There’s recently been a resurgence in the popularity of sports cards, whether it’s American football cards, baseball cards, or anything in between.
The industry has been thriving in the past few years, but if you’re new to the hobby and looking to sell sports cards you’ve owned since you were a kid, then you might be wondering which of the many auction sites are safe for selling cards.
Well, wonder no more. The following article will break down all of the best websites to sell sports cards, to help you decide where you’ll be (hopefully) making some money.
eBay
eBay is one of the best places to start when you’re getting into the world of sports card selling.
It’s certainly the site that requires the least hassle, especially if you’ve used the site before and know how everything works.
All you need to do is set up an eBay account and you’ll be good to go.
As simple as this platform is to use, it does come with its downsides. The recent explosion in the popularity of sports cards naturally led to a large influx of cards being listed on eBay.
Because of this, prices have been driven down across the board, so you’ll likely have more success buying cards on the platform rather than selling them.
You must be very wary of scammers when you’re buying cards, though; if anything feels even slightly off with a listing or a seller, don’t take the risk.
Still, it’s certainly worth a shot, especially if you’re new to the hobby.
The only other downside, though, is the fees you’ll have to pay- but this will seem insignificant if you’re attracting a lot of buyers.
There are three different options for listing your cards on eBay: Auction, a ‘Buy it Now’ fixed price, and a fixed ‘Buy it Now’ price but with the option to accept offers.
Beckett
One of the most popular options when it comes to selling sports cards, Beckett is also a very easy platform to use.
All you need to do to list all of your cards is select the ‘Organize’ section, which will let you group the cards into collections.
This also means that if you’re creating a category for, say, a collection of baseball cards, you can also have a number of subsets within this category (for rookie cards, autograph cards, memorabilia cards, or anything else).
Once you’ve created a collection, you’ll simply click on the button to start selling, at which point you can set your desired price and list your cards on the platform.
COMC
Only interested in selling cards, rather than buying them? COMC (Check Out My Collectibles) serves this very purpose.
Essentially, when you apply to the site to sell your sports cards, they will be bought from the company directly, so you won’t have to spend any time searching or waiting for a buyer.
If the company’s quote is high enough, you can choose to sell the card, at which point they’ll scan them and list them themselves, so you don’t have to. They’ll even ship it, too.
You’ll also have the option to dropship cards, meaning you can buy cards on the site and then resell them without ever actually having the physical card in your possession.
Dave And Adam’s Card World
Dave and Adam’s Card World allows you to sell both vintage and modern sports cards, as well as non-sports gaming cards.
You can also sell both sealed packs of cards and complete sets; just check the buy list on the site to see what sets the service is buying.
Once you’ve shipped your cards via either FedEx or UPS, the payment will be sent within two days of the package arriving.
If you sell as much as $500 worth of cards, you’ll get a $25 gift certificate.
The only real downsides to Dave and Adam’s Card World are that you have to pay the shipping costs (although return shipping will be free if the card is rejected), and single cards may need to be a minimum of $50.
StockX
The StockX marketplace works in very much the same way as a real stock market does, meaning you’ll be selling your sports card for the actual market price.
It can be a great way to sell sports cards; the user interface is particularly easy to navigate.
The only thing that might turn you off about the StockX marketplace is that, for every item you want to list, you’ll need to go through multiple stages of verification with the team of StockX experts so they can determine the item’s quality.
Kronozio
While this Canada-based website is a relatively new marketplace, it’s one of the most reliable options when it comes to selling and buying sports cards.
It’s best suited to users selling lower-value cards, but is very effective in this arena.
Kronozio offers card scanning as well as efficient documentation services (although you’ll need to pay to use the latter).
You can see all of the featured sports cards on the homepage of the site, including high end cards, rookie cards, hand signed cards, memorabilia cards, and vintage cards.
The only potential drawback to this marketplace is that you need to download the software to actually trade cards.
Conclusion: Are There Reliable Places To Sell Sports Cards?
There are a wide range of online marketplaces where you’ll be able to sell your sports cards to reliable buyers.
It’s important to be wary, though- while a lot of the best sites offer card scanning, the industry is rife with scammers, so if you feel like there’s something off about a listing or a buyer/seller, it’s best not to take the risk.
On sites like eBay you’ll be able to have a look at the feedback on a user’s profile, so be sure to check for any negative feedback before making a deal.
When I was just starting out with my card collection, I had lots of questions about authenticity, trading, and card conditions. But with not that much information available online, I felt quite alone in my queries. Some questions still haven’t been answered to this day.
This site aims to rectify this, and now, I am passing on my knowledge!
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