Raw or graded - need advice for Aaron collection

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by PM770

I agree. If it is just for your personal collection, there doesn't seem to be any reason whatsoever to grade them.

You can take the money you save on grading fees and start on an Eddie Mathews or Warren Spahn collection! (I see you are from Atlanta so I assume a Braves fan?)

I am definitely a Braves fan. Great idea on the Spahn collection. I will probably avoid the Matthews as I am too OCD not to have every card and I know I will never be able to afford the 1952 Matthews!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

I would leave them ungraded....

[71buc]

Leave them in their natural state. Post them as well. I would love to see them. Aaron and Clemente permeate my own collection. I have yet to have one graded. My 1954 Johnston Aaron was graded prior to my ownership and my 1954 Topps Aaron is ungraded. I would guess it's a PSA 5 but I don't plan selling it so I will not pay to have it entombed.

Recently I have been buying a lot of Aaron memorabilia produced between 1973-75. There was a plethora of wonderfully tacky Aaron memorabilia produced during that time that is both cheap and entertaining to stumble upon.

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by 71buc

Leave them in their natural state. Post them as well. I would love to see them. Aaron and Clemente permeate my own collection. I have yet to have one graded. My 1954 Johnston Aaron was graded prior to my ownership and my 1954 Topps Aaron is ungraded. I would guess it's a PSA 5 but I don't plan selling it so I will not pay to have it entombed.

Recently I have been buying a lot of Aaron memorabilia produced between 1973-75. There was a plethora of wonderfully tacky Aaron memorabilia produced during that time that is both cheap and entertaining to stumble upon.

I have posted the "base" Topps Aaron cards I have. 57 and 55 are on the way. Last purchase will be the 54. I know these aren't the condition that many of you collect, but I am putting this collection together on a public school employee's budget so I am pretty happy with them. I also have all of the other Aaron Topps regular issue cards (leaders, all-stars, etc.) in similar condition, just didn't take the time to scan.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

I have posted the "base" Topps Aaron cards I have. 57 and 55 are on the way. Last purchase will be the 54. I know these aren't the condition that many of you collect, but I am putting this collection together on a public school employee's budget so I am pretty happy with them. I also have all of the other Aaron Topps regular issue cards (leaders, all-stars, etc.) in similar condition, just didn't take the time to scan.

Great cards, and much better condition that almost everything in my collection. As far as grading, I am always a bit on the fence on the whole issue. I like the added protection when I spread out the cards and flip through them but hate the extra space the graded cards take out. If you have the storage space and feel like you would get more enjoyment out of them with that extra layer of protection, I see nothing wrong with sending them in. Then again, the money could go to extra cards.

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Great cards, and much better condition that almost everything in my collection. As far as grading, I am always a bit on the fence on the whole issue. I like the added protection when I spread out the cards and flip through them but hate the extra space the graded cards take out. If you have the storage space and feel like you would get more enjoyment out of them with that extra layer of protection, I see nothing wrong with sending them in. Then again, the money could go to extra cards.

Thanks. I just enjoy collecting so condition not a huge issue. I do avoid tears, paper loss, writing, pin holes, and heavy creases. I can pretty live with everything else. After reading the responses, I have about decided to keep them raw. I agree with you about the protection slabs provide. I keep each card in a penny sleeve, then a toploader, and finally a team bag. I think it provides pretty good protection.

[horzverti]

Love the Aarons. I am a big Hank fan too. Thanks for sharing.

[Samsdaddy]

Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

Thanks. I just enjoy collecting so condition not a huge issue. I do avoid tears, paper loss, writing, pin holes, and heavy creases. I can pretty live with everything else. After reading the responses, I have about decided to keep them raw. I agree with you about the protection slabs provide. I keep each card in a penny sleeve, then a toploader, and finally a team bag. I think it provides pretty good protection.

Nice cards, I am envious.

I prefer storing most of my cards in Card Saver 1's. Those penny sleeves are always a pain in the butt and the cards don't stay secure in top loaders like they do in Card Saver 1's. This is just my opinion though.

[HOF Yankees]

Ed nice Aaron set the cards look awesome