Vintage set pricing

[x2drich2000]

I used to recommend E93 as a simple cheap set for those new to prewar. Not sure I would do that anymore. My E93 set is poor-good, I have it estimated at around $10k. So I would figure a true VG set is probably $15-18k.

The T222 set would not be reasonable in VG. VG is pretty high grade for the set and it is actually an extremely difficult set to complete even in poor, take what you can find, condition. The first 20-25 cards are quite easy, cheap, and can be found in VG without too much difficulty, but then you'll hit the shortprints (Henry, Lelivelt, Schulte, Leibold, etc) and lets not forget Johnson (also a shortprint) and Alexander.

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

I used to recommend E93 as a simple cheap set for those new to prewar. Not sure I would do that anymore. My E93 set is poor-good, I have it estimated at around $10k. So I would figure a true VG set is probably $15-18k.

The T222 set would not be reasonable in VG. VG is pretty high grade for the set and it is actually an extremely difficult set to complete even in poor, take what you can find, condition. The first 20-25 cards are quite easy, cheap, and can be found in VG without too much difficulty, but then you'll hit the shortprints (Henry, Lelivelt, Schulte, Leibold, etc) and lets not forget Johnson (also a shortprint) and Alexander.

Seems right to me, maybe slightly on the conservative side but all depends on the cards, especially the big guns. Some of the pops are oddly tough. Really appreciate your thoughts.

[Mutton Chop Yaz]

I know what my VG (and extremely well-centered) Diamond Stars set cost me to assemble. I don't have any idea what I could actually sell it for.

I also just kicked off a T201 set that I'm aiming to complete in the GD range, so this thread is relevant to my interests. It's definitely not happening for $2k.

[robertsmithnocure]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

I used to recommend E93 as a simple cheap set for those new to prewar. Not sure I would do that anymore. My E93 set is poor-good, I have it estimated at around $10k. So I would figure a true VG set is probably $15-18k.

It is interesting to see the different estimates by collectors. One collector figures $75K for a VG E98 set and another estimates $15-18K for a VG E93. Aren’t these sets comparable in value?

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by robertsmithnocure

It is interesting to see the different estimates by collectors. One collector figures $75K for a VG E98 set and another estimates $15-18K for a VG E93. Aren’t these sets comparable in value?

I mentioned the 15-18k seemed conservative to me but I’m no expert. I’d put it closer to 30k. Obviously would greatly depend on having two people wanting the set in the same auction. To me the sets are mainly different when it comes to super high grade - a little more available in e98 I think, mainly due to the black swamp.

[ullmandds]

estimate on e94 seems a bit high, imo?

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

estimate on e94 seems a bit high, imo?

I may be a little high for a true VG-3 set Pete, I forget what grade your SGC set was when you built it but I'm thinking 3 minimum grade and 4 maximum grade.

Cobb & Wagner will cost from 12-15K each. If its a rare color or has good eye appeal they may go higher than that.
Lajoie, if you can find one will be $7500-10K
Speaker, another tough card will be close to 5K
Young will run about 6K-$7500
Crawford in that high of a grade will fetch another 5K
24 cards left at $500-$1500 each.
Again, a lot of the cost will depend on color combo and eye appeal but you're not building a high grade set today without hitting the auction houses so when you add the 20% vig and sales tax it can reach some big numbers.

And every thread needs a card or two.
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[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

I may be a little high for a true VG-3 set Pete, I forget what grade your SGC set was when you built it but I'm thinking 3 minimum grade and 4 maximum grade.

Cobb & Wagner will cost from 12-15K each. If its a rare color or has good eye appeal they may go higher than that.
Lajoie, if you can find one will be $7500-10K
Speaker, another tough card will be close to 5K
Young will run about 6K-$7500
Crawford in that high of a grade will fetch another 5K
24 cards left at $500-$1500 each.
Again, a lot of the cost will depend on color combo and eye appeal but you're not building a high grade set today without hitting the auction houses so when you add the 20% vig and sales tax it can reach some big numbers.

And every thread needs a card or two.
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beautiful e94's! my set was all over the map gradewise...none better than vg-ex. I miss them!!!!

[danf19]

Curious if anyone has any thoughts on the set value ( and possibility of completing) E121 (series 80 or 120) and Weil Baking .
Thanks
Dan