I’ve got some old sports cards lying around and heard they could be worth some money. Where’s the best place to sell them? I’m new to this, so any tips would help. Should I go online or try to sell them locally?
You’ve got a ton of options, but selling online will probably get you the best prices. Sites like eBay are good for rare cards, but there are fees to watch out for.
North said:
You’ve got a ton of options, but selling online will probably get you the best prices. Sites like eBay are good for rare cards, but there are fees to watch out for.
Yeah, I’ve heard about eBay, but what kind of fees should I expect? Is it worth the hassle?
@Quentin
It depends on how many listings you create. You get 200 free listings, but after that, it’s $0.30 per listing. Then there’s a 5% commission fee on top of that for every sale, which can add up. If you have rare cards, though, you might still come out ahead since eBay has the auction feature.
@North
Hmm, I’ll have to check that out. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I’ll start with a few listings and see how it goes.
If you’ve got a valuable or vintage collection, Beckett might be worth looking into. It’s more for serious sellers, though, so it’s probably better if you know what you’re doing.
Eliza said:
If you’ve got a valuable or vintage collection, Beckett might be worth looking into. It’s more for serious sellers, though, so it’s probably better if you know what you’re doing.
What’s so special about Beckett? I’ve seen it mentioned but don’t really know much about it.
@Brier
Beckett is great for collectors and sellers who are serious about their collections. They offer a pricing guide and grading services, but you have to pay a membership fee to sell your cards. It’s $6.99 per month or $64.99 annually. If you’ve got valuable cards, it’s a good place to list them since it’s a trusted marketplace.
@Eliza
Good to know! I’ll check it out if I ever want to sell my collection. I’ve got some vintage baseball cards from the '70s that might be worth something.
If you’re looking to sell locally, OfferUp or Facebook Marketplace are both good options. You can meet up with buyers in person and avoid shipping fees.
Shai said:
If you’re looking to sell locally, OfferUp or Facebook Marketplace are both good options. You can meet up with buyers in person and avoid shipping fees.
I’ve sold a few things on Facebook Marketplace, but how do you make sure you don’t get ripped off? Any tips?
@Dawson
Definitely meet in a public place, like a coffee shop or somewhere with cameras. Also, do some research on your cards so you know what they’re worth before negotiating. There’s always a bit of haggling on those platforms, but if you know the value, you’ll be in a better spot.
@Shai
Good call. I’ll probably try Facebook first since I’m not ready to deal with shipping costs.
Anyone tried using Alt? It’s a cool app that crosslists your cards on eBay and their own marketplace. They also have a tool where you can snap a picture of your card and get a price estimate.
Cassidy1 said:
Anyone tried using Alt? It’s a cool app that crosslists your cards on eBay and their own marketplace. They also have a tool where you can snap a picture of your card and get a price estimate.
I’ve used Alt before, and it’s pretty smooth. The pricing tool is super helpful, especially if your cards are PSA or BGS graded. The only downside is that it’s mostly for rare or high-value cards, so if your collection isn’t worth much, you might not get a lot of action.
@Fable
That’s a good point. I had some success selling a few high-end cards, but yeah, it’s not the best for cheaper stuff. Still worth a shot if you’ve got anything valuable!
If you want quick cash, pawn shops and local card shops are an option, but they won’t give you full value. It’s good if you just want to unload a lot of cards fast.
Briley said:
If you want quick cash, pawn shops and local card shops are an option, but they won’t give you full value. It’s good if you just want to unload a lot of cards fast.
I’ve heard that too, but how much less do they pay? Is it really that bad?
@Haru
Depends on the shop, but they’ll probably offer you 50-60% of the card’s value. They need to make a profit, so they won’t pay what you’d get selling directly to collectors.
Briley said:
@Haru
Depends on the shop, but they’ll probably offer you 50-60% of the card’s value. They need to make a profit, so they won’t pay what you’d get selling directly to collectors.
Yikes. Maybe I’ll try some of the online marketplaces first, but I’ll keep that in mind if I need to sell fast.