Stupid or Brilliant? -- 1969 Topps BB PSA 7 Set

scottsusor · February 12, 2004 6:32AM

As I submit 1969 Topps cards to PSA, hoping for 8's or better, I end up with a lot of 7's that won't resell for what I paid to get them graded -- at least not right now -- maybe never -- who knows? Anyway, I was thinking (I know, that may be the problem) -- Instead of selling them for the $2 to $5 I might get, even on low pops, why not just keep them and try to put together a complete PSA 7 set of 1969 Topps Baseball? As a set professionally graded NM, what would such a set be worth? Stupid idea or brilliant idea? Comments?

Scott

gemint · February 12, 2004 6:45AM

It would make for a nice collectible but wouldn't be more profitable than selling them individually. If you plan to sell them on eBay, it would make more sense to sell it as a set since it's not really worth listing all those auctions for $3 per common. From a time vs money standpoint, when it comes to eBay, selling 7's in groups makes more sense than selling them individually.

By the way, I'm in a similar predicament. I have about 100 1969 PSA 7 commons that I've accumulated from my own submissions and upgrades that I haven't figured out what to do with. I've listed some of the lower pop's individually but the rest I'll probably group together and sell as a lot.

ZodiacMindwarp · February 12, 2004 6:58AM

Scott and John,

I am actively pursuing 1969 PSA 7s. Rather than incurring the ebay listing/final value fees, why don't you let me know what you have and what you would like for them.

You can send me a PM or e-mail me at mmflah@optonline.net.

Hopefully we all end up happy!

Thanks,

Michael

GradyM333 · February 12, 2004 7:31AM

Continuing this 1969 thread I have a newbie question...Are the white lettered names always more rare than the yellow names? I was looking at Jim Gosger and was trying to figure out what type of pop value I should put on this card. Total PSA 8's outstanding are 25(5 Yellow and 20 White) What should be the value of the White versus the Yellow? Thanks

OhioTaz · February 12, 2004 7:40AM

The pop report is unreliable when it comes to 69 white letter cards.
Generally ignore it is my advice. I believe the WL variations generally sell for around 3-4x their yellow letter brethren.

Taz

gemint · February 12, 2004 8:21AM

Taz is correct. The pops for many of the white letters are reversed and there's surely some interchanging due to mechanical errors. I've received more than one YL back with a WL label. PSA 8's of white letter variation commons typically sell for at least $150. The toughest ones can go for hundreds. YL commons typically carry no premium over standard commons unless they are condition sensitive (e.g., Dave Marshall - chronic poor centering).

Edited to add:

Michael - I'll PM you with my list when I get home tonight.

VintageVikes · February 12, 2004 8:44AM

Scott - I've had the same thoughts on other sets that have 500+ cards and wondered if putting a complete PSA 7 together is a worth while effort or not. One set I'm interested in is the 1970 baseball set. Do I go after that set in 7's or take my money and buy some high dollar rookies in 8 or 9. It comes down to preference I guess. Curious what range a complete set of 70 topps in 7 would end up costing.

GradyM333 · February 12, 2004 8:44AM

Thanks for the info...Really appreciate it.

RayBShotz · February 12, 2004 9:24AM

gemint - I would be interested in knowing what 7's you have. I am not embarrassed at this point to plug my holes with those 69' NRMT beauties! Email me or PM if you have a list that I can cross check against my set would be appreciated.
RayB69Topps

Oh...briliant...go right ahead and build it in 7 if it seems like fun!

gemint · February 12, 2004 9:31AM

<< <i>Curious what range a complete set of 70 topps in 7 would end up costing. >>

I'd guess around $3-4k

scottsusor · February 12, 2004 10:03AM

If you figure 664 cards times $6/card that comes out rightaround $4K as a cost to build it, assuming I already have (or acquire cheaply) the cards themselves in NM condition. I have a lot, but not all of them, so I'd have to tack on another $500 or so to get the cards I don't have. Total: $4500

Now, the question becomes, what's it worth? If I have to sell it for less than $4500, which I fear might become the case, I'll have wasted a whole lot of time and money. Does anybody know -- Has a complete 1969 PSA 7 set ever been sold as a set? If so, at what price? If not, what could one realistically expect to get for such a set?

Scott

highend · February 12, 2004 10:26AM

from an investment standpoint a set of 69's may not be prudent. for personal satisfaction a PSA 7 NM presents very well , better than some 8's.

VintageVikes · February 12, 2004 11:05AM

gemint - thanks.

TWINRON · February 12, 2004 11:08AM

SCOTT
PUTTING A PSA7 SET MAY NOT BE AS EASY AS YOU THINK. THERE ARE MANY CARDS DIFFICULT (ie EXPENSIVE) TO FIND. ESPECIALLY THE VARIATIONS. MY DUP SET HAS 393 GRADED CARDS WHICH INCLUDES ABOUT 160 PSA7's, 100 PSA8's, AND 20 PSA9's. I WISH I COULD BELIEVE IN PSA'S ABILITY TO CONSISTANTLY DISTINGUISH BETWEEN 7's,8's,AND 9's FOR THE 1969 TOPPS. I THINK A SET WITH A LOT OF PSA7's WOULD BE A VERY ATTRACTIVE SET OF CARDS.

1967topps · February 12, 2004 3:05PM

Maybe try selling the set around Christmastime with the "Make Dad's dream come true" theme?