Should I cut these or leave them whole?

[mrmopar]

I would think the sheets would be more sought after than singles. You do have the potential to create some sharp singles though.

[swarmee]

Really depends on your goal. Most commons from the '61 set can be found for $1-2 on COMC. However, a PSA 8 of Willie Mays has a book value of $100. But then you've got to cut it to size properly (or you get the dreaded Authentic) and you'll have to trim the adjoining cards to get the Mays out the nicest. Leaving the sheets together makes a nice presentation, but the sum of the parts probably exceeds the presentation value.

http://www.psacard.com/SMRPriceGuide...?SMRSetID=1180

[SMPEP]

It's sad that people have to ask this question.

That buyers will pay more for some readily found card because it is entombed in a plastic case with a high number on it than for something that is actually rare and hard to find (the original uncut sheet) truly baffles me. (Actually uncut sheets aren't too uncommon with this set, but the general point remains).

The idiocy of paying big money for high grade cards and the absolute perversion that brings to this hobby is almost enough to make me want to sell my collection.

But without dealers pimping the need for high grade cards in your collection - they couldn't make a living selling cardboard. So they have to keep peddling that snake oil. And as H. L. Mencken once said "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." And there is no lower taste than a PSA 10.

Cheers,
Patrick

[Bestdj777]

I would leave it. I've paid a bit of a premium for sheets with Mantle on it. And there are a number of collectors out there seeking out full sheets.

[Laxcat]

It's not dealers pimping the high grade. It wouldn't sell if there wasn't a market. How many times have I heard: "oh, it's a 7, I'm really looking for a 8 or better."

I, like most of yall, have been collecting since before TPG's. Didn't we still pay a premium for nicer condition stuff?

Like I said, I don't collect these. How is it idiocy to try to get the most out of an item, that I don't collect, to try to get funds for something I want?

Thanks for the input guys. Just noticed the Colavito, that one is staying with me for sure.

Cheers,
Matt

[toppcat]

I always consider it a shame when some 50+ year old uncut item gets cut up pieced out. If something lasts that long, it should stay intact IMO. I realize that may not be the conventional wisom these days.

They also look a lot better uncut to my eye.

[MacDice]

Leave them. Market is already flooded with these cards but not that many sheets out there.

[ALR-bishop]

I don't specifically collect sheets, but I have a few, and would never consider cutting them. But that is my view as a collector. Not sure what I would do if I were in the hobby both as a collector and as a business