Considering trading down on my Aaron PSA 8

lightningboy

In the spirit of the upcoming draft, I am considering trading down with my PSA 8 Aaron rookie and trying to obtain the following cards with the funds:

1. 1954 Aaron PSA 7 $6500
2. 1951 Mantle PSA 6 $10000
3. 1948 Leaf Robinson PSA 7 $5000 wrong vcp column $10,000

4. 1951 Mays PSA 6 $6000
or
4a. 1933 Ruth PSA 6 $5500


The above purchases are under the assumption that I could get in the neighborhood of $27k for the Aaron.

I like the idea of having a high grade Aaron rookie and have enjoyed the recent price wave, but if/when the market corrects, it has the farthest to fall. Going with the multiple cards, i am protected a bit more from any steep drops.

Also, I currently have a '51 Mantle PSA 5 and 1948 Robinson SGC 86, that I would probably end up selling as well to add another $15,0000 maybe to up a couple of the above cards a grade or so.

Just looking for different opinions and the psyche behind those opinions. Thanks, Tom

wilkiebaby11

Do it!!!!!! You can probably find a PSA 7 Aaron with nearly as much eye appeal as your 8. (I havent seen your 8, so I could be wrong) Even so, the difference between a 7 and 8 can be very minor and for me, not worth 4 times the money.

I think it's also a sound investment to diversify.

GoDodgersFan

That is a pretty good list Tom. All iconic vintage cards and popular among collectors. You can't go wrong here. Good luck. Tom

Mires

When it comes to vintage, eye appeal is king, IMO. The cards and grades you're talking about though are some I can't even dream of of owning, so my opinion may mean little.

maddux69

Great idea! As Wu Tang says "Diversify your bonds..."



If you are looking for a buyer on the PSA 5 51 Bowman, let me know as it is on my short list.