Set-Breaking

[RGM81]

Every so often I get the temptation to break up my 07-08 Black Diamond set. It was my first real set project and it took me about 6 months to put together all 210 cards. That year holds a special place in my heart for the obvious reason that it was Carey's rookie year but also because it was my first year back in the hobby. There's a lot of really good cards in that set, and I know that if I were to break it up I could probably score some pretty decent stuff for the PC.

However, that said, outside of the Kane & Toews, would I really be able to move any of these for a good return? Gagner's dropped off considerably, Backstrom isn't a particularly strong hobby presence, and the rest of the quads aren't super-attractive hobby-wise either. I'm thinking the other BD set-builders out there have all finished the set, so it's kind of a thing where I'd move maybe 8-10 cards and be stuck with the rest.

I did break up 08-09 at the time but that was still while people were putting it together. I think I've got maybe 3 of the triple diamonds left and the rest is all the little cards. I don't know if I really want to have that again.

Thoughts? And yes, if you would take some of the guys in the set, weigh in with your bias! LOL

[30ranfordfan]

I'd say no..... simply becuase (as you already said) your return isn't going to be great. I also like building sets each year (UD1/2) and wouldn't even consider it. Work too hard, spend too much money putting them together. Breaking them up will leave you with $10 worth of base (if you're lucky) a bunch of SPs (tripples and quads) you'll be able to flip for $1, if you're lucky, and you've got a few cards that are actually worth some big bucks (plus a bunch of mid range stuff - in the $10-$20 range).

Now.... if someone has made you a really nice cash offer, or card offer, for the Kane and/or Toews..... wouldn't blame you for breaking it up 'for now' to get a good deal for youself. My guess is those two cards are selling for higher than they ever had. You could make a really nice profit, and then buy new copies in 6-8 months for a lot less?