How "Re-saleable" is a low grade vintage complete set?

gstarling

To preface, for me, a lot of the fun of our hobby is the challenge of collecting the set, and usually, once I have a complete set, I'm off to the next one.

There are very few cards (<100) in my personal collection, and I like it that way. I do have thousands of cards and 20 or so sets in various states of completion that I collect because I enjoy the collecting aspect.

That being said, if I were to complete a prewar set in say PSA 3-5, would it be easy to sell and move on to my next project? Is there much of a market for complete vintage sets in low grade? I know a lot of people talk about "investment grade" cards being PSA 8 (sometimes 7 depending), but I'm not looking for an investment, I'm looking to recoup most of my cost then move on to another project. Is getting back my costs a realistic goal?

stevek

<<< Is getting back my costs a realistic goal? >>>


Yes

NickM

For most pre-WWII sets, PSA 3-5 is not low-grade; it's mid-grade. If you're talking about any popular set (Goudey, most tobacco or older caramel sets), it's very saleable.

Nick

WinPitcher

if I were to complete a prewar set in say PSA 3-5, would it be easy to sell and move on to my next project?


Yes


Steve

2dueces

What they said.

gstarling

thanks, I'm just finishing up my 1927 Churchman Golf (not upgrading) and 1938 Churchman Boxing (still upgrading some singles though)

I was looking to do a baseball set, Diamond Stars, Goudey, Playball, something like that. Thanks, seems like I won't lose my shirt. Appreciate the feedback.

Stone193

Fer sure!

Heck - a PSA 5 T3 - is SUPERB!

mike