hypothetical on whether to grade a low-grade set

[Luke]

When I sell lower end stuff I often grade it even if I don't think the cards will be worth much more. It's that they are easier to sell when graded. There are just more people in the market for the graded version in my experience.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Luke

When I sell lower end stuff I often grade it even if I don't think the cards will be worth much more. It's that they are easier to sell when graded. There are just more people in the market for the graded version in my experience.

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Agree, even it it comes back a 1 you'll get more interest than raw. Plus the black apron makes the cards look so much better.
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[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by Luke

When I sell lower end stuff I often grade it even if I don't think the cards will be worth much more. It's that they are easier to sell when graded. There are just more people in the market for the graded version in my experience.

Yep - Totally agree

[parkplace33]

Grade the stars, then sell on Net54

[conor912]

There’s only two reasons to grade, IMO. 1) you just prefer it for whatever reason or 2) to maximize sale price. If you prefer them raw and have no intention of selling, then there’s my answer.

[tiger8mush]

If you're gonna sell on the b/s/t, consider first offering them raw at a comparable graded price minus approx grading fees ($25/card or whatever it is).

[jchcollins]

If a vintage card is worth anything much more than a few dollars, no matter what it is - it's always easier to sell if in a slab. That has been my experience over the past 10 years in all cases, for both prewar and postwar.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by conor912

There’s only two reasons to grade, IMO. 1) you just prefer it for whatever reason or 2) to maximize sale price. If you prefer them raw and have no intention of selling, then there’s my answer.

3) protection from clumsy dorks (like me) damaging a delicate item