Broad question for the type collectors

[Leon]

Originally Posted by tesitzes24

Why did you decide to be a type collector? Did you go into collecting with the intention of being a type collector, or was it just something that happened along the way?

Also, when you come to a set that has plenty of options for you as a type collector (for example t206), how do you decide what card to pick? Do you look for a certain player or team? Just curious how the minds of different collectors work.

I picked type collecting because I like variety. As for what cards from each set to collect, I pick ones that I like the most and can afford. I have no real set rules except I have tried to get one from each ACC designation before 1950. I also collect back variations and some misprints, which keeps it fun too. The fun thing about type collecting is it can be whatever you want it to be and whatever makes you happy. No need to get an obscure common to complete a set as you can pick up something you enjoy more and not have to worry about being complete. (this is 1 of 2 Ferguson Bakery cards I have ever seen with a coupon attached) regards

[birdman42]

Troey,

I got into type collecting from the team collector side (Washington). I do go for certain players when I can, and only four will take me from Ts through Topps: Clyde Milan, Joe Judge, Cecil Travis, and Mickey Vernon.

Focusing on this team means that I don't go after any of the minor league sets. Wash also got shut out of some of the early E sets, like E93 through E98. Unfortunately, that also means that for some sets Johnson is the only choice. Still, it's a fun ride. I've been collecting off and on since the late 70s.

Bill

[ethicsprof]

i've always been a bit of an historian as well as an archaeologist.
after taming the Monster, i had so many more questions than i ever had and knew it was time to fill in the various historical trajectories, wrestle with each mystery, and touch and know each treasure along the way.
with around 130 or so types, i'm now about a millionth along the way--loving each moment and in no hurry---since you can't really hurry when you're a millionth along the way.
best,
barry

[pgellis]

Originally Posted by Leon

I picked type collecting because I like variety. As for what cards from each set to collect, I pick ones that I like the most and can afford. I have no real set rules except I have tried to get one from each ACC designation before 1950. I also collect back variations and some misprints, which keeps it fun too. The fun thing about type collecting is it can be whatever you want it to be and whatever makes you happy. No need to get an obscure common to complete a set as you can pick up something you enjoy more and not have to worry about being complete. (this is 1 of 2 Ferguson Bakery cards I have ever seen with a coupon attached) regards

Hey Leon, what is the approximate number to complete your "set"? In other words, how many ACC designation issues are there before 1950? Just curious to how big such a set would be.

[DixieBaseball]

Started out with wide range collecting habits and over the years, realized I needed a more simple focus. This turned into collecting the city in which I have lived, played ball, and grew up in for nearly 40 years. This has also allowed me not to get consumed by this hobby and also keeps my budget in balance, so to speak. Finally, I have learned more about the history behind baseball in my area and find it fascinating... Always something new to learn and in addition, I have yet to finish my Nashville type collection. I am down to less than 5 card/premiums types, and I sorta like it. It has been a 10 year investment of time and money, but a heck of a lot of fun!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by pgellis

Hey Leon, what is the approximate number to complete your "set"? In other words, how many ACC designation issues are there before 1950? Just curious to how big such a set would be.

There are a couple of very common issues I just haven't picked up yet but are readily available at anytime. I just haven't found the right cards yet, plus, until I get the few really tough ones, it doesn't really matter too much to me. I usually think of my number to finish as "2", D351 and D355. regards

[pgellis]

Originally Posted by Leon

There are a couple of very common issues I just haven't picked up yet but are readily available at anytime. I just haven't found the right cards yet, plus, until I get the few really tough ones, it doesn't really matter too much to me. I usually think of my number to finish as "2", D351 and D355. regards

But if someone else were to contemplate taking on a "type collection" with every ACC issue before 1950, what would that number be?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by pgellis

But if someone else were to contemplate taking on a "type collection" with every ACC issue before 1950, what would that number be?

It depends if you want to include backs, variations etc....But if you just want 1 card from each ACC # (and I only do 20th century now) going back to the N's, I would guess it would be a few hundred. I have never counted though. I sort of doubt anyone has finished it before. Plus, there are probably as many that aren't cataloged that would need to be had also. It's really almost endless if you want it to be .

[joeadcock]

It is too expensive to try and build(with completion) many prewar sets, for me. A few from as many sets as possible seems more rewarding and fun.

Frank

We have been collectors of high condition type cards
1860's- 1949 (and select mid-50's regional issues) since 1975

We picked type collecting because it afforded us the opportunity to secure the best possible example extant from each individual issue.

Our interest in type collecting was concomitant with our interest in studying the organizations that issued the cards; the historical aspects, if any, of said issue,and it provided an insight into 19th century and early 20th marketing. As founders of two advertising companies- the connection between baseball and advertising is very important to us.

Today we have over 300 different type cards with an average grade of 7.5. We have more than 20 different baseball cards and postcards which represent the highest grade (often 1 of 1) of any card in the set.

Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List
bdorskind@dorskindgroup.

If you have rare high grade type cards for sale....we're ready to work with you.

[M's_Fan]

Question for type collector experts:

Where can you get a good online version of the ACC? The only version I could find was the wikipedia one, which has many omissions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_American_Card_Catalog

Also, since there are so many issues that do not have ACC designations, is there a list online which lists every issue?