Collecting A T206 Near Set - Group by Group

[teetwoohsix]

I am also on the quest with the T206 set,with only close to 50 cards-so I still have a long way to go.I am all over the board with it,collecting commons',HOF'ers,semi-hard backs,etc.
I have found that collecting even in a VG-VG/EX range graded SGC,PSA,BVG makes the quest a little pricey,but don't mind-it'll just take me a little longer.
For some reason I don't want the real low grade beaters in my set (if I can help it)-I'm talking the cards with lots of creases,paper loss,mangled,etc..
I wish you all the best on "taming the Monster"

Sincerely,Clayton

[tedzan]

Your approach (group by group) is an excellent way to put together "The Monster". I did this exactly with my all-PIEDMONT set.
I first tackled the 150 Series cards. Upon acquiring the 154 cards (minus Plank & Wagner) in this 1st series, I then proceeded to
work on the 350 Series.....etc, etc.

When you set a goal like this, it's seems less daunting a task. Conversely, when one considers a 500+ set right from the start, it
can lend itself to discouragement in a relatively short time.....and, The Monster has beat you.

Incidently, I have more Southern Leaguers that you need. Email me if you interested, at........tedzan11@comcast.net


TED Z

[Bridwell]

I've played with collecting T206's ever since my 1st card show in 1971 in Troy, Michigan. At that show I bought a Ty Cobb T206 in good condition for 40 cents and 2 decent commons for 25 cents each. 3 T206's, and change back from a dollar bill! I was only 11, but couldn't believe how cheap the old cards were, considering their age. I started studying the history of the game, and learning the players. My brothers and I eagerly awaited the annual card show in Troy, Michigan which had awesome selections of old cards during the 1970's. We saved our money for months to be able to spend maybe $25-$35 at those early shows. In those days there was no slabbing of cards. In fact, nobody had invented card sleeves yet. You just picked up the raw cards!

In the 1980's, I sold my post-war cards and re-invested in pre-war. I put together a set of 520 T206's. None were professionally graded. In the 1990's I started having some PSA graded, and eventually completed a T206 registry set of 520. I have at least 50 duplicates I haven't gotten around to putting up for sale yet. It's been a fun and rewarding process for me, and I certainly recommend it.

Ron R.

[rfurnish]

David,

Just out of curiosity, I wouldn't mind seeing the list of who you are still chasing for the set.

Ron