Need Advice Regarding Selling My T206 Set

[bbcard1]

If you piece it out, you should consider NOT grading the cards less than a solid G...I am working on a low grade set and prefer unslabbed and I think a lot of others do as well.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

If you piece it out, you should consider NOT grading the cards less than a solid G...I am working on a low grade set and prefer unslabbed and I think a lot of others do as well.

I prefered raw cards when I built my set also, but to be fair I prefered them because they were available for less than comparable graded cards. That may play into this guy's answer because he is now a seller, not a buyer.

[rdixon1208]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

I prefered raw cards when I built my set also, but to be fair I prefered them because they were available for less than comparable graded cards. That may play into this guy's answer because he is now a seller, not a buyer.

After grading fees are factored in, it may be more profitable to sell lower grade commons raw.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by rdixon1208

After grading fees are factored in, it may be more profitable to sell lower grade commons raw.

That's what I was trying to say...if a card is going to go for $10 to $25, why bother to send it in...not only do you spend money on grading that will not realize more money, but you also delay the proceeds without any real profit.

[joeadcock]

John

One consideration(already mentioned) above is one of the larger auctions. I sent a large group of T206 to REA this year and they broke it down into 2 large groupings(one strictly T206, the other combined with other prewar cards I had sent).

The lots sold for better than I imagined, though I had duplicates(including HOF's). .

This is just another suggestion based on my experiences.

Frank

[GoldenAge50s]

Is it STILL true that the auction houses will pay for grading--or is that a myth?

I have heard they will have it done, but charge you accordingly out of the sale proceeds.

What are the facts these days?

[OldMill]

My thanks to everyone who posted a reply and sent a private message.

I am leaning toward getting the VG+ cards graded and attempting to sell them via a eBay dealer who has a good customer satisfaction score.

However, I remain open to additional suggestions.

Thanks again to everyone who took the time to share their thoughtful comments. I really appreciate it.

Cheers,

John

[chaddurbin]

phillies*phan seems to have the best suggestion. may take a little legwork on your part but you won't necessarily have someone else take about 15% out of your sales (8% ebay+3% paypal+ cosignment fees).

[Luke]

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