time vs $$$
Bottom line - to get the most $$$ you are going to need to invest the most time. Any 1 of 1 highest graded cards definitely should be auctioned (Be it ebay or private house) (If the balance are to be sold as sets - these cards could be replaced with lesser grade).
Your most time efficient (will not be maximizing your $$$ - unless possibly you calculate in the value of your time) method is to find a dealer or collector willing to buy the set(s) outright - it will be at some % of retail. A higher demand set should get you a higher % of retail. You could as Scott suggested try listing on the BST for starters. No commissions on either side here.
Another option is consigning to an auction house - seems like the grades of your set might warrant them offering them as a set or individual option - netting you the best total. Downside to auctions is the buyers premium (most houses charge 20%) - While you should be able to negotiate a 0 consignment fee, any buyer is figuring in the 20% for the auction house when they bid.
The most time consuming but a likely way to maximize your $$$is to piece the sets out - sell via BST and Ebay individually cards that warrant it based on value and do small group lots of the rest.
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