hypothetical on whether to grade a low-grade set

[rand1com]

I would grade the HOFer's for sure from a selling value standpoint. The commons I would not grade if they are 1's.

[Rhotchkiss]

I think it’s a pretty simple analysis - what is the set worth now, ungraded, vs what is the set worth graded? If the value of the graded set exceeds the value of the ungraded set plus the grading fees, then have the set graded. If the graded value is less than the ungraded value plus grading fees, don’t grade

[timn1]

Sure, I get that this is what the analysis would consist of - but that doesn't mean those figures (worth of ungraded set vs. worth of graded set) can readily be calculated with confidence - hence my interest in polling people who might have had this sort of experience-

Thanks to all-

Tim

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I think it’s a pretty simple analysis - what is the set worth now, ungraded, vs what is the set worth graded? If the value of the graded set exceeds the value of the ungraded set plus the grading fees, then have the set graded. If the graded value is less than the ungraded value plus grading fees, don’t grade

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by timn1

Sure, I get that this is what the analysis would consist of - but that doesn't mean those figures (worth of ungraded set vs. worth of graded set) can readily be calculated with confidence - hence my interest in polling people who might have had this sort of experience-

Thanks to all-

Tim

Fair enough. Then I vote grade them, with SGC. If you plan to sell them, then I totally agree with the post above about having the AH do that and work into the consignment negotiation.

Great set BTW

[timn1]

I guess the anti-TPG dinosaurs (of which I still consider myself one, at least in my heart) decided to sit this one out. But those who responded have convinced me.

Tim