near completion bordem?

[bobbvc]

Read "The Glory of Their Times" (Lawrence Ritter) and I guarantee you'll find a new collecting interest.

[mrvster]

trust me on this....there are so so many ways to collect it!! email me with any questions

peace

johnny

[Bicem]

Try a more challenging set or collection, one where the cards simply don't come up very often and forces you to go slow and be patient. Very rewarding when you are able to finally add that new item after a long time searching.

[Orioles1954]

I tried so many different things over the years. Signed T206s, 1933 DeLong set, 1933 Tattoo Orbit set, Class of 1936 type cards, etc. However, I really asked myself the question....who cares what other collectors like, what do I love? The answer came pretty quickly. I love the Baltimore Orioles....always have, always will. Collect the player or team you love. It really has been a wonderful (and relatively affordable) adventure.

James

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I tried so many different things over the years. Signed T206s, 1933 DeLong set, 1933 Tattoo Orbit set, Class of 1936 type cards, etc. However, I really asked myself the question....who cares what other collectors like, what do I love? The answer came pretty quickly. I love the Baltimore Orioles....always have, always will. Collect the player or team you love. It really has been a wonderful (and relatively affordable) adventure.

James

James nailed it here...you have to reach from within and find what really makes you tick. I am currently collecting T206's and had to take on another set to go along with it because I knew it would take me a while to complete it and I didn't want to get bored or/and discouraged. I would check out oldcardboard.com and sift through the different card types and see if any jump out at you...some good stuff here: http://www.oldcardboard.com/ref/galleries.asp

You may be well aware of old cardboard and what it has to offer, but I thought I'd at least throw it out there. Good luck on your next venture, I'm sure you'll grab ahold of something soon!

[begsu1013]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Try a more challenging set or collection, one where the cards simply don't come up very often and forces you to go slow and be patient. Very rewarding when you are able to finally add that new item after a long time searching.

bicem,

the "sets" i do have started and near completed are items that don't come up very often. kinda the problem. take for instance my mantle set....

mantle set

it's not too often that a 59 or 62 mantle in psa 9 (or even an eye worthy 8, really) surface...

i'm kinda looking for suggestions on what others have done in these times or something to peak my interest that is sorta readily available but something intriguing/historically significant in regards to the game.

[Luke]

I think I'd make a list of like 50 (or any arbitrary number) t206 poses you like the best and go after those (but then again I have no interest in post-war and my suggestion probably isn't likely to be helpful). If you did that, the nice thing is you can sell t206 really easily if you change your mind. I wouldn't really recommend trying the set unless you're just completely in love with it and have a bunch of disposable cash lying around. But there are so many cool, affordable cards in the set that it would be fun and easy to start a small collection of them and see where it goes.

[MattyC]

In a word:

RUTH.

[Orioles1954]

I never liked T206 or the mental gymnastics of folks trying to spin they have a complete set when they don't. In short, I don't like trying for sets I can't complete. Collecting is meant to be fun, an enjoyable relief from life. If the 1952 set is beginning to be a chore, why not just sell it and spend the funds on a card or another set that will be meaningful or enjoyable? Don't fall back on T206 (or any other set) because the rest of the hobby likes it. Take some time and pick what YOU want and go from there.

[Misha]

Have you considered any game used items? A bat and/or jersey of your favorite players?

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I never liked T206 or the mental gymnastics of folks trying to spin they have a complete set when they don't. In short, I don't like trying for sets I can't complete. Collecting is meant to be fun, an enjoyable relief from life. If the 1952 set is beginning to be a chore, why not just sell it and spend the funds on a card or another set that will be meaningful or enjoyable? Don't fall back on T206 (or any other set) because the rest of the hobby likes it. Take some time and pick what YOU want and go from there.

James, do you find lots of people really do "mental gymnastics" to say they have a complete set? I've been collecting the set for 20+ years know tons of fellow T206 set collectors. To date I haven't run across anyone really trying to spin that they have a complete set if its missing cards.

