Questions about selling a postwar collection

[capricesquad]

I'm not sure I know enough about grading to sell the cards over the internet here. I feel like posting clear scans on ebay would be the best route rather than guess the condition and sell someone on here a card that ends up being not as nice as they expected due to my eye for cards not being the greatest.

Probably be a long term process but I'm not really in a hurry and I'll get an excuse to spend more time with my dad anyways.

[Mdmtx]

Don't forget that there is an auction section on this forum too. Then you don't have to set the price, the buyers will - just like eBay but no fees.

[divecchia]

Great collection. Best of all it's given you and your dad a reason to spend time together. I never had a chance to do something like this with my dad. Make the most of it and don't worry so much about the sales. Just enjoy your time together, the rest is gravy.

Donato

[irv]

Originally Posted by capricesquad

I'm not sure I know enough about grading to sell the cards over the internet here. I feel like posting clear scans on ebay would be the best route rather than guess the condition and sell someone on here a card that ends up being not as nice as they expected due to my eye for cards not being the greatest.

Probably be a long term process but I'm not really in a hurry and I'll get an excuse to spend more time with my dad anyways.

Originally Posted by Mdmtx

Don't forget that there is an auction section on this forum too. Then you don't have to set the price, the buyers will - just like eBay but no fees.

Exactly!

Describe the cards the best you can (note creases etc if any), post some clear pics/scans of the front and back then the rest is up to the purchaser.

E-Bay is the same. Potential buyers look at the scans then decide themselves what shape the card is in then bid accordingly.

Good luck.

[JustinD]

Yes, please let us know your ebay ID and when you start listing. I will certainly be a bidder on several.

Good luck!

[mintacular]

Be careful about selling random groups together as you describe, can be a money killer. PM me if you need any advice, can talk over the phone

[swarmee]

Be sure to combine shipping to increase the number of repeat bidders and decrease the work in mailing.
Make sure to note variations like the 1962 Green Tints and pose variations.

[drmondobueno]

Originally Posted by capricesquad

I'm not sure I know enough about grading to sell the cards over the internet here. I feel like posting clear scans on ebay would be the best route rather than guess the condition and sell someone on here a card that ends up being not as nice as they expected due to my eye for cards not being the greatest.

Probably be a long term process but I'm not really in a hurry and I'll get an excuse to spend more time with my dad anyways.

Most collectors on Net54 are rather experienced at buying and selling, which I gather you are getting. Most will work with you on a BST sale as we all know about this thread! That means you will more than likely get a good price at minimal cost AND RISK to you. There are threads here over and over talking about how eBay can be....not very good in dealing with unscrupulous buyers, in your case, who may try and take advantage of a new seller (never got the card, want my money back, changed my mind, not paying) or ANY seller, and leave you with no recourse. That is much less likely here. Have you met and/or talked with Leon? He is a great resource and is another person who will have your, and Net54's back.

As far as condition, clear scans go a long way for a seller and buyer. The one comment I would make may be a card with a wrinkle, loss of paper or such that is not clearly seen on a scan. In my case I am targeting ungraded cards for my postwar collection, for the most part. A clear scan and honest seller goes a long way with many of us. You'll get all kinds here, graded card, ungraded card, green tint collectors, Bazooka and Post collectors, guys chasing Exhibits, and of course player collectors ( I am a Clemente guy!). Dealers, too. BTW, ALL and I mean ALL of my transactions on Net54 have been positive, including a few that ended up going sideways (keep in touch, talk, it'll all work out is my attitude, and they have). My negative experiences have all been on eBay, but that is just me.

Maybe try the BS&T and eBay. Many sellers try a sale here and then move to eBay if a card gets no action. Costs you nothing but time and effort on the BST.

Guess this is my way of saying I hope this all goes well for you and your Dad! Have fun!

Keith