What if you were to sell your entire collection

[bmattioli]

Originally Posted by theshowandme

Have never understood the “I’ll never sell” mentality

Forcing your family to deal with it after you die just doesn’t make sense

A. You do not know everyone's situation..

B. Some people are collectors and their collections make them happy

C. Some folks don't need the money

D. Detailed lists are kept

E. MYOB

[gonefishin]

What auction houses could specialize on properly liquidating an entire collection that consists of so much more than just cards; ephemera, memorabilia, autographs, bats, game used, original art pieces, tickets, score cards, etc. I ask because I'm guessing that everyone's collection has also evolved to include complementary/sports related items.

If someone's collection consisted of let's say 50% cards and 50% other, how would one approach selling that? I think about it sometimes and if I made a decision to sell, it would include everything! In reality, there is a substantial amount of value in things other than cards. Cards always take center stage, but a type 1 autographed photo of a pre-war player can bring pretty big money also.

[BioCRN]

I know I'm operating on a different level than many here. Some people spend in a single auction what my entire collection is worth.

I have no 5-figure cards, a slew of 4-figure cards, and a lot of 3-figure cards.

I've kept it simple for my wife (or other survivors) if I check out early.

I have a list of "auction house" cards and which ones to contact. I have a list of "send this stuff off to an Ebay cosigner" cards and which ones to contact. The rest of the stuff isn't worth worrying about and should be given away or sold for whatever they can get whether it's a good deal or not.

Those 3 tiers (especially the first 2) are rather trouble-free for survivors that aren't part of the hobby and easy to navagate. It's only 3 auction houses and 2 main Ebay cosigners that do good volume and can handle a $500 card as easily as a $15 card.

From where I'm at, maximizing the money return isn't the point, it's getting a fair value for the least amount of trouble for the person dealing some dead person's valuable junk.

[ALBB]

Originally Posted by bmattioli

A. You do not know everyone's situation..

B. Some people are collectors and their collections make them happy

C. Some folks don't need the money

D. Detailed lists are kept

E. MYOB

I remember as a kid..parents would say" Hey !. MYOB "
LOL

[Exhibitman]

Trust not will. Trust = must, or the trustees risk a breach of fiduciary duty claim.