Collecting interests?

[Anthony S.]

Right now my collecting interest is to acquire all the cards in a set except maybe one or two and then leave repeated messages on Joe P's answering machine claiming I completed the set.

[alanu]

I usually have 2-3 sets I work on, in addition to picking up cards that I like, both pre- and post-war. With limited resources, my collection turns over quite a bit as I sell items to purchase others.

[Northviewcats]

I'm pretty focused on completing the T206 set. I've collected just over two hundred cards and I'm trying to keep the set in mid-grade (VG-EX to EX) condition. I buy both graded and ungraded cards, whatever seems to be the best deal. I also am working on some post war sets.

I do like the idea of putting together a collection focusing one prewar player. I recently saw a collection of Fred Merkle cards and memorabilia displayed in our local library. It was very well done. I probably will start on that project, but I have not decided on the player, yet.

Best wishes on your collection.

Joe

[Potomac Yank]

Originally Posted by Anthony S.

Right now my collecting interest is to acquire all the cards in a set except maybe one or two and then leave repeated messages on Joe P's answering machine claiming I completed the set.

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Anthony, that was funny, and remember, I'm pulling, and rooting for you in whatever challenge you select.

In my case, there happens to be a positive in a negative situation.
Look at it this way.

I'm missing one card from completing the T206 check list.
When I started, I was just letting the hobby happen.
The set was never in my mind.

It was the joy, and challenge of the hunt.

What's over the next hill?

The fun of filling an empty slot.

A throw back to pre Korean war times, pre high school times.

The hobby was my sublimation to combat the real world, and the job.

Do you really think I want to complete the set???
My competitive side says "Hell yes," but my other side says, "If we do that, we'll have to look for another Hill."

The challenge is still there.

Then we have the Bottom Line, when we say, It's complete, when it isn't _ _ _ Who are we really kidding?

Let the set happen.

[birdman42]

Brad,

I started out as a Washington collector more than 20 years ago, and have never strayed far from that aim. For me, the task is endless, because as progress slows toward one goal I can begin working on another that's more attainable. For example, the only 206 I need is the Elberfeld portrait. But there are other Ts, E cards, Ms, Ds, Hs, etc. Programs and tickets, too--and pennants (if I felt confident that I could tell good from bad), and DQ statues, and rulers, and mugs...

For me it's not the satisfaction of completion, it's the thrill of the hunt--and the discovery of something new to me. As Joe P. says, once you're "finished," then what? We've had a few threads here from people saying, "I've completed X set (E98, et al.). What do you suggest I go after next?"

CWYW.

Bill

[rc4157]

My main focus is the '33 Goudy set but can be persuaded rather easily to grab other cards as well, especially if they happen to be Reds material. Those '19 Reds postcards sure didn't last long on the BST but they definitely grabbed my attention and I don't collect postcards (Yet!)

RC

[Bester]

I thought this would be an appropriate first post for myself.

My main areas of interest are
- Each Mel Ott card produced while he was playing/managing
- T210 Series 3
- T206 Texas League

I've made decent headway on the Ott cards, but I have a very long ways to go on the T210-3 set.

[deadballpaul]

My collecting focus at this time are sets.....

Novelty Cutlery- 86% complete- Need Johnson, Wagner, Cobb/Wagner, & Flick.(I've never seen the Flick card. Does anybody have a scan to share?)

N28 Allen & Ginter- 36% complete

1928 W502- 20% complete

There are a few other sets I collect, but the ones above are my main focus at the moment. Also, I think a set is not considered complete until ALL THE CARDS are collected. Short prints & expensive rarities are still part of the set!

Mediocre condition is fine with me!

[MacBeth]

My collecting focus/interests are:

- T206
- T3
- Chuck Klein
- Donie Bush
- Hooks Dauss
- Oral Hildebrand

[Potomac Yank]

Originally Posted by Bester

I thought this would be an appropriate first post for myself.

My main areas of interest are
- Each Mel Ott card produced while he was playing/managing
- T210 Series 3
- T206 Texas League

I've made decent headway on the Ott cards, but I have a very long ways to go on the T210-3 set.

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Bester ... Welcome Aboard!

Luck with your T210 -3's, and T206 Texas League.

My first game was at the Polo Grounds in 1944.
Got to see Ott play many times.

Best to you.
Joe P.

[Bester]

Originally Posted by Potomac Yank

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Bester ... Welcome Aboard!

Luck with your T210 -3's, and T206 Texas League.

My first game was at the Polo Grounds in 1944.
Got to see Ott play many times.

Best to you.
Joe P.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

It must have been great to watch the Gentle Giant and his high leg kick. Unfortunately, he played a bit before my time.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Bester

I thought this would be an appropriate first post for myself.

My main areas of interest are
- Each Mel Ott card produced while he was playing/managing
- T210 Series 3
- T206 Texas League

I've made decent headway on the Ott cards, but I have a very long ways to go on the T210-3 set.

Ditto what Joe P. said (except for the part about seeing Ott play.) Welcome aboard!


My favorite Ott:

[V117collector]

I would just like to clarify my views on set completion. Yes, we all know sets without a “card” short print or other wise is not consider complete. I have to agree but without having a possibility of ever owning the (short print) because of lack of numbers (only one card known to exist). “A sense of completion” with 29/30 cards minus the short print is the only logical conclusion to this dilemma.

[Potomac Yank]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

Ditto what Joe P. said (except for the part about seeing Ott play.) Welcome aboard!


My favorite Ott:

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Hello Jim, believe it or not, I'm a Yank fan from the Yank war years.
My father took me to my first game at 13.
He was a Giants fan from McGraw's time, and the pitching coach, Adolfo Luque was a friend of his.
How I got to be taken to that game, is a story within itself ... for some other time.
That's a great shot of Ott.
He's just about to raise his right foot, and place it in a bucket.

Would you have the Luque card from that set?

[Jason Carota]

I'm currently working on a 1901-1939 Red Sox type collection (including backs.) My collection currently stands at 47 unique card types (with one incoming - T201 Cicotte/Thoney.)

On the modern side of the hobby, I am working on an Adam LaRoche player collection (including memorabilia.)