Selling Memorabilia

[ThisIsMyCrew]

I have a bunch of sports memorabilia that I’ve inherited that I don’t have much interest in. Anyone have suggestions on best ways to sell and get decent value for? Anything other than Craigslist or EBay?

[JimH5]

It depends on what it is.

 

eBay history should give you a decent idea on the value of items. If you find a dealer who is willing to buy your stuff, I'd assume he would offer about 50% of the value.

 

I have bought a number of things over the years from Mears auctions in South Milwaukee. I think they're good guys who run fair auctions.

 

I wouldn't want to deal with a Craigslist sale. Too inconvenient to have some random person who might or might not be legit.

 

There is also a monthly show in West Allis (Gonzaga Hall). It might be worth stopping there some time and see if any of the dealers are interested.

[Jimbo]

There is also a monthly show in West Allis (Gonzaga Hall). It might be worth stopping there some time and see if any of the dealers are interested.

 

I think that show is long gone. There's something at The Radisson in the Falls monthly, but a shell of what the Gonzaga shows were.

[JimH5]

http://wsca1975.com/home

 

I have not been there this year, but their website says the next one is August 11 and they have a commitment through 2020.

[BrewersSuperCollector]

I go almost every month to Gonzaga. The school is currently up for sale, but I believe the show got the OK through June 2020 for now.

[ThisIsMyCrew]

Thank you all!

[Bikeage77]

I'm curious as to what you all have you can message me direct. I'm always looking to buy

[nodakfan17]

What’s the best way to unload a dozen bobbleheads?

 

All SGAs (mainly Bucks and T-Rats). None of which are particularly rare. I’m not dillusional about their value. I’d probably ask $6 and take $4. I doubt individual lots on eBay would be worthwhile or cost effective. Craig’s List? Consignment Shop?

[Jimbo]

http://wsca1975.com/home

 

I have not been there this year, but their website says the next one is August 11 and they have a commitment through 2020.

 

Last Sunday I went to that show for the first time in years. Just not the same without my favorite dealer, Mike Rodell. He passed a few years ago. He had all kinds of team sets for the Brewers and he was my go-to guy. Also had an extensive Braves collection. What I noticed was several dealers with copious 50's and 60's stuff to sell. Didn't see any factory sets or team sets.

[BrewersSuperCollector]

http://wsca1975.com/home

 

I have not been there this year, but their website says the next one is August 11 and they have a commitment through 2020.

 

Last Sunday I went to that show for the first time in years. Just not the same without my favorite dealer, Mike Rodell. He passed a few years ago. He had all kinds of team sets for the Brewers and he was my go-to guy. Also had an extensive Braves collection. What I noticed was several dealers with copious 50's and 60's stuff to sell. Didn't see any factory sets or team sets.

 

 

The only reason I went to some of the shows was because Mike had something for me.

[TURBO]

What’s the best way to unload a dozen bobbleheads?

 

All SGAs (mainly Bucks and T-Rats). None of which are particularly rare. I’m not dillusional about their value. I’d probably ask $6 and take $4. I doubt individual lots on eBay would be worthwhile or cost effective. Craig’s List? Consignment Shop?

 

If they are commons, you might as well take them to a thrift store. Especially the Bucks bobbles.

 

Feel free to send me a list and I can give you some values at least...Then you can at least tell if they are worth trying to move, or just dumping them.

[nodakfan17]

Yikes. Thanks. I’m fairly certain they’re all common.

 

I might still try the consignment shop. Ask $4 and net $2 after they take their 50% cut. After a year, I might get a check for $20.