Everything gets boring or slow at some point, the secret is variety a little obit of everything. This IMO will allow you to hop from one to the other as one slows down.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

James, do you find lots of people really do "mental gymnastics" to say they have a complete set? I've been collecting the set for 20+ years know tons of fellow T206 set collectors. To date I haven't run across anyone really trying to spin that they have a complete set if its missing cards.

Everything gets boring or slow at some point, the secret is variety a little obit of everything. This IMO will allow you to hop from one to the other as one slows down.

Maybe the "mental gymnastics" statement is harsh. I have met a handful of folks who have told me they have a complete T206 set just minus the "Big Four". I'll always be polite to them but it's just not a complete set. What really stopped me from seriously pursuing T206 is that it is so unattainable.

[Rickyy]

Another thing to consider is to collect type sets.. I do...although not to the scale and depth that others here have done...(like Leon!). Cool thing about collecting by type is you can change it around to fit your own criteria (pre war, E cards only, Topps only etc...by portraits, HOF, by team....).

Ricky Y

[DHogan]

Pick up a copy of Classic Baseball Cards by Frank Slocum. The book has some great pictures of vintage cards. Something might pop out at you for a new set or player collection to work on.

[Theo_450]

Do you have a display system? Cabinet, shelves, frames? Try spending some time on how you show off your favories (even just for yourself). Or... Sell it all and buy a boat. If you have trouble justifying liquidating, then you probably still really like doing it. If you still like doing it, then I suggest provenance pieces. Items with documented history can be exciting because of where they came from and who owned them. Just some thoughts.

[mansco]

If you want a challenge try baseball Press Pins!

[begsu1013]

Originally Posted by Theo_450

Do you have a display system? Cabinet, shelves, frames? Try spending some time on how you show off your favories (even just for yourself). Or... Sell it all and buy a boat. If you have trouble justifying liquidating, then you probably still really like doing it. If you still like doing it, then I suggest provenance pieces. Items with documented history can be exciting because of where they came from and who owned them. Just some thoughts.

theo,

i did sell off my #7 pete rose set recently, but still own the #4 set...primarily let it go to free up some space. but other than that, i don't really sell much. as for display purposes, i've never really been the one to display my items. not sure why, but i do dig looking at other guys' displays and the work and effort that goes into them. i have a simple little fortified closet that's organized to the t and pretty content with it.

and just want to reiterate, that i'm not necessarily bored with what i have, in fact, it's quite the opposite. i love my collection, it's more along the lines of the items i need to complete them hardly ever come up either grade wise or eye appeal for the price wise...

still haven't found that new project i'm fully dedicated to just yet, i did just buy my first t206 that i've had my eye on, a lil local card....who knows what it might lead to:

[dabigyankeeman]

Find some different and a little unusual things to collect.

For instance, I started collecting pitchers who Mickey Mantle hit home runs off of, and also Jewish sports figures in ALL sports.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

i'm kinda looking for suggestions on what others have done in these times or something to peak my interest that is sorta readily available but something intriguing/historically significant in regards to the game.

That's my problem, anything readily available doesn't peak my interest nor is it intriguing to me.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by bobbvc

Read "The Glory of Their Times" (Lawrence Ritter) and I guarantee you'll find a new collecting interest.

If you like this book, try listening to the Audible books option. The original taped interviews were digitized and turned into an audio book and contain information not in the printed version.

The audible book adds depth to the interview...ie hearing Rube Marquard tell how he ran away from home and hitch hiked by jumping trains to make his first attempt at playing ball. How some firemen befriended him at his destination when he had no food and years later came back and met them again. Or what a joker Chief Bender was putting the sacred Indian stones on the desk of the Giants GM....or Sam Crawford telling his version of the Cobb stories; Or Merkle and his version of the play which became known as The Boner. You just cant pick up the little things on how intelligent he actually was unless you actually hear him speak.

It is difficult to convey the depth and passion all these players had for Baseball just by reading the words.....but to hear the emotions adds that extra descriptive element which is so hard to capture in any other form.

Z