Set Recommendations

[Niko]

The T205 set for that price range seems quite tempting, however I personally am just not a fan of the design. I love the look and the allure of the t206 cards. This is the second time this has happened to me. I'm considering just making a SLOW run at the t206 set. 5k now won't get me that far but if I go for it in very low condition, I'll make decent progress and over time I'll have more money to put into it. It would make completing it all the more special. It's the monster after all, it's not the type of thing that almost anyone completes in a short amount of time.

Keep the suggestions rolling guys, thanks!

[bbcard1]

I am looking for my next set. I am thinking about Tattoo Orbit...not all that well appreciated but it has some funk.

I have enough of the T206 to start a run. For some reason, a few years ago I bought 100 different for $100 (lower grade, but so what) which included a few HOFers and Southern Leaguers. I am going to continue to chip away and will get serious at some point...actually, I am thinking about starting with the T206 players who are not in the t205 set.

[matthew]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

I have enough of the T206 to start a run. For some reason, a few years ago I bought 100 different for $100 (lower grade, but so what) which included a few HOFers and Southern Leaguers. .

Crap. That is a deal! Can't beat T206s for a buck.

[Niko]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

I am looking for my next set. I am thinking about Tattoo Orbit...not all that well appreciated but it has some funk.

I have enough of the T206 to start a run. For some reason, a few years ago I bought 100 different for $100 (lower grade, but so what) which included a few HOFers and Southern Leaguers. I am going to continue to chip away and will get serious at some point...actually, I am thinking about starting with the T206 players who are not in the t205 set.

Did you type that correctly? A buck per? If you want to move them, I'd very likely be interested.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by Niko

Did you type that correctly? A buck per? If you want to move them, I'd very likely be interested.

It was 25 years ago or so...have been building on it slowly but surely.

[Niko]

Awesome pickup.

For those of you with knowledge about t206. If I were to go for PSA 1/2, would it be cheaper to buy lots of beater commons and slab them myself, or to buy them slabbed straight out. Also, is the re-sale value on the PSA 1s or 2s? Say I put an entire set together in PSA 1-3 - would it sell alright if I were to ever sell it? Better idea to buy raw? I like the idea of slabbed more personally.

[bbcard1]

My experience with T205s was As 1s and 2s were cheaper to buy in the slab...but I busted them out.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Niko

Awesome pickup.

For those of you with knowledge about t206. If I were to go for PSA 1/2, would it be cheaper to buy lots of beater commons and slab them myself, or to buy them slabbed straight out. Also, is the re-sale value on the PSA 1s or 2s? Say I put an entire set together in PSA 1-3 - would it sell alright if I were to ever sell it? Better idea to buy raw? I like the idea of slabbed more personally.

For this grade set, 1-2 range, I might skip the grading on all but the HOF'ers (and maybe them too). You can put the money towards more cards. Just a thought....

I have 98% of the value of my collection slabbed but probably only 60% of my cards. I tend to not get the lower valued ones graded. The only reason I get them graded is to them from myself and to get a 3rd party opinion on alterations. I have saved way more than I will ever spend on grading by having a few high end cards get rejected, and subsequently returned for a refund. After the alterations were pointed out I could see them but I didn't beforehand. best regards

[Niko]

Thanks for the advice.

How much extra do you think it would come out to per card for raw/psa 1/2

I feel like PSA 1/2 would run about 20+, whereas raw would run about 15 per. Does that seem accurate?