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I have dilemma and would like the boards advice.

MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
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I have a deal struck to purchase a very major high grade card, but to do so, I am going to have to sell off a large portion of my unopened collection, as well as 7-10 cards with approximate value of $200-$450 ea. I am looking to do this rather quickly to replace the money I am using to make the purchase, as well as maximize my return. How do you go about the sell off:

A. Sell it all on the BST boards

B. Send it to Probstein in one big lot, and let his reputation take over and hope for some higher than normal returns via EBay?

Thanks for input.

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  • hhmag70hhmag70 Posts: 2,107
    Try A first and then resort to B with what is left.
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    agree.
  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sounds like an awesome card you are buying if the price is that high!!!

  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree also. Try to sell without a third party first and if you can't do so, you can always consign.


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  • swartz1swartz1 Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭
    A


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  • 1980scollector1980scollector Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭
    Agree with option A then if what you cant sell let Probstein sell on ebay.

    Also, do you mind me asking what card you are going to buy?
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  • hammeredhammered Posts: 2,671 ✭✭✭
    Is there a reason why you can't just start your own 5-day auctions on ebay?
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    Thanks for the input, I guess everyone is in agreement that A is the way to go. I am surprised, I as kind of leaning towards just sending it all to Probstein. So, I will give it a go and start putting the list up on the BST boards.



    << <i>Also, do you mind me asking what card you are going to buy? >>



    When the deal is done, and the card is in hand, I will post a scan of the card.
  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do not jinx your deal by disclosing.


  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    A, and have two of the 7-10 cards with approximate value of $200-$450 be your '63 and '64 Topps Clementes. image
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  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭


    << <i>A, and have two of the 7-10 cards with approximate value of $200-$450 be your '63 and '64 Topps Clementes. >>



    Jason, I am going to try like hell not to sell my 62 or 64 Clemente's. I am going to get around to submitting both for review someday.
  • otwcardsotwcards Posts: 5,291 ✭✭✭
    Matt:

    Drop me a list of what you're looking to sell. I may be interested or at the worst, let you "pawn" them...
  • brendanb438brendanb438 Posts: 1,595 ✭✭✭
    You can tell us all what you are buying. You found a PSA 10 Hulk Hogan card didn't ya. image
  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭
    Matt is in the works to buy my Lost In Space "Dr. Smith Throws Up" Card. It is a PSA 9 and would be the centerpiece of his collection.
  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Thanks for the input, I guess everyone is in agreement that A is the way to go. I am surprised, I as kind of leaning towards just sending it all to Probstein. So, I will give it a go and start putting the list up on the BST boards.



    << <i>Also, do you mind me asking what card you are going to buy? >>



    When the deal is done, and the card is in hand, I will post a scan of the card. >>



    Well done, man. Very well done.
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  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Hey Matt,

    Good luck with the sales for the new mystery purchase. Looking forward to the coming out party.
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Best of luck Matt ... anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the new purchase.
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  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    Matt, looks like you made the right choice! Good Luck with the rest!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
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  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Best of luck Matt ... anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the new purchase. >>

    +1
    Mike
  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Best of luck Matt ... anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the new purchase >>



    I know what he's buying, but I'll let you guys guess. It's a pretty of a card. image
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  • SidePocketSidePocket Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭
    Looks like you've done well on the BST board! Good luck with the whale, can't wait to see it.

    "Molon Labe"

  • fkwfkw Posts: 1,766 ✭✭
    What is your stuff you want to sell? you can tell us that. image (I havent read replied yet in case you listed it later)

    Im guessing the unopened is modern (ie Topps), but is any of it PreWar? if so Net54 B/S/T is the fastest way to sell and often for more than what an auction would bring on eBay. Pick your price, its free. Ive often sold cards in less than 10 minutes (about 20% of my cards listed), and close to 1/2 are gone within 2-3 hours. But I dont try to get 110% of their value either. I give fair prices. some just put crazy 2X their value prices, and the stuff sits.

    they also have categories for 1950-80 cards I believe but I dont follow it much so dont know how many hits/sales they get. it wouldnt hurt to throw it up their for 1/2 a day and see, you can always edit them out later if you go auction way.

    Im so curious on what your big card would be (the one you want to buy), image but obviously that info waits if smart

    I hope its a truly rare card, and not one of them "condition scarcities" pseudo rare cards (ie a 1968 PSA10 Koosman/Ryan etc)

  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    Frank, you will be disappointed! I'm a post War guy, and not into the true scarcity cards that your into. The rest of the boards, should enjoy. image
  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
    go with A however if that does not work go with B he is awesome and a person of great integrity.
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
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