Fun/Expert Advice needed

barrysloate · #1 02-09-2011, 06:02 AM

You might want to go on a website such as Old Cardboard, which is linked to this one, and study the designs of the various vintage sets. Often collectors go after ones that have a certain appealing look to them. You also want to go through the checklist and see if there are enough interesting players. Finally, I would check a price guide just to make sure the set is affordable and can be completed. You may find E107 attractive, but you can't realistically work on a set.

btcarfagno · #2 02-09-2011, 07:15 AM

I have always thought that the M116 set would be an attainable challenge. Nice looking cards, huge player selection, lots of Hall of Famers, a few scarcities (the blue backgrounds) but at fairly affordable prices.

Tom C

quinnsryche · #3 02-09-2011, 07:26 AM

Playballs. 1939 for current (b&w), 1940 for current and past stars (b&w) or 1941 for current in color. All reasonably priced (No Ruth, Gehrig or Cobb in those although the '40 set has Joe Jackson). 1941 has DiMaggio and Williams as the high value cards. Good looking sets, worth a peek.
Good luck and welcome back!

Matt · #4 02-09-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

I have always thought that the M116 set would be an attainable challenge. Nice looking cards, huge player selection, lots of Hall of Famers, a few scarcities (the blue backgrounds) but at fairly affordable prices.

Tom C

M116 set would be quite formidable and you'd have a huge sense of accomplishment when completed 5-10 years down the road.

I'd ask the following 2 questions to help narrow the field:
1) How much overall are you looking to spend for the whole set?
2) Do you prefer a smaller set with more expensive commons or a larger set with cheaper commons?

iggyman · #5 02-09-2011, 08:32 AM

If you don't mind blank back cards, how about the 1929 R316 Kashin Publications set? One of my favorite B&W sets with great pics and reasonable prices. Plus, once you are finished you end-up with Hornsby, Grove, Foxx, Gehrig, Ruth, and a Moe Berg.

Lovely Day...

ruthk.jpg gehrigj.jpg

mintacular · #6 02-09-2011, 08:45 AM

Hi, I like T205 and T206s because in the case of the T205s the gold border and T206 because of the poses/color mostly...The advantage to these is that they are pretty mainstream and plentiful compared to more obscure sets so I can get my "fix" pretty easily...

If you don't want to put the $/time into trying to complete these you can do team sets, back-sets, or other "sub-sets" and feel the sense of completion that way...

smtjoy · #7 02-09-2011, 08:53 AM

1921 Exhibit is one of my favorites, fits what your asking for, great action shots, only two expensive cards- Ruth and Cobb.

I also like the 1933 Delong set, not too expensive and nice grouping of HOFers.

A little more expensive but only 30 cards is the E93 set with tons of great HOFers.

vintagecpa · #8 02-09-2011, 09:26 AM

Take a look at the T205 basic set. Over 200 cards, but you only need to purchase one Cobb, Johnson, Young, Matty, etc. If you choose the T206 or Goudey 1933, you need to buy 4 Cobb or 4 Ruth cards (as an example). If you are going to collect it over 5-10 years, you can purchase tons of cheaper commons that are always available while occasionally splurging for one of the big names. Good Luck!

jeffmohler · #9 02-09-2011, 11:12 AM

1933 Goudey - I am surprised no one has mentioned this set yet. I like the Art Deco look of the portraits. Not sure I care for the action shots as much. Nice looking commons in EX are available for less than $50.00.

mybuddyinc · #10 02-09-2011, 01:07 PM

Go regional !!!!!!!!!!!!

From the West/NW -- Obak's T212
From Central/South/SE -- Old Mill T210

Lot of variety and decent availability --- $25-50 range.

Lot of "sub-set" goals to reach along the way.

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