I've decided to sell my PSA graded 1954 Red Man partial set

NeilDowney

Hi Guys, I've decided to sell my PSA graded 1954 Red Man partial set. The partial set has a GPA of just under 5.25 and includes many stars and Hall of Famers. I really liked this set but money is very tight and I haven't bought a new card for it in months. I can't just let it sit in the closet and get dusty. I want to continue to peck away at the graded 1984 and 1985 Donruss Hall of Famers along with trying to get a few more PSA 7 upgrades for my 1956 Topps set (only 10 more to go). As many of the Red Man collectors already know - the SMR goes out the window when you are dealing with Red Man cards. I believe that I bought these cards right and still there were only a few cards out of the 37 in my set that sold for near SMR. They almost always went for anywhere between 150% - 200% of SMR plus shipping. These cards are condition sensitive based on the way that they were packages with the tobacco pouchs. Even mid-grade cards like PSA 5s and PSA 6s are very sought after and are very beautifully colored cards . My complete set can be seen on the PSA registry under the heading "Neil B. Downey and Sons Collection". I'd like to sell this as a complete lot but I will listen to fair and reasonable offers for any singles. After giving you guys the first crack at them, perhaps I'll try Ebay next. Take a look and PM or email me at nbdowney@msn.com if you are interested in any. Thanks for your time, Neil

Qty. Player's Name Card League PSA
1 Richie Ashburn 1 NL 5
2 Jim Busby 2 AL 5
3 Billy Cox 2 NL 5
4 Nellie Fox 3 AL 6
5 George Kell (Boston) 4 AL 5
6 Carl Erskine 4 NL 5
7 Sherman Lollar 5 AL 5
8 Sam Mele (Chicago) 6 AL 4
9 Don Mueller 7 NL 5
10 Mel Parnell 8 AL 5
11 Andy Pafko 8 NL 6
12 Dave Philley (Cleveland) 9 AL 5
13 Del Rice 9 NL 6
14 Billy Pierce 10 AL 5
15 Red Schoendienst 10 NL 5
16 Jim Piersall 11 AL 6
17 Al Rosen 12 AL 6
18 Curt Simmons 12 NL 5
19 Mickey Vernon 13 AL 5
20 Sammy White 14 AL 6
21 Jim Gilliam 14 NL 5
22 Gene Woodling 15 AL 5
23 Pee Wee Reese 15 NL 4
24 Whitey Ford 16 AL 4
25 Phil Rizzuto 17 AL 5
26 Rip Repulski 17 NL 6
27 Bob Porterfield 18 AL 6
28 Robin Roberts 18 NL 5
29 Al Carrasquel 19 AL 5
30 Johnny Logan 20 NL 6
31 Bob Lemon 21 AL 5
32 Johnny Antonelli 21 NL 5
33 Hank Bauer 23 AL 5
34 Eddie Mathews 23 NL 6
35 Jim Delsing 24 AL 5
36 Lew Burdette 24 NL 6
37 Gil McDougald 25 AL 6

tkd7

Good luck with the sale. I finished my '55 set a few months ago and I know it isn't easy in any grade.

RayBShotz

Linkified!
Good Luck Neil!

Link To Neil's Set With Scans

RayBShotz

NeilDowney

Thanks for the link Ray. Neil

fsjeter

Don't you just hate that. My $$$ is pretty tight as well and I've considered parting with my '67 Topps Set but I just can't bring myself to do it.

Scott

coachh

What is the SMR for Redmans in PSA 5 and 6?

NeilDowney

Here you go, Neil

1954 RED MAN TOBACCO
No Description EX5 EXMT6 NM7 NMMT8 MT9
0  Singles    15  25  50  175  500
1N  Richie Ashburn (HOF) 35  55  100  375  1250
2N  Billy Cox    18  35  65  250  700
3A  Nellie Fox (HOF)   35  55  100  375  1250
4A   George Kell (Boston) (HOF) 45  85  150  550  1650
4A   George Kell (Chicago) (HOF) 75 125  225  725  1850
4N  Carl Erskine   18  35  65  250  700
5N  Monte Irvin (HOF)   25  45  85  275  750
6A  Sam Mele (Baltimore) 18  35  65  250  700
6A  Sam Mele (Chicago)  55  100  185  675  1750
6N  Ted Kluszewski   35  55  100  375  1250
7A  Minnie Minoso   18  35  65  250  700
9A  Dave Philley (Cleveland) 18  35  65  250  700
9A  Dave Philley (Philadelphia) 55  100  185  675  1750
10A  Billy Pierce   16  28  60  225  575
10N  Red Schoendienst (HOF) 25  45  85  275  750
11A  Jim Piersall   18  35  65  250  700
11N  Warren Spahn (HOF)  40  75  125  375  1250
12A  Al Rosen    18  35  65  250  700
13N  Roy Campanella (HOF) 85  150  275  875  2500
14N  Jim Gilliam   18  35  65  250  700
15A  Gene Woodling   16  30  60  225  650
15N  Pee Wee Reese (HOF) 60  115  200  625  1850
16A  Whitey Ford (HOF)   60  115  200  625  1850
16N  Duke Snider (HOF)   85  150  275  875  2500
17A  Phil Rizzuto (HOF)   45  75  150  550  1650
18N  Robin Roberts (HOF)  35  55  100  375  1250
19N  Enos Slaughter (HOF) 85  150  275  875  2500
19N  Gus Bell    45  85  150  550  1650
20A  Yogi Berra (HOF)   85  150  275  875  2500
21A  Bob Lemon (HOF)   25  45  85  275  750
22N  Gil Hodges   35  55  100  375  1250
23A  Hank Bauer   16  28  60  225  625
23N  Eddie Mathews (HOF) 40  75  125  375  1250
25A  Gil McDougald   18  35  65  250  700
25N  Willie Mays (HOF)   150  250  450  1750  5000

NeilDowney

Hi, I have sold 34 of the 37 cards to one buyer. However, I still have three really nice cards left (listed below). Please let me know if any of you are interested in any of them. Thanks, Neil

Qty. Player's Name Card League PSA
1 Del Rice 9 NL 6
2 Jim Gilliam 14 NL 5
3 Johnny Logan 20 NL 6