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Should I keep these cards I just bought?

easydoesiteasydoesit Posts: 547
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Ok... need some advise. Just bought a collection today. Consists of a nice 73 set, 2 84 fleer update sets, several other sets from 81t,d,f to 90t, d, f. I think I have all in between. Lots of extra stars rookies, 3 schmidts, 3 84 mattingly, 3 ripken etc....

With the collection are tons of extra commons and semistars. I am kind of new to this grading end of the hobby. Without grading as an option before, I would have pulled my stars and some rookies and just sent the rest to auction or even thrown it away. BUT with grading in mind should I KEEP any of the following commons and semis in hopes than maybe I can reap rewards with grading.

I have lots of
81-90 donruss
82-92 topps
81-90 fleer
88-90 score and UD

I mean are things like 84,85 donruss commons worth keeping around for grading purposes? Can I get decent money making it worth while with commons from any of these years?
"I put my pants on just like you... One leg at a time. The differences is when I put them on, I make gold records."

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  • julen23julen23 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭
    scans?

    i would b careful, you could put your eye out w/ those things...

    Julen
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    RIP GURU
  • AkbarCloneAkbarClone Posts: 2,476 ✭✭✭
    Never ,ever throw away cards. Donate them to children's hospitals, give them to school kids, neighborhood kids, or even offer them to obscure player collectors like me.image

    For instance, you could start off by sending me the following cards:

    1988 Donruss:
    #172-BJ Surhoff

    1988 Fleer:
    #337-Bob Patterson
    #368-Scott Bankhead
    #370-Scott Bradley

    1988 Score:
    #22-BJ Surhoff

    1989 Score:
    #154-BJ Surhoff
    #324-Scott Bradley
    #341-Scott Bankhead

    1991 Topps:
    #479-Bob Patterson

    Do this and your karma will be enhanced, and you'll experience the joy of giving. It's a great feeling!image
    I collect Vintage Cards, Commemorative Sets, and way too many vintage and modern player collections in Baseball (180 players), Football (175 players), and Basketball (87 players). Also have a Dallas Cowboy team collection.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,439 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Never ,ever throw away cards. Donate them to children's hospitals, give them to school kids, neighborhood kids, or even offer them to obscure player collectors like me. >>


    Tho a bit OT, I want to say that unless a kid is in a coma or has been or lived on Mars for the proponderance of their life - giving them a stack of commons is worse than kissing your sister!

    My son knew who Ken Griffey Jr. was at age 5 and when he was 7, opened packs in one hand and had a Beckett in the other.

    Just my soap box, sorry for the hijack.
    We now return you to your regularly scheduled movie.
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    Mike
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,439 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Can I get decent money making it worth while with commons from any of these years? >>


    easy

    I'm not a dealer or ebay seller, so I'm just using my gut reaction. That stuff is so plentiful that it may be hard to move easily.

    One thing tho - you might have good luck breaking that stuff into team sets. Just one approach.

    Maybe some guys here who have tried to move a large load will help.

    I just wanted to congratulate you on a big purchase and wish you luck.

    I remember when Aknot bought a large lot and was going to put the stuff up on ebay. He has disappeared off the face of the earth. He was a good guy and designed a lot of cool signatures for people including myself. That reminds me - time to put it back!

    Good luck
    mike
    Mike
  • easydoesiteasydoesit Posts: 547
    Are you serious about these cards you list, because I don't mind pulling them out for you if I see them. Most of the cards are already in order so it wouldnt be that card. Do you want multiples?

    Chris
    "I put my pants on just like you... One leg at a time. The differences is when I put them on, I make gold records."
  • AkbarCloneAkbarClone Posts: 2,476 ✭✭✭
    Chris,
    I was actually serious about those cards I listed. I do have many obscure player collections and those are cards I need. I don't need multiples--one nice example of any card would be fine. I'll also send you a Paypal transfer to cover shipping costs.

    Stone,
    While some kids may already be more experienced with collecting and sit there with a Beckett guide and only want stars--there are many kids that would enjoy any card from their favorite team even if not a star; or if they are just getting into card collecting would enjoy any card they don't have--especially one from a year before they were born. I remember when I started collecting in the 1970's--I would buy the product that was available, and distinctly remember the thrill I had when another collector gave me a trade for some of my current stuff, and I got some cards from the 1960's in the deal. They might have all been commons, but I was thought it was very cool to get some older stuff--regardless of value. My Dad wasn't a collector, nor did I have any older brothers, so I was a "first generation" collector. I would hope there are currently also many new "first generation" collectors who would not be into the card-collecting game strictly as an investment. Chris' potential gift to some kids might even create some new collectors.
    I collect Vintage Cards, Commemorative Sets, and way too many vintage and modern player collections in Baseball (180 players), Football (175 players), and Basketball (87 players). Also have a Dallas Cowboy team collection.
  • tennesseebankertennesseebanker Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭
    Easy, I would be interested in any 85 topps you may have if they are in great condition. Let me know, Thanks...........
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  • easydoesiteasydoesit Posts: 547
    I got all on the list except the 88 fleer and 91 topps, there were not any of those in the lot as of yet. Send me your address and Ill send them out.

    Chris
    "I put my pants on just like you... One leg at a time. The differences is when I put them on, I make gold records."
  • easydoesiteasydoesit Posts: 547
    I found on 800 ct box of 85 topps that look great. The box probably has close to 700. I flipped through a few and it looks to be mostly just common. Interested????? Give me an offer. It will probably cost $8 to ship under the new post office rates.

    Chris
    "I put my pants on just like you... One leg at a time. The differences is when I put them on, I make gold records."
  • AkbarCloneAkbarClone Posts: 2,476 ✭✭✭
    Chris,
    Can you turn on your PM so I can send you a Private Message, or give me your email address? I appreciate your help!
    Many thanks,
    James
    I collect Vintage Cards, Commemorative Sets, and way too many vintage and modern player collections in Baseball (180 players), Football (175 players), and Basketball (87 players). Also have a Dallas Cowboy team collection.
  • easydoesiteasydoesit Posts: 547
    Ok, I think I turned on PM now
    Chris
    "I put my pants on just like you... One leg at a time. The differences is when I put them on, I make gold records."
  • AkbarCloneAkbarClone Posts: 2,476 ✭✭✭
    Thanks again Chris,
    PM sent.
    James
    I collect Vintage Cards, Commemorative Sets, and way too many vintage and modern player collections in Baseball (180 players), Football (175 players), and Basketball (87 players). Also have a Dallas Cowboy team collection.
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