Best (financially achievable) Pre-War set to collect?

[iggyman]

My vote is for the 1935 Goudey 4 in 1 set. Only 36 cards, you get a Ruth for your troubles, and many of the cards feature a Hall of Famer. It's a set of cards that look awkward if you only have one or two; but put the set together and they look fantastic when browsing the old binder (raw, in nine-pocket sheets.....the way the great Civil War General Abner Doubleday meant it to be).

Lovely Day...

[Fred]

I agree with Paul (page 1). The T201 set is very easy to collect. It's easy on the pocket book and it's easy due to the lack of any scarce cards. There are 50 cards but you can find them everyday on ebay. This is a set where you can bide your time and wait for the right card at the right price.

[familytoad]

I think the Yorks are a nice card set to collect ( especially since I am finished and won't be bidding against you It is only 60 base cards with a huge percentage of HOFers...has a certain level of scarcity and some great comments on the back.
Where else can you find Bob O'Farrel listed as the Most Valuable Player in the National League, or Ray Schalk as the best catcher of all time?

http://www.sgccardregistry.com/set.a...4&userset=4077

[drc]

I second the T200 Fatima Team Cards. Limited number, neat cards and tons of stars, including Joe Jackson and Jim Thorpe.

[chris]

I would go with:

1) T200 Team Cards.. Could be completed in a month or two

2) M116.. Would probably take at least a year to compete and would get expensive due to the amount of cards

3) T201.. The easiest and cheapest of all Tobacco sets

4) E95.. Small set with tons of HOFs

5) T206 Southern League Set

6) T202.. Odd size but awesome set and center action poses

[nebboy]

I really like the design of the Diamond Stars set it looks great when you have alot of them together for display, easy to find - prices not bad at all.

[Kalineman]

I agree about Diamond Stars. I think they're a nice looking card and fairly reasonable to purchase.