Expert: Pattie - 9/17/2009

Question
QUESTION: Hi, Pattie --

I have a complete set of Beatles color cards; that is to say, all 64! You had mentioned that the value goes way up from $5 - $7 per card if you have a complete set. How far up?

What a shame, for I am a card or two away from having a few more sets!

I look forward to your response.

Thanks.

Kathi

ANSWER: Hi Kathi!

It all depends on the condition of the cards. If you have a full set of the 64 colour cards in perfect condition, you could probably get around $500. I'm actually no longer doing appraisals online any longer, but I'd say that's a fair estimate only because I've seen full sets sell at Beatle conventions at that price. Thanks for the question!

Peace,
Pattie
8^)

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QUESTION: Hi, Pattie --

I just need a bit of clarification. I have been reading that Near-Mint is the closest to perfection when rating Beatles cards.

Do you agree with what I have read?

Which might lead to another question ... Is Near-Mint synonymous with perfection regarding Beatle cards?

Thanks so much for your initial response. I look forward to your follow-up response.

Kathi

ANSWER: Hi again, Kathi!

Yes, near mint would be the highest you could grade for cards that are no longer still sealed in the original packaging. That would be the only way you could have them in true mint condition. Even when dealing with sealed cards, the packaging itself would also need to be mint. Every tiny nuance is taken into consideration with these cards, so if yours are un-sealed, and have no blemishes, no bent corners at all, yours would grade at near-mint. Hope this helps!

Peace,
Pattie
8^)

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QUESTION: Hi, Pattie --

Mine are Near-Mint or perhaps arguably just Good, so I am assuming their value would not be near the $500 value, would they?

1. Do you have a "Near-Mint Condition" approximate value in mind for the set?
2. Do you have a "Good Condition" approximate value in mind for the set?

Thanks for all your help thus far!

Kathi

Answer
Hi Kathi...

Value is one thing, selling price is another. If you're intending to sell them, be prepared NOT to get that much. You may only get $300 or so, possibly less. It happens all the time. If you just need an appraisal for insurance purposes, you could get away with putting their value at $500. As I said, I no longer do online appraisals. I'd have to physically see them to do that properly. But for arguments sake, you could value near mint at $500 and "very good" (which is the better step-down than just 'good') at about $425.00. Hope this helps.

Peace,
Pattie
8^)