T205: Newbie Thread

#1 11-21-2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mintacular

How much to complete the set in VG condition w/o the big four (?), and how much with them?

I am guessing that the T205 set is what you are asking about. A normall set without the biggins will probably run you $20K in VG. Depends how you go about collecting. I am well over that mark but I ended up getting side tracked with a backs collection also to break the monotny. Stay away from books unless you are using them for a guide and not pricing. I am sure you will enjoy this set as much as we all have. I went the more challenging way and set a goal of all VG-EX and higher in the master set and now I have 2-3 cards I want with specific backs. Just missed my Joss Cycle but had to pay bills first. I hope you walk the race and not run like I did. I have only been on this set for about a yr

mintacular · #2 11-21-2009, 11:42 AM

but I don't think I'll ever be able to spend 20K in my lifetime on cards. I might as well just pick up the Pirates from that set and call it a day. It is interesting to note that the T206 has action poses which excites collectors. I am fine with the portraits on the T205s.

Tsaiko · #3 11-21-2009, 12:07 PM

I've got a question about the T205's too. Pup6913 posted a T205 in his "guess grade" thread and I noticed the gold border was a lot more "shinny" than the one's I have. It may be just the scan quality, but it seems vastly different.
Are the borders on the T205's different for the various backs? The one Pup6913 posted was a Sweet Caporal and here is a Piedmont. It seems to have a darker gold border than the Sweet Caporal, so is this just a scan thing or is there more to this. When I look at the Latham side by side with the Schmidt it seems like it's more than just a scan difference, but I know nothing ;-)
Thanks,

Tcards-Please · #4 11-21-2009, 12:26 PM

Collect what you enjoy and what you can afford. If money is a factor, you can do what I do and lower your quality standards. As mentioned above in a previous post, the interesting thing with the T205's is I think they are the first with bio's and stats. An alternate to collecting the whole set is just collecting the basic set without all the variations. That will save you a ton.

r/
Frank

#5 11-21-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tsaiko

I've got a question about the T205's too. Pup6913 posted a T205 in his "guess grade" thread and I noticed the gold border was a lot more "shinny" than the one's I have. It may be just the scan quality, but it seems vastly different.
Are the borders on the T205's different for the various backs? The one Pup6913 posted was a Sweet Caporal and here is a Piedmont. It seems to have a darker gold border than the Sweet Caporal, so is this just a scan thing or is there more to this. When I look at the Latham side by side with the Schmidt it seems like it's more than just a scan difference, but I know nothing ;-)
Thanks,

To answer this, and corret me if I am wrong, but some cards have better coating of the border than others. I have many piedmonts that are very thick border coating as well as some with just enough that you can see the ink underneath them. Its all in the printing process.

Also Pat I would recommend lowering your standards for T205's and this in turn will lower cost for the set. I am on the move to take and estimate that it will take another $40K to complete mine in all 4's and higher. Maybe about 20K alone for the Hoblitzell, Mathewson Cycle, Cobb AB, the Willhelms, and Moran Stray line, after thet I am almost under 1k for the rest easily. A common 4 can cost between $30-$60 depending back and most 5's are less than $100 now. 1-3's can be had slabbed for $10-35. Some higher due to backs, eye appeal, and rarity. I say go for it. They are not as plentefull as T206's but if you wait they will come around for the right price.

Andrew

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