how often do you change your collecting focus?

deadballera · #1 06-29-2011, 03:57 PM

broad focus of pre-war..ranging from 1939 Playball to 19th century.

as far as set building.. 1910 and 1911 Obaks.

HercDriver · #2 06-29-2011, 07:05 PM

Bender --

I've got a complete set that I compiled in the eighties, mostly trading Ryne Sandberg and Wade Boggs rookies for! It's 207 raw cards, plus one graded Cicotte that I got near the end (which was the beginning of the graded era). From there, I started working back in time on my Topps sets, which I mostly finished...however, those T205s have always been like a hook. I didn't want to build another complete set, so I figured I'd go for a complete set of backs. Sovereign has 123 cards (I think), with no Cobb - but it has Tinker, Evers, Chance, and the rest of the Cub crew, so I went with that. I really have just started down that road...it's almost as fun trying to document the cards as it is to buy them (almost). I'm also working on those T202s, but have slowed down a bit there. I was deployed to the Middle East for awhile, and when I came back my focus shifted a bit from buying cards to doing other things with my kids...but I think I have a good balance now!

Take Care,
Geno

benderbroeth · #3 06-29-2011, 08:59 PM

yeah i love the set!!!! best ever i think!!!

so geno what is your favorite card from the set? i like the nice bright orange of john lush, i also love the bright bright blue of my home run baker

#4 06-29-2011, 09:19 PM

I haven't changed very much. I collected 50's and 60's when I was a kid and in my teenage years. Now in my twenties I collect Fred Toney items. I tried to collect T210 series 6 cards but they come up so infrequently that I gave up on them and sold the few I had, except for the Fred Toney of course. I do try to collect Kentucky related baseball items though. I do have the T210 6 Fred Toney, and a Winchester Hustlers Team Postcard, and a Cabinet Photo of the Maysville Rivermen team that may be one of a kind. "Thanks Rhett"

I am still trying to find more Winchester Hustler Team Postcards. I believer from talking to fellow board members that as many as three different ones may exist of the Winchester Hustlers. I would love to find more examples.

TT

Jcfowler6 · #5 06-29-2011, 09:54 PM

Anything related to the 1909 Pirates.
And...
Anything to good to pass up. Usually cause I can use that item to get more 1909 Pirates stuff.

Did I say I like 1909 Pirates stuff?

Been this way for 5 years or so.

benderbroeth · #6 06-29-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcfowler6

Anything related to the 1909 Pirates.
And...
Anything to good to pass up. Usually cause I can use that item to get more 1909 Pirates stuff.

Did I say I like 1909 Pirates stuff?

Been this way for 5 years or so.

i can read it in your sigline!!!

HercDriver · #7 06-30-2011, 04:27 AM

Favorite T205? That's a tough one...

I love all the Cubs, but I'm biased, so I won't count them! I'd say the Speaker and the Matty are probably the two cards I like the most. The Minor Leaguers are cool as well...

Take Care,
Geno

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