When we moved in November, I threw away about 50k cards in my dumpster at work. It was all 1985-1992 crap. I kept a few complete sets, but even those sell for $1 plus shipping. So, you're losing money. But I kept a few things like 1993 Topps, 1989 UD, 1990 Leaf complete sets.
Other than those few things, most of it went in the trash. I can't tell you how many calls I get of people having "old, vintage" cards then they show up with 1990 Topps. I tell them they're worth about $2 a box (a 5-row box mind you), they're mind blown. They think they have this great find, only to find out they're worthless.
It's really ashamed. But it's just a fact of life. Hospitals won't take them any more. Not giving to Goodwill. So, only other option is to trash or burn for fire starter.
Other than those few things, most of it went in the trash. I can't tell you how many calls I get of people having "old, vintage" cards then they show up with 1990 Topps. I tell them they're worth about $2 a box (a 5-row box mind you), they're mind blown. They think they have this great find, only to find out they're worthless.
It's really ashamed. But it's just a fact of life. Hospitals won't take them any more. Not giving to Goodwill. So, only other option is to trash or burn for fire starter.
(04-05-2017, 11:51 AM)kerryandbeth Wrote: You could offer them up to anyone willing to pay the postage and packaging? I am sure there would be some takers on that deal.
I also have a boatload of singles that most already have too...what to do with them is tough, but throwing them away should never be the answer!
When I was 13 I took 1977 and 1978 baseball cards and made wallpaper out of them in my bedroom...also not recommended!! Ha