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Might the Cobb green portrait graded a 5 + alone possibly see mid-five figures?
You might check attending the 2019 National Convention this year being in Chicago might present another option ? Would make a opportunity to shop the cards since all the majors will be attending. I am planning to attend this year taking a old baseball Photograph! |
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I'll say that you're probably best off contacting someone like Greg Morris as well, especially for the post-1940s cards. But you would do well to find a trusted board member in your area to confirm authenticity and then advise you upon seeing the card. People keep saying that you'll pay no "sellers premium" to an auctionhouse still think it's perfectly appropriate to pay 20% for the buyers premium. They're the same thing: a percent of your sold card price that goes to the place you sell the cards to. If you want to be more involved in the actual selling part, I am a huge fan of COMC. I've sold thousands of cards on there in just a couple of years. You mail the cards to COMC, they scan and store them, you set the price, and when they sell, COMC mails them to buyers all over the world (even through eBay and Amazon). |
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I can't say enough good things about the man and the service he provides. If going the auction house route I would highly recommend putting him on your short list of prospective AHs. |
Whatever you do don't sell any of the cards yourself. Send them to an auction house and let them handle the sale. People will make offers and they'll sound good to you, but they won't be.
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Selling a collection, a quick guide to maximizing by concerned individual
Step 1: Familiarize yourself with grading: https://www.psacard.com/resources/gr...tandards#cards. The difference between a 5 and 6 on a card like a T206 Green Background Ty Cobb is immense-- $10,000 or more Step 2: Safely remove the cards from the screw down holders and place them into Card Saver 1's https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...ver+1&_sacat=0 Go ahead and buy $10 worth of junk cards to practice with until you aren't chipping corners or creating any unneeded wear on your cards. Step 3: Create a dark space in your house and buy a halogen light bulb desk lamp. This is the space you will use to review the condition of your cards accurately. Step 4: Create a google sheet with columns "Card Type", "Grade", "Price of grade estimate" "Price of 1 grade below" "Price of 1 grade higher". Step 5: Work through your collection 1 by 1 and create this spreadsheet with your estimates and the grades up and grades down. This will give you a low end, an average, and a high end of what your collection might be worth. Step 6: Scan a sampling of 30 to 50 cards front and back and post them here for grading estimates to ensure accuracy in step 5. Step 7: Contact Greg Morris Cards and REA auctions. Do not contact any other auctions listed in this thread-- you will regret it. Step 8: Use Greg Morris Cards to maximize and sell all cards from the 1930's to the 1980's. Step 9: Use REA to maximize and sell all cards from the 1920's and earlier including your high end T206's, tobacco cards, and any ultra-hi end singles. Step 10: TAKE YOUR TIME. I can't see the exact condition, but if your whole collection is in similar condition you could have $30,000-$50,000 or more-- TAKE YOUR TIME. If you need ANY help please reach out to me via text, phone call, or email. I will be more than happy to review your spreadsheet, give an objective opinion on condition and value, and try to help point you in the right direction. |
In medicine a second opinion can be reassuring unless it diverges significantly from the first opinion. This can precipitate a third opinion and so on.
On Net54 a question thread like this results in 37 opinions all of which are biased to some degree by anecdotal personal experience. Pretend you are the OP, a novice in the hobby, read this thread and then tell me what you would conclude.:eek::eek::eek: |
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All I can say about the old man was, he never used a computer in his life. This collection was mainly built before I was born. We live 2 hours from Copperstown and thats where he spent a lot of time along with some auctions. I don't think grading was popular or even existed when he was doing most of his collecting... I just don't see the old man spending his time or money buying reprints but I could absolutely be wrong. I remember as a really young kid going to Copperstown and he knew everyone, the shop owners would take me to exhibits not even open to the public yet and show me new card or memorabilia arrivals. It was an amazing experience everytime I went. I still do go there almost every year, but just to visit the hall and have a nice meal. No matter what happens with the cards, real/fake whatever the outcome. I will keep everyone updated to show the appreciation for all the feedback responses and love given out by you guys. I will stay patient and continue researching and talking with people. You guys are all awesome, thank you. |
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If you're a newbie, send them to an auction house and don't sell them on your own. Unless you really want to.
