What to do with huge Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collection

[BigAl83]

Got this (in my opinion) huge SGA collection that I'm kind of contemplating on what to do with.

Lots of lower end rookie autos, but also rpa's (like impeccable and opulence), Prizm silvers PSA 10 etc. Got some higher-end cards like his NT RPA /99 BGS 9 and a BGS 9.5, Flawless gold rc auto /10, Opulence rookie Tag Booklet /5 and a true 1/1 lucky endorsements rookie auto.

This is not meant as a flex, I'm really seeking some honest opinions of what others would do with a collection that's well over 100k. That's a lot of money to me, and i never would have thought or expected any of my collection would be worth this much. Most of my SGA stuff i bought in 2019-2021 when his stuff was still affordable.
SGA looks like a shoo-in for MVP this year, and his prices have soared for the last couple of weeks.

Would you sell when he wins MVP, or wait until a deep playoff run or even a possible Finals ticket? Or should i consider keeping it long-term considering OKC has such a young core and all the draft pick assets to further improve the roster?
I'm really torn on what to do, because as a collector i really love all of the cards i have of him, but on the other hand i also have/had a huge Bradley Beal collection that's nowhere near the value it once was. I don't want to be left holding the bag once again. I'm not that wealthy, and at some point it would be wiser to put it towards mortgage payment or stuff like that, to provide for my family.

Yes I'm asking for advice on when would be the best time to flip my collection, but this is coming from someone who is truly in this hobby for the collecting aspect and not solely in it for flipping!

[bkcardcollector]

hodl.

[Orangejello727]

If you need the cash, sell it.

As for timing? Listen, you are making a huge gain in the increase of his card values. You are already winning. Selling anytime will get you a nice profit. There is nothing wrong with pulling out profits if you are comfortable about it vs. holding out for maximum profits. In which you risk actually not getting as much as intended.

If the goal is cash, pulling profit anytime is the way to go.

[Giroux]

Sell most of it now and maybe keep a couple nicer cards if you really want to see how his career shakes out?

[RKH916]

Originally Posted by Giroux

Sell it most of it now and maybe keep a couple nicer cards if you really want to see how his career shakes out?

This

Then

65% of profits into an investment portfolio (preferably just a couple of ETFs that will do the work for you, i.e, VOO) and 35% into high interest savings account

[dantheman514]

As you mentioned, OKC is set up really well with a very good, young core of players. I don't think there is a rush to sell. I also believe that you do not need to look at this as an all or nothing situation. You could sell off a few pieces, lock in your profit, make the rest of what you have a free roll, and pay down the mortgage a fair amount. This would be the best of both worlds where you help the family, still have most of the collection you enjoy, and retain some lottery tickets in the event SGA wins multiple MVPs, titles, and becomes an all-time great.

[hermanotarjeta]

Start selling now to secure some gains, and hold a couple of your favorites.

[yiguiri2002]

As someone who held Giannis during the pandemic/Covid boom...

Sell. Don't think about how much more you could get. It might go higher but you are already ahead big.

Keep some cards that you like or mean more to you but get rid of most.

[jcardstore]

If you’re asking about selling, that’s a sign that it’s time to sell.

[Delta5]

Originally Posted by BigAl83

Got this (in my opinion) huge SGA collection that I'm kind of contemplating on what to do with.

Lots of lower end rookie autos, but also rpa's (like impeccable and opulence), Prizm silvers PSA 10 etc. Got some higher-end cards like his NT RPA /99 BGS 9 and a BGS 9.5, Flawless gold rc auto /10, Opulence rookie Tag Booklet /5 and a true 1/1 lucky endorsements rookie auto.

This is not meant as a flex, I'm really seeking some honest opinions of what others would do with a collection that's well over 100k. That's a lot of money to me, and i never would have thought or expected any of my collection would be worth this much. Most of my SGA stuff i bought in 2019-2021 when his stuff was still affordable.
SGA looks like a shoo-in for MVP this year, and his prices have soared for the last couple of weeks.

