The BIG 4-0 & The National

[Donscards]

Go for a t206 Ty Cobb. You have a choice of 4 Cobbs. Good luck and have fun

[oldjudge]

I think Steve had a great idea, but let me take it a step further. Why not get an Old Judge HOFer who appears in the T206 set? Both Beckley and Griffith fit the bill, both are scarcer Old Judge HOFers, but not so scarce or so popular as to bust the budget. If you go this route, get an SGC graded copy with the nicest image you can find. Forget what the back looks like. An Old Judge is just a photo glued to a blank back piece of cardboard.

[mrvster]

set your t206 collection apart with a very neat printer scrap......kick in a few bux and get a sweet freak

[wonkaticket]

I as well hit the 40 mark this year...all down hill from here. Now if you will excuse me I'm off to review the Weather Channel and catch a Matlock before bed time.

[ullmandds]

on a more serious note...I'd get a marquis card...an iconic card of the hobby in whatever condition makes you happy...be it a t206 cobb...I'd prefer a coupon cobb myself. Or a goudey ruth...a tough caramel cobby or a postcard cobb rookie?. A rare type card of a hof'er(T216/T215/e94/e98)...so many options...have fun.

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

on a more serious note...I'd get a marquis card...an iconic card of the hobby in whatever condition makes you happy...be it a t206 cobb...I'd prefer a coupon cobb myself. Or a goudey ruth...a tough caramel cobby or a postcard cobb rookie?. A rare type card of a hof'er(T216/T215/e94/e98)...so many options...have fun.

I agree Pete I would buy as many of the Marquis card for $1k each as I could also for my special day.

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/...2009/1450.html

I know what you're saying just busting your chops a bit.

[dzolot]

Just read the full rea description of the marquis of Lorne card. Never knew any of that. Just amazing history! Surprised it sold for only $15k!

[Bosox Blair]

I'd advise you to get there and see what you like. My trip to the National a few years back taught me that you have to assess the selection there and the prices asked in order to make a good buying decision.

The suggestion to buy a HOF OJ is a cool one, but it might well be that this National is not the best for that kind of purchase. FWIW, the one I went to was not great for this type of purchase. I talked to guys who were finding nice OJs, but not HOFers. I saw some HOFers offered, but at ridiculous prices.

I think it would be cool to walk around the room knowing that you could spend $1000 however you thought best after circulating and "window shopping" all day! Good luck.

Cheers,
Blair

[ullmandds]

Blair raises a good point... pricewise you may be able to get more for your money elsewhere...an auction or ebay?