Personal Pre-War Set and Collector Survey

[Howe’s Hunter]

Even later to the game:

1. How long have you been collecting pre-war cards?
1989. Found a red background T206 Cobb at an antique store, and it became the first pre-war card I over-paid for.

2. What is the approximate largest number of pre-war cards you've ever owned at any one time?
408

3. Approximately how many pre-war cards do you currently still own?
408

4. What is/are the most significant card(s) you currently own?
Several significant HoFers, and a couple tough-Hindu backs

5. What complete sets or near complete sets (say 75% or more) do you currently own?
408 T206s, all with Howe McCormick's stamp on the back (barely qualifies ... the collection sits at 78% of a complete set (522 cards as the McCormick-Howe Mercantile didn't sell Polar Bear, so a complete set is short two guys.))

Ed

[StraightRaceCards]

Originally Posted by Howe’s Hunter

Even later to the game:

5. What complete sets or near complete sets (say 75% or more) do you currently own?
408 T206s, all with Howe McCormick's stamp on the back (barely qualifies ... the collection sits at 78% of a complete set (522 cards as the McCormick-Howe Mercantile didn't sell Polar Bear, so a complete set is short two guys.))

Ed

I’ve admired and enjoyed watching you progress on the Howe’s journey from afar.

Very cool way to collect T206. I’ll be rooting for success on your journey.

Matt Galvin