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[Elayne1454]

I am in a similar boat with 1,600 cards from 1957 - 1962 but I have learnt a lot in a short amount of time. PSA grading seems to be the key to maximizing value, if you know which cards to get graded and you are not in a rush. They are very back logged, from what I read.
Can anyone suggest which auction house takes the smallest commissions?
Thanks!

[todeen]

Another issue you have with grading are the cards that are in screw down holders. For some reason, cards in screw down holders don't grade well. I'm sure another member could instruct you about why that is, as I never had to employ screw down holders with my introduction to the hobby 1991 Topps collection.

[x2drich2000]

Originally Posted by todeen

Another issue you have with grading are the cards that are in screw down holders. For some reason, cards in screw down holders don't grade well. I'm sure another member could instruct you about why that is, as I never had to employ screw down holders with my introduction to the hobby 1991 Topps collection.

Tim, the issue with screwdowns is that is compresses the corners of a card, thus altering the stock. Basically, the card has some thickness and the screwdown, went tighten, tried to lay completely flat. The screwdown being harder forces the card to deform as screwdown is tightened. This is most likely to occur on screwdowns that don't have a recessed area as the card being in a recess allows the screwdown to be tightened without touching the card.

Originally Posted by Elayne1454

I am in a similar boat with 1,600 cards from 1957 - 1962 but I have learnt a lot in a short amount of time. PSA grading seems to be the key to maximizing value, if you know which cards to get graded and you are not in a rush. They are very back logged, from what I read.
Can anyone suggest which auction house takes the smallest commissions?
Thanks!

Each auction house is going to be different and the commission they charge will vary by the size/value of the consignment as well as the amount of effort they need to put into it. Many AH charge a 0% seller commission and make their money strictly from the buyer's premium. Depending on the value of the collection, you may even be able to negotiate part of the buyers premium as well. Without knowing the value of your collection or what is in it, I would probably reach out to Scott at (Brockelman Auctions) as he has advertised 0% sellers commissions in the past and has a really low buyer's premium.