near completion bordem?

[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.

[wonkaticket]

Yeah I've heard that as well. I think this comes from one of the old Krause books which said something to the "effect of it's considered by many to be complete minus the big 4."

Most likely folks just repeating something they heard or read. Not me I'm down to needing 2 before I'm done...may never finish and that's ok.

[ALR-bishop]

You could make your 52 set into a master set. Of course there is no full consensus on what constitutes a master set. Still, that's part of the fun in pursuing it

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Yeah I've heard that as well. I think this comes from one of the old Krause books which said something to the "effect of it's considered by many to be complete minus the big 4."

Most likely folks just repeating something they heard or read. Not me I'm down to needing 2 before I'm done...may never finish and that's ok.

Hey John just curious which two you're missing from your set ? I presume Wagner is one of them. And probably the Magie.

Or are those the two that you're missing ?

I agree with the notion that a 520 card set is NOT a complete set. Though I've seen it labeled as that and if you get the BIG FOUR it is then noted as you owning the "Master Set".

[begsu1013]

slowly figured out what i wanted to do...didn't hit me all at once, but here's a link as i wanted to keep it in the proper forum...

i do appreciate everyone's input and suggestions

http://net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=208982

thanks again guys!!!


-Bob

[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:

[mrvster]

Great pick up!! that looks way better than a 3!~

[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.