1957 and 1958 Omaha Cardinals picture packs with Bob Gibson

[Big35Hurt]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

Interesting both sold sets were missing a photo. Is yours 24/24?

Yeah, first set is complete. Second set has the other Gibson and is 22 out of 24. Determined the 1957 set is complete, the 1956 set is 22 out of 24, and there is one extra 1957. It took a lot of work to figure this all out since these just don't seem to be very common.

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

Yeah, first set is complete. Second set has the other Gibson and is 22 out of 24. Determined the 1957 set is complete, the 1956 set is 22 out of 24, and there is one extra 1957. It took a lot of work to figure this all out since these just don't seem to be very common.

I see, I don't think it's much work to be honest. These kinds of items people have saved searches for and are chomping at the bit to pop up. They are going to pay what they will pay, the past 2 sales are pretty much irrelevant. Of course they are a good baseline, but the buyers are collectors of Bob Gibson who have been waiting and are going to set the market. Like folks have said in previous posts, Bob is 99.5% of the value. I would be surprised if the set without him sells for over a couple hundred.

I would do 1 of 3 options. If you are selling.

Option 1. List them here, ask whatever you want. A great option, I'm sure you have PMS already.

Option 2. Auction them with a big auction house or eBay. Also good option, who knows what they will go for.

Option 3. Get in touch with Gibson collectors directly. This is by far the best option, trust me from experience with other very rare items of star players. Go walk the Gibsons around a St Louis show or other nearby show. Or get in contact with a Gibson collector online (Facebook group etc).

Like Peter said, for any option PSA is going to really put people at ease on rare issues. And that = $.

[Big35Hurt]

I appreciate all the solid advice given here. More than likely I am going to wait until the Chicago Spectacular in March and stop by the Heritage and PSA booths to discuss options, costs, etc.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

I appreciate all the solid advice given here. More than likely I am going to wait until the Chicago Spectacular in March and stop by the Heritage and PSA booths to discuss options, costs, etc.

That makes sense. Good luck and I expect at the end of the day you will do well with these. I recently sold a NM Puerto Rican Schmidt for well over 3K and the Gibson is much scarcer.

[ALR-bishop]

Great post. Enjoyed seeing these

[D. Bergin]

....but wait...I was gonna offer $100 apiece for 'em.

[Big35Hurt]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

....but wait...I was gonna offer $100 apiece for 'em.

Believe it or not, there was a $10 price tag on one of the 1958 header cards. Not sure if my dad was trying to sell these at a garage sale or maybe set up at a flea market. You can see the dark circle on the header card in one of the pictures.

[gonefishin]

I agree with all the previous posts regarding selling them, but - since your father gifted them to you - you may want to consider keeping a set. I'm sure you've already thought that through.

Regardless, thanks for the photos! Great set!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

I appreciate all the solid advice given here. More than likely I am going to wait until the Chicago Spectacular in March and stop by the Heritage and PSA booths to discuss options, costs, etc.

Any developments on these? Mine is still the only one in either pop report.

[dstudeba]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Any developments on these? Mine is still the only one in either pop report.

Post #2:

Removed pictures - sold all of these as a big lot and the buyer wanted to keep things as discrete as possible/asked me to take the pictures down. Not sure why, didn't ask but honoring his request.
Last edited by Big35Hurt; 02-12-2025 at 01:34 PM.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by dstudeba

Post #2:

Removed pictures - sold all of these as a big lot and the buyer wanted to keep things as discrete as possible/asked me to take the pictures down. Not sure why, didn't ask but honoring his request.
Last edited by Big35Hurt; 02-12-2025 at 01:34 PM.

Well, he was warned not to sell cheap to a dealer but he probably did. Oh well. Maybe I should try to move mine while it's still the only graded copy.