FURTHER UPDATED -- T206 524-Card Set Complete & On PSA Registry

[HobokenJon]

Originally Posted by Howe’s Hunter

Congratulations. One question ... Wagner ... Piedmont or Sweet Cap?

For those keeping track, this is the "Connecticut Wagner." It has a Sweet Cap 150 back and sold at an REA auction in 2010. You can see the back scan on the REA web page. The photos are small, but if I squint hard enough it looks like the Factory number is 30.

See the matching cert. number 31641776 here:
http://www.t206resource.com/WagnerSales.html

https://robertedwardauctions.com/auc...er-connecticut

Well done, Ryan!

Just curious . . . Has there ever been a known instance of anyone completing the full back-run of Honus Wagner T206 cards? That would consist of Piedmont 150, Sweet Cap 150 Factory 25, and Sweet Cap 150 Factory 30. Is there a known instance of any one person owning two of them?

[Throttlesteer]

Now you just need to upgrade those beaters.

Congrats!!

[lloydchristmas]

So awesome, congrats Ryan!

[nsaddict]

Won't be impressive until the Wagner is upgraded. Just kidding, this line came to mind immediately "they're real and spectacular". CONGRATS! And thanks for posting.

[chriskim]

This private sale would easily be over $1.5M..... just my guess.... but would worth every single penny!

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by chriskim

This private sale was over $1.5M

And, this is exactly why many people don’t post these things and remain private.

For the record, First, I do not know Chriskim- I have never spoken to him (assuming it’s a guy), don’t think I ever emailed or PMed with him, and would not know him if he hit me with a bat.

Second, this statement is incorrect. Yes, it is correct that I acquired both the Wagner and the Doyle in a private sale. But the number stated is quite inaccurate regardless of whether he is referring to the combined deal or just the Wagner - could be more or less, it’s nobody’s biz

Its amazing that there always needs to be one idiot.

And BTW Chriskim- I do have a cobb-cobb back. I acquired that too in a private sale. Why don’t you post some false BS about the price of that deal?! You are a moron.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Not even sure what the point of "outing" the amount is even if you have accurate info.

[cardsagain74]

Like everyone else, totally floored

Question for all the pre-war people here (as I am not one!):

Is the Doyle, especially in grade 4, likely worth more than the Wagner here? I know it's exceedingly rare, but curious how the market is for those cards lately

[chriskim]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

And, this is exactly why many people don’t post these things and remain private.

For the record, First, I do not know Chriskim- I have never spoken to him (assuming it’s a guy), don’t think I ever emailed or PMed with him, and would not know him if he hit me with a bat.

Second, this statement is incorrect. Yes, it is correct that I acquired both the Wagner and the Doyle in a private sale. But the number stated is quite inaccurate regardless of whether he is referring to the combined deal or just the Wagner - could be more or less, it’s nobody’s biz

Its amazing that there always needs to be one idiot.

And BTW Chriskim- I do have a cobb-cobb back. I acquired that too in a private sale. Why don’t you post some false BS about the price of that deal?! You are a moron.

Ryan, pls accept my apology, I meant to say your investment would have been at least $1.5M. Your Doyle is best of the best and definitely worth to invest on.

[mrreality68]

Congratulations Ryan.
You been a hell of a collector and give great advise and feedback
Amazing to see them

Thanks for sharing

Jeff

[RCMcKenzie]

Nice cards, gang. Don't forget Pfeffer Chicaco, Murr'y, and Dopner.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Nice cards, gang. Don't forget Pfeffer Chicaco, Murr'y, and Dopner.

I don't think those are included in the 524 .
Do all T206 guys think those are needed for the set to be complete? Seems there are probably some other variations/misprints too.

[Bigdaddy]

Ryan, simply awesome and thanks for sharing.

How do you store/view your collection of T206?

[Rhotchkiss]

Cards are in-hand: I flew to Detroit and met Powell in person at the airport. We shot the breeze for a little, looked at some cards, and now I am headed back. Ultimately, neither of us wanted to trust these to the mail/Fedex. So awesome to see them in person and to hold them; the Doyle is particularly nice, with the Wagner, it’s just amazing to be holding something so storied. Great day!

Bob- I don’t really believe in those variations- that is, I don’t think those print anomalies are needed for a complete set. And where does it end? Missing red ink, Doyle with the . I will stick to the mainstream 524.

Bigdaddy- I prefer Flickr for online galleries. The actual cards themselves sit in a safe. Sadly, While I look at pics on my phone and Flickr account, I don’t look at the actual, physical all cards often

[PhillyFan1883]

Congrats bud.

[Steve D]

They always say to get the key cards in the set first if you can, but jeez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Ryan!!!!!

Steve

[ClementeFanOh]

Congratulations on reaching the top of baseball collecting Everest! Trent King

[mrvster]

no words can do this justice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I can not be happier for you my friend!


just wow, wow

[phikappapsi]

hey, Ryan.

What's your net worth? How much cash do you have on hand? Annual income? How many square feet is your house?

***this was dripping with sarcasm, before anyone asks or reacts***

[RCMcKenzie]

There's a whole cottage industry based upon what cards sell for. I don't think it's rude for someone to ask or speculate how much you paid for a baseball card. If you'd rather not say, that's okay too.

[phikappapsi]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

There's a whole cottage industry based upon what cards sell for. I don't think it's rude for someone to ask or speculate how much you paid for a baseball card. If you'd rather not say, that's okay too.

I think private sales are generally private for a reason; and that asking anyone about their finances (which is ultimately what that is) is beyond rude.

[clydepepper]

Ryan- W-O-W!!! This is absolutely stunning!!


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[atx840]

Thank you for sharing the cards and the story behind acquiring them, that Doyle is sure special (the only example I got to hold in person)