Jon,
I'll send you an email.
I probably should have been clearer in the original description. My M.O. has been to buy a low or mid-grade set and then upgrade. With the exception of '67, this has been what I have done. 67 was collected card by painful card. I am now doing that with '56, but at least it is 342 cards vs 609.
As a result, all of my doubles are cards that I have upgraded. Therefore, they are somewhat of an island of misfit toys. A crease here, a wrinkle there, heavy OC, a mark on the card, etc. The Mantles are solid trade value because even though they are 3 and 3.5's, it has pretty clear VCP/SMR value to square up. I do not want to run into a situation where I make a trade and leave someone disappointed upon receipt.
Thanks for the PMs, and responses.
Kevin
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2024 Collecting Goals:
53-55 Red Mans Complete Set
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