Best way to sell a Complete Roberto Clemente run

[raulus]

If you're looking to maximize your sales price, then I agree with the notion to sell them individually.

I think if you try to sell them as a lot, about the only buyers are likely to be dealers, or other collectors who would be looking to break it up and sell them individually to make a quick buck on the spread.

The only upshot is that selling them as a lot could go a little faster, assuming you can find a buyer that is willing to buy at or near your asking price. Even so, with mainline Clemente pieces, I suspect that you'll find a pretty deep collector market that would be eager to buy your stuff, as long as you don't over-price them.

[kev2xx]

THank you every one for all of your replies.

Much appreciated, as my son is starting out with his collection branching out to retired hall of fame players, he really seems set on Mays, Aaron and Jackie, really wish he let me know that Clemente wasn't his cup of tea before completing this run but oh well live and learn i guess.

[tiger8mush]

Another angle to consider is that your son's collection focus could shift many times between now and when you decide to pass your collection down to him.

Would be a shame to sell/trade your collection for cards that you are less interested in, come to find out in 5-10 yrs your son now collects a different era or players or sport altogether.

This is your collection, collect what makes you happy. I'm sure when the time comes, your son will be happy to cherish his dad's Clemente collection knowing how much the cards meant to you.

Just a thought, good luck with your decision!

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

Another angle to consider is that your son's collection focus could shift many times between now and when you decide to pass your collection down to him.

Would be a shame to sell/trade your collection for cards that you are less interested in, come to find out in 5-10 yrs your son now collects a different era or players or sport altogether.

This is your collection, collect what makes you happy. I'm sure when the time comes, your son will be happy to cherish his dad's Clemente collection knowing how much the cards meant to you.

Just a thought, good luck with your decision!

Well said. As your son's scope expands, I think Roberto will be right at home there. I'd say at the very least, keep the RC.

[brian1961]

kev2xx----- I honestly think you should keep and enjoy your Roberto Clemente card run. You worked fairly hard to build it. As your son watches you admire your Clemente cards, he just might get curious.......

As others have stated, right now he is interested in Say Hey, Hammerin' Hank, and Mr. Robinson. All great choices. Speaking from experience, having collected off and on since 1961, I've collected and concentrated on numerous players, sometimes for a couple years, sometimes for several decades. If he's interested in baseball history, he'll probably vacillate or choose some others over the course of his collecting life. It's all good, usually.

You love collecting Clemente. Man, don't sell that away.

You are fortunate to have a son who likes collecting vintage baseball cards, just as his dad. --- Brian Powell

[bk400]

https://www.amazon.com/Clemente-Pass.../dp/074329999X

Not totally responsive to the thread, but this book about Clemente can turn almost anyone into a fan. You could buy your son the book for $11 and then decide whether to sell your collection after he's read it!

[Neal]

If you do not feel comfortable listing them yourself on the BST board or on social media, I'd look at using Sterling Sports auctions or an eBay consigner like 4SC or Greg Morris.

Don't sell as a lot ... if there is a buyer or two, they're looking at resale.

If your son is collecting, which is great, ask him to pick one or two Clemente's and add it to his collection. He's going to want a Clemente at some point.

[Pirate21]

Originally Posted by brian1961

kev2xx----- I honestly think you should keep and enjoy your Roberto Clemente card run. You worked fairly hard to build it. As your son watches you admire your Clemente cards, he just might get curious.......

As others have stated, right now he is interested in Say Hey, Hammerin' Hank, and Mr. Robinson. All great choices. Speaking from experience, having collected off and on since 1961, I've collected and concentrated on numerous players, sometimes for a couple years, sometimes for several decades. If he's interested in baseball history, he'll probably vacillate or choose some others over the course of his collecting life. It's all good, usually.

You love collecting Clemente. Man, don't sell that away.

You are fortunate to have a son who likes collecting vintage baseball cards, just as his dad. --- Brian Powell

Roberto Clemente cards are the most collected in that era except Mantle..even more than Mays Aaron and even Jackie..you will not go wrong keeping Clemente in the long run...and I certainly do not see that changing as his legend continues to grow each year and if MLB retires #21 even more...