1961 Fleer Basketball Set

bobbyw8469 · July 28, 2008 12:05PM

Hello everyone! I am new to the message board but not new to selling. I have the ENTIRE 1961 Fleer Basketball Set. The entire set was raw and I am currently in the process of getting the set graded. Currently I have roughly 20 or so of the 66 card set graded. I just wanted to see if there was any interest in this set? I am thinking of putting it on Ebay when I get more of them back from PSA........The majority of the cards came back PSA 9 (OC), with two straight up 9's.......

gregmo32 · July 28, 2008 1:45PM

There is interest in this set, but the OC qualifiers hurt the prices realized. Did you get any that weren't OC besides the two 9's you mentioned? Which cards were the 9's?
You should do well with the set regardless!

bobbyw8469 · July 28, 2008 7:05PM

Yea..I got some 8 and 7's....The two 9's were Hal Greer and Don Ohl....I am sending them in batches of about 15 each time......

hbsturn · July 29, 2008 12:02AM

Hi,
I might be interested in 9s and perhaps an 8 (Robertson/Chamberlain). Email me at hbsturn@gmail.com please. Thanks, Harold

Ahmanfan · July 29, 2008 7:20AM

I'd be interested in any off grade stuff. 4s, 5s, 6s, 7oc, etc.
John

bobbyw8469 · July 29, 2008 8:20AM

Hey Harold..I emailed you......John, I dont have anything that low....my one card that came back a 5 (Cousy), looked so severly undergraded that I cracked it back out....

ArtRossLives · July 29, 2008 11:41AM

Have you graded the Baylor yet?

bobbyw8469 · July 29, 2008 11:51AM

I have his action card...it came back 9(MC)...his regular card is there now....I am predicting at BARE MINIMUM a 7, as the centering on it is better than my 9s, but I know how hard PSA is on high dollar cards....

bobbyw8469 · July 29, 2008 12:03PM

PS - I dont know if that's good or bad with my cards being there with all of the graders at the Nationals....any opinions??

Ahmanfan · July 29, 2008 2:27PM

a lot of times with a card that gets a 5 that looks like an 8 or 9 is because of a wrinkle.

John

bobbyw8469 · July 29, 2008 8:18PM

Tis card had no wrinkle...the only thing I saw was the tiniest of indentions on the right side of the card (im not too sure they graded didnt put it there himself when he handled my card)....I cracked the card open and smooth it back out.....

VitoCo1972 · July 30, 2008 4:08AM

I need #66 West IA in 6 or better and #32 Willie Naulls in 6 or better.

bobbyw8469 · July 30, 2008 8:13AM

The WEST IN got a PSA 7...would you like to make an offer or would you just like for me to alert you when I put it on Ebay...I have not graded the Naulls yet.....

VitoCo1972 · July 30, 2008 11:19AM

Well, I was just offered another one because of my post. I would need to see yours. Can you send me a scan or picture? With a 7, centering is paramount because I would be crossing it to my BGS set (don't ask - I'm an idiot) - and BGS is tougher on the centering of this set.

bobbyw8469 · July 30, 2008 11:25AM

give me your email.....

11235813 · July 30, 2008 11:55AM

Bobby,

I'd be interested in any cards cards you have centered 60/40 or better, preferably ungraded if you have not already sent them in.

PM me...and turn your PM on.....

Matt

bobbyw8469 · July 30, 2008 12:13PM

How does one do that? I am new here and not even sure what a PM is.... I am not sending all the cards in obviously, as it would cost too much, but you have to let me know what commons you want......

VitoCo1972 · July 30, 2008 4:24PM

Ok, a PM is a private message to another board member. In your preferences, you have to enable PM's. You can PM someone by clicking on the gold lock-type thing on the corner of their posts. Give it a shot and PM me that scan - or PM me and ask for my email - don't like posting in open forums.

bobbyw8469 · July 31, 2008 10:07AM

Ok..I think I fixed it....I listed my two 9's on Ebay if anyone is interested??

bobbyw8469 · July 31, 2008 10:09AM

PSA 9 up on Ebay

bobbyw8469 · August 5, 2008 8:45AM

The 2 PSA 9's have sold....the Ohl sold for $1,700, and the Greer sold for $2,000. I will be listing all the commons (Yes...Chamberlain rookie is included!) starting this week at 9.99 opening bids......let me know if you have your eye on something....I will submit it to PSA while they are running the $8 special!

