I probably could sell ...slowly...80 percent of my collection and buy a 52 Mantle. But I don't know what grade. While I know what Mantles sell for (it's all we hear about), I couldn't tell you what I'd get for my cards. I likely could name my most valuable 50 or so but don't have a clear idea what they would be worth.
That's because I never could sell them. I got them as a kid or over time because I was building toward collection goals. They mean something to me.
It would be nice to have that Mantle. And a Wagner. And Ruth rookie. But if I end up with only 406 of the 52 set and 520 of The Monster while also taking the family on vacations and helping pay for my grandkids' sports teams, that will be a fine way to remember my time in the hobby.
That said... I think about the option every once in a while. Then I realize I'd be pursuing someone else's collecting goal, not mine.
Good luck in the decision.
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