Cashing in a Starting All Over

Snapolit1 · #1 01-29-2022, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ALBB

From my many experiences, I say try to sell own you own..and NOT use auction houses...If your not in a rush/ have the time/ know what you have and what your doing..in most cases you will do better

I say - cut out the middle man and sell directly to the collector

With all due respect, I disagree 100%. I think the best investment you can make is to find the right auction house and let them market your cards or memorabilia piece for you. We've all seen first hand the value of good marketing and how the energy of an auction can push the selling price of a cool item up up and up some more. And with the market the way it is today you have no idea if the guy buying your card is down the street or in China. I've been very happy selling items on BST and even on eBay, but for anything special its going to an Auction house with broad exposure who can intelligently discuss the importance of what I have and what's so cool about it. For me that's Love of the Game.

boneheadandrube · #2 01-29-2022, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

With all due respect, I disagree 100%. I think the best investment you can make is to find the right auction house and let them market your cards or memorabilia piece for you. We've all seen first hand the value of good marketing and how the energy of an auction can push the selling price of a cool item up up and up some more. And with the market the way it is today you have no idea if the guy buying your card is down the street or in China. I've been very happy selling items on BST and even on eBay, but for anything special its going to an Auction house with broad exposure who can intelligently discuss the importance of what I have and what's so cool about it. For me that's Love of the Game.

+1 Selling direct leaves rebuilding money on the table, especially for higher end graded cards.

jcmtiger · #3 01-29-2022, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

With all due respect, I disagree 100%. I think the best investment you can make is to find the right auction house and let them market your cards or memorabilia piece for you. We've all seen first hand the value of good marketing and how the energy of an auction can push the selling price of a cool item up up and up some more. And with the market the way it is today you have no idea if the guy buying your card is down the street or in China. I've been very happy selling items on BST and even on eBay, but for anything special its going to an Auction house with broad exposure who can intelligently discuss the importance of what I have and what's so cool about it. For me that's Love of the Game.

Yes I agree.

bigtrain · #4 01-29-2022, 05:09 PM

I am retired and decided recently to sell my cards. I will keep most of my non-card memorabilia and few cards that are special to me. I don�t need the money. I just realized that I have too much tied up in cards. Al Crisafulli will be selling my T206 set (520) and other high end cards in the next Love of the Game auction. Al has been a pleasure to work with so far. Thinking I might use the dough to take my wife on a lengthy world tour. You only live once.

Casey2296 · #5 01-29-2022, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigtrain

I am retired and decided recently to sell my cards. I will keep most of my non-card memorabilia and few cards that are special to me. I don�t need the money. I just realized that I have too much tied up in cards. Al Crisafulli will be selling my T206 set (520) and other high end cards in the next Love of the Game auction. Al has been a pleasure to work with so far. Thinking I might use the dough to take my wife on a lengthy world tour. You only live once.

This is what I love about the current state of the hobby, many long time collectors who have built fantastic collections are now releasing their collection back to the hobby. No doubt the price of admission is high but if you want a Red Cross back or a Western Playground etc this is the only way you'll get one. I too have a large consignment with Al in his upcoming auction, he has always been my go to for consignments.
Have fun on your World Tour.

Touch'EmAll · #6 01-29-2022, 05:29 PM

Big trip sounds very nice. The memories will be treasured.

Rich Klein · #7 01-29-2022, 05:51 PM

At the end of the day it's his decision, nothing more, nothing less.

At the last DCS I sold all my dealer stock. I gave a price, it was the same price I gave to someone else last year. I've probably made a little overall in the past year and the offer was accepted. I dropped off round 2 today to my buyer.

I'm getting to start all over again and am not sure as to if what has worked in the past could work again or if my way too anachronistic.

Regards
Rich

Bkrum · #8 01-30-2022, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bigtrain

I am retired and decided recently to sell my cards. I will keep most of my non-card memorabilia and few cards that are special to me. I don�t need the money. I just realized that I have too much tied up in cards. Al Crisafulli will be selling my T206 set (520) and other high end cards in the next Love of the Game auction. Al has been a pleasure to work with so far. Thinking I might use the dough to take my wife on a lengthy world tour. You only live once.

Very exciting! Will be on the lookout for the T206 set on LOTG

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