What's your Monster number?

[jimhopkins82]

Hey, my first post to the thread, up to 23. Thanks.

[wazoo]

Just hit 54!

[CobbSpikedMe]

Hi All,

My number is currently at 49. It's been a pleasure seeing so many of your cards by the way.

Thanks,

AndyH

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Bocabirdman

Before I won this Waddell (Pitching) - Sovereign, my Monster Number was 108. I am not sure WHAT it is now. 108 and 2/3? I believe it to be real, before I actually see it, based on the vendors word and reputation. Maybe one of you would be so kind as to crack a slab (so we are sure it is real) and mangle a Waddell, in the same fashion so we can do some side by side comparisons.

Waddell is awarded a value of 0.6.

All new entries posted and welcome aboard.

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Waddell is awarded a value of 0.6.

All new entries posted and welcome aboard.

The fella that I snagged Rube from recently scored a low-grade slabbed example for his collection. He decided to part with this survivor. Heck I got two-thirds of a HOF T206 for a WHOLE lot less than two-thirds of the expected price.

[Pat R]

Still climbing the hill, my monster #'s are.........

Set one 184
Set two 26

[bunst]

Now at 232...slow but sure

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Current Monster Numbers (8/6/12)

Rank MN Last Update Collector
O1 920 Jan 7, 2012 Powell
O2 680 Dec 23, 2011 wonkaticket (1)
O3 680 Jan 18, 2012 danmckee
O4 600 Dec 24, 2011 tedzan (1)
O5 600 Jan 20, 2012 z28jd
O6 600 Feb 22, 2012 White Borders (1)
O7 590 May 19, 2012 Theoldprofessor
O8 587 Dec 24, 2011 Phillies*phan (1)
O9 520 Dec 23, 2011 ethicsprof
10 520 Jan 18, 2012 tbob
11 520 Feb 20, 2012 62corvette
12 520 Apr 10, 2012 Edwolf1963 (1)
13 520 May 22, 2012 wonkaticket (2)
14 520 Jul 15, 2012 jp1216
15 519 May 4, 2012 bbcard1
16 518 Dec 28, 2011 martin neal
17 518 Dec 28, 2011 Scott L.
18 518 Feb 22, 2012 White Borders (2)
19 518 Apr 10, 2012 judsonhamlin
20 518 Apr 20, 2012 t206wagner
21 518 Aug 4, 2012 t206blogcom (1)
22 517 Apr 11, 2012 tonyo (1)
23 514 Dec 26, 2011 Scott T
24 512 Jul 25, 2012 frankbmd (1)
25 508 Jun 26, 2012 BleedinBlue
26 505 Jul 14, 2012 leaflover
27 499 Apr 20, 2012 torero15
28 466 Jun 24, 2012 Merrillstoys
29 444 Dec 24, 2011 tedzan (2-sov)
30 437 Jul 10, 2012 Steve D
31 428 Jul 21, 2012 Idiottax
32 420 May 22, 2012 Bpm0014
33 410 Dec 23, 2011 richieb315
34 401 Jun 20, 2012 Texxxx (1)
35 394 Apr 11, 2012 dacubfan
36 378 Dec 29, 2011 Kenny Cole
37 370 Dec 24, 2011 Phillies*phan (2)
38 346 Dec 26, 2011 shaunsteig
39 340 Dec 29, 2011 T206DK
40 323 Jul 28, 2012 pgellis
41 291 Jul 28, 2012 t206hound
42 262 Dec 23, 2011 Jantz (1)
43 262 Dec 28, 2011 mullinsm
44 261 Jul 28, 2012 William Todd
45 257 Dec 23, 2011 sreader3
46 245 Jan 18, 2012 Clark7781
47 232 Aug 6, 2012 bunst
48 199 Dec 23, 2011 StuckInOmaha
49 184 Jan 18, 2012 jefferyepayne
50 184 Aug 6, 2012 Pat R (1)
51 175 May 14, 2012 melody woodfin
52 147 Jul 28, 2012 Runscott
53 145 Jun 20, 2012 Texxxx (2)
54 140 Dec 23, 2011 mrvster
55 108.6 Aug 5, 2012 Bocabirdman
56 105 Aug 3, 2012 drmondobueno
57 102 Apr 20, 2012 williamcohon
58 100 Dec 23, 2011 atx840 (1)
59 92 Jul 20, 2012 Mike (18colt)
60 81 Jun 24, 2012 teetwoohsix
61 81 Jul 13, 2012 g vezina c55
62 79 Apr 20, 2012 Harford20 (1)
63 71 Jul 10, 2012 donmuth
64 70 Feb 20, 2012 Jantz (2)
65 69 May 15, 2012 Exhibitman
66 68 May 25, 2012 t206blogcom (2)
67 60 Dec 26, 2011 Gradedcardman
68 60 Aug 5, 2012 frankbmd (2)
69 57 May 11, 2012 lancemountain
70 54 Aug 5, 2012 wazoo
71 49 Aug 5, 2012 CobbSpikedMe
72 46 Dec 23, 2011 thescooper
73 39 Dec 25, 2011 T206Collector
74 37 Dec 23, 2011 ullmandds
75 37 Dec 24, 2011 CW (1)
76 35 Jul 10, 2012 Edwolf1963 (2)
77 34 Dec 23, 2011 atx840 (2)
78 33 Feb 23, 2012 sandmountainslim
79 34 Aug 3, 2012 Vegas-guy
80 29 Dec 25, 2011 T206Collector
81 26 Aug 6, 2012 Pat R (2)
82 25 Apr 10, 2012 Texxxx (3)
83 23 Aug 5, 2012 jimhopkins82
84 18 May 30, 2012 marktheshark83
85 17 Dec 26, 2011 Tao Moko
86 16 Apr 19, 2012 MikeHealer
87 15 Dec 24, 2011 ArchStanton
88 15 Apr 20, 2012 Harford20 (2)
89 14 Feb 20, 2012 Abravefan11
90 12 Dec 24, 2011 alanu (1)
91 11 Jan 20, 2012 Jayworld
92 5 Jun 12, 2012 phikappapsi
93 4 Apr 19, 2012 HOF Auto Rookies
94 4 Jul 10, 2012 Jlighter
95 3 Jul 12, 2012 frankbmd (3)
96 2 Dec 24, 2011 CW (2)
97 1 Dec 24, 2011 alanu (2)
98 1 Dec 24, 2011 sycks22
99 1 Apr 10, 2012 carrigansghost (1)

