N173 Find

[Matthew H]

I know some auctions offer free grading. I can't remember which one but it's something to consider if you really need them graded.

I'd also suggest taking a close look at them yourself. If you find anything, like a small amount of paper loss, just skip the grading since they will grade technically low.

[barrysloate]

Most of the N173's that are auctioned these days are slabbed, so I don't think it's a bad idea to have them graded. Yes, you probably can get the auction house to pick up the tab for you. But I think you should have them done. These look to be in the VG-EX/EX range, and getting them in 50 or 60 holders will help you.

[prewarsports]

To each his own, but I cant think of a person in the hobby who would bump up a bid in a major auction (10% or more of the value of the card) because a Raw VGEX-EX N173 was slabbed a 4 by SGC, and even that would probably just get you your grading fees back so you would have to get 2 bids higher to turn a profit based on the grading. This set is simply different than other issues that way. On ebay? Yes for sure because of peace of mind and nothing else. In a major auction where you know you are getting an authentic item anyways, nobody cares on this set. It certainly is not going to hurt the sale, but I can not imagine it netting you more than your cost to get them graded.

[Matthew H]

Barry, the Broughton has what appears to be a break in the photo and possibly the mount on the right side at his cap level.

Both appear to have some exposure affect from being in a frame at some point. It's more noticeable on the Maines with the half circle shaded area a the top of the photo and a straight line toward the bottom.

[Leon]

I am with Barry on this one. For peace of mind I would get them graded. You never know when something has an alteration that can't be seen by us mere mortals. I have stories of grading saving my arse but I will save them for another time.

[Yankeefan51]

Nice find

It has been our experience that any cards that grade above 5 (especially rare pre 1919 issues) warrant grading. Not only do graded cards command a higher price, but a buyer is far less likely to return the cards.

Wondering if there was anything else of interest in the album, and how it came to your attention? Rather than auction, you may want to post on the Buy Sell section and set a firm price- that way you will get immediate cash, save yourself the auction fees (and save the buyer 20%) All and all that could add as much as $500 for you, rather than for an auction house.

If the cards are graded, and priced fairly, I am confident that they will sell. Your only cost would be grading. I have several N173 cards- all SGC 80 and above- have not had PSA grade an N173

Good luck and Merry Christmas

[barrysloate]

I agree with Rhys that it shouldn't matter whether or not they are graded, but I won't be the one bidding on them. Even if they do have some condition issues and get lower grades, you won't get less money for them if they're slabbed, and there are certainly more than a few collectors who will only bid on TPG cards. I could care less either way, but there are plenty of collectors who disagree with me.

[Bunker]

Originally Posted by Leon

I am with Barry on this one. For peace of mind I would get them graded. You never know when something has an alteration that can't be seen by us mere mortals. I have stories of grading saving my arse but I will save them for another time.

I agree, grading is the way to go. I always bid more on cards that are already graded vs buying raw. It is easy to miss something from a scan, like Leon said, there could be an alteration that can't be seen and gets missed.

[mrvster]

welcome aboard......i love these and if my focus weren't t206...... ojs, n173 , kalamazoo,would be some of the others id focus on,they have always interested me....

question:

are these family pieces??? if they are, id suggest grading them, enjoying them, keeping them, and start collecting them


true history.....if your not selling to feed wifey n kids, then keep 'em

i'm sorry, i love our hobby