Mini Sets -- Worth More as a Group or Individually?

[p1ayba11]

As I've put my collection together over the years, I've often discovered some fun mini sets could be put together from the individual cards that make for great stories about the cards and players. I'm sharing one of mine here and would be interested to see what interesting mini sets any of you have put together? But also, I'd be interested in anyone's take about if to sell, would mini sets like these be worth more sold as sets or as cards sold individually? Thanks!

[Belfast1933]

I would think they’d definitely be worth more individually…. Just like full sets vs breaking up and selling cards one by one.

If I were buying all 3, I would ask for a discount from the sum of the 3 cards, for sure.

(Great cards, btw! Always cracks me up to see how scrawny Evers was - couldn’t the artist have painted with with a just a little more buff??&#128514

[Casey2296]

In general, cards sell better as individuals. Your particular cards would sell better as a set IMO and probably get a premium. It's a popular trio, the grade and centering is matched perfectly, and they're just beautiful cards together.

[Zach Wheat]

Indicivually, agree with the above posters. Appeals to a wider market

[hcv123]

A "set" this small - no question to me - individually.

[icurnmedic]

Typically as individuals.
That said, these 3 with the 5 grades, Chicago, and all yellow back and grey uniform may actually do better as a set. Makes it easier for the purchaser to get 3 quality cards all one swoop and really, how often on here do we hear about folks "paying up" for the cards they want.
I don't know there is a steadfast correct answer. but these make a very nice set!!

[Bridwell]

I'd sell them separately. Some collectors might want just one of the cards, based on what they collect. Sometimes a partial set from a scarce set can sell well as a group, to a set collector.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bridwell

I'd sell them separately. Some collectors might want just one of the cards, based on what they collect. Sometimes a partial set from a scarce set can sell well as a group, to a set collector.

+1. It's usually better to sell individually but not always.
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[parkplace33]

Normally individually, but in this case, a set.

[p1ayba11]

Thanks for the insights. I've often been a bit amused that Tinker, Evers & Chance -- the greatest double play combination are all featured batting! Kind of like Brooks Robinson, correct me if wrong but only one of this Topps cards (1973) features him fielding, all the rest with a bat or head shot.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

[obcbobd]

Originally Posted by p1ayba11

Thanks for the insights. I've often been a bit amused that Tinker, Evers & Chance -- the greatest double play combination are all featured batting! Kind of like Brooks Robinson, correct me if wrong but only one of this Topps cards (1973) features him fielding, all the rest with a bat or head shot.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

Good point. The 71 World Series card does show him after making a great catch. Weird cropping. Looks like he's in the middle of the desert

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by obcbobd

Good point. The 71 World Series card does show him after making a great catch. Weird cropping. Looks like he's in the middle of the desert

1971 Topps Greatest Moments has a nice feilding pose too.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by obcbobd

Good point. The 71 World Series card does show him after making a great catch. Weird cropping. Looks like he's in the middle of the desert

If he was in the desert, then the robbery Brooks is said on the card to have committed was of sand.

Brian