This thread is for T206 collectors. Your monster number is the number of unique cards you own out of 524 with the following rules:

240 points for Honus Wagner
80 points each for Plank, Doyle NY NATL & Magie
1 point for everyone else.

The highest monster number is therefore 1000.

Condition and back variations are not factors in your basic monster number.
Depending on interest back monster numbers (i.e. Polar Bear Monster numbers) could be considered in the future.

If you have duplicates, they are considered 2nd sets. Each set you own has its own Monster number.

For example I have 569 total cards, including 54 duplicates and 2 triplicates.
I do not own any of the Big Four. Therefore, my monster numbers are 511 for Set 1, 56 for Set 2 and 2 for Set 3.

Let's just get started with your highest Monster Number only. I am also suggesting that you share scans of your most expensive and least expensive card, as I am doing.

No prizes, but I will tabulate and post a listing of the Top Ten, Twenty or Fifty depending on the interest in this thread.

As collectors our sets continue to grow, so at an appropriate interval (to be determined), a Monster Number Update will be considered.

All that's needed in a number with scans if you care to add them.

frankbmd 512

How cool is that.........108.6 Anybody can increase their MN by whole numbers.......

[Bocabirdman]

That makes my Monster Number 113.6 Thanks Frank...
5 Commons...Brain P350, Bransfield P150, Bridwell w/Cap P350-460, Burch (Fielding) SC 350-460 and Conway (Fielding) P150. The Monster is at Bay for a little while.

[Bocabirdman]

5 MORE commons.... That gives me a Monster Number of 118.6. Goode P150, Peaches Graham P350, Latham P350-460, Milan P350, Wiltse (Pitching) P350. Thanks for some great cards, Erick. Still looking for more. See my BST for exactly what I am looking for.