VitoCo1972 · August 5, 2008 10:12AM

Very interested in the Naulls. I don't mind paying graded prices as long as I see a nice scan. My set is registered with BGS so it's a waste of money to submit to PSA if you're selling to me on this set.

Griffins · August 5, 2008 11:39AM

I'm interested in any 7's you or anyone else might have. I"m about 20% of the way thru the set, so there isn't much I don't need.

bobbyw8469 · August 5, 2008 12:10PM

Hey Griffins...so far the 7's I have are: Attles, Baylor, West, West In Action, and Arizin. Want me to alert you when I put them on Ebay??

Griffins · August 6, 2008 12:29AM

pm sent.

bobbyw8469 · August 6, 2008 12:36PM

Well, I have 15 of them listed and ready to go tomorrow night!! Included in this batch is the rookie cards of JERRY WEST (7), OSCAR ROBERTSON (8-OC), and WILT CHAMBERLAIN (8-OC). I also have some sweet IN ACTION cards going up as well as BILL RUSSELL's card (9-OC)!!!! I do hope everyone enjoys them! 99 Cent openers, no reserve!!! look under seller name TARHEELTREASUREHUNT

JeremyDie1 · August 7, 2008 11:02AM

Thanks for the heads up! Can't wait to see them listed!!!

bobbyw8469 · August 7, 2008 11:30AM

The next batch will start again next Thursday....now that I have all of the big boys graded, I will be taking advantage of the SWEET PSA deal going on right now....vintage graded for $8 a card (as long as they are valued under $100)......

bobbyw8469 · August 7, 2008 8:43PM

Well...they are all up...I honestly thought everyone would have an opening bid on them. Maybe the commons aren't as popular as I thought they would be......

bobbyw8469 · August 11, 2008 8:35PM

Well....I was all ready for the 2nd round of the 1961 Fleer Set break to go onto Ebay....but now, do I really want to? If noone has noticed, there seems to be ALOT of those cards on Ebay right now. In between mine, the cards BBexchanges is putting up, and several others, I have NEVER SEEN that many on the site before at one time. Some of my first batch are still at their 99 cent opening bids. Can someone please give me some advice on whether I should keep putting these on Ebay, or do you think the market is flooded right now?

bobbyw8469 · August 14, 2008 1:21PM

The 2nd round is now officially up!!! There are now over 100 Fleer 1961 Basketball cards on Ebay!!! I don't know if that is good or bad! The buyers have a good selection of cards and grades to choose from, but it might be overload.....anyway...Enjoy,.,....I hope everyone can steal some!

bobbyw8469 · August 16, 2008 9:49AM

Well, the first round of the 1961 Fleer set break ends in 24 hours, and almost all the cards are WAY BELOW SMR VALUE still! Now is the time to pick up some super deals if you want these cards for your set. Some of these cards are 50-70% below book value!
Here are some examples
JERRY WEST ROOKIE PSA 7 - SMR $500, Current Bid=$260
JERRY WEST IN ACTION PSA 7 - SMR $250, Current Bid=$56
BILL RUSSELL PSA 9(0C)=Straight 7 - SMR $315, Current Bid=$110
PAUL ARIZIN IN ACTION PSA 8 - SMR $75, Current Bid=$27
FRANK RAMSEY IN ACTION PSA 6.5 - SMR $28, Current Bid=99 Cents!!!!!!!
OSCAR ROBERTSON IN ACTION PSA 9(OC)=Straight 7 - SMR $130, Current Bid=$22

Those are few of the grossly underpriced cards that come to mind. To say I am disappointed is an understatement, but I have been selling on Ebay for over 8 years, and know if no other venue to unload high quality cards. If someone wants to make a bid on some, please feel free to do so. I am also accepting offers for other cards that aren't currently on Ebay......I am hoping to unload the whole set on Ebay, but if it keeps up at this rate, I may have to explore other options.....

