T202

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Posted By: Geno

Brian --

I completed a basic T205 set a few years back, but didn't feel like I wanted to fork out big bucks for the variations. Instead I decided to pursue the T202s since they are the same cards with more info on the back and, of course, the great center pictures! It's cool to see the way the catchers stood back then, or the umpires - there truly are some great shots. Anyway, the best part is that it is affordable and doesn't have the variation frenzy. I am slowly trying to accumulate back variations, but it's a long road for those. There are three backs - Factory 649 in black ink, Factory 30 in red, and Factory 30 in black. I used to think it was possible to get a complete set of all three, but I don't think so anymore. The Black 30s only seem to exist in about 25% or so of the cards from what Lee Behrens has tracked and in my experience.

Bottom line - an awesome set and fun to collect! I even buy odd panels to "produce" my own cards in nine pocket sheets - it's even cheaper to do it that way!!

Take Care, Geno