Which sets to include in a run of pre-war cards

[ullmandds]

I am/was a type collector too...my goal was always t100(200)-t217, E90-1-E107...and then i got into all back variations associated with the aforementioned...as well as D's...and W's...then I gave up and now I'm selling some to change directions a bit.


My inspiration was the color card inserts in the old sport americana price guides from the early eighties...I always thought that if I had 1 "type" of every card...then I could always identify real ones!

[zljones]

I was attempting all HOFers, but I decided to mainly delve into certain sets like T205, N162, R323, then eventually 33,34 Goudey and Diamond Stars. I decided not to go nuts on HOFers from sets I am not as interested in such as Cracker Jack or T206. Or sets that are too rare and expensive such as N300 or N172. I really do not want to take out a second mortgage. I not only embarked upon HOFers as a category but also from sets I am the most facinated with, that makes it alot easier on my pockets.

[E93]

If I were you, I would not want to miss out on caramel/candy cards from E90-1 through E107.

For example, E93 and E98

JimB

[ullmandds]

killer matty!

[E93]

Thanks Peter.
JimB

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by E93

Thanks Peter.
JimB

The Griffith is insanely nice too!!!

Cheers,
Blair

[JLange]

The two posters put out by Old Cardboard are honestly one of my favorite reference items. Not only do they look great hanging in my office, but I refer to them quite often, if for no other reason than to dream about owning one of each type one day!

[fkw]

I havent read the other posts yet

this would be my list of the well known common sets, and most commons in average condition can be had for well under $100, some under $30

1887 N172 Old Judge
1909 T206
1909 E90-1 American Caramel
1911 T205
1911 T3
1912 T207
1915 E145-2 Cracker Jack
1916 M101-4/5
1917 E135 Collins-McCarthy
1921 E121 American Caramel
1922 E120 American Caramel
1929 R316 Kashin Publications
1931 W517
1933 R319 Goudey
1934 R320 Goudey
1936 R314-1 Goudey
1938 R323 Goudey
1939 R334 PlayBall
1940 R335 PlayBall
1941 R336 PlayBall

[jwgators]

You all have provided such great information. I really appreciate it.

I think I was looking for a list like FKW provided at least to start with. I want to just have an example or two of each almost like a step through history and the evolution of cards.

I will also be going through Leon's website to see what we are talking about aside from my new ebay searches to run through.

[Brian Van Horn]

Not mentioned so far would be E121.

[glchen]

I kind of feel that some of the 30s sets like Delong, George Miller, Diamond Stars, and Tattoo Orbit should be included also. You may also want to include the popular multi-sports sets like 32 US Caramel and 33 Sport Kings, which also have baseball players.

[ethicsprof]

glad to hear you're type collecting now!!!
I actually framed the posters to motivate me. They are quite well done methinks. The Slocum was actually a library copy that went on sale for very little for quite a giant folio volume.
all the best in your type quest,
barry