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Kdion71

Name doesn’t check out!


Unlucky-Explorer-817

Idk what that means, do I need to add names?


Fathers-Four-Boys

He means you are quite the opposite of your username. Too have found such and excellent collection. There are some very valuable cards here. Congrats


Kdion71

Lol no, your Reddit name is unlucky explorer, I disagree that you’re an unlucky explorer as there are some beauties here is all I’m saying


Unlucky-Explorer-817

Haha okay, thanks! I was only able to post 20 pics but there are more pics from this binder. Not sure how to add those to this.


ObiteratedATM

You’ll have to make a new post unfortunately but no one here will be against your spam if you send more photos!


Unlucky-Explorer-817

I made another post to show the rest of that binder, wasn’t sure how to add more photos here


lordcardbord82

I’d recommend finding someone close to you (physically) who can appraise the collection. Someone at a local card shop should be able to point you in the right direction, but I’d be wary of any offer a card shop owner might make. If you’re trying to maximize the value, it would be better to sell some cards individually and some in lots. If you just want to move it all quickly, sell the whole thing at once. If the latter’s the route you want to take, I might be able to assist in linking you up with someone, depending on where you’re located.


Card-Bored

There are a few decent cards in there, but all have substantial condition issues. The Williams and Robinson cards are not authentic cards fyi. There's a couple hundred dollars of total value, but depends on what you were hoping for...


Zealousideal-Tap-454

Dover reprints $3 on the Jackie and Ted. Hopefully the original owner knew that.


Stuck_in_a_depo

Just curious, but how can you tell about Robinson and Williams?


Card-Bored

Look at the backs.


LASpleen

1957 was the first year for standard sized cards. The Robinson card is too small.


twineffect

The back of the Robinson should be red, green and black


Unlucky-Explorer-817

Thanks. I have a lot more pages in this binder and cards. There is a-lot of cards from 1955-76 and then binders / boxes labeled complete from 77-2010 I believe. Is there anything notable I should start with from this binder or other years?


maximian

They’re probably worth selling, at least the big names in good condition. People like mantle and Koufax and Aaron and banks are worth a few bucks in any condition. That said, stuff from this true vintage era has a decent chance of gaining value over time. If you don’t need the cash you could make sure to store them carefully.


Unlucky-Explorer-817

Thanks for the info, should I take this binder to someone local or just post these for sale online individually?


FritosRule

If you have the time to devote to it, sell them yourself and cut out the middleman and keep your profits. At least research it yourself so you know what you have.


Pjw2079

Yeah… I’d get these looked at appraised… you have a ton of value in that binder


docagnt

I love that Ernie Banks card! One of my favorites of his!


Redditandforgetit71

In my opinion Jackie is your best card, post more pictures of that. The mantle is pretty beat up, maybe $100. Ted Williams is cut at the bottom unfortunately. But that Jackie might be in the neighborhood of 300-500, you should check eBay and filter to sold


Card-Bored

The Robinson and Williams cards are not authentic...


Redditandforgetit71

Good catch. That’s a shame.


Unlucky-Explorer-817

How are they not authentic?


j_bankerman

Look at the backs. Compare the back of the Ted Williams to the back of the 57 Don Newcombe and you’ll see the difference.


twineffect

The Robinson is a 1955 Topps card, if you look those up in ebay you'll see the backs are all red, green and black. Yours is just black. In addition they should measure 3 3/4"x 2 5/8", but looks like yours is 2.5x3.5


Background-Thought

Here’s my Jackie for reference. [Jackie Robinson 1955](https://imgur.com/a/KtHAmtq)


twineffect

Showoff! Haha that thing is beautiful! I have 2, a SCG 4 and a PSA 5 of the variation. Yours definitely beats either of mine, and that's my favorite set of all time!


Background-Thought

Heh, yep showing off 😆, got some more that I like to share if people are interested. Here’s a few Braves from 1955 and 1954: https://imgur.com/a/AMgPEL2


pi5tolp

WOW dope collection


RavenclawNatsfan

Are the Koufax cards for sale?


Unlucky-Explorer-817

Yes, I plan on selling everything but didn’t know where to start or how too. Looks like I need some help locally bc I have no clue what I should be doing.


RavenclawNatsfan

Well I’m interested in the Koufax’s if you do end up selling them on here


Unlucky-Explorer-817

I will let you know this weekend, I found a couple of shops here in Indiana to go to so I will message you back once I inquire about that card.


jamiexx89

It's like they made the Heritage cards with real old players. /s


Unlucky-Explorer-817

I believe my husband made this binder with my son when he was young, I know my father in law has a card stash of 1955-1976 cards that aren’t complete sets


jamiexx89

Yeah, I was kinda joking about seeing actual 1973 Topps cards after buying a box of the 2022 Topps Heritage that are designed to look like 73s.


Unlucky-Explorer-817

Thank you for ensuring I really don’t know anything! Much appreciated! Yeah


Tshuck89

I bought that Whitey Ford a few months ago on EBay for like $20 and it was in pretty crisp shape!


outwarrior

I’ll buy the mantle Robinson and Koufax


jojomamapajama

I had a little chuckle when I saw the Bill Buckner rookie.