Set break re: selling whole set together?

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05-10-2016, 04:36 AM

Sean

Sean Costello

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ullmandds

set building is almost always a money losing proposition...especially if you sell whole.

I agree. I'm selling my 1965 Topps set, and I'm breaking it up. I estimate that selling it as a whole would reduce the price by 30%.

I also agree that set building is too costly. I'm hoping that I can make enough from the stars and rookies to cover the commons. I'll be happy just to break even.

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