Conference school::sports_memorabilia

    Dealer probably won't give you anything for them unless they're old and
    in great shape. You could advertise them is here, of course, but an
    other option would be to donate them to an orphanage or similar
    institution. I don't see why you couldn't take a tax deduction based on
    Beckett or some other recognized guide. I'm thinking of doing this with
    some of my recent commons. Sure, I'm sick of looking at 84T Butch
    Wynegars and 88D Orlando Mercados, but some kid with no spending money
    might get a kick out of having a stack of cards to trade, play with,
    etc.  That's assuming there are some kids out there who aren't already
    fussy little investors.

    I've been trying to sell my commons for a while now. Mine are in the
    1983 to 1985 range, and the best offer I've been able to get is a penny
    apiece, and most of the cards are in the .12 to .50 cent range, not
    true commons. It seems most of the dealers out here (west) already have
    abundant amounts of these years and don't really need any more. A
    friend of mine recently sold his late 70's commons for 2 cents apiece,
    but those are more in demand. 
    
    You didn't say what years your cards covered, but if they're recent the
    best you can expect is a penny apiece. If you get more than that you'll
    be lucky (from a dealer, that is).
    
    You might try placing an add in SCD or other similar publications. It's
    cheap to do so, and it's fun to get mail from other collectors around
    the nation. Who knows, someone may need them!
    
    John D.

    
    John,
    
    	You should probably:
    
    	1. Go to a dealer first, one who has a big business
    	2. Don't expect cash, but rather expect to trade
    	3. Make your first offer a little high, Say .15 for '70s 
    	   .10 for early '80s and .05 for late '80s  
    	4. Then let him talk you down 
    	5. Walk out with $100-150 in traded goodies   
    
        Actually a deal that would include some good cards would be
    best. Personally I am about to trade my entire football collection
    for baseball. Of course I came into this collection via garage sales
    and from guy here at work, so needless to say I did't pay a lot
    for the cards. however I think I will be able to get  book on the
    star and rookies as long as I through in the lower valued cards
    and commons. 
    
    Good luck
    Jim
    
    Good luck 

    How about renting a table at a small card show? 
    With a couple of thousand cards you should be able to fill up the table
    top.
    
    Good luck.
    
    
                                    -pj-

    
     Put 100 of them in a baggie with some minor stars worth up to a buck.
     put a label on it and talk to local variety store. 
     Get them to sell on consignment for you at $3.00 
     Give them  $.60=.20%
     Minor stars you would never have sold anyways = $1.00 funny (book)
     money 
     Supplies $.05
     Total $1.65 + time and trouble ($20.00 P/HR=?) :>)
     You Pocket the rest. 
              You could also use a small plastic card holder and have
    labels printed up to add class. put stars And rookies on top.

    Assuming our entrepreneur goes through this laborious process with
    2,000 cards, and assuming, after many months have passed, all 20
    baggies have sold from his local variety store, he will realize the
    princely sum of $27, or 1.35 cents per card.  Meanwhile, the poor
    deprived orphans see all the rich kids trading their Cansecos and
    Griffeys, and our entrepreneur is out a nifty $100 charitable deduction
    figuring the recent mint commons at 5 cents each.  And you guys
    complain about dealers. 
    

    
     Geez! didn't you see my smiley face behind time spent trying to
    sell. I was only offering suggestions so that the base noter can
    have a choice. I myself liked your idea very much. We'll call you
    Robin Hood from now on. :>)
    
     One thing to remember....he has already spent the money on the commons
    and minor stars, so any return is a plus. Also remember the tax thing
    will only get you back what you would have paid in taxes I.E. $100
    into a taxable bracket of 25% =$25 returned to your pocket. Not as
    much as you might have thought, but your heart feels good. My
    Question is....will Uncle Sam allow you to do such a thing since
    it is hard to put a price on collectables?
    
      You could claim base price  .50 per 15 cards. this only amounts
    to $66 for 2000 cards.
      You could also put them in bike spokes or burn them or give them
    to the kids in the neighborhood, who will then leave your mailbox
    intact come Halloween. You could put them in a wall display sheet
    (buy at $2.95) and sell them for $6.00 apiece at the local church
    fair. 
    
    
    

    re .7
    
    Hey, I never said I'd actually give away any of MY cards 8>;-~~~
    
    Seriously, I seem to recall the phrase "fair market value" applied to
    donated items. The guides, I believe, purport to show us the actual
    fair market value, and if you try hard enough and long enough, you can
    actually realize book values, so I suppose the IRS would allow it. As
    John says, though, kids know stars from stiffs, and they might not even
    TAKE the latter as a gift.

    Does anyone know what TCMA stands for, or is that the name of the card 
    company??  thanks.

    Didn't want to waste a new note asking questions so I'm using this one.
    
    Because I don't collect much new stuff, I don't keep up with it much.
    But, there is a promising ballplayer in the Giants (minor league)
    organization, and I'd like to know if he has a rookie card yet, because 
    I'd like to get one (or two). His name is John Patterson.
    
    Does anyone have one of those alphabetical rookie card lists handy?
    
    Thanks in advance,
    
    
    John D.

    Well, don't all rush to answer at once!  8^)
    
    And here's a couple more questions you don't have to answer. I'm
    looking for the RC #'s of Royce Clayton, Steve Hosey, and Ted Wood.
     
    Any help would be gratefully received,
    
    John D.
    
    

    
    Re .12 & .11
    
    John this is according to Becketts 91 alphbetical rookie card index.
    
    John Patterson  ...nothing listed.
    
    Royce Clayton  ...89 Bowman #472 RC  and 91 Upper Deck #61 First UD
    card.
    
    Steve Hosey  ...90 Bowman #242 RC and 90 Score #666 RC
    
    Ted Wood  ...88 Topps Traded #130
    
    
    JD
    

    looking for the locations of the RED SOX , PATRIOTS , CELTICS AND
    BRUINS notes file , need help
    
    dick caunter
    kngbud::designer

    looking for RED SOX notes file , can anyone help
    
    Dick Caunter
    kngbud::designer

    
    
    ALPHA::REDSOX
    ALPHA::BASEBALL
    

    thanks