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Originally Posted by gst22
I recently came across a large collection of vintage cards. About 1300 total from T 54, T 55, B 55, T 56, and T 57. Most are incomplete sets with the exception of the 56 Topps. I posted on BO and they suggested I seek advice from this board. I'm not exactly sure what I should do with a collection like this. I am not in a position to get a lot of them PSA graded right away but I don't want to get ripped off by selling ungraded cards or in a large set. I've thought about the consignment route but not sure who to use or if I should get them graded before going to them to put up for auction. It's pretty overwhelming so I put it on the back burner during the holidays but want to get moving. Here are some of the major cards from the 56 set. I am terrible at taking pictures but this gives you and indication of the general condition of all of the cards. I am assuming I should eventually get all of these graded but do you have any suggestions on which ones would grade the highest and should get sent first or if any should don't warrant a PSA grade. Thanks for the help, I know how fortunate I am to have these even if I don't have the same connection that actual collectors do.
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If it were my collection - I would be carefully looking at the cards picking out stars I thought could grade 6 or better and commons or minor stars 8 or better. From your pictures it looks like you have some in those ranges. It is time consuming and takes a trained eye to be in the ballpark - I'm usually about 80%. From the sound of your post - I am questioning how much time and money (grading fees) you want to invest in the collection. Are the other sets in similar condition? An auction house is a viable alternative, but as mentioned - get their piece too. Not sure if you are better off in a "smaller" auction as those mentioned or a larger one for the sets you mentioned. If you are interested in partnering - I would be open to the conversation - shoot me a PM.