T206 Set Complete!

[Edwolf1963]

Hello everyone, I wasn't sure if this was appropriate here, but after posting in the BST for a few cards I'd like to upgrade, I was encouraged to do so in the forum.

I finally completed the T206 set! (.. less the big 6)

.. still have aspirations on a Demmit and O'Hara STL, but that will take some time and deeper pockets :-)

I've only been in the hobby a few years - and even then, not really focused on completing the set until I realized about 18 months ago that I had about half of them from buys/trades here and there. Mix of PSA, SGC and BVG's - all in the 3 to 6 range with the exception of a few lower grades that I posted in BST looking to upgrade

I can honestly say I couldn't not have done it w/out Net54 members - thank you! George Leidemer introduced me to it while I introduced my checkbook to his SGC60 Walter Johnson Portrait! Since then I've made some nice buys, trades and good friends in people like Mike Healer, Johnny Stefanich (Harmonica), Larry Harris, Bill Brodhead and Martin Neal just to name a few, along w/a host of others.

Not trying to make this sound like an Academy Award speach other than just offer a sincere thank you to everyone for your help, friendship, advise and wisdom in the hobby! I'm proud to be a fellow enthusiast/hobbiest and member of this community.

Ed

[ChiefBenderForever]

Congrats !! Good luck on the next 6 !!

[Northviewcats]

Amazing accomplishment! I'm only nearing the half way mark and I've been at it three or four years. I can only imagine how excited you must feel.

Best regards,

Joe

[Abravefan11]

Congratulations Ed and best of luck on adding the next two.

[B O'Brien]

Nice work Ed. I am happy to see you reach the finish line in style!

Hope all is well,
Bob

[White Borders]

Congratulations! A Great Accomplishment

[4815162342]

Congratulations! One of these days...

So, what's next? Save up for the Polar Brothers or something totally different?

[Mikehealer]

Nice going Ed, quite an accomplishment.

[lharri3600]

yes sir ed,
you've reached the mountain top!!

Originally Posted by Mikehealer

Nice going Ed, quite an accomplishment.

[bbcard1]

[shaunsteig]

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your accomplishment.

[Edwolf1963]

Thank you all for the comments feedback! Regarding scans - I plan to load up into a registry somewhere (most likely SGCs) but that (obviously) will take some time in listing and scan load. Right now they're logged and checked off in an Excel Spreadsheet - sorting through any dupes. What you may see up on the BST or in eBay are those and others looking to sell.

Quick hits:

• Set has nothing really difficult as far as backs (IE: Lenox, Uzit, Drum, etc)
• I was more focused on eye appeal and grading out 3 or higher.
• Several Sovereign 460's, assorted mid-level tougher backs like Tolstoi.
• First HOF was Johnson Portrait (I think the best looking card in the set).
• Worst looking card IMO - probably Spike Shannon (hold that up against the detail of a Willis or Rucker Portrait is like comparing "Stewie" from Family Guy Cartoon to an art mural)
• The Green Cobb (PSA3) was one of the last aquisitions.
• Toughest SL'er was Cranston.
• Best buy were several common raws in the $20 range that graded out 4 or better
• Worst was any common 5 for $125 or more
• SL'ers Paige and Manion look too much alike - bought one thinking the other just looking at the thumbnail pic once. Mr. Harris was then kind enough to trade with me for one I needed
• Hardest common to get in a decent grade was Phelps for some reason - could find enough of them, just always in overpriced BINs

Thanks again!

Ed

[wrapperguy]

on slaying the beast!

[sbfinley]

Wow, congrats. My completion seems years away, but reading about those that actually accomplished it lends credence to the chase. Enjoy the victory!

[E93]

Awesome!!!
JimB