1959 Topps complete set purchase what is your opinion?

[mintacular]

In my opinion, a mid-grade or lower set like this does not break up very well. Of course, if a star or two grades very high it would be worth "breaking out" or getting those graded. Considering the fees on eBay, increase on shipping, etc., you would likely be a loser if you were to break entire set with cards in this type of condition...$1500 sounds ok but not great--- and "breaking" it would yield not much more than this considering the fees, etc. not to mention the time to do so. $1 cards could also go without a bid.

[PM770]

I would think at $1500 a 1959 set would break very well. Lets break it down assuming all cards are solid VGs:

Mantle & Gibson in VG should be $500 total no problem ($500)

The Mantle All-Star and Mantle Action, $100 is extremely realistic ($600)

Mays, Aaron, Clemente, Mays AS, Aaron AS, Killebrew & Campanella those should bring $40 each ($880)

Several of $20 cards - Spahn, Musial, Koufax, Maris, Banks, Brooks R, Frank R, Corsair Trio, Banks AS, Killebrew, Yankees Team. ($1100)

A slew of $10 cards - I counted 21 real quick ($1310).

High numbers will easily bring $4 a pop (65-13 I counted above) (52*4) - ($1518)

That leaves all the commons and $5 cards like Skowron, Martin, Colavito, etc. as profit.

I think my estimates above are extremely conservative, except for many some of the $10 cards. Does anyone think my estimates above are wrong.

[mckinneyj]

Originally Posted by PM770

I would think at $1500 a 1959 set would break very well. Lets break it down assuming all cards are solid VGs:

Mantle & Gibson in VG should be $500 total no problem ($500)

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I think my estimates above are extremely conservative, except for many some of the $10 cards. Does anyone think my estimates above are wrong.

I'd disagree... I think you're way too optimistic on the pricing. Using Mantle and Gibson for example; check recent completed ebay auctions and I think that you'll discover that it's not difficult to find either of these cards, graded, in vg/vg-ex for less than $100 each; raw often considerably less.

[marvymelvin]

Thanks guys. I do plan to keep it, and maybe even get it for a bit less than $1500, but I rarely like to buy anything if I cant at least get my money back. Thus my desire to be bale to resell if I had to. The time commitment in breaking it up does not concern me. Thanks again guys and gals for taking the time to respond. I am open for more responses if anyone else so desires.

[ALR-bishop]

Check the Spahn DOB and H Sullivan copyright . There are 3 versions of each and some are worth more than others. Also there are some traded/ optioned variations to some of the cards ( they are listed in most checklists, including the PSA Registry master list), which also bring a premium if any are included.

Good luck on your purchase. It was the first Topps set I completed as thus a sentiment favorite of mine

[autograf]

Different peoples VGEX are ALL over the board. My VGEX would be mostly without creases if possible. Like the others, I don't see where you could make too much but for buying a set to keep and do a few upgrades on, anything in the $1500 for most 1950's/early 1960's Topps sets is a good entry price.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

The provenance doesn't come into play at all.

Originally Posted by mintacular

In my opinion, a mid-grade or lower set like this does not break up very well.

I strongly agree with these two statements. If you're buying it for yourself to keep, that's probably a fair price. If you're buying it to break up and turn a profit, I don't think it's worth your time. Good luck!