he signed it:

[jb67]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

I've posted these before, but I feel like it may be time to remind everyone why T205s are often downright hideous:

The players look ugly...



They are often making sour faces...



They look like catfish, or at least like they're burping...



There's just something garishly plastic about them...



Check out the ears on these guys...



Check out the huge foreheads on these dudes...



The Joker?



Egan's just horsey in ANY set...



However, I will concede that I do so love this Blackburne, and not entirely because he signed it:

Good stuff!