Would you sell when he wins MVP, or wait until a deep playoff run or even a possible Finals ticket? Or should i consider keeping it long-term considering OKC has such a young core and all the draft pick assets to further improve the roster?
I'm really torn on what to do, because as a collector i really love all of the cards i have of him, but on the other hand i also have/had a huge Bradley Beal collection that's nowhere near the value it once was. I don't want to be left holding the bag once again. I'm not that wealthy, and at some point it would be wiser to put it towards mortgage payment or stuff like that, to provide for my family.

Yes I'm asking for advice on when would be the best time to flip my collection, but this is coming from someone who is truly in this hobby for the collecting aspect and not solely in it for flipping!

Best time is now

[msink28]

I didn't realize how much his stuff was up since start of season until reading your post and looking on eBay. Sell off the low end and lock in some gains, you won't miss that stuff with what you own.

[BackToWax]

He's playing at an MVP level on one of the best teams in the NBA. Barring a championship run, his stuff doesn't have much upside left.

[Nomad]

My planned strategy with the player collection (hopefully after that first ring, young core, yada yada) is to take it physically first to Indiana and then to Boston and maybe Tennessee and Charlotte (Carolinas). Display it at a show or three. Make a road trip out of it. See if a really decent collector emerges who also sees card investments as rounding errors and wants to keep the collection intact.

But then how many like grail pieces do you have and do they relate to each other? If you can make a compelling narrative, you could probably get a premium, as it at least provides a starter collection for a high-end collector who got in late and doesn't want to wade through eBay for years to build something meaningful up. Also, player collectors with a nice core who want to upgrade colors, patches on the high end.

I would hate to disperse the collection randomly on eBay, Goldin, or Fanatics Live, but that is the reality most face. Shortly before Paolo got hurt, someone did that on Fanatics with some amazing cards and they achieved prices that surprised me.

[TheGZA]

I love SGA. He’s one of my fav players to watch and he’s just going to get better in coming years.

Cardboard prices are generally illogical though where they max out early and then never appreciate after the initial buzz. Probably a sell right now


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[Boo]

Sell sell sell. Keep some low end stuff if you want but the high end should go.

[asujbl]

Originally Posted by Nomad

My planned strategy with the player collection (hopefully after that first ring, young core, yada yada) is to take it physically first to Indiana and then to Boston and maybe Tennessee and Charlotte (Carolinas). Display it at a show or three. Make a road trip out of it. See if a really decent collector emerges who also sees card investments as rounding errors and wants to keep the collection intact.

But then how many like grail pieces do you have and do they relate to each other? If you can make a compelling narrative, you could probably get a premium, as it at least provides a starter collection for a high-end collector who got in late and doesn't want to wade through eBay for years to build something meaningful up. Also, player collectors with a nice core who want to upgrade colors, patches on the high end.

I would hate to disperse the collection randomly on eBay, Goldin, or Fanatics Live, but that is the reality most face. Shortly before Paolo got hurt, someone did that on Fanatics with some amazing cards and they achieved prices that surprised me.

This is such an underrated post

[asujbl]

Also the answer is sell

You made that clear in the last quarter of your post. You can use the money for other things. Not other cards

That’s the key

If you’re just going to buy more stuff? Keep what you like

If you have family things you are already pinpoint? Cash in

[ClipsFan]

Well the reason his prices have risen recently is in anticipation of him winning MVP/Finals/etc, so it's hard to see much upside to holding until the actual event. I'd sell most of the common cards like the Silvers that you know you can easily buy back. Then sit with the rare cards for a minute to see which resonate with you as a collector and which you are fine flipping. Selling half of those will net you a healthy profit and you ride with the rest.

[Akphillips86]

Originally Posted by BigAl83

Got this (in my opinion) huge SGA collection that I'm kind of contemplating on what to do with.

Lots of lower end rookie autos, but also rpa's (like impeccable and opulence), Prizm silvers PSA 10 etc. Got some higher-end cards like his NT RPA /99 BGS 9 and a BGS 9.5, Flawless gold rc auto /10, Opulence rookie Tag Booklet /5 and a true 1/1 lucky endorsements rookie auto.

This is not meant as a flex, I'm really seeking some honest opinions of what others would do with a collection that's well over 100k. That's a lot of money to me, and i never would have thought or expected any of my collection would be worth this much. Most of my SGA stuff i bought in 2019-2021 when his stuff was still affordable.
SGA looks like a shoo-in for MVP this year, and his prices have soared for the last couple of weeks.

