Best way to sell 50,000 sports cards?

[dblack1]

Horrible time period for cards. I've got a lot, mainly basketball and baseball, from 85-00.

I've got almost every early 90's complete set in baseball, and several in basketball.

I'm about to send off a batch of my good cards to be graded and expect to get a good one or two back that should be worth a couple to few hundred. Lots of Kobe rookies, inserts, etc.


The card hobby changed mainly due to the fact people had a way of knowing how many cards there were in circulation in mint/gem mint condition. My Jordan Rookie was worth a lot more before grading services were around.


I'd imagine you would be lucky to get $250-500 for the cards as a lump from that era. I understand moving them though. I've got mine at my moms house, but I probably have closer to 250k loose cards, and many more in sets/unopened boxes. I'm grading the best and holding onto it.

[ToRqUeTwIsTeR]

Horrible time period for cards. I've got a lot, mainly basketball and baseball, from 85-00.

I've got almost every early 90's complete set in baseball, and several in basketball.

I'm about to send off a batch of my good cards to be graded and expect to get a good one or two back that should be worth a couple to few hundred. Lots of Kobe rookies, inserts, etc.


The card hobby changed mainly due to the fact people had a way of knowing how many cards there were in circulation in mint/gem mint condition. My Jordan Rookie was worth a lot more before grading services were around.


I'd imagine you would be lucky to get $250-500 for the cards as a lump from that era. I understand moving them though. I've got mine at my moms house, but I probably have closer to 250k loose cards, and many more in sets/unopened boxes. I'm grading the best and holding onto it.

+1 --- This guy knows what he is talking about. I got out too late as well but for the exact same reasons as he has described. I was going to keep them all for my kids. It was a great idea until the hobby took the huge hit. I should have sold years before when the cards held their value.

[SMKR]

so if you were to keep one card for historical appreciation values 40 years from now, what one card would you choose?

[Denny]

so if you were to keep one card for historical appreciation values 40 years from now, what one card would you choose?

I have my Ken Griffey 1989 Upper Deck #1. It is graded 9.2, but the mother of all cards when I was growing up. I just threw a BCCG 10.0 LeBron rookie first pic in a Cavs uniform), 10.0 Rothlesberger rookie (holding up his first Steelers Jersey), and a 10.0 Vince Young rookie (still in a Longhorn uniform) in my son's stocking this Christmas. You'd thought I'd brought the moon down.

[threefortytwo]

wtf tag! hahahahaha

[black50]

what makes things valuable?

Usually how rare it is.But in your case and in mine and lots of others who bought cards from late 80's to early 90's, the market was flooded with cards. I have a michael irvin and emmit smith rookie cards that are only worth maybe 20 bucks a piece.

You should forget getting 2 grand for that many cards..im in the same boat you are, an ass load of cards and they aint worth shit

you may get a few hundred bucks

[03trubluGT]

Take them to a sports cards & collectibles type shop to see what they will offer you. Be advised though, they still won't give you top dollar unless you have something rare that is in super MINT condition.

LOL! That reminds me of the people that go to "Pawn Stars" and find out that their item is worth $8k and the pawn broker offers $2,500!

[dogman]

I got a few cards that maybe would of been worth money if I took care of them. I still have them , don't know why though ? I have a few of my cards put up in binders and the rest are just together with rubber bands. I'm pretty sure I won't get shit for mines.

[threefortytwo]

Here's what you do: Post craigslist ad as follows: 50,000+ baseball cards for sale. NOT picked through. 80's-90's. All stars/rookies/inserts included. I have no idea what is in there nor will I take the time to go through it. (white lie to get attention) Belonged to my brother--want them GONE! $500 OBO by the end of the week gets the cards. NO CHERRYPICKING.

[bjtheman1]

The cards should range from about 87 to about 95-96

As a current collector I've been in the sportscard scene since the late 80's when my grandfather was buying me those complete sets like 88 Topps, Fleer, Donruss, Etc.
Yep, these are the overproduced years of sportscards. Not sure if you've seen any of the current manufacturers and such that are currently produced but they make cards from those years look like ass.

Vintage is and will always be highly sought after, but even 20+ more years down the line cards from the years you specified will unlikely not go up in value.

Your best bet would be to just list them on CL as a lot, take them as is. A sportscard shop would give you almost nothing, and while you could try ebay you might accrue more fees trying to sell them then they are worth. I also believe you could donate them to a charity or something and then use it as a tax write-off.

If you get offered more than $150 for them, Take It!

[big_tiger]

Denny says sell em and buy silver!!!

[Nick Chapman]

Havent collected cards since i was like 13 (so its been 15 years). Counted once and its close to or over 50,000 sports cards. I want to get rid of them, tired of moving them when I move, they are heavy and take up room. Just not sure of the best way to unload them all at once. Just want one lump some for them. Anyone have any good ideas?

Brent

Please return my texts or calls.

[mstng86]

so if you were to keep one card for historical appreciation values 40 years from now, what one card would you choose?

1998 Fleer Ultra Peyton Manning rookie card
1989 Score Football rookie cards
1989 Upper Deck #1 Ken Griffey Junior

Probably a couple of more.

I wish Edgerrin James had finished out his career stronger, or at least stayed in Indy.

[Denny]

Denny says sell em and buy silver!!!

Amen!

29.81 an ounce @ this post.

[Frank]

Sure glad I invested in all these Beanie Babies! I can't imagine they will ever lose value!