Advice on selling needed

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Posted By: Brian

I have about 130 T206's, all raw, a bunch of HOFer's, and a couple of other "misc" cards that are also raw. I was thinking for a time to make a run at "the beast", but I don't think I am (financially) up to the challenge. I am formulating a master wish list of cards that I would like to own. Nothing lofty like a t206 wagner, but certain cards that I have crossed paths with during my years of collecting.

My question is this, what is the best way to sell raw cards? Does it make sense to get them graded? IS it better to sell individuals or lots? I have bought at random for years, and have a decent collection, I just need the way to maximize the sale of the cards.

Thanks in advance.

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Posted By: Matt

Since grading costs about $10/card I'd suggest that it might not be worthwhile to get any card with an estimated sale price under $40 or $50 graded.

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Posted By: Brian

thanks Matt

that's kinda what I thought, but I wasn't sure if getting a bad grade can affect the sale price on, for instance, the Mathewson (dark cap) t206 that I am selling. If I sell it raw, it looks good, would someone pay less if it was graded a 1, or 10, or whatever?

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Posted By: Johnny

Selling small lots by team or condition always seems to do really good with the commons.

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Posted By: Lee Behrens

I would also recommend selling in lots of 6-8 cards of similar grade and appearance. Grading the HOFers might not hurt if you think they will get a 30 or above.

I would first try the BST individually and what does sell then use the above advice.

Lee