What's the best way to make money selling your old baseball cards?
By DavidReedy
@DavidReedy (2378)
United States
August 14, 2007 11:25pm CST
I have some old baseball cards and comics I'd like to get rid of. Anyone have any knowledge on the best ways to find out what it's all worth, and the best way to get the most out of selling them?
6 responses
@yankeehater626 (5)
• United States
22 Aug 07
I would like to buy your baseball cards. Please respond ASAP and maybe we can work out a deal.
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@DavidReedy (2378)
• United States
22 Aug 07
Okay, let's figure it out. I need to sort them still, and gage at least some of them. I haven't had them in my possession since childhood. We're talking a couple thousand cards from the late 80's to early 90's
@yankeehater626 (5)
• United States
22 Aug 07
I'm sorry. I misunderstood. I'm only looking for cards from pre 1970s. Good luck selling your cards though.
@cassidy22 (2974)
• United States
21 Aug 07
I tried to sell some cards on Ebay, and I noted the ones that make money are ones that are rated. If you think you have cards worth a LOT of cash, I would get them rated. But it costs money, and you have to send them to an agency that basically certifies their authenticity and their condition. The rating system, since done by a third party, kind of qualifies your cards for you, so buyers know what they are getting.
if you just have a stack of cards, and don't think they are worth hundreds of dollars, then try going to a card shop or gaming shop and talk to the owner about how you can move them. Ebay can be tricky, and you don't know what people are after. You may sell a few choice cards, adn be stuck with others you can't move, unless you have entire sets you can sell together...
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@DavidReedy (2378)
• United States
22 Aug 07
Thanks much for you input on that. I don't think I'm going to get any better answers.
dr...
@nrnotrare (631)
• United States
15 Aug 07
Hello David....
If you'd like to sell them on ebay, you might want to find similar auctions and store listings on ebay and watch to see how well or poorly they are selling. Provide very clear, front & back photo's of your cards and several shots of the comics so everyone can clearly see what condition they are in. Two things many people complain about are items that are not described honestly/properly and inflated shipping charges.
If you have a lot of items you might want to consider opening your own ebay store....the fees for a basic store are under $20.00 per month + listing and final value fees.(based on the number of photo's and a percentage of the selling price)On average, for sellers, auctions cost more than store listings.
I've had my own ebay store for over 3 years, I'd be glad to answer any questions you might have.
Tom
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@DavidReedy (2378)
• United States
15 Aug 07
Thanks for the replies. I don't have a budget at the moment to open a store, but I'm thinking I will do so in the future. I know some people know how to use e-bay to really make some money--maybe one can find things at garage sales and get a healthy return on them? I'm glad to hear you'd be glad to answer some questions.
Peace,
David A. Reedy...
@miamilady (4910)
• United States
21 Aug 07
I think everyones first thought to this type of question is "the internet".
I happen to drive by a comic book store every day, on my way to pick up my children from school.
Perhaps there is a local comic book store and a store that buys and sells baseball cards in your community? Have you checked into that possiblity?
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@DavidReedy (2378)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Thanks for your response. I"m definitely exploring all options.
@vibajajo64 (2)
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1 May 13
The worst thing to do is sell through an auction house and let them take away all your profits with fees as has happened in recent years. I would try http://www.craigslist.org or http://www.showcasecollect.com among the ones who don't charge alot of fees.
Hope this helps.