[tonyo]

Frank,
You can bump me to 518.

Still need a Dahlen Brooklyn and Ohara Stl if anyone wants to help. I live in the poor-fair-good neighborhood.

Tony

[Jantz]

Frank

I picked up a few at the National last week.

Set 1 - add 14 more

Set 2 - add 7 more

Thanks

Jantz

[donmuth]

Originally Posted by Jantz

Frank

I picked up a few at the National last week.

Set 1 - add 14 more

Set 2 - add 7 more

Thanks

Jantz

Wow, since when is 21 T206's "a few"?! You guys are making me look lazy.

[jefferyepayne]

Been preoccupied with football for the past 6 months but did pick up one I needed at National. I'm at 185 now.

jeff

[Bocabirdman]

....and that makes my MN 129.6. lharri3600 set me up with a cool dude from NJ. I scored...


Frank Arellanes
Frank Bowerman
Lou Fiene (Portrait)
Bob Rhoades (Rhoads) (Hand At Chest)
Ike Rockenfeld - S/L
Jimmy Sheckard (Glove Showing)
Frank Smith (Chicago White Cap)
George Stovall (Portrait)

[Bpm0014]

Update bpm0014: 424. Down to my last 100 (or 96)...

[Bocabirdman]

Thanks to Buffet Fan, my MN is up to 133.6. I picked up

Hobe Ferris
Happy Smith (Brooklyn)
George Moriarty
Jimmy Slagle the one on the bottom

[Bocabirdman]

Creeping up to 134.6.....an eBay score....Solly Hoffman P350

[Bocabirdman]

Well. I had bids on five and won one overnight... Eddie Phelps-P350. Still got a ways to go but I am making some headway.

[Bocabirdman]

I scored Peter Cassidy - P350 from a fellow boardmember....That makes 136.6.....Baby Steps.....

[Bocabirdman]

This is easy.... Bringing the Monster to its knees one Common at a time...I snagged an eBay contribution.... Red Ames (Portrait) - P150 New Monster Number.....137.6

[Phillies*phan]

Am I correct to assume that you will post 382.4 more times in this thread?

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by Phillies*phan

Am I correct to assume that you will post 382.4 more times in this thread?

Not if some more folks respond to my BST...I have posted a couple 5 card pick-ups and and 8 card score too.....

...but it is my intention to beat the monster.........

[Bpm0014]

@Phillies Phan, I wish there was a "like" button. You are correct; a monthly update would be sufficient!

[Bocabirdman]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

@Phillies Phan, I wish there was a "like" button. You are correct; a monthly update would be sufficient!

I just won't post any more if it suits you sire......

[Bpm0014]

My apologies. Didn't mean for it to come off that way! But maybe a monthly, or even weekly, update would be fine. Once again, I apologize!

[t206hound]

@tonyo.... What's left?

[jefferyepayne]

Bump me to 186.

jeff

[Bocabirdman]

Frank. Go ahead and bump me as well...I scored

Claude Rossman P350
Bob Rhoades (Rhoads) (Right Arm Extended) SC350
Fred Snodgrass (Batting) SC350
That puts me @ 143.6......

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by t206hound

@tonyo.... What's left?

O'hara stl

Need low $$$ version.

[frankbmd]

The Monster Number Thread is now over 8 months old. The next set entered will be number 100. Over 25,000 cards are represented in the 99 current sets.
I never imagined that this stupid little idea would become a fixture on this board. I know there are those who could care less about this thread, but there are also those who continue to support it. Thanks to the latter group and I beg for the indulgence of the former. The Monster Number list will be maintained in the background with each update reported by posting, PM or email. Thanks to all for your continued support of this stupid little idea. It only seems appropriate to request any other updates at this time by closing this post with four simple words........What's Your Monster Number?

[t206head]

I got 520 sgc slabed set 1 and 65 raw set 2 that is all BOB

[Texxxx]

Been moving along one by one. It is slowing down though as expected. Now at 415 set 1
Set 2 down to 141 from good trades.