RipublicaninMass · August 16, 2008 10:16AM

Bro, may the snipes hit in the last few seconds!
GL
Ted

bobbyw8469 · August 16, 2008 1:29PM

Thank you Ted...with my set bust and BBCEXCHANGES monsters on Ebay, there might be too many listed. I dont see how his 8 Arizin is over $200 while my 7 Arizin is at $23!?!?!? Is an 8 honestly worth 10 times as much as a 7?? Oh well...I learn something new every day! I did buy a Dremel tool tonight! Would love to crack those 9 OC's out and have them come back as 7's.....maybe then I would get what they were worth!

bobbyw8469 · August 19, 2008 1:45PM

Well round 1 of the 1961 Fleer Set Break is over. Round 1 goes to the bidders. Almost every single card with the exception of two key rookies (Chamberlain and West) went way below SMR. Hell, most went below VCP!!! Round two ends this Sunday, and almost all these are drastically under priced as well.....get them before they are all gone!! (It appears dealers are winning these, and when they get their hands on them, it's back to full retail for consumers!)

philipjgolden · August 21, 2008 3:19AM

For any lower grade collectors reading this thread, I have 5 of the set at ebay now (philipjgolden is my handle) including russell and wilt IA (PSA 4 and 4.5) and oscar robertson ungraded. most are still really cheap.

bobbyw8469 · August 22, 2008 7:57PM

Yes, ther are still reading this set, because the 1961 Fleer BB Set is the BEST SET of all time! I have listed more of the "Set Break" on Ebay....as usual, 99 cent openers, NO RESERVE!

bobbyw8469 · September 18, 2008 2:08PM

Well, the last part of the SET BREAK is up now.....all 99 cents openers........It was alot of work, but Im glad to finally be done with it....I hope everyone got what they wanted out of it.....and good luck to those interested in the last remaining few....

BamBam · September 19, 2008 3:22AM

Link to Bobbyw's Cards ...NICE Aaron bye the bye

bobbyw8469 · September 20, 2008 7:20AM

Thanks Bam!!! Yes, the Aaron is SWEET!!!! I was going to send it to PSA to try to get at least an equal crossover of 7, if not higher! I was trying to win a Jordan Rookie (SGC 9) on Hunt Auctions to try and send them both to PSA, until the Jordan sold for over $2,000!!! Now I have decided to just to let the Aaron go, as I have been reading on the board that maybe crossovers arent a smart way to go.....

bobbyw8469 · September 23, 2008 8:45AM

Well..the cards are still there...all still at 99 cents!!!! Where else can you get PSA graded cards from this classic set, all higher than a 7 for only 99 cents??? Enjoy!

bobbyw8469 · September 26, 2008 11:04PM

The auction ends tomorrow night, and alot of the cards are still at the 99 cent opening bid!!!! These are 1961 PSA graded cards. None is lower than a 7!!! I know the economy is tough, but these are a STEAL!!!! Enjoy!

bobbyw8469 · September 27, 2008 10:58PM

Oh..Also, the Aaron rookie ends tonight....it is ABSURDLY under book!! I believe SMR is $1,500 (VCP is higher than SMR). The current bid is only at $890!!! Here is the link....

Hank Aaron ROOKIE - SGC 7

benderbroeth · October 4, 2008 9:16AM

well i won one of you cards!! the rudy larusso in action psa 7 (st)

bobbyw8469 · October 5, 2008 5:49AM

I saw that...it went for a whopping $7???? It costs me $8 to get it graded!!! Seriously, that's cool......I did rather well with the 3 PSA 9's from the set, that I don't mind giving cards away for free! (Just don't get used to it!)......

GOODLIEU · October 5, 2008 2:23PM

<< <i>I saw that...it went for a whopping $7???? It costs me $8 to get it graded!!! Seriously, that's cool......I did rather well with the 3 PSA 9's from the set, that I don't mind giving cards away for free! (Just don't get used to it!)...... >>

To tell you the truth you probably would have been better off cracking it out and selling it raw with a starting bid of $9. Stain (especially gum) are not that big of deal to a lot of raw collectors of sets.

benderbroeth · October 5, 2008 4:45PM

been there before i have lost tons of money on some cards, i think we have all been there. and think what that card would have gone for had i not bid on it..all thanks to this site you made more money. i hate it when cards i sell go for that low, believe me that has happened.

1961 Fleer Basketball Set

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