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60's and 50's commons - to grade or not to grade?

Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
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Happy Thanksgiving, friends!

Is it worth it to grade 50's and 60's NM baseball commons if they aren't high numbers? In the past - I've only graded common's from these years if they appear to be in PSA 8 (NM-MT) shape or better. I should specify - I'm planning to sell these cards. They are not for my collection.

Any opinions on the subject would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeff
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Jeff

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  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    Some yes, some no. I think it would be a very smart investment on your part- if you don't currently have VCP- to get the one-day membership and look up the recent sales on the cards you want to sell. It's only four bucks, and if it saves you even one grading fee, it just paid for itself.

    IMO, any card that does not consistently sell for at least 15 bucks or so in the grade you think it will get is probably not worth sending in. You have to factor in the grading fee, your time to list and ship the cards, and the likelihood that your grading eye will probably swing and miss on a few of them (although you may get a pleasant surprise or two that makes up for it).
    'Sir, I realize it's been difficult for you to sleep at night without your EX/MT 1977 Topps Tom Seaver, but I swear to you that you'll get it safe and sound.'
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  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    Thank you for your input. I agree. I've got a VCP membership, but I hadn't even thought to use it for commons.

    Thanks for your time!

    Jeff
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Jeff ... I think that was good advice. Good luck with your submissions.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • GolfcollectorGolfcollector Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭
    Dave Johnson- Big Red Country-Nebraska
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  • GolfcollectorGolfcollector Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭
    if you have any 1954-55 commons let me know. I am looking for quite a few! Dave
    Dave Johnson- Big Red Country-Nebraska
    Collector of Vintage Golf cards! Let me know what you might have.
  • NickMNickM Posts: 4,895 ✭✭✭
    Other than high #s, very few post-1957 commons bring enough $ in PSA 7 grade to justify grading them for sale.

    Nick
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  • Sean1125Sean1125 Posts: 3,479


    << <i>Some yes, some no. I think it would be a very smart investment on your part- if you don't currently have VCP- to get the one-day membership and look up the recent sales on the cards you want to sell. It's only four bucks, and if it saves you even one grading fee, it just paid for itself.

    IMO, any card that does not consistently sell for at least 15 bucks or so in the grade you think it will get is probably not worth sending in. You have to factor in the grading fee, your time to list and ship the cards, and the likelihood that your grading eye will probably swing and miss on a few of them (although you may get a pleasant surprise or two that makes up for it). >>



    Yup.... Vcp 1 day helped me with 3 big purchases at the same time it's AMAZING.
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