Hi All

Great site! Looking forward to getting aquainted with everyone.

Best,
Tom Zappala

Hi, Tom.

Welcome!

Hi Tom, welcome...also there is a new members area if you would like to tell us about yourself and the cards you collect....

HERE IS LINK

Welcome aboard. Don't be bashful about asking questions. We have lots of very knowledgeable people here.

I have a love for the t206 collection. Authored the book The T206 Collection: The Players & Their Stories Been working on my collection for twenty five years

My intent is to just enjoy talking about the worlds greatest hobby!

i thought the name sounds familiar. very cool book! as a matter of fact after being done with it i passed it onto another member on here.

Thanks for the kind words. I "think" that I can make a contribution to some good t206 talk. (At least I hope too!)

Given that you've written a book on the topic I'm guessing you'll be a valuable contributor. Thanks

Welcome, Tom! I just dove into The Monster three months ago, so I may pick your brain extensively. It's an endlessly fascinating set. I'm convinced, from what I've read about it so far, that it's next to impossible to ever learn everything about it. For instance, I just snagged my first overprint the other night. I also just realized last night that in "Hooks Wiltse, Portrait With Cap," the picture was poorly cropped together and he has two different sweaters on! You just don't get stuff like that in other sets.

At any rate, again: Welcome. Look forward to seeing some samples of your collection.

We had a lot of fun researching the players, and speaking with relatives. There are endless possibilities to collecting the set. My whole philosophy has been to find a card that meets your standards (mine by the way are very similar to most people's....A good Chevy in lieu of a Mercedes), and build from there. I have slowly accumulated my collection over about 20 years. Nothing elaborate, but very enjoyable. My goal is the entire set with a little luck on finding a Wagner and Plank that we (investment partners on these two particular cards) can afford!

I guess my one piece of advice is to collect for the love of the hobby. The investment is great, but should be secondary. Best, Tom