A Gross of T206

[yoyot1]

About 10 years into my low-grade set (probably actively collected only about 4 of those years). Have 505, plan to stop at 518. Latest pickup was the Walter Johnson portrait about a month ago.

[Steve D]

I'm seven years and 306 cards into my set. I'm working on a PSA 4 set minus Wagner, Plank, Doyle and Magie. Would like to get at least one of each back/series. I'm not really interested in the factory designations, but do want the different series variations within each brand.

Steve

[jupin11]

I'm 3 years in now, and I've picked up 268, including 70 HOFers. They're all 3s and 4s. Hoping to be done in 2-3 years. I'm slowly starting to sell off my type card collection in hopes of eventually landing a Plank, but that might be wishful thinking.

[Anthony S.]

I think I'm currently at 514 out of the 520 "non-set" set. No Big 4. Got as close as 519, only missing the O'Hara (St. Louis), but sold a few off last year. Shooting for a raw (only 2 are slabbed), no creases, no paper loss 520. Bought the first few as a kid in the late 1970's. For whatever reason, I seem to like to keep this set open, and not finish it. Sisyphus had a boulder, I've got T206.

[rp12367]

I am working on a Topps Buyback set. I'm at 276 with only 11 HOFer's. I have been working on the set for just over 4 years. Not sure if I could do the 520 even if I wanted too, some cards I just don't think exist as buybacks. I read an article about 5 or 6 years ago about a guy who has almost a complete buyback set. I forget where i read it ( if anyone remembers the article or has it please let me know). It has been harder than you can imagine especially with such a limited source. But I will get it done even if it takes the next 20 years.

[lharri3600]

i read the same article ralph. if memory serves me correctly (no serving me to good lately), he lives in michigan. as far as the monster goes i made it up 520 all psa 4's and 5's except o'hara and demmitt both 1's. in the past few months i've sold most of the set off. i have all 48 slers and a few hofers graded left for sale. i've just started a raw set and now have 367 raw so far. someone please help me stop!!

Originally Posted by rp12367

I am working on a Topps Buyback set. I'm at 276 with only 11 HOFer's. I have been working on the set for just over 4 years. Not sure if I could do the 520 even if I wanted too, some cards I just don't think exist as buybacks. I read an article about 5 or 6 years ago about a guy who has almost a complete buyback set. I forget where i read it ( if anyone remembers the article or has it please let me know). It has been harder than you can imagine especially with such a limited source. But I will get it done even if it takes the next 20 years.

[rp12367]

Originally Posted by lharri3600

i read the same article ralph. if memory serves me correctly (no serving me to good lately), he lives in michigan...someone please help me stop!!

Larry That sounds right, let me know if you remember more... as far as stopping there is NO HELP !!!

[2dueces]

When I first started the venture into the monster I really didn't have a direction. I bought the cards that had the best eye appeal. Then I decided that I really enjoyed the portraits in the set. I sold off all my non portraits and concentrated on them. I haven't been active except for an Evers that completed my Cubs infield. I have many cards graded PSA 1 because of back damage but the eye appeal is striking and really affordable if you don't mind the paper loss. I don't. Most of my cards range in the 1-4 range with a few 5's mixed in. I also have tried to acquire at least one different back to complete a back set. That venture will also have to wait though as some of the rarer backs are a bit out of my card budget at this time. Haven't counted my inventory lately but I stand some where around 93 cards. Great set and they are readily available so collecting them is not a matter of rarity, just how addicted you want to be. Good luck in you collection and keep updating your pick ups.

[tbob]

Originally Posted by 2dueces

When I first started the venture into the monster I really didn't have a direction. I bought the cards that had the best eye appeal. Then I decided that I really enjoyed the portraits in the set. I sold off all my non portraits and concentrated on them.

Might I suggest the M116 Sporting Life set? All portraits for you, beautiful pastel colors and just a lot of fun to collect. It is a huge set and there are tough "high numbers" but it is a doable set oevr time and prices, while increasingly lately, are still reasonable.

