I need some trade advice...................

RonBurgundy

I have a chance to pick up a 1957 PSA 9 Ernie Banks. I don't need it for my set, but I love that card of Ernie and this card is absolutely awesome.

In order to get it, I would need to do one of the following:

1) Sell my 1958 PSA 8 Hank Aaron and my 1956 Topps complete set in VG-EX.

2) Sell the Aaron, a GAI 5 1952 Andy Pafko black back, and my T-206 GAI 3 Walter Johnson portrait.

Either of those would yield the cash to get the Banks.

I'm undecided whether to do this.......generally, I almost always sell or trade lower condition for higher condition because it's a better investment and it thins out my collection so I don't have so many cards.

What would y'all do? Would you even make the trade at all? Thanks in advance.



Ron

ToppsCo1lector

I wouldn't do it, as the Aaron, 56 set, and Johnson are all better "investments" imo.

lostdart58

I woulld be happy with my PSA 8 Banks and not sell anything.....

fdnyladder7

Not sure who those others are that you mention... I would never ever give up a VG Big Train unless it was for a Joe Jax, Cobb, Ruth, or Matty.

Kurtman9

That Ernie card is my favorite of him. I would not do that trade though. Sounds like you're giving up too much. Btw, there's also another 9 listed now on ebay, albeit with a slight tilt..
57 Ernie 9

RichG

I think your giving up too much.
Rich

onlyanumber

The first scenario all depends on how much you like ungraded sets. seems like you are giving up an awful lot for that Banks however.

The second scenario I wouldn't even consider. Giving up way too much there.

Treetop

almost always sell or trade lower condition for higher condition because it's a better investment and it thins out my collection so I don't have so many cards.

I agree with this 100 percent, but it does appear that you are giving up way to much

RonBurgundy

Thanks for the feedback guys and more feedback is encouraged. If I could get away with just selling the '56 set to get the Banks, I'd probably do that. The set is a solid VG-EX, but I don't generally collect that low of a condition. I don't want to part with the Aaron or the other cards necessarily............I paid $100 for the Johnson before it was graded and a ridiculously low $25 for the Pakfo. Actually I should probably crack them out and have PSA grade them.




Ron

fiveniner

Even the 56 Topps Set even up would be too much in my opinion.56 Topps is a classic set no matter what condition and represented some of the greatest players that ever played.There will always be buyers for that set in VG/EX at a price equal or more than the price of the Banks.

earlycalguy

I would not trade for either of your two suggested trades. just the 56' set - what would that go for $2,000-$2,500? the SMR on a psa 9 Banks is $1,750.

iamthegreatcornholio

A 1956 set in EX condition sold for $2,850. link

envoy98

I agree. While the 57 Banks is a great card, especially in that condition I don't think I'd give up that much to get it.

Seems to be the consensus here.

yankeeno7

Personally, I would find a gorgeous, high end PSA 8 Banks...some are better than the 9's out there...and keep the rest of my cards, expecially the Walter Johnson.

Downtown1974

<< <i>Even the 56 Topps Set even up would be too much in my opinion.56 Topps is a classic set no matter what condition and represented some of the greatest players that ever played.There will always be buyers for that set in VG/EX at a price equal or more than the price of the Banks. >>



I agree with five on this. I wouldnt trade even just the set for the banks, never mind the other two options.

Stone193

Hi Ron

I kind of agree with not doing the deal.

I'm sitting in my room which I have started to display all the items I've picked up - many of the items are valued less than the superb framing...

My point...

If someone said: "you've collected some great stuff - I'll trade you my 'one' 52T Mantle PSA 6 for ALL of it?"

My answer? Even if the trade were equitable - the one card would not fill the void in my collecting heart - if you know what I mean.

If you collected that set - card by card e.g. - "one" card might feel a bit small once in your hand.

If this makes no sense? I don't think I even understand what I said - but I "feel" it.

mike

montanafan

mike.. made perfect sense to me.

well put.

RonBurgundy

Mike - great thoughts and very well put.

Thanks to all for the input and keep it coming. I think what I may do is sell the '56 set anyway, pick up a nice PSA 8 Banks, and pocket the rest to spend at the National. Anyone with me on that?



Stay classy,


Ron

envoy98

I love the 56 set, so I would keep it.

...money for the nationals wouldn't be too bad either I suppose.

FYS

<< <i>I have a chance to pick up a 1957 PSA 9 Ernie Banks. I don't need it for my set, but I love that card of Ernie and this card is absolutely awesome.

In order to get it, I would need to do one of the following:

1) Sell my 1958 PSA 8 Hank Aaron and my 1956 Topps complete set in VG-EX.

2) Sell the Aaron, a GAI 5 1952 Andy Pafko black back, and my T-206 GAI 3 Walter Johnson portrait.

Either of those would yield the cash to get the Banks.

I'm undecided whether to do this.......generally, I almost always sell or trade lower condition for higher condition because it's a better investment and it thins out my collection so I don't have so many cards.

What would y'all do? Would you even make the trade at all? Thanks in advance.



Ron >>



I would definately stand pat with my 58T Aaron, the 56 set, the 52 Pafko and The T206 Johnson. I personally feel that the prices for 9's are ridiculous (many times) when you can have such a nice accumulation of great material for the same price. This is a perfect example.