What could I realistically get for all this? (Over 4,500 Topps Cards)

EllisD · 01-20-2021, 09:43 AM

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Nung2019 · 01-20-2021, 09:47 AM

70s better than the 80s... I’m afraid most of those cards you couldn’t give away.. but a few would sell for cheap.. not very much is my answer

EllisD · 01-20-2021, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nung2019

70s better than the 80s... I’m afraid most of those cards you couldn’t give away.. but a few would sell for cheap.. not very much is my answer

$500?

Bhenry4 · 01-20-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EllisD

$500?

Maybe $50.

EllisD · 01-20-2021, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhenry4

Maybe $50.

Thanks for the reply!

PDCCollectibles · 01-20-2021, 09:54 AM

$75..maybe

bigdog2003 · 01-20-2021, 09:56 AM

Yeah, I was thinking 50-75 range also.

EllisD · 01-20-2021, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PDCCollectibles

$75..maybe

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Originally Posted by bigdog2003

Yeah, I was thinking 50-75 range also.

Thanks for the insight!

salas1991 · 01-20-2021, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhenry4

Maybe $50.

As a 70s NmMt set builder, that was my thought, too - looks like the couple of stars are maybe Ex at best, the 76 Ryan maybe a bit better, hard to tell from the scans. There are some mid-grade 70s set builders around so you'll probably get some nibbles if you post as a lot, but I'd be surprised if it ended up being much more than the $50-75 range. Be sure to post better pics to highlight condition if you do put on eBay, though.

LCM1223 · 01-20-2021, 09:58 AM

If they were mine

- Sell all the bigger names individually PWE
- Split the remaining ~4500 into 3 big lots by year; 1976, 1977, & 1978

Could easily exceed 3 figures in profit. Especially since nothing looks to be in god awful condition.

EllisD · 01-20-2021, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by salas1991

As a 70s NmMt set builder, that was my thought, too - looks like the couple of stars are maybe Ex at best, the 76 Ryan maybe a bit better, hard to tell from the scans. There are some mid-grade 70s set builders around so you'll probably get some nibbles if you post as a lot, but I'd be surprised if it ended up being much more than the $50-75 range. Be sure to post better pics to highlight condition if you do put on eBay, though.

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Originally Posted by LCM1223

If they were mine

- Sell all the bigger names individually PWE
- Split the remaining ~4500 into 3 big lots by year; 1976, 1977, & 1978

Could easily exceed 3 figures in profit. Especially since nothing looks to be in god awful condition.

Appreciate the advice.

VinnyH · 01-20-2021, 10:01 AM

Condition is always key and most seem to be in EX condition. The stars you picked out tend to be off-centered. You may find some rookies mixed in that will help the overall value.
If you find the right buyer who wants to work to sell them themselves you might get $300-$400 for the lot, IMHO. There are people out there who make lower grade sets and lots to sell out of those type lots.
Good luck, be well,
Vinny

PDCCollectibles · 01-20-2021, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LCM1223

If they were mine

- Sell all the bigger names individually PWE
- Split the remaining ~4500 into 3 big lots by year; 1976, 1977, & 1978

Could easily exceed 3 figures in profit. Especially since nothing looks to be in god awful condition.

This, I agree.....put in the time and you'll get more out of it.

hxcmilkshake · 01-20-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnyH

Condition is always key and most seem to be in EX condition. The stars you picked out tend to be off-centered. You may find some rookies mixed in that will help the overall value.

If you find the right buyer who wants to work to sell them themselves you might get $300-$400 for the lot, IMHO. There are people out there who make lower grade sets and lots to sell out of those type lots.

Good luck, be well,

Vinny

Yeah people saying $50-$75?? Cmon theres easily $300 here. Break down by year and sell in large lots. If you take the time to sort would you have a complete set or near set for any year? If so you could sell it that way too.

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rogatsby · 01-20-2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hxcmilkshake

Yeah people saying $50-$75?? Cmon theres easily $300 here. Break down by year and sell in large lots. If you take the time to sort would you have a complete set or near set for any year? If so you could sell it that way too.

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I agree the OP could get decent money for those cards, especially if there are some good rookies mixed in. 70's Topps are awesome, and although lots of them are miscut and off-centered, there is high demand for these cards - especially for people trying to complete sets.

I would go through these cards carefully and see if there are any potential gems there. There could be a few really good cards in good condition in one of those boxes.

hoos · 01-20-2021, 10:40 AM

Since from the Ryan it appears you may have at least a portion of the cards in better than EX condition, depending on the centering, I’d take a quick look for some of the bigger RCs, to see if those happen to be in better shape. Sell those individually, and the rest in year lots, as someone suggested. Some of the better RCs:

1978 Topps Eddie Murray
1976 Topps Eckersley
1977 Topps Dawson
1977 Topps Murphy
1978 Topps Molitor/Trammell

And if you do have some 79s/80s mixed in, of course Ozzie Smith and Rickey Henderson.

EllisD · 01-20-2021, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hxcmilkshake

Yeah people saying $50-$75?? Cmon theres easily $300 here. Break down by year and sell in large lots. If you take the time to sort would you have a complete set or near set for any year? If so you could sell it that way too.

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What does a complete set mean? Like all the players for a particular team/roster?

discodanman45 · 01-20-2021, 11:07 AM

It might be best to just sell it to someone local for $50. That would be a lot of work and high shipping costs to make any type of profit. I do see a 1972 Topps in there, so there could be some ok cards. I would take out the cards in great condition, put them in Penny sleeves to protect them, and sell the rest as a lot locally.

DegaBama · 01-20-2021, 11:14 AM

Just take the time to split it up, you'll be surprised on what you will get. Put on a game and sort it out and you'll make a few hundred bucks.

