What is the best way to sell old baseball cards?

What is the best way to sell old baseball cards?

Card Dealers & Shops If your collection consists of pre-War or vintage cards (and even some modern cards) but you have to sell quickly, then this is likely your best option. By negotiating either in person, by email or by phone with a dealer or card shop you can sell quickly at an agreed upon price.

Is there a market for baseball cards?

There is, however, a big market for older baseball cards and other sports cards (generally cards manufactured before 1980). Most local sports card dealers may be interested in buying your collection but only if they know they can turn it around for a profit quickly and will likely not offer you representative value.

How can I find the value of baseball cards for free?

Free Baseball Cards Price Guide Options—5 Places to Find Card Values

1. Card Mavin: Simple, clean interface; powered by eBay results.
2. Sportscard Database: Requires a free account to view prices based on market data and a value algorithm.
3. eBay: Easy, familiar.
4. PSA: Best source for graded card “book value.”

How much does it cost to grade baseball cards?

The real cost to have a card graded is usually $14 to $17 per card when you consider the overpriced shipping and insurance charges. As the value of the card goes up, so do the charges.

How do I know if my cards are worth grading?

So before you rush off to send the card for grading, check the following:

1. Are there any blemishes on the card?
2. Does the card feature any marks or stains?
3. Are there creases in the card?
4. How do the card’s edges look? Clean and sharp or dull and misshapen?
5. Are there any bends or is the card warped in any way?

Is Beckett or PSA better?

While PSA gets the lion’s share from consumers, Beckett Grading Services is no slouch in the grading industry either. This company has two advantages over its main competitor: a better-looking label and a faster turnaround time. Most BGS slabs sport a multi-detail label at the top.

Does grading cards increase value?

In general, grading increases card value, especially from the big market leaders PSA and Beckett. Main factors that increase value for collectors and traders are: certified authenticity, certified condition, protection and increased tradability. Further cost for grading services are reflected in the market price.

Does PSA grade fake cards?

In short, PSA will not grade a fake card intentionally as core part of PSA’s grading service lies in the authentication of a raw/ungraded card. Meaning that PSA’s grading process is proving that the card is genuine.

Where is PSA grading located?

PSA is a division of Collectors Universe, which has offices in California, New Jersey, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo. As the only third-party grading service to offer a guarantee on its services, PSA has emerged as the clear leader in authentication and grading for trading cards and other collectibles.