T212 Obaks

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Posted By: Jeff Obermeyer

The 1910s are by far the easiest of the three issues... there are no "stars" with perhaps the exception of Ping Bodie. They are the most common of the group. That being said, it took me almost 10 years to finish my set. However, if you attack it more aggressively than I did you can easily cut down that time.

I think the 1911s are the most attractive, and the write-ups on the backs are very entertaining. The 1909s, as TBob mentioned, are very, very tough.

The two "big money" cards in the set are the 1909 Gandil and the 1911 Weaver, both former Black Sox players. If you run across either, and you want to work on that particular issue, I suggest you buy them as they don't show up that often.

There are also a few cross collectibles if you are interested... two different sized cigarette packs (packs of 10 and 12), the coupon for the elusive (if not impossible) T4 premiums, Obak slogan buttons, assorted postcards, and even the large enamel signs that show up on eBay from time to time.

My only warning is that Obak collecting is addictive... once you start, you can't stop!

Jeff
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