Uncut Sheet of Proofs - To Cut or Not to Cut

[bnorth]

How is it a proof sheet? I don't know the set so is it missing printing on the front or back?

Maximizing value depends on what you have.

[D. Bergin]

There were quite a few of these, Deckle edge Hockey and Basketball tripleheaders from the 1970-71 time period, that were found in the 80's.

I had several of each one of these sheets back in the late 80's. Ended up bringing them to a professional printer and having them cut up, because there was really no market for the full sheets at the time.

PSA didn't exist at the time, so I never had any intention of getting them graded.

Kind of wish I still had them now in full form. They were really neat, especially the Basketball tripleheader sheet.

[jefferyepayne]

Everyone has to make their own decision on these types of things but I, for one, prefer keeping things in the state they are found in. While this is a hobby, I feel we have an obligation to preserve history.

This is one of the reasons I don't like cards made up of bat splinters, cut up jersey's, etc.

jeff

[TanksAndSpartans]

I agree with Jeff - even if cutting a sheet results in a monetary profit, I'd be on the side rooting for preservation (I know the 70s isn't exactly ancient history, but still). I don't know anything about these and the link didn't work for me, but in general I'd think there would be more sheet collectors found browsing AH catalogs then eBay, so that's probably the route I'd go if I wanted to sell.