1953T Willie Mays.. ?- $20.- ?

[GRock]

Is this card actually for sale (1953 topps Mays)? If so what is the real price?

[hangman62]

David,
For petes sake..let me get the Gehrig scan up first !
I really thought I had something with the 53T Mays...but I dont know now..the one guy offered me $20....but all this stuff about "I dont really need it..and its worth less to me...not dear to my heart"..and all this nonsense....I mean I realize we are talking about cardboard pictures here..and beat up at that..but I dont get it..when Im selling they say " forget the price guide"..when I buying...they quote it like Shakespere !

[familytoad]

Hey buddy...
I sent you an email (your aol account)
Please read it if you got it.
Full disclosure to all, I am not trying to buy the cards.
I have a Mays and while I would love another Gehrig, I am not after the cards.
Your Card pal,
Brian

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by hangman62

David,
For petes sake..let me get the Gehrig scan up first !
I really thought I had something with the 53T Mays...but I dont know now..the one guy offered me $20....but all this stuff about "I dont really need it..and its worth less to me...not dear to my heart"..and all this nonsense....I mean I realize we are talking about cardboard pictures here..and beat up at that..but I dont get it..when Im selling they say " forget the price guide"..when I buying...they quote it like Shakespere !

Very simple solution. Post it in the live auction section. You WILL get a lot more than $20 for it. I'll open bidding with $40 (it will go for much more)

Ditto the Gehrig

[vintagetoppsguy]

I'm calling BS on this entire thread. The OP claims that the Mays was bought as a PSA 1. VCP average for a PSA 1 is $244. The OP had to pay somewhere in that ballpark for the card, but only thinks it's worth $20? Come on! Who believes this crap?

To the OP: This is the BST section. If the cards are for sale, list them with a price. If you only want to know what they're worth (and I think you already know), then address your question in the proper section.

[hangman62]

David,
That meter is funny as hell !..Ive never seen that one before..but come on..take it easy on me..Im just trying to clean out a bunch of old junk cards to make my downsizing/ house move more manageable.
Now Im not trying to pull a fast on you here,but would you mind if I added a few bucks to your offer of $117 for the 53T Mays and 34G Gehrig..just for shipping charges...nothing outragous..two plastic sleeves and a bubble pack.

Ralph

[vintagetoppsguy]

Ralph,

If you're seriously willing to accept my offer of $117, then I would certainly add a few bucks for shipping. In all honesty though, I think you are selling yourself short because I think the cards are worth more than that, and I think most others would agree. I'm just trying to be fair and honest with you. However, if you still want to sell them for that price, I will take them. If so, send me a PM and let me know how you prefer to be paid.

Regards,

David

[hangman62]

OK, all this jibber-jabber can finally stop about these two stupid worn down beat up baseball cards.
I stopped at a Coin Shop on the way home from work,I told the owner where I was at with these two cards ( 53T Mays, 34G Gehrig),the old guy explained to me how it works with older collectables....unless the item is in exceptional condition...it really doesnt matter much..Silver Dollars,Kennedy Halfs,whatever..they get melted down...they are worth much more in that manner,the only exception is the GemMint uncirculated type coins ( which would translate to a PSA GemMint 10..although he told me you couldnt say "uncirculated" on the PSA label....unless the card went straight from the Topps factory and into virgin cotton gloved hands),..But the point is the most lucrative and desired value is the recycled aspect of it all,and that is the key to it,there are people out there that feel they can do more with it when the commodity is in its most pure ,natural,and original form..no doubt about it..All you need to do is check the precious metals and raw materials market..Its gone thru the roof !!
It doesnt pay to do it any other way,so to get the most "bang for my buck" so to speak..Im going for it..full bore.
This guy has been doing Coins for over 30 yrs..for a while he also dealt in stamps..but the way he explained it..something about the PostOffice constantly raising the price of stamps..he couldnt compete ( Honestly, I didnt get that part..I mean stamps go up what ? 2 cents- 5 cents a year?)..thats gonna make or break the guy ?..but anyway,I wasnt going to press him on it.
Moving foward,Id like to thanks all for the help,advice,opinions, etc.. there are a lot of sharks out there,and the smell of blood in the water can ....you know....

Ralph