Chronicling my T206 adventure

[Luke]

I can relate. I was about 250 cards in to a set when I felt the same. Just seemed too daunting. What I did was I sold all the common backs and started collecting mid-tier and rare backs, with no rules other than I had to love every single card in the collection.

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by Luke

no rules other than I had to love every single card in the collection.

This ^^^^

[MR RAREBACK]

I understand what your going through, I thought I could finish a brown hindu set, but they have went up a lot. Now I just keep buying less common backs and rare hope I get to 520 someday but I don’t keep track.
It will be a life long journey

[53toppscollector]

I appreciate everyone's comments.

The funny thing is, I think my ORIGINAL plan, to only collect off backs (except the ultra rare backs) for only portraits was the plan I should have stuck to. When I pivoted and started trying for a 520, I think that was where I kind of got stuck in the mud. Collecting 178 portraits is a lot more realistic than collecting 520 cards, and a lot of the big HoFs still have portraits. And the portraits were always my fav cards in the set, hands down.

If/when I return to T206 for a third act, it will likely be a reprise of Act One.

For those of you still plugging along toward 520, or those who have already gotten there, I tip my cap to you.

[Lunker21]

Greetings all!
I too was worried as I started collecting... how to see, touch, stay connected to these tiny pieces of art?
...to find a way to connect to the worn nature of these beauties... and the fact that no two, even same player w same back, can ever be 'the same'... so I've spent months trying to find a way to 'see' my collection.
I created this bespoke display system for raw cards. I fabricate holders similar to SGC/PSA slabs, but thick so they can stand on their own... and both sides are visible, and can be made for multiple cards..but are openable... changeable...can be switched out at your leisure...
(I have spent so much time cracking cases to be able to hold, see, display!!)
...thinking team collections... or I really wanted the Cubs infield in 'one place'...

Please see the attached... I have created a general selection... and can custom fabricate for specific desires... to hold a card and signature for example....
As I create ideas I add them to my display site... www.martimar-cards.com... please check it out and would love any feedback.
If anyone is interested in any of these, I can sell them ppff cheaper than the website.. usually the singles for $25...
PM for any questions... I've sold a few and for the buyers they seem to really embody the idea I was looking for!
Great thread... Thanks all!
Craig Martin

[Pat R]

Good luck on your next T206 adventure James. It's said all the time that there are so many ways to collect T206's. I've been collecting them for over 20 years and I have never considered or tried to collect a complete set but one day I may decide to give it a go.

My favorite t206's to collect are the ones that give us an idea of how they were printed.

Plate scratches

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Two names

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Ghosts

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Factory 30 sheet numbers all print group 1 150/350 subjects

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Print flaws

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Print flaws caused by debris during the printing process

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Print flaws that exclude players from being on the same sheet together

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[Ronnie73]

James, I had never seen this post before, so I read it from the beginning. At first, I felt like I was reading something I typed myself. Lots of similarities and also the same negativities. I still purchase a card every couple months if I feel it's a really good deal. Otherwise, I'm in a holding pattern. Mainly because of prices. My cards stay in boxes and I reference only my spreadsheet. I don't really enjoy my cards anymore, unless I'm pulling one to share a scan of. When it was a few boxes, I could still kind of enjoy them. But once I had to start stacking boxes, it got more difficult to enjoy them. Even with the spreadsheet, I still don't realize what I have. When pulling a card to scan it and share it for a topic either here or on Facebook, I see other cards I own, and I'm suprised that I own them, even though they are on the spreadsheet. Luckily I learned to focus early on. I wish it was earlier, but I can't be picky. We all learn important lessons along the way.

Luke did an online interview of me, when I was just a few years into the set. I like to think that some of my answers to Luke's questions, inspired him to change up his collecting strategy.

Here is the interview link, if anyone is interested in reading it.

Collecting a T206 Master Set with Ron Kornacki
https://www.thatt206life.com/2018/02...-ron-kornacki/

Here's another article on Luke's page.

Ron Kornacki Found a T206 Jack Powell with Blue Old Mill Back… And I Think its Legit
https://www.thatt206life.com/2019/02...ink-its-legit/