Thinking about switching over to graded cards

[ocjack]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Thinking about designating some to be buried with me

Where will you be buried? Asking for a friend.

[jb67]

Originally Posted by ocjack

Where will you be buried? Asking for a friend.

Now that is funny!!!

[uyu906]

LOL - on the grave robbery question.

And 45 is not old dude!

[todeen]

Originally Posted by jb67

Now that is funny!!!

+1

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[mintacular]

Doesn't have to me one or the other, you can have a mix. Most of my higher end stuff is graded but many sub $100 cards in screwdowns or mags

[Rickyy]

All of my sets are raw... outside of that my collection is pre/post war type cards...those that cost a lot are usually graded (talking over $500)….others are kept loose in sleeves...

for me ..depends on the value...I wouldn't go out of my way to get graded cards that are mid/low grade and plentiful...unless they are ones that have significant demand (ex.. Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle or HOF rookie cards) in the resell market...or you can buy them really cheap.

Ricky Y

[riggs336]

Like a lot of guys I like my cards raw. But like a lot of old guys I have to think about ease of sale and value for my heirs.

So, if you're looking for advice, here's some from a guy who didn't start submitting cards for grading until he was in his late 60's:

Have all pre-war HOFers and high demand cards graded regardless of condition.
Have all 1950's and 1960's legitimate superstars graded: J. Robinson, Paige, Aaron, Mantle, Williams, a few others.
Only submit 70's and 80's stars and rookies if you're pretty sure you'll pull at least a grade of 8.

There are lots of exceptions, I can name dozens myself, but these broad guidelines have served me well.