Questions about selling a postwar collection

[sflayank]

you obviously have thousands of dollars worth of cards there
so dont give them away too cheap

[capricesquad]

At this point I'd like to help him sell them and he has no objection to selling but we have no need to sell them. That's why I want to learn as much as possible to get a better deal in selling them even if it's more time and effort than dumping them as a lot.

[mickeymantle24]

I believe that print glob on the 61T is pretty common with that card. Other than that, the card looks great. Better than normal centering as well should increase the value. Im no grader so no clue what it would grade. You have a very nice batch of cards that are worth a pretty penny if you decide to move them. Good luck!

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by capricesquad

At this point I'd like to help him sell them and he has no objection to selling but we have no need to sell them. That's why I want to learn as much as possible to get a better deal in selling them even if it's more time and effort than dumping them as a lot.

send some cards into PSA that you think are the best looking examples..that will help you gauge...if you send some commons in and they come back with a PSA 3-4 etc...you will barely get your grading fees back if you sell them on ebay

[ALR-bishop]

Thanks for sharing your stash. Very nice stuff.

[David W]

Use a scanner on some and put them here for a better opinion of what they might grade and their condition

[brian1961]

Wishing you the very best. Make yourself be patient with the task of learning how to submit cards for grading. Do not be afraid to ask us questions. It is kinda tedious, but that is where the money is. The cards seem to be in way above average condition for a childhood collection. Hang in there, and TAKE YOUR TIME. ---Brian Powell

[campyfan39]

I read this entire thread and finished with a lump in my throat. What an experience you are having. My Dad passed at age 53 and I have his cards that he purchased in the 1980's but wow to have some of the ones he collected as a kid....I can't even imagine how special that would be.

I do hope you hang on to a few and of course the personalized journals and sticker books. They are the most valuable thing in the find. Some things (many actually) are worth much, much more than money.
Good luck,

[spaidly]

Hi Caprice

This collection is just like my first childhood collection except yours has so many doubles! I hope you're still reading these posts as your participation in the hobby with submissions et. al. on your Dad's behalf is fantastic and I want the story to continue. My Dad collected as a kid in the early 50's and Gramma chucked all his stuff into oblivion. For some odd reason his 1953 Tarzan3D She Devil set survived. I finished the set and will never sell it.

Thank you for sharing everything. The notebook with the stickers took my breath away. Wonderful.

Scott

[capricesquad]

Thanks again to all the members of this board who have taken their time to help me learn more about the hobby. It's been an interesting ride thus far.


Is there a recommend way of scanning cards? I assume I will have to take them out of their card savers to scan but I'm a bit wary of damaging them in the process.

[irv]

Originally Posted by capricesquad

Thanks again to all the members of this board who have taken their time to help me learn more about the hobby. It's been an interesting ride thus far.


Is there a recommend way of scanning cards? I assume I will have to take them out of their card savers to scan but I'm a bit wary of damaging them in the process.

It's not necessary. All my cards in my links below were taken in top loaders or the PSA/SGC graded slabs.

Out of the loaders would likely make for better pics but like you said, it is not worth taking the chance on.

[capricesquad]

I threw a few Commons on ebay to get a handle on the selling end of things. I got burned trying to sell a truck for what I thought was a friend a few years back and haven't sold anything since.

If you see any 1963 Post commons that link to this thread that is me.