[Robextend]

I started my quest to collect a Tolstoi back set a few months ago. I have 50 (39 graded with 11 on the way) which includes 7 HOFers.

http://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/prewar1/tolstoibacks

That accounts for about 20% of the confirmed subjects. It has been a ton of fun adding each card to my set. Don't know when I will be done, if ever, but as I learned patience is key.

Rob

[lesliewestbrook]

I'm up to 81 cards...with a couple of southern league players thrown in. I've been picking up T206's here and there for about 5 years. I think my average price paid per card is around $14. We'll see how long that lasts

[bbcard1]

I am right at 200 in. It was mainly started by a purchase of 100 p-f for $100 a few years back including HOFers and several Southern leagures. Many of my hall of famers (cobb, Matthewson) are quite a bit nicer. I prefer raw cards. A little weathering and minor creasing doesn't bother me so long as the are no pieces missing and no writing on the front. Wish I would have started years ago, but I have all the Mattys, two of the Cobbs and most of the other HOFers, so i should be ok. The hardest thing to me about this grade is that there are really wild price fluctuations.

[teetwoohsix]

I love this set and am also currently trying to put it together. Alot of you are a lot further along than myself, I am only at around 60, all graded by SGC, BVG, or PSA- except 1. I am trying to stay in the V/G to V/G-E/X range, condition is also important to me- I do have 2 SGC 30's in the group.

I also want to have a representation of each back, and will also aim for the 518 mark. This set is so much fun, it will take me forever to get to 518, but I'm good with that !!!

I've been focusing on some other financial matters lately and it's hindered my progress for the moment, but will be back on track by the end of Sept. (can't wait !!)

One more thing- thanks to all of the board members who have sold cards to me or traded with me- I sure do appreciate it. My cards are on my profile page as a work in progress. Also, congrats Dave on picking up a nice sized group all at once !!

Sincerely, Clayton

[T206Collector]

I made it to 520, then sold off most to get Plank and Magie. I am currently over 300 in my return to the mountain. I am trying to put it together "in the raw" and am not being condition conscious at all. It's all about price for me. So far so good. Scanning them is a total bear. I am about half way there in terms of scans.

[tonyo]

I am currently at 63 hall of famers. Also have 12 non hofers left over from my lack-of-focus start last summer.

All lower grade.

I'm trying to hold back the reigns and apply the "it's a marathon not a sprint" suggestion. I did set a limit for myself at a certain percent of beckett value. So far so good on that, but I'm finding that I need to go over my limit to get an "acceptable" low grade on some of the bigger names. My average is still below my bar, but it'll be tough to maintain that since I still need all 4 Cobbs. I've haven't really been close on obtaining any of those within my price range!

Since I'm down to 14 hall of famers needed, I've already begun to think about what's next. I'll probably want to slightly upgrade some of the hall of famers from very-poor, then I'll likely test Barry's axiom and see if the Monster can get me to quit. If it doesn't, I've been thinking about collecting the 150 subjects subset then seeing where I go from there.

Really enjoying the set - it helps that they are so available - and I love all of the t206 discussion on these boards.

Tony

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by tonyo

[T]hen I'll likely test Barry's axiom and see if the Monster can get me to quit.

If Barry's reading this, I want a royalty payment.

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

If Barry's reading this, I want a royalty payment.

That belongs to you? I think Barry has claimed it - I believe he mentions it in every t206 thread

[tedzan]

Dave

Thanks for the kind words in your 1st post here. It was really great finally meeting you; and, I really enjoyed our BB & BB card
conversation.

Also, I was glad I could help you progress on The Monster. You mentioned that you'd like to acquire some Southern Leaguers.
I just acquired several 100 T206's....including 40 of the Southern Leaguers in the condition that you are collecting your set.

Give me a buzz, if you are interested.


Best regards,

TED Z