Ok, gentlemen, let's see two cards that have recently tickled your fancy

[the 'stache]

Those are some nice cards, guys.

John, that's a nice OJ. In my admittedly limited experience researching them, it seems like there aren't a lot of horizontally-oriented cards. But I love this pose. And I can see it, too

I also have to admit that I didn't really like the E120s at first, but I am warming to them. When they're in nice shape like this Maranville, they look awesome.

Luke L., I do like the Mayo Cut Plugs. They are among my favorite pre-1900 sets. They will be among the short list of 19th Century sets I consider for my initial foray into pre-1900 period. I like the OJs, too, but too often the subjects are very hard to see. No such issue with that picture of Duffy, it is crystal clear. I'd love to own it.

Daryl, I'e heard of Kevin Savage cards. I did not know he did autions. I'm going to have to investigate. Thank you for the revelation.

Jack, do you have a nice picture of the Adams? I know I could look it up, but perhaps you have a picture that you are keeping as inspiration

Luke K. why yes, it is a beauty. I hope you are able to pick one up soon. I'll have to watch the pickup threads to see if you add one. I won't be shopping for mine for a while, probably early springtime. So, you won't have any competition here By the way, that Ramly you have for your avatar is gorgeous. I'd never seen the T204 set until I became a member here, and they've become a personal favorite. I really love black and white photography, and the embellishments make for a really eye pleasing composition.

Jantz, that's quite alright. Actually, that's the kind of card I'm looking for from everybody. I think we all have a few cards that we'd love to own, yet we couldn't quite put a finger on just why it appeals to us. This card speaks to you the same way the Keeler I pictured above does. I think this T207 card you've selected is beautiful, and haunting at the same time.

Keep them coming, everybody. Lots more people have peeked behind the curtain. Don't be shy, speak up! Tell us what you like.

[kamikidEFFL]

Great topic here bill. It's very interesting to see what people want to have in their collection but don't for one or two reasons. I know some set collectors like myself stay with what we are building. The other reason may be money. Anyway here are 2 cards I want in my collection at some point.

First is a 1949 Leaf Babe Ruth. Yes this card I feel in love with years ago and just never pulled the trigger. The main reason I like this card is simple it's BABE RUTH! I love the look of the card and it doesn't get the respect that it deserves in my eye. Either way still great card I want.



My second card I want is a T205 Walter Johnson. I sold this card along with my partial set years ago and I do want it back now. It was one of the first tobacco cards I ever bought. It's a great looking card. Who doesn't like the gold borders?



These will someday be added back to my collection at some point. Not crazy money for either which is nice. I'll def be looking for lower grades but just to own the cards will be fine with me. Thanks for the thread bill

[Seiklis]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Jack, do you have a nice picture of the Adams? I know I could look it up, but perhaps you have a picture that you are keeping as inspiration

Oh I know where Adams is but here he is



This and the T216 Virginia Extra of Harry Bemis would be my top two right now long term. No picture for Bemis as I've never even seen the sale, just have a SGC listing to go off of

[the 'stache]

Jesse, both those cards are really nice. I love pretty much any Walter Johnson card. The T205 is on my short list, but I'd want one with really clean gold borders, and that means big bucks. So it will be a little while. The Ruth is a really nice card, too. The only knock against it, in my eyes, is that it wasn't released while he was playing. In fact, it came out after he died. But, it's a widely collected card.

Jack, that is a cool card. Oh, how I wish there'd been a Shoeless Joe Jackson in that set. Maybe that's a custom I will do.

[Centauri]

I want to get that T202 Lord Catches His Man. That thread is one thing of my all time faves here.

[scooter729]

I've wanted to add a K-Zoo card, and thanks to our BST was able to add one this month!

Also, the whole Black Swamp E98 find intrigued me, and I was anxious to get something from the group, so here is my new add...

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by Centauri

I want to get that T202 Lord Catches His Man. That thread is one thing of my all time faves here.

Ben, I looked for that thing for several months, and nary a one came up on eBay. Then, within like a five day period, three of them came up. I ended up winning one of them. Here's mine:



We share that in common, then. That's one of my favorite two or three threads on Net 54, of the ones I've discovered thus far, at least. I have it permanently bookmarked. The way they went about locating the photographic evidence was pretty incredible to me.

Scott, very nice cards! The Black Swamp Find intrigued me, too. I still can't believe that box of cards was hidden in that house for so long. I thought it was really cool that the family choose to split the proceeds like that. The collector side of me might have just asked to pick a card or two to keep in lieu of the money.