Mandy1320 · 01-20-2021, 11:18 AM

If push comes to shove, list the starting big at $0.99 and watch it go.

I wouldn't do it until the season starts though. Higher demand.

hxcmilkshake · 01-20-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by EllisD

What does a complete set mean? Like all the players for a particular team/roster?

Each year that Topps issued cards you could put one of each together to make up a complete set. In 76 and 77 its was 660 cards (card #s are on the back) in 78 it was a 726 card set.

You could sort by card #, see if you have a full set or if you are close, and sell that way.

Here's a site with good info on cards from any year so you can see the checklists, key cards, etc

1976 Topps Baseball Cards
https://www.cardboardconnection.com/...seball-cards-2

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EllisD · 01-20-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hxcmilkshake

Each year that Topps issued cards you could put one of each together to make up a complete set. In 76 and 77 its was 660 cards (card #s are on the back) in 78 it was a 726 card set.

You could sort by card #, see if you have a full set or if you are close, and sell that way.

Here's a site with good info on cards from any year so you can see the checklists, key cards, etc

1976 Topps Baseball Cards
https://www.cardboardconnection.com/...seball-cards-2

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Cool...thanks for answering!

999tony · 01-20-2021, 11:26 AM

Prices have gone up recently. I’d put up on on Facebook or eBay with a minimum and be sure to accurately calculate shipping cost in ad. I’d put the minimum pretty high and you could always lower it if necessary. If eBay make sure your description includes good description — look at similar lots sold by dealers to make sure your lot is seen in searches. You would make more selling stars separately but that would be a lot of work.

EllisD · 01-20-2021, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 999tony

Prices have gone up recently. I’d put up on on Facebook or eBay with a minimum and be sure to accurately calculate shipping cost in ad. I’d put the minimum pretty high and you could always lower it if necessary. If eBay make sure your description includes good description — look at similar lots sold by dealers to make sure your lot is seen in searches. You would make more selling stars separately but that would be a lot of work.

What are the odds that any one of these cards could be worth $100+?

saraceno21 · 01-20-2021, 12:51 PM

I would say offer for sale at $150 and take any offers around $100 and make the person take them all not pick through them.

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LCM1223 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 26,560 lucards1295	If they were mine - Sell all the bigger names individually PWE - Split the remaining ~4500 into 3 big lots by year; 1976, 1977, & 1978 Could easily exceed 3 figures in profit. Especially since nothing looks to be in god awful condition. __________________ Total Topps BUNT Profits: $1616.33 KICK: $3243.82 HUDDLE: $300.22 STAR WARS CARD TRADER: $2899.57 STAR WARS FORCE COLLECTION: $1318.14 TWD: $94.09 SKATE: $697.03

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VinnyH Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 10,191 vjweb VinnyH	Condition is always key and most seem to be in EX condition. The stars you picked out tend to be off-centered. You may find some rookies mixed in that will help the overall value. If you find the right buyer who wants to work to sell them themselves you might get $300-$400 for the lot, IMHO. There are people out there who make lower grade sets and lots to sell out of those type lots. Good luck, be well, Vinny __________________ I admit, I like collectibles for the action. Buying, selling, prospecting, gambling, etc., are parts of the fun. I will say that being older than many here I just can’t justify sticker autos. Give me a nice on-card auto and I feel that little connection to the signer.

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hoos Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,369 hooscards	Since from the Ryan it appears you may have at least a portion of the cards in better than EX condition, depending on the centering, I’d take a quick look for some of the bigger RCs, to see if those happen to be in better shape. Sell those individually, and the rest in year lots, as someone suggested. Some of the better RCs: 1978 Topps Eddie Murray 1976 Topps Eckersley 1977 Topps Dawson 1977 Topps Murphy 1978 Topps Molitor/Trammell And if you do have some 79s/80s mixed in, of course Ozzie Smith and Rickey Henderson. __________________ Nomad by profession, Seattleite by heart. Collecting: Edgar Martinez; Jay Buhner; Ken Griffey, Jr.; Randy Johnson; JRod; Big Dumper; Brad Miller; Vintage Seattle PSA slabs; 1955 Topps PSA

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Nung2019 Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,240	70s better than the 80s... I’m afraid most of those cards you couldn’t give away.. but a few would sell for cheap.. not very much is my answer

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PDCCollectibles Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 5,077	$75..maybe

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discodanman45 Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: CA Posts: 9,747 danch27	It might be best to just sell it to someone local for $50. That would be a lot of work and high shipping costs to make any type of profit. I do see a 1972 Topps in there, so there could be some ok cards. I would take out the cards in great condition, put them in Penny sleeves to protect them, and sell the rest as a lot locally. __________________ Updating my entire collection on Card Ladder. Lots to go... https://www.cardladder.com/showcase/IOBB7AY2qTVVKSgU9Aqj02kfF4I3

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DegaBama Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Alabama Posts: 4,559	Just take the time to split it up, you'll be surprised on what you will get. Put on a game and sort it out and you'll make a few hundred bucks.

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Mandy1320 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,753 marande-5259	If push comes to shove, list the starting big at $0.99 and watch it go. I wouldn't do it until the season starts though. Higher demand.

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999tony Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Leavenworth county kansas Posts: 35	Prices have gone up recently. I’d put up on on Facebook or eBay with a minimum and be sure to accurately calculate shipping cost in ad. I’d put the minimum pretty high and you could always lower it if necessary. If eBay make sure your description includes good description — look at similar lots sold by dealers to make sure your lot is seen in searches. You would make more selling stars separately but that would be a lot of work.

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saraceno21 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,352 Saraceno21 Saraceno21	I would say offer for sale at $150 and take any offers around $100 and make the person take them all not pick through them.