Need help selling my collection

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

People are all giving good recommendations here.

I have yet to manage to do any business with Al at LOTG, but have heard nothing but good. When even your competitors praise you, you just might be doing something right! I've been in this business a long time, and Al's is the lone auction house I've heard only good things about from everybody.

As to Greg Morris. I've been a buyer for years. Again, I haven't sold anything through them, but everyone I know who has done so has been content. I can tell you that as a buyer, it's rare that I ever win anything, as Greg almost always gets higher prices than I'm willing to pay. I am usually bidding on 1950's-70's commons from him. It sounds like you have a lot of that sort of material. You might be best served to send such cards to him for your best return, as cards will be sold individually. The auction houses will tend to bulk a lot of this stuff in group lots, which isn't the best idea for you.

[refz]

This is all good advice, do yourself a favor do not sell it on marketplace. I honestly think you’ll do alright with your collection as is, skipping the grading, but don’t get me wrong if you have big ticket items the grading will fetch you more if you have the time.

[jchcollins]

I've never sold anything through a consignor, but I will say I'm pretty much constantly amazed at the prices Greg Morris can get for raw vintage on eBay. I've yet to see anyone else sell high grade or even midgrade raw for close to graded prices for so long. There are Youtube videos out there as tutorials for working with Greg, it all seems pretty straightforward.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I've never sold anything through a consignor, but I will say I'm pretty much constantly amazed at the prices Greg Morris can get for raw vintage on eBay. I've yet to see anyone else sell high grade or even midgrade raw for close to graded prices for so long. There are Youtube videos out there as tutorials for working with Greg, it all seems pretty straightforward.

People used to say the same thing about PWCC.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

People used to say the same thing about PWCC.

I don't remember PWCC ever dealing pretty much exclusively in raw cards. GM gets the prices they do because they are one of the few large sellers whose raw grading is trusted.

[biggies]

Thanks to all who posted and the guys I spoke to. Much sage advice out there.

After much consideration I have opted to send my cards to Greg Morris. I will advise after it is done as to how it goes.

Thanks all, Bob

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by biggies

Thanks to all who posted and the guys I spoke to. Much sage advice out there.

After much consideration I have opted to send my cards to Greg Morris. I will advise after it is done as to how it goes.

Thanks all, Bob

Good luck with the sale Bob.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

People used to say the same thing about PWCC.

PWCC isn't Greg Morris.

Good luck to the seller and auction company.
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[Stampsfan]

I just completed a large sale of cards through Greg Morris. Took about three months and they pay in a decent amount of time.

Do not think you are going to get top dollar for each and every card. Many cards will surprise you for what they go for, both high and low.

Be prepared to have some cards come back that do not meet their minimum standards, and pay for that service. These standards differ by year and sport.

Overall I was happy, as the hassle of selling each card myself, packaging them up, and shipping them individually seemed daunting.

To summarize, if you want to move your cards quickly with little to no hassle, GM is a good way to do it. If you are trying to maximize each item, then do it yourself.

[bxb]

I favor a hybrid approach to maximize return.

I would get the star cards graded by PSA and sent to a major auction house, and send the commons to GM to be sold individually.