baasikomplektist
A baasikomplektist is a term used in Estonian to describe someone who is a collector of base sets, particularly in the context of trading cards or similar collectible items. This typically refers to individuals who aim to acquire every item within a specific, foundational series of a collection. For example, in the world of sports trading cards, a baasikomplektist would focus on gathering all the regular issue cards that make up the main set of a particular year or release, rather than pursuing rare, limited edition, or chase cards.
The motivation behind being a baasikomplektist often stems from a desire for completeness and a structured