How does one put together a t206 set?

[mansco]

I am very close to finishing a decent graded set. I'd suggest you spend some time up front and decide what quality you want when you're done. It is not an easy task. I did graded with the focus on PSA 5s. It has not been easy. You will find that there are many common cards that are not easy to find. It takes patience and persistence. I would imagine raw would be easier. Whatever approach you choose, enjoy, have fun. Remember the fun is in the pursuit.

Regardless of the whether you go for HOFers or Southern Leaguers or any other subset first, I'd strongly suggest deciding the grade first. Upgrading is expensive!