Who to send this set to sell?

Klif50

In 2004 I bought a 1979 Topps Baseball set from Heritage Auctions. Their description is below:

Baseball 1979 Topps Baseball Set (726ct.) EX/MT Appraised. The 1979 Topps baseball series consists of 726 cards and for the first time, rookies were arranged by teams under the heading of "Prospects." This complete set grades an overall EX/MT and includes 89 signed cards including Willie Stargell, Tom Seaver, Jim Palmer, and Jim Hunter. Key cards include #24 Paul Molitor (EX), #115 Nolan Ryan (EX/MT), #116 Ozzie Smith RC (EX), #330 George Brett (EX/MT), #640 Eddie Murray (NM), #650 Pete Rose (EX/MT). Beckett Set Value= EX/MT-$90.

I have never opened the box and have no idea what the cards look like. I have significant vision issues so am no judge of signature or condition or even if it has 4 corners. So, it's just sitting here. Who would be the best person to send it to in order to see if it is worthwhile and if so if it can be sold piecemeal or as a set.

I know that's putting a lot of trust in someone but I've been reading this forum for 4 or 5 years and would trust most anyone here.

Thanks,
Cliff

Sean1125

I don't think t he set as a whole is worth enough to make it worth your while to piece it out in ex mt.

But if anyone, Probstein123 - he has extremely fair consignment rates, here is his contact

Rick Probstein
Ebay Store:
Probstein123
phone: 973 594 8222
email: rickprobstein1@gmail.com

itzagoner

if i'm reading this correctly, there are signed cards in there including deceased HOF'ers, so it would be logical to assume that some of the value exists in examining and possibly authenticating them.

fkw

I have a 1979 set too thats been sitting for 30 years funny, they are the only Topps cards I still have besides a handful of oddball and signed cards.

On your set, the key is the 89 signed cards, IMO Id take them 89 cards and sell them in one auction (with plenty of good scans), then sell the balance of the set in another auction starting real cheap.

there are 2 types of collectors who will buy this, one is trying for a complete signed set (Munson will be Hell), the other will want the short set to maybe complete on their own or break down even further to resell.

Im sure someone here would help you out, good luck

Wolfgang427

I agree 100% as that will be your best outcome money wise for it.

swartz1

I'd sell the auto's individually....

vladguerrero

sell the auto's individually, replace them 89 signed cards with unsigned copies and sell it as a complete set

Klif50

Since I don't know anything about the history of the set except that it came from a Heritage Auction and I haven't looked at the cards or opened the box yet I'll just let it age in the top of the closet and let my heirs worry with it (or not).
Thanks for all the good suggestions.

hhmag70

<< <i>Since I don't know anything about the history of the set except that it came from a Heritage Auction and I haven't looked at the cards or opened the box yet I'll just let it age in the top of the closet and let my heirs worry with it (or not).
Thanks for all the good suggestions. >>



Maybe place a note with it stating that a portion of the set is autographed so they will know that when/if the time comes for them to deal with it.