Question about strip cards

[Bliggity]

Does an uncut strip typically carry a premium over the value of the individual cards in the strip? Does it matter if the strip itself is not complete (e.g., there are three uncut cards from what originally was a 6-card strip).

Thanks!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bliggity

Does an uncut strip typically carry a premium over the value of the individual cards in the strip? Does it matter if the strip itself is not complete (e.g., there are three uncut cards from what originally was a 6-card strip).

Thanks!

It depends. Generally yes an uncut strip would be worth more than it would be in individual cards. However, in today's slab game hobby, a high grade strip card (to me it's crazy) can sell for more than the entire strip. I see W565 sheets go for very little and some individual cards (especially Gehrig) I see go for more than full sheets. Personally I would pay more for uncut cards. (and don't make me show another Kershaw video )

[Bliggity]

Thanks Leon. I picked this up earlier tonight. Not a beauty queen, but I thought it was a neat piece.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bliggity

Thanks Leon. I picked this up earlier tonight. Not a beauty queen, but I thought it was a neat piece.

To me those would be a little better than having them individually. Nice pick up.
Here are some W590s...

[bn2cardz]

I have no idea on premiums, but here is my w511 strip.

[drcy]

An old hobby rule of thumb I used to go by was an uncut panel or sheet was worth 2x the sum of the singles.

[Bliggity]

Thanks to everyone for the good information. Nice strips!

[William Todd]

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Bought some years ago, got them graded , sold most of them, still don't understand the grades or how they come up with them, here is one I kept

[vintagehofrookies]

Leon- I love the W590's and that sheet is awesome especially with the Jackson rookie on the corner

2 cards from my uncut W573 10 card vertical strip

[BlueDevil89]

Forgot to add this out of focus picture

[Exhibitman]

It really depends. If the strip is really nice or rare it will sell at a premium but if you can cut it down and yield a high grade card for slabbing that might be the most efficient way to make money. I cut up a W565 sheet--they aren't rare--to get at a card and was very happy with the result:



I sold off the balance of the sheet and made money on the deal.

It can be a little nutty when the registry comes into play. I had one fellow pay me a premium to cut up a really rare strip I was selling rather than take delivery on the uncut strip because he wanted two cards from the strip for his registry set. I cut the strip, got paid full price for the entire strip and kept 8 of the ten cards, including the fighter I actually collect.

[William Todd]

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Sold long ago

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

It really depends. If the strip is really nice or rare it will sell at a premium but if you can cut it down and yield a high grade card for slabbing that might be the most efficient way to make money. I cut up a W565 sheet--they aren't rare--to get at a card and was very happy with the result:







I sold off the balance of the sheet and made money on the deal.



It can be a little nutty when the registry comes into play. I had one fellow pay me a premium to cut up a really rare strip I was selling rather than take delivery on the uncut strip because he wanted two cards from the strip for his registry set. I cut the strip, got paid full price for the entire strip and kept 8 of the ten cards, including the fighter I actually collect.

Damn, Adam...can't beat that!

W551 Ruth/Cobb panel

[Bliggity]

Whoa Dan, that panel is just about the coolest thing ever.

Originally Posted by Bliggity

Whoa Dan, that panel is just about the coolest thing ever.

Yeah, its one of my favorites. I had to send it back in to get it re-holdered because the gasket was miscut and was damaging the card. Hoping not to lose the grade.