If you post or send to someone really big images of cards, they can't tell if they are authentic. |
does anyone have a question about taxes?
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At least he is being exposed to options to explore and consider. He has a high quality problem. Chase |
I think the OP is getting too many varying opinions and might be more confused now than he was before he posted.
If I may give him my opinion, try to find one person whom you trust who can help you through the process of selling your father's cards. |
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In a subsequent LOTG auction Al pulled a stunt that I didn’t like with one of my cards. I then tried to pull out the rest of my consignment, but my cards were held for ransom by honest Al. I had to get my attorney involved to get them back. That’s my issue dude. Edited to add: Jeff Prizner joined LOTG way after this happened. Jeff is a friend and a stand up guy. |
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Sorry to hear of your loss.
You're getting a lot of good advice from our members...to which I will only suggest that you hold onto a few as a memory and tribute to your Dad...that way you could keep them in the family and pass it along when you want to. I'm hopeful that you will get 'the bug' before saying goodbye to what has been left to you. It's a Wonderful Hobby...and, at least so far, a much better investment (if you're careful) than many other things. -Robbie |
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I’m in NY and would be more than happy to help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Skatehabitat24, are you north or south of Cooperstown? I’m 3 hours south.
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I will be hooking my scanner/printer up if people are interested seeing some cards up close I will post some in this thread. I appreciate all the help, responses and condolences again thank you. |
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...light=neighbor
Here's another useful thread. |
NICE!!!!! The cobbs are sweet...too bad the greenies got a little nibble on the corner...and a cycle speaker...that's much better than a common back!!!!!
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Wow, you're dad was a stud! As much as I'd love to get my hands on all of these there are definitely some that should go to the big boys. My offer of helping you with no obligation on your end stands. |
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I’ll add my opinion here. I STRONGLY encourage you to consign the collection to a reputable auction house - there are quite a few of them but REA and Love of the game are the two that come to mind immediately.
You are admittedly not an expert in cards - which is exactly why you should hire an expert auction company to act in your best interest and the two above ones will. I also recommend that you save a small handful of cards for yourself - even if it just sits in a drawer - one day you may want to pull it out and remember dad. I’m very sorry about your loss - but dad left behind a remarkable “card legacy” My best wishes Scott |
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beautiful cards...being a yankees fan i like your dads style!!! Love the chesbro and the matty...SHARP!!!!!
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I sent you a PM with the facts. Should I post them here? Will you like me again if I do? |
Your father had good taste; I can tell you that.
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Exactlly what I would say. -Jimmy |
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I apologize again for the shitty photos guys... Scanner didn't work too well, so is my phone for now, but Ill figure it out. Everyone here is amazing and I thank you so much for everything. Its been amazing interacting with these cards so far and you guys were the ones who pushed me to at least start. I was too nervous to touch them before let alone open them take pictures and reholster. Thank you guys my old man wouldve been happy as hell here with all of you.
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Your Dad had some great cards! There is so much history which is why I enjoy talking about them - looks like you got a great response already!
scanning the photos can be a good option as well Jimmy |
Yeah it' a shame he didn't know about us. He would've been a collecting brother to all of us for sure.
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I'm sorry about your fathers passing. ~ Take care, Mark |
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I just added my Brown for comparison. |
I don't get it---
----93 posts in the 1st day and a half and not a peep by ANYONE since I put up some scans yesterday? (Not even the OP).
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I have found that overall the weekend is a slower period of Net54 traffic than during the week...perhaps people like to check out and post while they are on the job instead of doing what they are paid to do.
By the way, those large scans really do hint at how nice a batch of vintage cards the OP has inherited. Brian |
I hate to say it, but I'm skeptical of some of those cards...
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However, I am watching and waiting for expert comments. Which I can not provide. |
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I'll go ahead and say it. To me, the Brown appears trimmed and the the Young appears to have re-colored corners. The borders on Brown are too thin and no way Young has that much border wear, but barely any wear on the corners. |
The enlarged scans of the Plank and Young tell my eyes that they are 100% great, original cards, and that the T206 Brown is original but has incredibly crisp borders and sharp corners (possibility of trimming, but also could just be a top condition card).
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