Selling t206 collection question

[smtjoy]

Good luck and I hope things work out for you.

On selling your collection, I think your two best options are getting one of the smaller auction houses like B & L and Sterling to sell them individually for you, the only ones I would sell as a lot would be if you have a few beaters/auths. The second option would be to send them to one of the ebay consignors like Probstein123, Daves Vintage, etc and have them sell them the same way on ebay.

Both options will help maximize proceeds and minimize the work you will need to do.

[BleedinBlue]

I will echo a previous post and put my vote for selling individually and that you do it yourself. As was mentioned earlier, IF things go south, you will have time to deal with the mechanics of selling. Second, you will also get good at the mechanics of selling so that will become much less of a hassle than the first time through. Use USPS online and save trips to the post office. Trust me, it's well worth it to avoid having to deal with the post office. Thirdly, it will allow you to stop the process when no longer necessary. Perhaps selling a few high dollar cards will ease the cash flow crunch with minimal effort and when you find yourself back on your feet again you will be able to quickly re-acquire the missing pieces you sold off to tide you over. Trust me, I'm at 499/520 and in my experience, finding a replacement Cobb card is MUCH easier than finding a replacement SL'er or tough common.

[pgellis]

Some of the most recent posts are right on. I would sell individually. I know it can be a hassle, but it will maximize your revenue. The one idea to sell in lots is to combine beaters or "A" graded cards. Usually people looking to put together a beater set quickly are most likely to buy in lots. Nicely graded cards or HOFers are more likely to be purchased individually.
I know that for me, if there is a single that I am really after, if I see it in a group lot, I will just pass by that listing.

Good luck in whatever you decide!

[kllrbee]

Thanks for all the replies (and Pm's). Very good advice.

Ive got about a month before I know anything with work. I will see what happens then.

Thanks again everyone!