Attention T206 experts - I need help

[hcv123]

So let me clarify:

1 - Until I hit the lottery Wagner will be missing from the collection
2 - I want a single copy of all the front pose variations and I want the whole collection to be different backs in the most budget conscious way possible. I do not want 1 of each back possible. So for example:

Clarke Portrait - Sweet Cap
Clarke batting - piedmont
Dots Miller - polar bear

etc.

So, to continue:
What would be the checklist of all pirates front pose variations and then what would be the most cost effective backs (with the understanding that I prefer no duplication of backs) to get them (ie. least expensive player with most expensive back, most expensive player with least expensive back - I would think - but that's why I am asking you - because I know it doesn't always go that way). No Wagner and if it requires a front back combo that is cost prohibitive, then the constraints may change, but let's see what it is.... Thanks again. Based on what T206 guy offered - let's call different factories - "different backs" for purposes of this collection.

Howard

[rats60]

After Wagner, Clarke and Willis are your most expensive cards, so you would want to get them in the easiest backs, Sweet Caporal and Piedmont. After that, i would just look for Pirates in the particular back and buy them. For example, I had a Camnitz in an Old Mill back, which is an easier back, but I could only find a couple of sales.

T206 resource has checklists. There are 18 players besides Wagner. From there you should be able to look on there to find possible backs and figure out which backs you want to go for, sounds like you don't want to pay 4 figures for Drum or Uzit. PSA has their data base of completed auctions, so you can get an idea of cost for different grades. It is not just easy to say I want player A in back B because you may be waiting years for that card to come up for sale.

[hcv123]

I will start making my list and checking it twice. Don't mind one or two low 4 figure cards - need some special ones for the kids you know

[bbcard1]

I think it's doable. Probably a Carolina Brights will be the rarest back you will snag, but you should still have enough variation to get a different back for each Pirate. I sold a CB back Phillippe at auction and regret it.

[tedzan]

Hi Howard

Here is the T206 list of Pittsburgh subjects. I listed them with respect to the Series these cards are in.
So that you know which backs that they were printed with. I'll post the various backs as a function of
the Series they were printed in, in my next post.

150 Series
Abbaticchio (brown sleeves)
Camnitz (arms folded)
Fred Clarke (portrait)
Fred Clarke (bat)
Gibson
Leach (portrait)
Leifield (pitching)
Wagner
Willis (portrait)

350-only Series
Abstein
Maddox
Miller
Phillippe
Wilson

350/460 Series
Leach (cap)
Leifield (batting)

460-only Series
Abbaticchio (blue sleeves)
Camnitz (arms over head)
Camnitz (arm at side)



TED Z

T206 Reference
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[hcv123]

That's Awesome Ted. Thank you!

Hope to get started with this project when we hit the national this year! Will post progress (if anyone wants to see it).

Howard

[tedzan]

Here you go Howard

Twelve T-brand backs were printed on the T206 Subjects in the 150 Series............





TED Z

T206 Reference
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[tedzan]

Here's the group of 15 advertisement backs that were printed on the T206 Subjects in the 350-only Series............


.................................................. Factory #30

............................. Factory #25






TED Z

T206 Reference
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[rats60]

Originally Posted by hcv123

I will start making my list and checking it twice. Don't mind one or two low 4 figure cards - need some special ones for the kids you know

Uzit goes for about 2k, Drum for about 5k. The other harder backs for around 1k or less. It sounds like you might be able to do everything but Drum. That is what I have done for my set. It would be neat to get as many different brands possible and then fill in with different series or factories for the others. You should just post on BST to see what members have. Unfortunately, I got rid of my last extras at the May Chicago show.

[Paul S]

Good luck on a very cool endeavor - and a great way to teach delayed gratification

[hcv123]

Ted and everyone else who contributed - thank you!

[Jobu]

I would take Ted's list and search each of them here to see which backs they come with:

http://t206resource.com/Checklist.html

That ought to let you create some specific targets.

Good luck in the hunt!