How would you liquidate a collection....

[Bkrum]

I assume auction houses submit large quantities of cards be graded therefore negotiate better pricing than small, one off submissions by myself? They could also advise if it is worth getting individual cards graded vs selling the entire set raw (or some combination). Am I understanding correctly?

[smallpaul2002]

Graded cards historically fetch better prices, like it or not..Grade the star cards..

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Bkrum

I assume auction houses submit large quantities of cards be graded therefore negotiate better pricing than small, one off submissions by myself? They could also advise if it is worth getting individual cards graded vs selling the entire set raw (or some combination). Am I understanding correctly?

yes there are many auction listings where the auction house says 'we submitted such and such cards on behalf of the consignor) Also some sell card by card and/or whole set..whichever gos for more.

However paying a Auction house that 10-20% does come at a cost. Many net54s can attest that they could of gotten more direct in certain deals then they could with an auction house...there is no perfect method

To net 50k for example you need to get 60-65k paid by bidders to get your 50k...but in a direct deal you would just need someone to pay 50-51k because of the saving of the premium. Taxes are also charged in some Auction Houses which impact how much is bid on them