my t205 set update!

[Wite3]

If I recall correctly, I started my first T205 set in 1994 and finished all variations and an example of every back advertiser, but still missing the Hobby no stats, in early 2009 (acquired a Drum back to finish the back run). So 15 years (sort of without the Hobby no stats). Avg. condition was fair but no card is missing a piece or has back damage. Creases, writing, folds, stains, fading, scratches, but no back damage. Avg. card price I paid was $12.50...most I paid for a single card was a tie between Cobb and the Drum back...both clocking in at $300.

Second set of just front variations took me from 2011-2014...avg. condition is f-g...again, no back damage. Avg. price per card was $17.00...most expensive was a Joss at $395.

Now I just hoard...

Joshua

[peterb69]

Yeah that darn Hobby no stats keeps me from completing a "Master Set" as well.

[Harford20]

Started with Chance in 2007, now over 55 HOF cards later, the T205 set is still one of my favorites. I won't call my Master Set complete until I get the final four:

Matty Cycle 1 Loss
Collins Mouth Closed Yellow Elephant
Walsh Pink Diamond
Wallace No Cap 1 Line Stats

(Of course, I will probably keep working on back runs and maybe go for "true" Master Set).

Here's a photo (although missing the Johnson, and a few out for grading). Glad I don't have to find that Hobby No Stats.

Dave

[asoriano]

[familytoad]

I've always loved that shot of your master set laid out on the floor.
If memory serves me right, you were on a ladder looking down to take the picture. Great set!

And the carpet shows what is missing from most of our sets...Hoblitzell No Stats!

I have a registry set going for T205, naturally rarer variations like Hobby NS , Matty 37-1 or Wilhem "suffered" have eluded me. I'm not usually a variation guy, so I am not entirely certain why I am hunting these.

I do love T205 though. My basic set took an estimated 12 years. I still work on upgrading or slabbing occasionally. I have strongly considered doing another set or some subsets of backs. Maybe some year. 2015 has been a slower year for my collection but I hope that's only because my champagne tastes have overrun my draft beer budget.

Keep them coming, I could look at T205 all day! (Especially today)

[whelenfan]

Awesome cards!