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MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
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I purchased a couple cards last night, that were quite expensive. As a result, I deleted almost 100 cards from my registry this morning that I will need to sell to cover the purchase of these two cards. I am going to have to gut just about everything, including all my cello's with stars, Post War HOF Auto's, players sets, etc. Has anyone ever made a similar decision? If so, in looking back, is it something you regret, glad you did, other?

Thanks in advance for responses.

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  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    I once sold my '64 Topps Clemente PSA 8.5, and looking back it was the best damn decision I ever made. That should definitely be one of the cards you sell. image

    Edited to add: Ummmmm, provided that you happen to have one, of course.
    '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.'
    -CDs Nuts, 1/20/14

    *1956 Topps baseball- 97.4% complete, 7.24 GPA
    *Clemente basic set: 85.0% complete, 7.89 GPA
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    so you're selling the farm to buy a castle.

    buy another farm. image

    i've never had the opportunity to do such a thing, but i suppose i would if i could.

    presumably, the items you wish to sell can be replaced and the urgency to purchase the valuable cards is well-intended.

    so, what are these cards, hmmm? image
  • MattyCMattyC Posts: 1,335 ✭✭
    It's all about specifics of what you acquired and what you are giving up "in trade" so to speak.

    I put it on paper and take a hard look; biggest factors are enjoyment and ease of replacement.
  • CocoaBeachDodgersCocoaBeachDodgers Posts: 750 ✭✭✭
    I have never pulled that triger, but have thought about it before. Tuff decission!

    If you are going to sell those beautiful HOF rookies, I hope you give us first crack at them. I know you got some really high quality, well centered rookies!
  • JaktJakt Posts: 573 ✭


    << <i>so you're selling the farm to buy a castle. >>



    Great analogy. What would be a good "castle" to sell the farm for?
    I'm building a 1968 and a 1970 Topps set. I have lots of 1970s and 1960s to offer in trade.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    .....really, really loved a woman?

    Sorry, that's (sadly) the first thing that came to mind when i read the title.

    So, what are ya getting? is HAD to be pre-war image

    cant wait to see 'em!

    as for selling. at the end of the day, they are just "things". we all have "things". sometimes we want other things, so some things have to go to get the new things.
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • mrmint23mrmint23 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭
    AWESOME...8.5 that is unbelievable!!!
  • goodtricksgoodtricks Posts: 71
    quality over quantity....
  • Beck6Beck6 Posts: 1,038 ✭✭✭
    I have been doing that all year and it has been a great decision. I struggled with it for awhile, but now I am so glad I did it. I found stuff I didn't even know I had just sitting in boxes. After awhile a good purge is worth it. Now let's see a scan.
    Registry Sets:
    T222's PSA 1 or better
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭


    << <i>After awhile a good purge is worth it. Now let's see a scan. >>



    Scans Below



    << <i>If you are going to sell those beautiful HOF rookies, I hope you give us first crack at them. I know you got some really high quality, well centered rookies! >>



    Mike, I am not selling any of my Post War HOF RC's, just everything else!



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  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    holy key riced! image
  • cardcountrycardcountry Posts: 571 ✭✭✭
    Great looking cards Matt!

    Jeff
    Jeff Foy/Dave Foy
    Card Country
    Graded stars 1950's-1980
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭


    << <i>image >>



    Oh sweet mother of all that's fappable.

    image
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • edmundfitzgeraldedmundfitzgerald Posts: 4,306 ✭✭


    << <i>I purchased a couple cards last night, that were quite expensive. As a result, I deleted almost 100 cards from my registry this morning that I will need to sell to cover the purchase of these two cards. I am going to have to gut just about everything, including all my cello's with stars, Post War HOF Auto's, players sets, etc. Has anyone ever made a similar decision? If so, in looking back, is it something you regret, glad you did, other?

    Thanks in advance for responses. >>




    Everyone has done this. We've all sold/traded/bought many times, but perhaps not too many have sold a large portion of their collection just to get a few high end cards.
    I think most gradually build their way up. You just went all in. Nice cards.
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,563 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Zesty!
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • vettfanaticvettfanatic Posts: 643 ✭✭✭
    Very nice cards Matt. If they interest you more then what you'll be selling that's all that matters. So let the sale begin!!! I need to buy something.

    Jeff
  • jay0791jay0791 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭✭
    matt

    as a yankee fan doing yankees
    no I don't have anything even close to those 3 beauts.

    I bit my tongue looking at them.

    yowser
    Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets
    1948-76 Topps FB Sets
    FB & BB HOF Player sets
    1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
  • Beck6Beck6 Posts: 1,038 ✭✭✭
    Wow! Those are awesome. Love the Joe D.!

    Registry Sets:
    T222's PSA 1 or better
  • jeff8877jeff8877 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭
    Matt....great stuff there...

    You need to do what makes you the most happy. If it's me, I don't gut my collection but go with a Mantle like this one...

    Jeff

    image
  • galaxy27galaxy27 Posts: 8,286 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My curiosity was piqued by your initial post, but after seeing the acquisitions I honestly forgot about the dilemma. Addition by subtraction, my friend......those cards are off the hook.

    you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet

  • JaktJakt Posts: 573 ✭
    What where some of the gems that you gave up for that?
    I'm building a 1968 and a 1970 Topps set. I have lots of 1970s and 1960s to offer in trade.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    YATZEE!!!!!!!!!
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    Matt, the 56 Mantle is my favorite with 59 being my 2nd but that Joe D is sexy and he knows it!! The centering is out of this world.
  • jimradjimrad Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭
    Matt I think what you are doing is very smart.

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  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    If you're going to consolidate, those are three fantastic choices. Congrats.
    '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.'
    -CDs Nuts, 1/20/14

    *1956 Topps baseball- 97.4% complete, 7.24 GPA
    *Clemente basic set: 85.0% complete, 7.89 GPA
  • CooptownCooptown Posts: 397 ✭✭✭
    Wow...you've got some great stuff there.

    Over the past few months, I have been consolidating my collection. I am by no means a heavy hitter, but in all honesty, I want *good* Syracuse basketball season tickets. I have sat in the upper tank in previous years for my season tickets, then got rid of them altogether, and now want good seats. In order to do so, I had to let part of my collection go. Season tickets go on sale on Monday morning. I will let you guys know come March if this was a good decision or not.

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