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

[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.