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For the most part, I am collecting Postwar cards without a high dollar value. However, I tend to go for higher graded cards. Am wondering if it is worth it to have some cards graded, if for no other reason than to increase their value, sell them, enabling me to buy a larger number of ungraded or lesser valued cards. In other words, is this a reasonable idea to help increase the pool of funds I have to spend on collecting?

For instance, I collect 1951 Topps Red Backs, and have a mix of raw and graded cards. Often the graded cards sell for a much higher price than similar raw cards. I sometimes look at my duplicates, and think 1 or 2 would go for a decent price (relatively) if they were graded. I just don't know where to start and if it is worth it.

How do I go about this as an individual collector, in the most economical way possible?

Sorry if these questions are too basic. Collecting has changed a lot in the years I was not active, and I find it overwhelming at times. At the same time, forums like these as well as blogs have me really excited about being a collector again.


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