Thanks Jeremy. I’m flattered you posted this discussion around my question. For me personally the auctions generate greater interest, and often better prices for the higher end stuff that’s rare. Buy it now seems easy to skip over because it’s so often overpriced and there is no urgency.
I completely disagree with you guys. I’ve listed $500 plus graded cards as buy it now roughly $20% over comps and all sold quickly. All of my auctions of this class of graded cards has all gone under recent comps. I’m staying with buy it now.
I’m new to selling cards on eBay. Do you think buyers are drawn more to sellers who have lots of positive reviews, or do you think it will hurt me if I don’t have any reviews to start?…Also at what card value do you recommend getting a PSA grade on? I wouldn’t assume it’s cost effective to get a grade on a card that’s only worth $10.
It will definitely hurt you to start from scratch with low feedback as a seller. But once you build it up, you should be fine. You need to look at PSA fees (which are the highest in the industry) and ddecide what card value makes sense for you based on their fees. Personally, I look at cards worth $100 and up for grading.
Great video! I’m very curious as to where the hobby goes to sell their cards, just in general. I feel like auction houses are great for high end cards, but I’m more so wondering for the average collector that has just bought packs and singles, and is now looking to sell some of that. From experience, I began selling about a 14-15 months ago on eBay, and it was going great. I loved the best offer option, and even did a few auctions! The worst part was dishonest customers and cards that were shipped without tracking as eBay does not accept a picture of packaging with postage as proof of shipment, they require a tracking number, even if the listing says letter-mail… anyways, point being, I cannot afford to pay about 13% eBay fees, as well as having to refund orders, and losing out on my cards, as well as shipping supplies, not to mention being put into bad account standing and having another 5% in fees tacked on to my account on future sales… So I looked for an alternative, and so far the best options have been Instagram and Facebook Market. I have enjoyed selling cards on there, but am wondering if there is anywhere else that the hobby sells their cards? Something similar to eBay where users can have their collections displayed would be very neat in my opinion, with the ability to convert the item into a listing or even auction. But I don’t know if that exists yet. Anyways, asides from auction houses and eBay, where does the hobby go to sell their cards?? I’d love to know!!
Thanks guys
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Thanks Jeremy. I’m flattered you posted this discussion around my question. For me personally the auctions generate greater interest, and often better prices for the higher end stuff that’s rare. Buy it now seems easy to skip over because it’s so often overpriced and there is no urgency.
You bet CS! We are on the same page as far as BIN's go.
I completely disagree with you guys. I’ve listed $500 plus graded cards as buy it now roughly $20% over comps and all sold quickly. All of my auctions of this class of graded cards has all gone under recent comps. I’m staying with buy it now.
I'll never tell you to change from something that is working for you. Congrats on your BIN success!
This guy is right, better to put the card in buy it now with obo. Auction sucks
You guys a G's
Cheers Ramsey!
I’m new to selling cards on eBay. Do you think buyers are drawn more to sellers who have lots of positive reviews, or do you think it will hurt me if I don’t have any reviews to start?…Also at what card value do you recommend getting a PSA grade on? I wouldn’t assume it’s cost effective to get a grade on a card that’s only worth $10.
It will definitely hurt you to start from scratch with low feedback as a seller. But once you build it up, you should be fine. You need to look at PSA fees (which are the highest in the industry) and ddecide what card value makes sense for you based on their fees. Personally, I look at cards worth $100 and up for grading.
Great video!
I’m very curious as to where the hobby goes to sell their cards, just in general. I feel like auction houses are great for high end cards, but I’m more so wondering for the average collector that has just bought packs and singles, and is now looking to sell some of that.
From experience, I began selling about a 14-15 months ago on eBay, and it was going great. I loved the best offer option, and even did a few auctions! The worst part was dishonest customers and cards that were shipped without tracking as eBay does not accept a picture of packaging with postage as proof of shipment, they require a tracking number, even if the listing says letter-mail… anyways, point being, I cannot afford to pay about 13% eBay fees, as well as having to refund orders, and losing out on my cards, as well as shipping supplies, not to mention being put into bad account standing and having another 5% in fees tacked on to my account on future sales…
So I looked for an alternative, and so far the best options have been Instagram and Facebook Market. I have enjoyed selling cards on there, but am wondering if there is anywhere else that the hobby sells their cards? Something similar to eBay where users can have their collections displayed would be very neat in my opinion, with the ability to convert the item into a listing or even auction. But I don’t know if that exists yet.
Anyways, asides from auction houses and eBay, where does the hobby go to sell their cards?? I’d love to know!!
COMC is a great option. Also setting up at shows. And then consigning cards to eBay sellers to sell for you.