Would you keep it or cut it? Uncut 1921 W551 Strip w/ Ruth, Cobb, ...

[chuckw]

If you owned it, would you keep it intact as an amazing uncut sheet?

Personally, I prefer it stays intact, but a lot of collectors are telling me they would cut it to get cards graded. 8 of the 10 Players are HOFers, and these cards are selling very high when graded high. This one ends this weekend at auction.

https://www.wheatlandauctionservices...-LOT24416.aspx

[maniac_73]

Wouldnt even think of cutting it. That strip is glorious and unique as is and cutting it to grade would make them just another strip card.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

Wouldnt even think of cutting it. That strip is glorious and unique as is and cutting it to grade would make them just another strip card.

+100
Have never cut a multi strip card. Just would always think I messed up history. They are so rare in full form. I am a collector first though.
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[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by Leon

+100
Have never cut a multi strip card. Just would always think I messed up history. They are so rare in full form. I am a collector first though.
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+ another 100

I'd never cut an intact strip either. Especially one with all these HOFers on it. That thing is frickin' awesome bro.



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[bnorth]

That is way too amazing to cut up as a collector but as a seller I would cut it up in a second. Glad I am not a seller and have to make that decision.

[FrankWakefield]

KEEP INTACT

Seems to me that collectors would keep it as a strip, as stated by the above collectors. That's the entire set in one strip.

Cutting and grading would be preliminary steps to selling, maybe; a strategy for sellers. I'd not go that route. But If I was in good graces with a grading company and I was wanting to cut and grade, then I think I'd ask them if they'd do the cutting. I doubt they would. But they might!

If you had a Ruth jersey, then what the hell is wrong with you??? Shred that old rag into little pieces, get Topps or someone to issue some Ruth Jersey cards, get those slabbed, and sell those cards. No thank you.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by bnorth

That is way too amazing to cut up as a collector but as a seller I would cut it up in a second. Glad I am not a seller and have to make that decision.

+1 agree well said

As a collector it is great the way it is and I would keep it as such

[RCFire82]

Keep it or cut it...I guess the first order of business would be to head over to the AH and get my bid in! Lol.