As I slowly rework the gathering, with the aim of solely having full units, I made an enormous resolution in 2024 – forsake my 1933 Tattoo Orbit build and promote what I had. This was an enormous step for me, however a transparent one. Although I had 41/60, I didn’t have Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, or Dizzy Dean, and, even within the VG situation set I used to be constructing, I wasn’t going to pay the going fee.
So, what to do? I listed the lot on eBay at a value I believed was affordable, however I wasn’t getting any takers. Many of the playing cards have been ungraded, or busted out of circumstances, and that put some individuals off. Once more, what to do?
I’d by no means participated in an enormous public sale as a vendor, so wasn’t positive how issues labored. I used to be additionally a bit of scared about dropping management. I like my “Purchase It Now” listings on eBay as a result of I do know the worth. Fortunately, I’ve a buddy at Love of the Recreation auctions and having somebody like that on the within was an enormous emotional reduction.
Right here’s what I delivered for public sale:
- The Tattoo Orbit lot
- A Jackie Robinson signed photograph
- A signed photograph of the 1972 Corridor of Fame class.
- Quite a lot of 1955 signed postcards
- A Joe DiMaggio signed 1947 Sport Journal Premium (trimmed)
LOTG was very affected person with me. Their estimates on the Tattoo Orbit and the Jackie image gave me consolation. Their rule of thumb is a beginning bid of 20-25% of their sale estimate. Additionally they made it clear that the DiMaggio wouldn’t garner a lot various hundred {dollars}, and that the put up card lot, as soon as a few of the stars have been eliminated, have been in the identical boat.
That is the place some emotional evaluation needed to happen. I used to be snug with the sale of the Tattoo Orbits, and with the Jackie. I at all times had my doubts in regards to the 1972 photograph, but it surely was authenticated (and I’ve different Sandy Koufax and Yogi Berra autos). I knew I wouldn’t miss these, particularly on the anticipated costs.
BUT, I knew I’d really feel horrible parting with a Joe D for $200, or 40-50 signed postcards for a similar. I requested for them again, and I’m glad I did!
My essential aim in promoting was that, with the anticipated proceeds, I might purchase a pleasant VGEX-EX 1966 Topps set. Lo and behold! There was one listed in the identical October public sale. This couldn’t have been a extra excellent setup.
When the public sale opened, I nervously watched my tons, those on the market and the one I used to be bidding on. Because the bids for my listings elevated, so did my bid for the 1966 set. When the mud settled, I had offered my tons precisely the place LOTG had estimated, purchased the 1966 set round the place I’d hoped to, and pocketed $800! (FYI, my price for the 1966 set dropped as soon as I began promoting my doubles).
What did I be taught from all of this? One, it feels fairly good to be within the big-time public sale world. Two, it’s reaffirming to know that the issues I’ve to promote command good costs. Three, it’s an incalculable increase to have a buddy within the enterprise, strolling me by your complete course of. 4, utilizing the gathering to construct the gathering is a good feeling!
Having accomplished this as soon as, I’m positive I’ll do it once more. I simply want to search out what I’m prepared to half with that’s worthy of an public sale.
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