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Hypothetical situation
Posted By: nbrazil
Let's say a novice collector comes to you and tells you that he/she is going to start collecting pre war cards. He also tells you that he's interested in collecting a set. He has an average income for a collector, has no or very little experience in collecting prewar (but has collected post war) and is concerned not with investment or future returns. |
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Posted By: Rob NYC
I, too, am a novice at prewar. For me, collecting T206s (because they seem to be the most 'abundant' of prewar cards) and collecting them as team sets in off grades makes for a nice affordable collection. |
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Posted By: warshawlaw
It is the core set of the prewar era, it is affordable, relatively speaking, and it is abundant. |
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Posted By: FYS
Diamond Stars would be a good start. Much smaller than the Monster and no unachievable cards, regardless of condition. |
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Posted By: Keith O'Leary
1. Tobacco - They're not only more affordable, but more readily available. 2. T201 Mecca double folders- I usually always recommend the same set to beginners. I've never seen them counterfeited (so you can be less afraid of buying raw), they're a unique design, they offer the first set with statistics, rather small as tobacco card sets go (50), plenty of HOFers, a large size which will give you a good opportunity to "feel" plenty of vintage paper.
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Posted By: Richard Masson
What about 33 Goudey? Defines an era, first true gum card, abundant supply in mid and lower grade, very affordable. |
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Posted By: PC
T205 Gold Borders and/or T201 Mecca Double Folders -- |
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Posted By: dd
T202 - Beautiful cards that are 3 images for one price and still somewhat affordable in lower condition. |
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Posted By: jay behrens
4 Ruth's and 2 Gehrig's makes the 33 Goudey set, even in low grade fairly spendy. |
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Posted By: Eric B
1933 Sport Kings. Great looking color set. Only 48 cards. Commons available at a reasonable price. Cards generally in grade 4+. Includes Ruth, Cobb, and Hubbell baseball as well as Grange and Thorpe football. What other set includes a dog sled racer, speed skaters, and speed pilots? |
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Posted By: Josh K.
going against the grain, I would recommend the e95 set. Its a little pricier but still afordable. Its small so it wont take forever to complete. None of the cards are rare. Its got a great mix of HOFers and stars of the day (though non-HOFers). You can also still get a wagner, plank and cobb without spending a fortune. |
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Posted By: Judge Dred (Fred)
There has already been mention of T201 because of the size, availability and affordability of the set. That is an excellent selection. h |
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