I Decided on a Ty Cobb

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Posted By: Jay

Hello Jason,

My name is Jay and I am in 11th grade (16 years old) and I also collect tobacco cards. It is great to know that there are others my age collecting tobacco cards. I have been solely collecting T206s for about a year now and have accumulated about 70 including many HOFers like Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, and Tris Speaker.

When I buy cards I look to find cards that are uncreased, unmarked, untrimmed etc and ones that if graded would be in the PSA 3-6 or SGC 40-80 range. I would note that these are more expensive than cards in the Authentic or SGC 10, PSA 1 range, and I haven't been able to find a Cobb in my price range at the grade that I want. Always find an idea for how much you would like to spend on a card, and try to stay somewhat within that number (within reason).

Although you might get lucky with an SGC Authentic being untrimmed, I would recommend that you start smaller with some of the commons or other HOFers, and work your way up to a Cobb. There are many other great HOFers in the T205 set that you could find in better condition for about the same price you would pay for that Cobb. I would look at Frank Baker, Chief Bender, Roger Bresnahan, Tinker, Evers, and Chance and the others in that price range.

Also, commons in VG to VG-EX condition are probably selling about 25 to 30 dollars, and you would get more for your money's worth with commons or HOFers in better condition. Don't forget you still have lots of time when you're older to buy the higher end cards in better condition. Feel free to email.

Regards to all,
Jay T206kid