1955 Musial Uncut Box Lid

[quitcrab]

Buy it and sell it to me ! If you don't buy it give me the lead Thanks. Scott

[Bestdj777]

The 2010 SCD has the complete set of cards at 750 (vg), 1250 (ex), and 2500 (NM) with the complete box at 900 (vg), 1500 (ex) and (3000). Some of the recent auctions indicate that these prices are fairly accurate with complete sets of the cards in "authentic" condition bringing around 500-550. Given that this is not a "complete box" and not just a "complete set," I would imagine the price is somewhat in between the price for each. Not sure the exact formula to adjust it for condition though.

[stlcardsfan]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

The 2010 SCD has the complete set of cards at 750 (vg), 1250 (ex), and 2500 (NM) with the complete box at 900 (vg), 1500 (ex) and (3000). Some of the recent auctions indicate that these prices are fairly accurate with complete sets of the cards in "authentic" condition bringing around 500-550. Given that this is not a "complete box" and not just a "complete set," I would imagine the price is somewhat in between the price for each. Not sure the exact formula to adjust it for condition though.

Thanks Chris. Much appreciated.

[toppcat]

That's a really nice item-impressive!

[MBMiller25]

I'm an extensive Musial collector. You can view my site at www.stanmusialmuseum.com. The 1955 Rawlings cut cards are a fairly tough items to find. Boxes in tact make that fairly tough item a bit more difficult. I have never seen an entire panel for sale seperate the box. A complete box depending on the condition and whether or not the glove is present can range anywhere from $500 to $1000 as of late. The nicest example I ever saw was when Bill Mastro's collection was being auctioned off and he had an intact box with glove. It was in very nice condition. I think in your case, there would be more value in actually cutting the cards from the panel. If your careful to cut the cards to size, you can get the cards graded with a numeric grade rather than just authentic. If your able to obtain a numeric grade, you will have a very valuable item, with much interest (including myself). These cards with a numeric grade are VERY difficult to obtain, so there would be some action, should you elect to sell them. I think anything in the $500-$1000 range for the panel is fair, anything below $500 and your doing VERY well.

Good Luck, Let me know how you do.

[stlcardsfan]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Looking at the PSA pop report, there are very few number graded examples assigned, almost all grade as authentic. As I understand it, all 4 sides need to show the dotted cut lines to achieve a number grade, similar to Bazooka cards. If even one side does not show the dotted line, it will only qualify as authentic. You can tell from the uncut lid that it would be impossible to get a number grade for each card as some of the dotted lines are "shared" by neighboring cards. You would have to pick which cards you wanted to cut to show all lines.

Here are some examples I was able to find after some more digging (and getter google phrasing, thanks Chris):

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...M9-1-Trading-C


http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...Musial-Fielder

http://www.goodwinandco.com/lot-17936.aspx


http://books.google.com/books?id=WSs...%20box&f=false

The guy wants $2,000 for it. Appears to be quite a bit high.

[stlcardsfan]

Matt, awesome site. Some incredible cards. I noticed your 63 Bazooka gem mint. Nice cut by someone! Was that you?