Newer to T206 Collecting, seeking advice...

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Agreed, these as well.

Also, Derek at T206 Society does a great job capsulizing overviews on rare backs and player history.

http://t206society.com/

Holy cr@p! You guys have your own society?? I need to push for a HOF Rookie collectors society a little harder! We will probably have membership of about three.

[lloydchristmas]

Thank you all for the advice and recommendations!

I’ve bookmarked and purchased as many resources as I could in the last 24 hours. There’s definitely a lot to look for when it comes to these vs. most other series. One thing I didn’t consider so much was the color registration, so thank you, Ben. I’ve seen differences among a grouping of similar cards, but assumed it was just a shortcoming most put up with.

Separately, may I ask how old most were when they started collecting this set? I’m 31 at the moment, feel like I have a lot more ground to cover than most.

[sreader3]

Hi Ryan,

You may want to read my e-book:

http://www.oldcardboard.com/t/t206/i...al-edition.pdf

and check out my website

t206insider.com

Enjoy the chase.

Scot Reader

[BruceinGa]

I rely heavily on Scot's website, T206insider.com Hi Scot

[vintagechris]

The Books Deadball Stars of the American League & Deadball Stars of National League are great books to learn about the players that are on the cards. Each book takes the teams and has individual biographical write ups on the players. I learned many interesting facts about the players when I read those books.

[Santo10Fan]

Originally Posted by sreader3

Hi Ryan,

You may want to read my e-book:

http://www.oldcardboard.com/t/t206/i...al-edition.pdf

and check out my website

t206insider.com

Enjoy the chase.

Scot Reader

Scot, thanks for the research you've done

[sreader3]

Thanks for the kind words Bruce and Ben.

(Sorry — I don’t mean to hijack the thread).

[MooreCubs]

I'm pretty new into the t206 collecting and your website has been a huge help for me. I always use it as a pricing reference point before buying. Thanks!

Originally Posted by sreader3

Hi Ryan,

You may want to read my e-book:

http://www.oldcardboard.com/t/t206/i...al-edition.pdf

and check out my website

t206insider.com

Enjoy the chase.

Scot Reader

[Sean]

Originally Posted by lloydchristmas

Separately, may I ask how old most were when they started collecting this set? I’m 31 at the moment, feel like I have a lot more ground to cover than most.

I was 46 when I began collecting T206s. I got to 522 cards in about 4 1/2 years, but the I started on backs and back runs, upgrading key players, adding related issues (Coupons, Victorys, Red Crosses and a Pirate), and picking up various scraps and oddballs. The search is never quite over.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by lloydchristmas

Separately, may I ask how old most were when they started collecting this set? I’m 31 at the moment, feel like I have a lot more ground to cover than most.

I picked up my first two T206s summer of 1997, when I was 24. Still have them (now SGC 60 Matty White Cap and SGC 50 Bender Portrait).

I started collecting signed T206 cards in 2003 or 2004 when four signed Marquards made their way on to eBay. I bought them all and still have two of them.

I got to 520 by the time I was 34, in 2007, but then sold virtually all of them to buy Lionel Carter’s T206 Plank in a Mastro auction (sold it about 8 years later), and a slew of additional signed T206 cards that started popping up on eBay that year - part of The Great Pittsburgh Find of Signed T206 Cards.

I got back to 518 last year, but then have sold off most of those already to fund other card purchases. Not sure if I’m going to make another run any time soon. But, I will always pursue signed T206s — that is my life’s calling.

Remember, The Monster wants you to quit — don’t listen to it!