What was your first T card?

[calvindog]

I bought this on eBay and nearly had a heart attack when I won it. I didn't even know what the OC on the flip meant.

[GasHouseGang]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I bought this on eBay and nearly had a heart attack when I won it. I didn't even know what the OC on the flip meant.

Maybe "Outstanding Condition"?

[DeanH3]

T206 Matty dark cap was my first T-card. I sold the original years ago. But it has been replaced with another example.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by DeanH3

T206 Matty dark cap was my first T-card. I sold the original years ago. But it has been replaced with another example.

Another member of the Dark Cap Matty first T206 card club. Any more out there?

Brian

[Rounded Corners]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Another member of the Dark Cap Matty first T206 card club. Any more out there?

Brian

I wish! It’s one of the set’s - or any set’s - most beautiful subjects. Perhaps one day I’ll own one as it was a big part in inspiring me to collect the set.

[Lobo Aullando]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Another member of the Dark Cap Matty first T206 card club. Any more out there?

Brian

Yep.

If I counted right, that puts us Dark Caps up 5-3 over the White Caps.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Lobo Aullando

Yep.

If I counted right, that puts us Dark Caps up 5-3 over the White Caps.

He isn't identified as a Super Print for nothing. The Dark Cap image (obviously a manifestation of Christy's evil side) evidently lures in unsuspecting individuals to a lifetime of prewar card collecting.

Brian

[t206blogcom]

One day while visiting a small baseball card stand in an outlet mall, I saw a few T206 cards and I couldn’t believe it. I remembered the set of reprints and thought how cool it would be to own a real one. The prices being somewhere between $15-$25 for a few beat up commoners. A few were more expensive, but given my limited cash flow, I asked to see a couple of the ‘cheaper’ ones. Up until that point, I don’t think I had ever paid more than $10, maybe $15 for a card. So to shell out over $20 for a card, a much smaller sized card at that, was a really big deal. I didn’t recognize any of the players, so I narrowed in on one I thought was in decent condition, had good color and an interesting look to it. I thought, if I’m going to pay this much for a card, I might as well get the best looking one I could afford. I bought my first T206 card that summer afternoon – Larry Schafly, Newark, which is a minor league commoner. I went back a few weeks later and bought a Donnie Bush T206 card as well as a thick screw down case that still holds both cards to this day

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Maybe "Outstanding Condition"?

That's what Kevin Mize told me!

[darwinbulldog]

Mathewson white cap, closely followed by a T205 Cobb.

[Louie_7]

Well hello all,

I just started about 2 weeks ago now collecting the T206. I was very excited just like everyone else and I feel the excitement got to me just buying anything to have my first one. I know I over paid for Scott card but we all make mistakes when collecting.

Since then I have slowed down and see If I could find good deals. Hard to find good raw cards on eBay at a good price. Most threads I read buying common cards should be around $25 -> $35. Well haven't seen those deals yet or undless I'm searching in the wrong place.

Well these are 2 first cards in Dec 2024.

I love the smell and how they feel in your hand. Can't believe I finally have two of these cards. Always seen them in books when I was small and thought to myself I could never afford them.