If you were just starting to buy T206

[mattsey9]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

I don't see the point in starting a set that can never be completed. I would much rather pursue a set like the E95 Philadelphia Caramels which can be completed at far less expense.

Out of curiosity, what would you guess a lesser grade E95 set would cost to assemble.? I'm a set collector, and the inability to reasonably complete T206 does somewhat bother me.

[Orioles1954]

Off the top of my head my guess would be the $5000-7000 range.

James

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by mattsey9

Out of curiosity, what would you guess a lesser grade E95 set would cost to assemble.? I'm a set collector, and the inability to reasonably complete T206 does somewhat bother me.

It all depends on how low grade you buy the Cobb and Wagner, and to lesser extent, the Matty and Plank. But I've found commons in a decent 3 go for around $100 or less while lesser HoFs like Bender, Chance et. al. go around 200-300 in a nicer 3.

[MVSNYC]

Robert- the beauty of the T206 set, is that it can be collected so many different ways. YOU make up your own rules. HOFers, Southern Leaguers, Rare Backs, Errors, Misprints, high grade, low grade, etc, etc.

I think starting with HOFers, as was mentioned above is solid advice. I personally am a rare back collector, which always keeps things fun and interesting.

Good luck.