Getting that feeling...

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Something I meant to mention in my initial post is that I have reservations about starting these type of sets because I won't be getting many of the key cards. For example, if I buy 206s, I do so knowing I will never buy a Wagner. The t210 Jackson can be pricey...might not happen for me. Do you guys have designs on purchasing all the key cards in these sets, or are you happy with just accumulating cards like the t206s and focusing on the front/back variations?

[iowadoc77]

Bought a Cy Young glove shows PSA 4 and Miller Huggins PSA 4 at the National and I have to say, after nearly completing the T205 set, I am hooked on the T206s. I am going to go for the HOFers less Wagner and Plank in PSA 4 or better holders. This will be a bigtime quest and will not be easily completed, but I am up for a challenge. Something about those cards...

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Something I meant to mention in my initial post is that I have reservations about starting these type of sets because I won't be getting many of the key cards. For example, if I buy 206s, I do so knowing I will never buy a Wagner. The t210 Jackson can be pricey...might not happen for me. Do you guys have designs on purchasing all the key cards in these sets, or are you happy with just accumulating cards like the t206s and focusing on the front/back variations?

I chose the T210 set to collect and it has the Joe Jackson and a few other cards I will never be able to afford and for me personally I don't have a problem with that. I just buy what I can and am very happy with that.

[DeanH3]

T206's are extremely addicting. The color, history and availability make is hard to resist. So many different ways to collect them. They are miniature works of art. And a big plus is they look great in lower condition. In general, T205's don't present quite as well as T206's due to the border chipping. Like others have said, try one one. What's the worst thing that can happen?

I figured I'd add a picture to give you a little nudge.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by DeanH3

T206's are extremely addicting. The color, history and availability make is hard to resist. So many different ways to collect them. They are miniature works of art. And a big plus is they look great in lower condition. In general, T205's don't present quite as well as T206's due to the border chipping. Like others have said, try one one. What's the worst thing that can happen?

I figured I'd add a picture to give you a little nudge.

Dean, good point about their attractiveness in lower condition. That would be important to me as I would probably aim at vgex and lower. In collecting post war, I seldom if ever bought a card with a crease. This would change if I collected T206s. I wouldn't want creasing right across the face/focal point but otherwise a crease or two would be ok. Really other than substantial paper loss or staining, I would be good to go. That Johnson is very, very nice!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I chose the T210 set to collect and it has the Joe Jackson and a few other cards I will never be able to afford and for me personally I don't have a problem with that. I just buy what I can and am very happy with that.

I would have to do likewise. Thank you for sharing.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I chose the T210 set to collect and it has the Joe Jackson and a few other cards I will never be able to afford and for me personally I don't have a problem with that. I just buy what I can and am very happy with that.

I could not decide between the T206 and T210 so I serve two masters (well actually six but who is counting?)


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[tonyo]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Something I meant to mention in my initial post is that I have reservations about starting these type of sets because I won't be getting many of the key cards. For example, if I buy 206s, I do so knowing I will never buy a Wagner. The t210 Jackson can be pricey...might not happen for me. Do you guys have designs on purchasing all the key cards in these sets, or are you happy with just accumulating cards like the t206s and focusing on the front/back variations?

With a set the size of t206 I don't have any problem not pursuing those 4 cards that cost ALOT more than I can justify and considering my set complete at 520.

Also there are literally dozens of subsets you can chase within t206. I started with just 150 series subjects.....

[bravesfan22]

From everything you have mentioned I feel like the T206s are a great option. I collect just the Hofers and indianapolis players right now and my collecting budget allows me to purchase lower grade generally graded 1-3 and like others have said the lower grade cards can still look great. If you decide to go this route youll find some things are more important to you than others, for example especially with the t206 set I prefer the colors to pop, i dont mind if it has a small crease in the corner or a stain on the back or something as long as the color pops nicely and i like the centering to be decent as well.

Again as others have said sure there are cards that are hard to ever afford for most anyone but there are so many subsets, back runs etc you can do to keep a goal to accomplish.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I think I would most likely start targeting HOFers to accumulate a few and just see how it goes. I never really considered T206 up to now. I just assumed they were out of reach. However, with the exception of the Big Four, they look doable in lower grade (but presentable with good eye appeal). A couple of posts ago I talked about creases, stains, centering, and paper loss. I left out the obvious must have with T206s: color. Thanks, Adam for reminding me. The popping colors really have major visual appeal.

[bravesfan22]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I think I would most likely start targeting HOFers to accumulate a few and just see how it goes. I never really considered T206 up to now. I just assumed they were out of reach. However, with the exception of the Big Four, they look doable in lower grade (but presentable with good eye appeal). A couple of posts ago I talked about creases, stains, centering, and paper loss. I left out the obvious must have with T206s: color. Thanks, Adam for reminding me. The popping colors really have major visual appeal.

Yeah no problem. I personally like the "action" photos better than the portrait cards for the different colors. However some portraits are very nice too and I think a lot of collectors prefer the portraits. I look at a Johnny Evers with bat card or Ty Cobb bat off card compared to their portrait cards and the appeal just isn't there for me with the portraits. The bright colors just always drew me in.

[mrvster]

hi, I'm Johnny and I'm a T206 FANATIC..... T206 is the way to go!!!!....email me....pm me.....call me.....I can explain everything to you......plus, always here for support...

trust me, I'm happy to help

[Jobu]

He is NOT kidding.

Originally Posted by mrvster

hi, I'm Johnny and I'm a T206 FANATIC..... T206 is the way to go!!!!....email me....pm me.....call me.....I can explain everything to you......plus, always here for support...

trust me, I'm happy to help

[edjs]

Originally Posted by mrvster

hi, I'm Johnny and I'm a T206 FANATIC..... T206 is the way to go!!!!....email me....pm me.....call me.....I can explain everything to you......plus, always here for support...

trust me, I'm happy to help

Johnny, you forgot to mention they are each a precious snowflake. Johnny is like my T206 best friend, and I have never met him in person. He is great, as are so many others on this board for T206 advice (referencing you, Dr. Frank).