Would you sell when he wins MVP, or wait until a deep playoff run or even a possible Finals ticket? Or should i consider keeping it long-term considering OKC has such a young core and all the draft pick assets to further improve the roster?
I'm really torn on what to do, because as a collector i really love all of the cards i have of him, but on the other hand i also have/had a huge Bradley Beal collection that's nowhere near the value it once was. I don't want to be left holding the bag once again. I'm not that wealthy, and at some point it would be wiser to put it towards mortgage payment or stuff like that, to provide for my family.

Yes I'm asking for advice on when would be the best time to flip my collection, but this is coming from someone who is truly in this hobby for the collecting aspect and not solely in it for flipping!

I think Shai’s prices pretty much have the MVP assumed and baked in. There will definitely be a speculative run up as the Thunder goes through the playoffs (barring an unexpected early exit) and obviously a championship would provide a nice little bump, but a championship is going to be tough sledding. Even though I think the Thunder will emerge from the West, the West contenders are improving so even that is no guarantee. If they do emerge, they are likely to face an extremely difficult opponent in the Cavs or Celtics. If you are looking to flip, I certainly wouldn’t bet the farm on a championship. It’s probably a better idea to sell while the speculative juice is still flowing unless you really want to risk disappointment.

I’m a medium to long term holder that sells and upgrades my PC regularly to maximize both value and hobby enjoyment and I think Shai is a great guy to hold SOME of, but I would strongly advise against holding a large amount of cards in virtually any active player that doesn’t have his legacy cemented. Even then, there’s scandals etc. that can wipe out years of stellar performance.

Also, as some have recommended: definitely put family FIRST and everything else after.

IF you don’t need all the proceeds, maybe cash in on the majority of Shai while the sun is shining and put the proceeds towards your house/family, reward yourself and your good fortune with some cool cards of other players for your PC with some of the profits and hold just a few for good measure?

I’ve sold well over half my cards to fund family/house/real life stuff because those dollars you will never regret spending. Cards are fun and I’m trying to create a decent little collection, but in the end I’m going to sell it piece by piece and it’s all going to the fam.

I think many try to guilt those who make profit off selling cards, flippers or otherwise, but there’s no shame in selling to fund real life, even for the truest of collectors.


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[boxbuster7]

sell and don't look back

people are gonna start questioning him once the thunder get knocked out of the 2nd round this year and jokic wins another mvp

[MavsRChamps]

Best time is now to sell. A Thunder playoff run - if not Finals trip - is already built into prices. If you can use the money, I'd sell at least HALF of it within the next 2-3 months ... Spread it out with the goal of selling half of it give or take by the 2nd round of the playoffs, and keep the rest either for your PC or to sell off in the coming years.

[volblorx8634]

Agreed - sell. Who cares if prices go up later? You're probably up a ton already and a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (or whatever applicable financial expression there is for that sentiment). Depending on how much you care about SGA and collecting him, I agree with keeping a handful of your favorite and/or rarest cards. But mortgage payments>>>>gambling for further increases. Of course you can even use some of the money to further build other priorities in your collection. Congrats yo!

[mtr]

Originally Posted by BigAl83

Would you sell when he wins MVP, or wait until a deep playoff run or even a possible Finals ticket? Or should i consider keeping it long-term considering OKC has such a young core and all the draft pick assets to further improve the roster?

What if Jokic wins the MVP? What if OKC gets upset in the 2nd round? Better to sell a day early rather than a day late.

[eastbayak]

Keep a couple for the PC and sell the rest.

[tjforce]

I feel like a lot of people are giving 'life advice' and I'd like to stick to 'card market' advice.

If you are looking at selling in the short term, then MVP and at least a partial Finals run are baked in to price. It probably makes sense to sell all or part of the collection.

If you are looking at long term, you have to ask yourself if you think he's a generational player or not. If no, then now is the time to sell. If yes, then there is further upside there and if you are right it's better to hold.


A lot of people dumped Patrick Mahomes cards after his first Super Bowl because they thought he had peaked. I'm much better off because they did.

On the other hand, I dumped Ben Simmons cards (to buy Mahomes) at his peak. I'm much better off because I did.