Advice on selling 1970s raw sets

Buccaneer

I need to start selling my raw 1970s sets (1973, 1974, 1976, 1977) to fund my splurges into the 1960s sets. I have not sold before on eBay and studying how sets are sold, I see quite a bit of variety. These sets are mostly ExMt to Mint. I know I won't get much for them but am wondering do I sell the stars in groups and the rest in 100-card lots, or something entirely different? Thanks for any advice.

Vargha

If they are complete, I would advise selling them as such. If you have a representative superstar or two from each set that would grade PSA 7 or better, then I would suggest getting them slabbed. I would also suggest high quality scans of some of the more desirable cards from each set.

downgoesfrazier

Buccaneer,

How's your '77 set lookin'? I need to upgrade about 90 cards. It's worth a splash if the cards are crisp and uncirculated. Let me know and good luck with the stuff.

dgf

sellerman23

Buccaneer,

If you cannot slab the stars (or it wouldn't be cost effective), just scan the stars as best you can. I use vendio because I can get extra-large scans.

Another thing I like to do is if I am selling a large lot of cards, I will make one large scan of the first 9 cards and the last 9 cards of the lot so I can show that I am showing a fair representation of the lot. I hate it when I see people grade the stars or only show the stars, but they are not representative of the entire set or lot. It happens all the time. If you are going to scan all the stars, be sure to include the OC ones and the ones that are off-grade, so people will know what they are getting into. And of course if that cannot be done, it is always appreciated when you list all the stars with their appropriate grades.

Good luck!

Dave
sellerman23

p.s. I know that was already discussed in an earlier post, but it would be worth your while to hold 10-day auctions and make sure they overlap two weekends. I used to have all mine end on Sunday evenings.

Buccaneer

Thanks all for the advice.

downgoesfrazier: I think I have what you are looking for. The 1977 set was bought in 1977 from a dealer and is still in the original box (it was a handmade set made from however dealers got cards - vending? - in those days). Email me at ouray2 AT att.net

Thanks.

CoachHouston247

Would be interested in your 1974 set

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