I just realized why T206s are so popular with newbies...

[wonkaticket]

Also I will add as a collector who collected pre-internet days.

T206's were not easy to find either it took me almost 13 years to build my set from local shows and cards that were available in my geographic location. And that was even after a find of a 1000+ t-cards.

I think we are a bit spoiled today and have a twisted view on availablity of these cards. This is due to the fact that much of worlds invenotory on T206's or any issue for that matter is a click away. IMO.

Cheers,

John

[ls7plus]

I don't collect T-206's (yet!), but I think John makes a very good point with regard to our twisted view of availability these days. Just save a search on e-bay long enough, or browse through the greatly increased numbers of quality auction catalogues coming out, and many of cards that it would have taken us years to find in person at shows in the old days seem to be almost readily attainable. Some of these items are truly rare, but their increased availability should bode well for the future growth and popularity of our hobby with the arrival of better economic times.

Larry

[Gradedcardman]

This is my second go on collecting the set. The first time I collected was before the advent of today's Internet. I knew of the different backs but never sought them out. I can tell you my only rare back was a Carolina Brights Eddie Collins. I never had the access like today for the backs. Today as I re-collect the set, I am hoping to have half in SC and Piedmont and the rest in everything else. That's the allure today, the chase and hunt for the Drum, Hindu, Uzit, Lenox... And so on ! A great chase and a passion.

[Vol]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Also I will add as a collector who collected pre-internet days.

You mean there was a time when the internet wasn't around? That musta sucked!

[wonkaticket]

Isaac, It did suck...LOL...it was even harder to get porn when you were a kid use to have to hide the playboys under the mattress.

Kids today have it so easy all the T206's and porn they could want.

[E93]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Kids today have it so easy all the T206's and porn they could want.

Can I quote you on that?
JimB

[ethicsprof]

please, professor blumenthal, only quote this if you're going to offer a retort from the Dhammapada---and do offer yours and John's only in the original language.

always glad to see you around Jim, especially when you're wrestling with
the Wonka.
all the best,
barry