Opinion of which set to get graded?

[Bkrum]

I have raw sets from the 50s and seeking some opinions....which of the Bowman/Topps set in the 50s is the most worthwhile/interesting to collect as a graded PSA 6-7 level set. Factors obviously include price, availability, collectibility, how much the key cards will set u back, single prints, pervasive centering issues, attractiveness etc. I love the 53 Bowman color but they’ve always seemed tough in find in nice shape. 53 Topps are beautiful and interesting while 56 Topps are reasonable in nice grade. Thoughts?

[steve B]

Is the idea to grade a set you already have and upgrade the ones that don't get to the 6-7 range?

I'd probably grade the stars if I thought they were nice enough, and try to pick up the commons already graded. Sometimes I see them in grades like 6 for right around the grading fee, sometimes less. Although you'd probably get a better deal on a bulk submission, if for instance a 56 common is $10 as a 6, you know for sure it's a 6 while some you send in might come back with a 5 .

The idea of spending what it takes to get an entire set graded would be a bit daunting to me. I'm too cheap, and would rather spend that much on more cards or stamps or bike parts or coins or …..

[Bkrum]

Yes...grade the raw sets I have and then upgrade where necessary. After the initial expenditure for grading fees it would be just be tweaking it

[Johnny630]

Wouldn’t waste the money in grading a entire set. I Only grade the super stars in 7 and above.