Comparing card values of HOF's pre-war vs post war 1950's

[goudey1933]

The reason I asked this was my experience recently.Over 1 1/2 years I had bought high grade 1954 Topps Hockey...including HOF's..all graded with the ex of 2 cards at NRMT.The other 2 were graded at arounf ex. condition.Wanting to fund a bike purchase I sold some privately but the majority on "fee-bay".I was feeling confident that high qualitycards from such an important set would at minimum would allow me to break even.I even waited until hockey season started to feed off seasonal collecting habits.When the smoke cleared...some was loss of $ due to sale fees...I probably lost about 25%.
Granted hockey is probably rated 4th in popularity in this country as compared to baseball so its not really a comparison .Although I may sell down the road I still enjoy both time periods of cards.
Any other input or personal experiences I would enjoy reading.
Scott Altland

[ullmandds]

In the world of card collecting baseball is king... Personally I have no idea about values of hockey cards... But I would guess the market is somewhat different from baseball.

[conor912]

I go into every purchase assuming that, if I was ever to sell, i would only get back about 75% of what I spent. I chalk up the loss as the cost of owning and being able to enjoy them. If I get back more than 75%, which is more often than not, then great, but setting the bar low helps.

[goudey1933]

Originally Posted by conor912

I go into every purchase assuming that, if I was ever to sell, i would only get back about 75% of what I spent. I chalk up the loss as the cost of owning and being able to enjoy them. If I get back more than 75%, which is more often than not, then great, but setting the bar low helps.

I like that...its true.If you buy not just to sell but actually enjoy them..which I do..its not so much as a loss.
Scott

[glchen]

Originally Posted by goudey1933

The reason I asked this was my experience recently.Over 1 1/2 years I had bought high grade 1954 Topps Hockey...including HOF's..all graded with the ex of 2 cards at NRMT.The other 2 were graded at arounf ex. condition.Wanting to fund a bike purchase I sold some privately but the majority on "fee-bay".I was feeling confident that high qualitycards from such an important set would at minimum would allow me to break even.I even waited until hockey season started to feed off seasonal collecting habits.When the smoke cleared...some was loss of $ due to sale fees...I probably lost about 25%.
Granted hockey is probably rated 4th in popularity in this country as compared to baseball so its not really a comparison .Although I may sell down the road I still enjoy both time periods of cards.
Any other input or personal experiences I would enjoy reading.
Scott Altland

When you sold the hockey cards, were they sold BIN or auctions starting at 99 cents? Frankly, these days, if you sell on ebay auction-style starting at 99 cents, in most cases you're probably going to take a loss.

[goudey1933]

Originally Posted by glchen

When you sold the hockey cards, were they sold BIN or auctions starting at 99 cents? Frankly, these days, if you sell on ebay auction-style starting at 99 cents, in most cases you're probably going to take a loss.

I started them about 25-30% less then what I paid.Most instances only 1-2 bids.

[goudey1933]

Since we're talking $$...what would you buy in mid price range.I haven't owned any yet but some of the more obscure E issues such as E99/100 intrigue me.Along with lower grade Hindu backs T206's.Opinions on the future of rare backs?Thoughts on rarity vs popularity etc.Again a very broad subject.
Scott