1955 Musial Uncut Box Lid

[stlcardsfan]

I have a chance to purchase this item. I'm thinking this is a pretty rare item, it is an uncut lid to a box from a Rawlings Stan Musial glove from 1955. Anyone have any idea of a ballpark value? I've been unable to come up with anything, other than an entire box, lid and glove on Ebay with a buy it now for $15K. Thanks.

[quitcrab]

Buy it and sell it to me ! If you don't buy it give me the lead Thanks. Scott

[Bestdj777]

The 2010 SCD has the complete set of cards at 750 (vg), 1250 (ex), and 2500 (NM) with the complete box at 900 (vg), 1500 (ex) and (3000). Some of the recent auctions indicate that these prices are fairly accurate with complete sets of the cards in "authentic" condition bringing around 500-550. Given that this is not a "complete box" and not just a "complete set," I would imagine the price is somewhat in between the price for each. Not sure the exact formula to adjust it for condition though.

[stlcardsfan]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

The 2010 SCD has the complete set of cards at 750 (vg), 1250 (ex), and 2500 (NM) with the complete box at 900 (vg), 1500 (ex) and (3000). Some of the recent auctions indicate that these prices are fairly accurate with complete sets of the cards in "authentic" condition bringing around 500-550. Given that this is not a "complete box" and not just a "complete set," I would imagine the price is somewhat in between the price for each. Not sure the exact formula to adjust it for condition though.

Thanks Chris. Much appreciated.

[toppcat]

That's a really nice item-impressive!

[MBMiller25]

I'm an extensive Musial collector. You can view my site at www.stanmusialmuseum.com. The 1955 Rawlings cut cards are a fairly tough items to find. Boxes in tact make that fairly tough item a bit more difficult. I have never seen an entire panel for sale seperate the box. A complete box depending on the condition and whether or not the glove is present can range anywhere from $500 to $1000 as of late. The nicest example I ever saw was when Bill Mastro's collection was being auctioned off and he had an intact box with glove. It was in very nice condition. I think in your case, there would be more value in actually cutting the cards from the panel. If your careful to cut the cards to size, you can get the cards graded with a numeric grade rather than just authentic. If your able to obtain a numeric grade, you will have a very valuable item, with much interest (including myself). These cards with a numeric grade are VERY difficult to obtain, so there would be some action, should you elect to sell them. I think anything in the $500-$1000 range for the panel is fair, anything below $500 and your doing VERY well.

Good Luck, Let me know how you do.