Question for the Community on my 1914 Cracker Jack Collections

[CJDave]

Hello everyone, first timer.

I am toying, but not 100% certain, with the idea of selling off my two complete 1914 Cracker Jack Collections (One is all PSA and the other is all SGC). As you can imagine, it took a long time and a few dollars to complete these two sets. In addition to the full runs of 1914s, I also have the 1915 sets from card numbers 145 - 176 and the variation cards below those numbers in 1915 that were not in 1914 (i.e. the #99 1915 Chase that replaced the 1914 Chance, the #62 1915 Mitchell that replaced the 1914 Cashion, etc.) The thrill is almost done as I am only upgrading right now and that is an extremely slow process. Time to start another collection.

My question, and it will be mostly opinions, would be which is the best auction house to run these through.....REA, Love of the Game, Memory Lane, Heritage, Iconic, Huggins and Scott, Goldin, Lelands, etc. I have done business with all of these in the past, but only as a buyer.

I'm guessing, although I haven't really done the math on them, that each set is in the $250K - $350K range.

Basically, I want the highest traffic, highest payout, but if they do not sell I do not want to pay any fees. I know I am asking a lot.

I know there is a ton of knowledge and expertise on Net54, and I have learned a lot from the feedback over the years. I have a lot of respect for some of you seasoned veterans.

I also have other high dollar items as well that I would include in an auction.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Dave.

[stutor]

I’ll let some of the other guys give advice, but let me be the first to say WOW. Congratulations on building such an amazing collection. That’s amazing. Best of luck parting with your treasures.

[CJDave]

Thanks Sonny. Tough to let them go but like I said, the excitement dwindles once you complete the set.

[rjackson44]

Keep them😎

[JollyElm]

It's not worth the stress at all, so my advice to you is give away the sets to someone here and let them worry about selling them for a nice profit. In fact, I'll volunteer. Send the cards on over.

[CJDave]

I do appreciate the act of compassion. If ever the stress gets too much, you are the first I'll contact.

[taul166]

Amazing collection....not one but two 1914 sets. I have worked hard and spent quite a few dollars just to assemble a partial 1915 set which is much easier and less costly than 1914.

Congratulations! I know the feeling when you complete a certain set no matter the year. You get the itch to liquidate and start a new set.

You should yield a large sum when you sell. I have dealt with a couple of the auction houses you mention without any issues. Good luck!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I'd be stunned if someone could do more for you than REA. This is coming from a guy who would cut off an arm to get even a card or two from a collection like that for his own auction!

[rats60]

I would talk to REA and Heritage to see which would give you the lowest fee. Heritage would probably do a stand alone auction, but I am sure either would do very well for you.

[Kidnapped18]

REA and Heritage are my personal favorites. Don't think you can go wrong with either.