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Decisions...Decisions...Decisions **Card Sold**

DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
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So I bought this card 1-1/2 years ago for $800.

As a collector I don't want to sell it right now but with all the hype this is crazy what it sold for.

Thoughts?

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  • tsalems1tsalems1 Posts: 3,454 ✭✭✭✭
    Sell!

    I don't see him winning the next 2 years.
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  • 60sfan60sfan Posts: 311 ✭✭✭
    Very nice return on your investment..........congrats!
  • stormtrooper80stormtrooper80 Posts: 317
    Sell! The only possible way he could be any hotter than right now is if the Cavs win a title THIS year.
  • cardsfan73cardsfan73 Posts: 205
    Sell and buy the card back in a few years for a fraction of the amount.
  • rtimmerrtimmer Posts: 1,347 ✭✭✭✭
    Sell and buy as much "Durant" as you can now and I think you will be rewarded in the end.
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  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,551 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Your call, but as I have learned it is best to strike while the "hype is hot", so to speak. You will have realized a decent profit,if you can sell it for that price. Consider a nice Jordan 86 Fleer,his legacy is cemented,Lebron has a ways to go. Never know on future injury or how well his supporting cast may be with him in Cleve.(he will need one). Regardless, the hype should sustain until at least the end of the year, and especially as opening season begins. I just feel his high prices right now reflect what he MAY achieve in the future, more than what he has achieved to this point-2 titles. Any money leftover from a possible Jordan rookie purchase, buy yourself some nice unopened product that you may have been considering. Just my opinion. Good luck.
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  • slum22slum22 Posts: 2,594 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Sell and buy as much "Durant" as you can now and I think you will be rewarded in the end. >>



    This, except I would consider adding some positions on Anthony Davis. The only problem with Davis is whether his game is not exciting enough to translate to widespread popularity. Durant cards already had a large bump this past season. Davis cards can still be had for pretty reasonable prices.

    I am a big fan of Lebron's game. If you can get that kind of return I would be inclined to sell the card now. Hard to believe it has a lot of room to grow from there. He would have to win another championship for much appreciation in my opinion. Congrats on being the owner of a great card!
    Steve
  • mtcardsmtcards Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭
    Sell high, buy it back low. Most cards NEVER return to the value of their highest point, granted there are exceptions. Just think, if Stephen Strasburg throws three consecutive no hitters, his rookie parallels will still sell for less than they did when they first came out


    IT IS ALWAYS CHEAPER TO NOT SELL ON EBAY
  • vols1vols1 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭
    His cards are priced high because people expect him to win a championships. So anything less and the prices will start to drop.

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  • dennis07dennis07 Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭
    On the card that sold I wonder if that really is a chip on the bottom middle edge. The seller states they included a better picture but
    there is definitely something there. If I paid 3K+ (wouldn't) for the card in a 10 I'd be more than a little unhappy with the card if indeed
    it had a chip in the border.
    Collecting 1970 Topps baseball
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
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    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.
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    SELL, SELL, SELL!!!!!!
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • or246or246 Posts: 111 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Sell and buy the card back in a few years for a fraction of the amount. >>



    Bingo!!! The Cavs are going to have to give up too much to win this year and the near future. Cards will be worth $800 again in 3-4 years. If you want it back, put aside $1,500 and get it back sooner.
    Currently working on 1970 Topps Hockey PSA 9 set
  • MeatloafMeatloaf Posts: 1,308
    sell
  • DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
    Thanks Guys for all the advice. I am going to list now on ebay and also bring it to the National.
  • mbz430embz430e Posts: 237 ✭✭
    If you purchase cards to collect and someday hand down to someone else, I guess you keep it. Personally there is nothing that is not for sale at the right price. The potential margin you can make on that card justifies moving it. I guess you need to determine if that LBJ card has reached its peak in popularity. Realistically you may never have the opportunity to move that card again at that price. Will it be the next 86 Fleer MJ card? Time will tell but there are no guarantees. I sold complete 86-87 Fleer basketball sets for $7.00 back in 89 and they were a tough sell. Hope you make the right choice!
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  • bouncebounce Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭
    sell now, these aren't going to run away even if he does win

    sooner or later he WON'T win and they'll come back - almost guaranteed that if you sell now there will be another chance to buy back at same price OR LESS
  • MikeyPMikeyP Posts: 990 ✭✭✭
    In 2004, I purchased a 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady RC for $50. Just prior to Super Bowl XLII, the card was selling for $2000. The card is currently selling for $1000. I have no regrets that I did not sell it.
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  • DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
    Wanted to give everybody an update. Sold card this morning for $ 3,400.00 paypal gift. Hard to let it go but I have more money for next week. image
  • JaktJakt Posts: 573 ✭
    Wise move by a wide margin.
    I'm building a 1968 and a 1970 Topps set. I have lots of 1970s and 1960s to offer in trade.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>Wanted to give everybody an update. Sold card this morning for $ 3,400.00 paypal gift. Hard to let it go but I have more money for next week. image >>


    CONGRATS! Nice profit on that one. Now you can enjoy the National $3,400.00 more!
    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.
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    Nice job Dustin.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭
    Nice one, Dustin. Good call on the sale.
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  • miwlvrnmiwlvrn Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Wanted to give everybody an update. Sold card this morning for $ 3,400.00 paypal gift. Hard to let it go but I have more money for next week. image >>



    Definitely sounds like the right decision to me, congrats on the sale.

  • 3BoyzTrading3BoyzTrading Posts: 798 ✭✭
    Nice price, someone really wanted that bad boy. Congrats
  • ldfergldferg Posts: 6,744 ✭✭✭
    Good move. You will be able to get it back later. Plus more money for the National.


    Thanks,

    David (LD_Ferg)



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  • rtimmerrtimmer Posts: 1,347 ✭✭✭✭
    Great sale, I'd plow it into Durnat cards or a couple unopened packs showing the Bird/magic rookie. Both a wonderful trade!
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  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,551 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well done. If you buy any wax to rip be sure to post your pixs of your finds.
    Successful transactions:Tookybandit. "Everyone is equal, some are more equal than others".
  • DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
    Thanks Guys for all the great advice!
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Congratulations on the sale Dustin!! The war chest must be bursting now. image
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    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

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