[Drew]

Frank

1st set 520
2nd set 604
2nd set I am collecting by series. 518 different fronts, 86 other different front/series combinations so far.
drew

[CobbSpikedMe]

Well since this thread got bumped back up on the board I'll go ahead and update my number with you. I picked up three more recently putting me at 52. Thanks a lot for keeping this little idea alive.

Best.

AndyH



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[pgellis]

Just added two in the Sterling auction last night.......

So up to 333 (all in SGC50 or better).

[jerrys]

53

35 commons
18 hofers

[teetwoohsix]

+1 more for me Frank- thanks!

Sincerely, Clayton

[Eric72]

Hi, Frank.

I picked up two more T206 cards on the BST. My new Monster number is 67. If you would please update this, I would appreciate it.

Best,

Eric

[Bocabirdman]

Since my last Monster update I have had a slow go of it. Mty number has only gone up by one to 154.6 I snagged a Jimmy Burke SC350.

The Monster snorts in irratation....as if my efforts to slay him bored him to near tears......

[itjclarke]

I'm not working toward a set, but my Monster Numbers are as follows-
set 1- 81
set 2- 9

Only aiming to pick up 3-4 more, then maybe upgrades.. for now at least.

Ian

[William Todd]

Up to 272 second time around.

[curtis-cards]

I pulled my first 2 in 2002 from Topps T206 as buy backs. I loved having them, but never really thought about getting more until I join this site a month or so ago. Since then, I've picked up 8 more. My MN is 10.

Scans are my 1st and last scores.

[bbcard1]

From the great state of Virginia, I am proud to say that my monster number ow stands at 520. A weak 520 in places, but 520 nonetheless.

[hairlinecrease]

219 unique towards the monster set, then a bunch of back variations.

Representative cards (nothing too special condition wise, someone took a bite out of Cobb:





Here's the worst, sitting on my 'replace this when the opportunity presents itself' pile:

[drmondobueno]

Scored a couple of lots in recent auctions. Love those commons. Number is up to 204.

[ullmandds]

While cleaning my disgusting basement yesterday...I came across some boxes of the ex-girlfriends stuff...and lo and behold...I find a t206 G Browne(chi) card along with a m brown silk I had given her to give to her nephew.

So my monster # is up to 12!!!!

[Bocabirdman]

I had a good week and then a great day today...My Monster # is now 171.6
I scored two from eBay and the other 11 from two forum members....Thanks guys

J.J. Clarke (Cleveland) P150
Oscar Stanage P350
Chief Myers (Meyers) (Fielding) P350
Vive Lindaman SC150
Al Bridwell (Portrait No Cap) P150
Doc Crandall (Portrait No Cap) P150
Cy Seymour (Portrait) SC460
Hooks Wiltse (Portrait No Cap) Polar Bear
Phil Poland P350
Bill Clancy (Clancey) P350
Gavvy Cravath P350
Jimmy Lavender P350
Lucky Wright P350

[Bocabirdman]

Slow and steady, here's another five I picked up this week. MN is up to 176.6

Gus Dorner SC350
George McBride P350
Russ Ford SC460 42
Doc Casey SC350
Ed Lennox P350

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

[B]Current Monster Numbers (9/29/12)
:

240 points for Honus Wagner
80 points each for Plank, Doyle NY NATL & Magie
1 point for everyone else.

Condition and back variations are not factors in your basic monster number.
Depending on interest back monster numbers (i.e. Polar Bear Monster numbers) could be considered in the future.

All that's needed in a number with scans if you care to add them.

frankbmd 512

In your initial rules, you alluded to possibly giving numerical credit for "unique" T206 back situations. So, I ask you.....does a near complete All-PIEDMONT set (519 cards)
warrant extra credit.

This set is unique in the hobby. Perhaps, the only other T206 guy that completed such a set is Bill Heitman back in the 1970's.










Furthermore....DITTO goes for my complete All-SOVEREIGN set of 402 cards.

Incidently, you have my SOVEREIGN set # listed as 444. A complete All-SOVEREIGN set comprises of 402 cards (No Big Six in it).
I have 42 extra SOVEREIGN cards towards completing a master set. So, please correct my number on this set.




I appreciate your consideration to my requests as stated here.


TED Z