Monster T206 Desk

[timzcardz]

My suggestion . . .


As you acquire your cards, do a high resolution scan and print out an image on heavy stock. Then cut out and place under your glass for viewing pleasure, while the original is safely stored in a binder or other appropriate means. Heck, you can even rough up the edges of the copy as you feel appropriate.

You'll see "your" cards on a daily basis and when you want you'll pull out the originals and have full access to feel, smell, etc. You also won't hae to worry about that errant coffee spill that will find its way under the glass.

Very well said Steve, and you nailed it; I collect newspapers (Cascade Miner 1893 - 1912), which are notoriously brittle (usually fragments), and of poor quality, and strip cards which are not nearly the quality of T206's.

Dessicant packs work well as a dehumidifier which can be effective in limiting the growth of molds and mildew, especially in old Washington state newspapers.

I only have one T206 (Hunky Shaw) and had to look at it last night . Excellent quality, durable card. Really like the suggestions of scanning the card for display which would look great under glass on your desk. Best of luck on the monster!

[ls7plus]

All humor aside, a lot of good advice here. I'm just delighted to see someone just 30 years of age take such an interest in such a great pre-war set.

May your collecting always be rewarding,

Larry

[insidethewrapper]

Watch out for all the new lights on the market , I think they will be bad for collectables. The old lights will not be available much longer ( stock up ). Any experts on this subject ? New vs old light bulbs !!

I had some cards in a cabinet display with a light at a antique mall. They faded and an autograph is now barely visable.

[ruth-gehrig]

Hey Larry,
Yeah I guess I've always been a little older than I really am. When I was growing up I was into the modern baseball cards but lost interest in them pretty fast. I appreciate the old stuff more. The new modern product doesn't appeal to me in the least. Now I am(was) strickly into old baseball memorabilia(primarily baseball advertising) but really do like the T206 set. I can appreciate a marathon. I don't even care if it takes me 20 years to complete. I've also thought about piecing together the T3 Turkey Red set. It's a beautiful set that combines baseball and art. I still love the advertising I guess I'm just branching out a bit on these 2 sets!
Take care,
Michael

[rainier2004]

Michael:
Youve picked 2 pretty quality sets as your first and second. I am a lot like you in the fact that Im 34, ONLY collect vintage after collecting modern for a number of years and love to display things. The t206 simply overwhelm me and the t3's...well theyre the t3s. Good luck!