How can I sell my old sports cards?
Now, let’s take a look at the three most common ways to sell baseball cards and the pros and cons of each.
eBay
- auction.
- fixed-price.
- fixed-price with ability to accept offers.
Are old sport cards worth anything? Normally, the older a baseball card is the more likely it will have higher value. There are many exceptions to this rule, too many to list, but in general this is true. For example, common 1909 T206 cards are worth something while many common cards printed in the 1980’s are not.
Is there a market for old sports cards? There is, however, a big market for older baseball cards and other sports cards (generally cards manufactured before 1980). The vintage and prewar market is at least partially driven by the “Holy Grail” of cards, the 1909 T206 Honus Wagner.
How do I find out what my sports cards are worth?
- Step 1: Find a card that you would like to find the value of.
- Step 2: Figure out the manufacturer (Topps, Bowman, Fleer, etc).
- Step 3: Figure out what year your card is from.
- Step 3: Honestly assess the condition of the card.
- Step 4: Search eBay for the card you have “1957 Topps Sandy Koufax.”
How can I sell my old sports cards? – Additional Questions
What baseball cards from the 80’s and 90’s are worth money?
Most Valuable Baseball Cards of the 80’s and 90’s: Our Favorites
- 1987 Donruss Barry Bonds Error. Recent eBay Values.
- 1993 Finest Refractor Ken Griffey.
- 1991 Topps Desert Shield Chipper Jones.
- 1990 Topps Frank Thomas No Name.
- 1989 Ken Griffey Jr.
- 1988 Craig Biggio.
- 1993 SP FOIL Derek Jeter.
- 1985 Topps Mark McGwire.
Is there an app that scans sports cards for value?
CollX (pronounced “collects”) answers the question every collector has: “What’s it worth?” The app lets you scan any baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, or wrestling card and instantly identify it and get the average market value.
How do you get baseball cards graded for free?
PSA Photograde™ Online, a free, new online service from Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), helps hobbyists gain a better understanding of the PSA Grading Standards and how they apply to their cards by providing a visual tour. It is easily accessed from the PSA home page, www.psacard.com.
How much does it cost to send a card into PSA?
Card Grading Postage Fees
TOTAL DECLARED VALUE |
Over $50,000 call for rates |
|
$0 – $100 |
$25,001 – $50,000 |
1 – 8 items |
$15.00 |
$78.30 |
9 – 20 items |
$18.00 |
$81.30 |
21 – 50 items |
$23.00 |
$84.30 |
How do I find out what my football cards are worth?
Use MAVIN to look up what your football cards are worth. Type in a description and MAVIN tells you what your card would sell for online.
Can I get my card graded in person?
You can get cards graded in person, but it’s worth noting it can be expensive. It also depends on where you live in the US. You can’t currently take your sports cards to a card grading company’s offices and expect in-person grading to be done.
Is it worth getting cards graded?
Truth is, the answer isn’t usually the one that most want to hear. Much to the surprise of novice collectors, getting cards graded does not always increase their value. In fact, most cards, once graded, will return less than if they were sold raw.
How hard is it to get a PSA 10?
How hard is it to get a PSA 10? It’s hard to get a PSA 10 rating for your card. To get that rating, your card would have to be perfect in almost every regard when it comes to grading standards. This means that it would have to have perfect corners, centering, surface, and all other aspects also need to be perfected.
Can I grade a card myself?
Self-grading allows collectors to get an idea of the general condition a card is actually in. They can then get a better estimate of what grade it might receive upon submission.
Does PSA clean cards before grading?
Does PSA Clean Your Cards? No, PSA and other grading services do not clean your cards as they get them. They will grade your cards as they receive them, which means that you should pay extra attention to the cleanliness of your cards before sending them out to these services.
What does a PSA 7 card look like?
A PSA NM 7 is a card with just a slight surface wear visible upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. A minor printing blemish is acceptable.
What does it cost to grade a card?
PSA grading costs range anywhere from $20 per card all the way up to $10,000 per card, depending on the value of the card, the age of the card, how many cards you’re submitting at one time, how fast you want the turnaround to be, and other factors. Below is a complete rundown of the PSA grading cost levels.
What are the best cards to get graded?
The 10 Most Graded Sports Cards of All Time
- Barry Bonds 1986 Topps Traded #11T PSA 9 – Pop 21,475.
- Ronald Acuna Jr.
- Zion Williamson 2019 Prizm #248 PSA 10 – Pop: 18,287.
- Juan Soto 2018 Topps Update #US300 PSA 10 – Pop: 17,453.
- Luka Doncic 2018 Prizm #280 PSA 10 – Pop: 17,284.
- Ja Morant 2019 Prizm #249 PSA 10 – Pop: 16,726.
How do I know what cards to get graded?
Grading Prices
- VALUE. $30/card Card must have a declared value of $499 or less.
- ECONOMY. $50/card Card must have a declared value of $999 or less.
- REGULAR. $100/card Card must have a declared value of $1,499 or less.
- EXPRESS. $150/card Card must have a declared value of $2,499 or less.
- SUPER EXPRESS. $300/card
How long does it take to get a card graded?
I have a card graded by another grading company (BGS, SGC, etc.)? How do I get it graded by PSA? A12. You have two options.
PSA Grading Tips Tricks and Frequently Asked Questions.
Service Level |
Current Turnaround Time (door to door) |
Walk Through |
Approximately 2 weeks |
Super Express |
Approximately 2 weeks |
Express |
Approximately 3-4 weeks. |
Regular |
Approximately 2 months. |
How much does it cost to get a card graded by Beckett?
Beckett Grading Services Pricing
The BGS Standard service carries $30 with no sub-grades and $50 with sub-grades. For their Economy service with no sub-grades, a card commands $20/card and $35/card with sub-grades. Express services cost $100/card with no sub-grades and $150/card with sub-grades.
Will PSA prices go down 2022?
PSA prices have decreased in 2022, with the latest update being a $18/card special for July to celebrate the National Convention. This comes shortly after the June announcement that the Value service level of $30/card has returned.