Should I cut these or leave them whole?

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Originally Posted by Laxcat

Found these in storage. I don't collect these. I was wondering if these have more value if I hand cut them and get them graded or just keep whole. Thanks yall.

1) I echo much of the previous sentiment about maintaining items in their "found" form. Once cut - never to be whole again. I truly do and have sold items in the past for what I knew would be less money to keep them intact.

2) That said, I also once cut a sheet to get more money from it - it was difficult to make the decision to do so - related to the statement above and it was considerably more money than I believe I would have gotten from the sheet intact - comfortable in hind sight that I made the decision - although sad that an uncut version may never be seen again.

3) Regarding your panels - I would check the sheets for stars (Like the Mays) and any short prints that might command a premium in high grade - take a look(check ebay and card target or vcp) at what grade they would have to be in to get you a significant price bump - study the cards on the sheets carefully and make a decision about the likelihood of your ability to cut the card(s) from the sheet(s) and get the needed grade. Consider that against the premium that might be gotten for the sheets. I don't know the post sets and short prints and variations that well, but I can tell you I would expect much more demand and action on the 1961 sheets (making it harder to justify cutting those)- they are much harder to come by than the 62's. Hope that helps.