What is the value of 100% graded big set?
dgbaseball
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Hi.
I'm working on the 1971 Topps baseball set. Initially, I had expected to grade as much I could (maybe 20%) then sell the set, understanding that I could never complete it and wanted to focus on my more attainable 59 Fleer Williams set. But with the recent submission special, and really enjoying the set, I've now decided to go all the way to 100%, which got me thinking...
What is a set like that worth 100% graded? Has anyone ever seen one sold? I'm not specifically asking about the 71 baseball set, but any larger set from the 60s, 70s. Obviously I know the ultimate value would vary largely based on the condition/grade, but is it even a worthy investment to begin with? People always comment that collectors should "buy the card, not the holder", but for a 700+ card set 100% graded, that's many thousands of dollars in grading fees alone. Would/should this factor in to a sale price?
Would like to hear from some of 100% complete registry guys with the bigger sets (600-700+ cards)... Did you assemble with the intention of selling it complete someday? Where would you even begin to come up with a selling price? Just adding up the SMR value seems like a logical starting place, but in some cases that total wouldn't even match what you potentially spent on grading fees to begin with.
This isn't specifically a question for registry members (which is why I used this board). I'm also curious how buyers would begin to put a price on a 100% graded large set (assuming you're not just buying to break up and resell).
I'm working on the 1971 Topps baseball set. Initially, I had expected to grade as much I could (maybe 20%) then sell the set, understanding that I could never complete it and wanted to focus on my more attainable 59 Fleer Williams set. But with the recent submission special, and really enjoying the set, I've now decided to go all the way to 100%, which got me thinking...
What is a set like that worth 100% graded? Has anyone ever seen one sold? I'm not specifically asking about the 71 baseball set, but any larger set from the 60s, 70s. Obviously I know the ultimate value would vary largely based on the condition/grade, but is it even a worthy investment to begin with? People always comment that collectors should "buy the card, not the holder", but for a 700+ card set 100% graded, that's many thousands of dollars in grading fees alone. Would/should this factor in to a sale price?
Would like to hear from some of 100% complete registry guys with the bigger sets (600-700+ cards)... Did you assemble with the intention of selling it complete someday? Where would you even begin to come up with a selling price? Just adding up the SMR value seems like a logical starting place, but in some cases that total wouldn't even match what you potentially spent on grading fees to begin with.
This isn't specifically a question for registry members (which is why I used this board). I'm also curious how buyers would begin to put a price on a 100% graded large set (assuming you're not just buying to break up and resell).
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I have seen many all psa graded sets sell on ebay and through Mastro etc. Value varies by the set and condition and the given number of buyers with big pockets.
Minnie Minoso Master and Basic
1967 Topps PSA 8+
1960's Topps run Mega Set
"For me, playing baseball has been like a war and I was defending the uniform I wore, Every time I put on the uniform I respected it like the American flag. I wore it like I was representing every Latin country."--Minnie Minoso
Scott
T-205 Gold PSA 4 & up
1967 Topps BB PSA 8 & up
1975 Topps BB PSA 9 & up
1959 Topps FB PSA 8 & up
1976 Topps FB PSA 9 & up
1981 Topps FB PSA 10
1976-77 Topps BK PSA 9 & up
1988-89 Fleer BK PSA 10
3,000 Hit Club RC PSA 5 & Up
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61 set that didn't sell
Minnie Minoso Master and Basic
1967 Topps PSA 8+
1960's Topps run Mega Set
"For me, playing baseball has been like a war and I was defending the uniform I wore, Every time I put on the uniform I respected it like the American flag. I wore it like I was representing every Latin country."--Minnie Minoso
1975 PSA Set
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1955 Bowman Raw complete with 90% Ex-NR or better
Now seeking 1949 Eureka Sportstamps...NM condition
Working on '78 Autographed set now 99.9% complete -
Working on '89 Topps autoed set now complete
<< <i>Buying a set piecemeal is alot more expensive then buying it whole............ >>
Yeah, but it is not as fun IMO.
That 75 set I believe did not sell and I think the seller is going to an auction house with it. You can find 75s PSA 9 commons for $15-$20 and PSA 8s as low at $3-$6 a piece.
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The prices have been steadily declining for PSA 9's. A PSA 9 Brett usually sells between $600 and $700 while Yount usually sells around $500. Ryan always exceeds $1,000 in PSA 9.
Scott
T-205 Gold PSA 4 & up
1967 Topps BB PSA 8 & up
1975 Topps BB PSA 9 & up
1959 Topps FB PSA 8 & up
1976 Topps FB PSA 9 & up
1981 Topps FB PSA 10
1976-77 Topps BK PSA 9 & up
1988-89 Fleer BK PSA 10
3,000 Hit Club RC PSA 5 & Up
My Sets
I agree with Kirk. and while it may be more expensive building piecemeal it is a way in which one can complete a set without a substantial initial outlay.
building 2 sets for over 2 years now has been rewarding.
to buy a set outright I am almost sure would lead to wanting to upgrade some.
now if a set was available and it was at a wholesale price then of course my opinion would differ
in any event good luck on building a set.
SD
I think the same would apply for a set... I would NOT take into account grading fees.
John
HOF SIGNED FOOTBALL RCS
That '75 graded set linked above has a horribly off centered Yount that got a nine. Man, I just shake my head every time I see that. I just ask "who did that guy blow?" Do the graders keep Kleenex at their desk for special customers? Ridiculous.
If you put together a set and make some money, all the better. I think the market for people willing to buy an entire slabbed set is pretty thin. Most of these sets would probably have a better break price then set price if you had the time to do that (I guess that is the opposite of collecting).
That being said, I'm ready to start a 1978 PSA 9 set.
Did you say you're looking to start a PSA 9
1978 set? I've got a set, about 20% complete,
that I would sell to get you off on the right foot.
E-mail me or turn on your "private message" option
and drop me a PM.
wpkoughan@yahoo.com
Collecting 1970-1979 PSA 9 & 10 Baseball Cards
tkd7, I have some extra 78 PSA 9's! Pm me for a list
Dan
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
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75 PSA set
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