Skip the Blaster: Lefty O’Doul 1933 Goudeys
Lefty O’Doul’s 1933 Goudey cards are a great bargain
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Five (More) Great Bargains in the T206 Set — Part II
Here are five (more) bargain commons found in the T206 set
Read morePre-War Bargains: John McGraw Polo Grounds Postcards
A series of postcards featuring Hall of Famer John McGraw are among the cheapest around
Read moreDespite Rising Prices, Low-Grade T206 Cards Remain Budget-Friendly
Bargains can still be had from the popular T206 set
Read moreJack Johnson Cards Among Pre-War’s Best Bargains
Some cards of the fighter can be purchased for the price of baseball commons
Read moreThe T201 Mecca Double Folders Issue is One Affordable Tobacco Set
The T201 Mecca Double Folders set has Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson … and low prices
Read moreHow a Common T202 Card Became Worth Hundreds Overnight
A mysterious baserunner created a craze for a former common T202 Hassan Triple Folders card If you’re unfamiliar with them, the T202 Hassan Triple Folders featured two cards (usually referred to as panels) on the end and a black and white action shot in the middle. In all, you’ve really got three cards in one and, as the panels included
Read moreUK Tobacco Sets a Great Way to Break into Pre-War Card Collecting
Many affordable pre-war cards are from across the pond I’m often asked about the best, most affordable ways to jump into pre-war card collecting. On the site, I’ve covered numerous topics, including some of the cheapest sets or how to spend your first $100 on pre-war cards. I’ve also covered some of the cheaper individual issues, which you can find
Read morePre-War Bargains: 1925/1934 Ya-Lo Football Game Cards
While there are certainly some, football cards from the 1920s and 1930s aren’t exactly plentiful. The game was really in its early stages on a professional level and football cards didn’t really start to going until the late 1940s. However, this early game card not only represents the sport early on but the argument can be made that it features
Read morePre-War Bargains: Ted Williams 1939-46 Salutations Exhibit
I’ve been passively working on a set of the 1939-46 Salutations Exhibit cards. Generally, they’re not something I’m seeking out too much. But if I can find ones I need for only a few bucks, I’ll pick them up. I recently attended a card show and found a bunch I needed. I was able to knock off the one of
Read morePre-War Bargains: George Sisler 1925 Turf/Boguslavsky Card
The 1925 Turf/Boguslavsky set featured champions and record holders in all sorts of sports. It was released in the UK and isn’t widely known here, though, like other issues, it’s gotten a little easier to spot with the invention of the internet and eBay. Produced by Alexander Boguslavsky Ltd. in London, the set is made up of two series, each
Read morePre-War Bargains: 1893 Arbuckle America Baseball Card
Most of the more inexpensive issues from the 19th Century are trade cards. But one of the bigger bargains is sort of hidden away from the 1890s. 1893 Arbuckle Coffee America Baseball Card In 1893, Arbuckle Coffee produced a 50-card set featuring various pastimes of areas from around the globe. The cards that they provide a pictorial history of sports
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