Question about stamps

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by swarmee

As always, it depends. I got a 1969 Mantle panel with Rodgers for much less ($110 including shipping) than a Mantle single in lower grade (PSA8 went for $511, then resold two months later for $170) just because it's not part of the Mantle PSA Set Registry.



Demand for the same item can be higher or lower depending on a number of factors.

I can see the argument for 61-62, but that's a two stamp panel for 69'. What would be the point of not further separating it? I think I would lean towards singles there as anything less than a full panel or strip is just a piece of the whole. I have seen people who like those in 4 stamp blocks because it is card sized for display. full strips and panels seems much more difficult because of the awkward size.

[swarmee]

Yeah, I didn't submit the panel myself. I think that the reason it's not in the Master Set is because it was arbitrary as to how it was submitted. They do have the full panel (12 stamps) as a set item.
One of the more interesting things about the question is: do you separate a damaged item that is clean on one stamp or keep them together since that's how it was naturally?
Like a Bazooka panel (intended to be cut into cards) that has a pinhole through the middle of the three cards. Some collectors would prefer the panel, others would prefer the higher grade cards separated individually so they didn't have to see an eyesore or get a Poor 1 for the entire panel if submitted whole.

[JustinD]

It's surprising to me that they stabbed and graded an arbitrary panel like that to begin. I have a feeling it was from a master set collector hoping to get it added as a new entry for the master. When they were turned down they likely moved it.

My personal way is collecting the 61's signed. I bought a signed Davenport years ago and just liked the way it looked. Now I pick them up when I see one at a fair price. I have an Aaron I picked up over ten years ago that was signed before his sig went rough that is really cool. If I can locate it in the boxes I'll try to add.

In that niche I totally like them separate, but if I ever find a signed pair you can bet I'll try for it.