Advice on criteria to use/considerations on whether to Slab or Not - What am I missing? 1 1

[buddy2]

I appreciate any advice on what I may be missing on the criteria to use/considerations to consider in determining whether to slab/professionally grade a book or not.

1) Reason for slabbing -  (Potentially plan on selling books at some time in future)

2) FMV of the book to be slabbed greater than sell price raw  + Profit desired - cost of slabbing/postage/etc.

3) Book has a raw value of over $100/$200 - Note:  I'm not sure if this is a good rule of thumb or not

4) Potential time to sell a raw vs slabbed book

5) Time required to have graded 

6) Subjective - desire to read/hold/etc. book

7).Potection of book via slab  

8). Key issue?  Note:  I'm not sure if this is a good rule of thumb or not since  2) and 3) is likely a better determination

 

Thanks in advance for any feedback/advice

[valiantman]

This is a good list, but 2) and 3) are best combined with a general question - "What if this book is two grades lower than I expect?" - the answers to 2) and 3) may change.

[buddy2]

@valiantman Thank You.  Great point, I appreciate it.

[revat]

Make sure you factor in your potential selling venue.  eBay, auction house, consignment, dealer shows, here on the boards?

they all have pros and cons in terms of realizable prices and fees.

 

also, possibly taxes

also, possibly geographic considerations.  Like if you’re international you might be in for a host of fees or taxes, or if you live in NYC you can sell for more locally than at your LCS in some other parts of the country.

and possibly the opportunity cost of tying up your money.

[buddy2]

5 minutes ago, revat said:

Make sure you factor in your potential selling venue.  eBay, auction house, consignment, dealer shows, here on the boards?

they all have pros and cons in terms of realizable prices and fees.

 

also, possibly taxes

also, possibly geographic considerations.  Like if you’re international you might be in for a host of fees or taxes, or if you live in NYC you can sell for more locally than at your LCS in some other parts of the country.

and possibly the opportunity cost of tying up your money.

@revat Thank you for the great advice.