Type Collecting?

[M's_Fan]

I'm mainly a sub-set collector: T206 HOFers, T205 HOFers, N162 Baseball players, N28 baseball players, T212 Obak Seattle players, etc.

I always think, "I'm going to finish these sets, and then I'm just going to start a type collection set." And then I get another idea for a great new sub-set.

One thing that discourages me from a type collection pre-war set is that it is so daunting, there are so many cards and many are so rare and expensive ones that it would be an impossible and lifelong pursuit to have a card from each set. But I guess that's the fun of it.

[smtjoy]

I kinda had Rhett's approach, in that i started young as a type collector but then ended up collecting sets of the ones I really liked (exhibits, e93, T210-3etc) and selling the types I really didnt like. I think getting into vintage by working on a type collection is an awesome way to start, getting to see and feel all the different issues is the best.

On the collect what you like front- I have been pretty good about maintaining my focus on my sets but I do allow myself a couple "Ohh thats a cool card" and just buy random cards I like a couple times a year.

[birdman42]

I'm with Joshua--a team collector all the way. Only for me it's Washington rather than the Phil As. I started out intending to be strictly a type collector, but that lasted about a month before I turned to subsets--the T206s and T205s were just too good to have only one.

I've found some really interesting items over the years that wouldn't have interested me a bit if I were going after sets. And us team collectors face a dilemma that set guys don't: What if the name and the picture don't match? Do I go after a "Howard Shanks" 1921 Exhibit that really shows Wally Schang?

I will admit to being a little fuzzy around the edges; I bought a Barney Pelty horizontal T206 just because I think the "Close Encounters" pose is one of the best ever.

My goal at shows (the few I go to) is to complete one subset, and start another. I managed that at the National, completing the 54 Bowmans and starting the Demaree cutouts.

Bill

[toppcat]

I am an inveterate type collector and have been for a while. My main focus is not really apropos here (a run of Topps types sold at retail from 49-80, sports and non sports alike) but I have partially started T and E card runs as well. My main focus is T206 in almost full set form but I really like going after the different types.

I once was going to do a full ACC and beyond type run but that would be impossible. I did create a huge spreadsheet for that purpose that is still floating around the internet (www.oldbaseball.com has a copy) and which I someday hope to really get into shape but I have too many projects going right now.

I just like the idea of all the variety inherent in the method, plus with the Topps stuff I want to document everything as well.