I am considering selling my collection of 1952 Topps cards

[1963Topps Set]

Even though I have stated I do not want to break up the collection, I have been getting a LOT of attention for the Mays.

I would part with the Mays in a trade for a 1951 Bowman Mantle. That is the last card I need for that set.

For those who want jump on my regarding values, that is relative. It is what I need vs. what you need. As long as both parties are happy with a trade that is all that counts.

I have also been getting a lot of mesages regarding my "ballpark" figure. I was thinking 60K. I have seen complete raw 1952 Topps sets in vg go fo 3 figures.

[rand1com]

Your best bet would likely be to consign the ‘52 set to a major auction house and use part of the proceeds to buy a Mantle for the ‘51 Bowman set. The auction house will get the better cards graded at a reasonable price and would sell those cards individually and would lot up the rest in probably a low number raw lot and a high number raw lot. You can probably get a zero consignment rate. You will get whatever the best value is for the set by doing that. I doubt $60K is possible but if you cannot complete the ‘52 Topps set which would cost probably $60K more to complete in VG you could capitalize on the partial set and complete the Bowman set with a lot of spare cash.

[Republicaninmass]

My completely graded had 1-80 with all blacks/reds/house and campos 3 variations 75% graded psa 3 recently did 50k only missing mathews and mantle. All highs were graded and averaged a dead centered 3 all the way around.

I'd doubt you'd get 15k maybe 20k in auction with highs graded


Low series with mays 7k
Hi series 100 commons about 10k they would do maybe $75-100 each, more for bartirome but won't give the needle

Missing all the big cards.

Again, you don't want to sell, but anywhere close to 30k, I'd sell in a heartbeat. Ungraded with no mantle is going to kill it. People.are overpaying for sets JUST to get the Mantle.

[jingram058]

Among the biggest regrets of my life, and yes there are a few, are 1) moving out of the house I grew up in and leaving full sets of cards behind that my mom gave away, and 2) later, selling really valuable cards for a little of nothing to a dealer when I was desperate for cash. I wouldn't sell any of the cards I have cards now for anything. Please - think about it.

[1963Topps Set]

Originally Posted by jingram058

Among the biggest regrets of my life, and yes there are a few, are 1) moving out of the house I grew up in and leaving full sets of cards behind that my mom gave away, and 2) later, selling really valuable cards for a little of nothing to a dealer when I was desperate for cash. I wouldn't sell any of the cards I have cards now for anything. Please - think about it.

Don’t worry, based on the feedback here, the cards are not going anywhere

[campyfan39]

Totally agree about low series with Mays in that condition about 7k. That would be pretty reasonable for both sides IMO

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

My completely graded had 1-80 with all blacks/reds/house and campos 3 variations 75% graded psa 3 recently did 50k only missing mathews and mantle. All highs were graded and averaged a dead centered 3 all the way around.

I'd doubt you'd get 15k maybe 20k in auction with highs graded


Low series with mays 7k
Hi series 100 commons about 10k they would do maybe $75-100 each, more for bartirome but won't give the needle

Missing all the big cards.

Again, you don't want to sell, but anywhere close to 30k, I'd sell in a heartbeat. Ungraded with no mantle is going to kill it. People.are overpaying for sets JUST to get the Mantle.