Your Opinion on Complete vs. Near Complete Set Value

[Casey2296]

Are you tired of the set? Do you feel passionate about finishing? It's quite an accomplishment to finish a 33G but only if you're doing it for your PC, if not consign it to a good AH and use the funds for something you're passionate about.

If you do want to finish, prices have softened on the Big 6 from the peak so you should be able to find some good deals. Good luck and happy collecting!

[CK]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Are you tired of the set? Do you feel passionate about finishing? It's quite an accomplishment to finish a 33G but only if you're doing it for your PC, if not consign it to a good AH and use the funds for something you're passionate about.

If you do want to finish, prices have softened on the Big 6 from the peak so you should be able to find some good deals. Good luck and happy collecting!

Thank you for your response!

I love the set, but I know it will soon be time to move on from it. I love having built it and this will always be an accomplishment I am proud of. That being said, I am unable to keep this set and pursue other passions financially, it will need to move on eventually.

I haven’t seen prices soften much actually on the Ruth’s and Gehrig’s, especially here or on eBay. I’ve seen them lower on AH’s but by the time you factor BP there isn’t much in the way of savings. If you can direct me to a place I can buy at a lesser price, it would make this decision easier 😉.

Thank you,

CK

[Casey2296]

Generally, in this market unless you're collecting rare stuff eBay is a lagging indicator, track the auction houses for current pricing.
That being said, if you spend 60k to finish and then sell the set you won't get a premium, the AH will break out the big 6 and group the rest. You would get your money back on the 6 and make a profit on the others depending what you paid for them. Pre-war set building is not for profit, it has to be your passion. Personally I would sell the rest to collect the big 6 but that's just how I collect.

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Generally, in this market unless you're collecting rare stuff eBay is a lagging indicator, track the auction houses for current pricing.
That being said, if you spend 60k to finish and then sell the set you won't get a premium, the AH will break out the big 6 and group the rest. You would get your money back on the 6 and make a profit on the others depending what you paid for them. Pre-war set building is not for profit, it has to be your passion. Personally I would sell the rest to collect the big 6 but that's just how I collect.

I am a set builder and collector but I agree with this advice. I would sell the rest of the set to help in purchasing the Ruths and Gehrigs. No doubt about it.

[Johnny630]

The Younger Uber Rich Generation Does Not Want Complete Sets they want Stars. Think Nat Turner.

[CK]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

The Younger Uber Rich Generation Does Not Want Complete Sets they want Stars. Think Nat Turner.

I can see this point of view, this is what’s driving the big 6 through the roof currently.

[rats60]

I would buy the Ruth's and Gehrig's to complete the one of the two great sets in the hobby ( along with t206). When I downsized my collection these were the two must keeps.

Your complete set will increase in value at a better rate than your partial set. The Ruth's and Gehrig's will increase at a higher rate than the rest of the cards. Ruth and Gehrig (along with Wagner and Cobb) are the safest investments to make. Just buy them when your budget allows.

[CK]

Originally Posted by rats60

I would buy the Ruth's and Gehrig's to complete the one of the two great sets in the hobby ( along with t206). When I downsized my collection these were the two must keeps.

Your complete set will increase in value at a better rate than your partial set. The Ruth's and Gehrig's will increase at a higher rate than the rest of the cards. Ruth and Gehrig (along with Wagner and Cobb) are the safest investments to make. Just buy them when your budget allows.

I think you might be correct. FOMO says that as time allows me to buy, my budget will also need to increase, I’ve watched everything creep up over the past year and a half. What could have been bought for a few thousand in early 2020 is now $7k/ card for a PSA 1 Ruth.

[CK]

Originally Posted by whitehse

I am a set builder and collector but I agree with this advice. I would sell the rest of the set to help in purchasing the Ruths and Gehrigs. No doubt about it.

Another solid idea, I appreciate your thoughts.