Considering shutting down my Ebay sellers account

metalmike

And "joining the hobby". After 4 years of being a buyer/seller I am strongly considering shutting down my sellers account. I will keep my buyers account because, honestly if it wasn't for Ebay my collection would be weaksauce. I have only had maybe 4 or 5 sales over $100 since I joined, mostly a few non card items. I have lost money overall selling the few cards I have sold and now I plan on selling cards at a few local shows and flea markets. In fact, for example I can buy cards on ebay in bulk and flip them for double in person which is a awesome profit margin. Also I can buy PSA 5's on Ebay and sell them for book after I bust em out of their plastic prison. Ex cards are very nice cards in my opinion and since they were graded I KNOW they have not been trimmed or tampered with. Just a few ideas I am considering, what do you think? My opinion is why would anyone buy a 1993 Topps factory set or even a micro factory set on Ebay for say 10 bucks with 7 shipping- total 17 bucks when they could buy them from me IN PERSON NOW for 15? I make 5 bucks on each sale and since I am such a nice guy the buyer WILL be back for more. And if I "find" a great collection/card I will consign it.

yankeeno7

I have never set up at a flea market but it sounds like a fun idea. Possibly be the only one there with cards is a thought provoking proposition. I bet you can sell tons of stuff there you wouldnt sell anywhere else.

Allen

I do shows and flea markets some and if you buy the right stuff on ebay you can do well.

gameusedhoop

When doing events the more local stuff the better. You can do very well buying auto'd and game used cards of the locals on ebay cheaply, and making quick easy flips at shows. Don't forget the other sports also, many people are looking for non-baseball, and many show guys don't have much of a selection.

DrJ

For local shows you will need to stock up on cards from the local professional teams. Dollar/Star boxes are also very popular. There are still player collectors out there with money to spend.

You are correct that selling Raw can be be very profitable, just don't become one of those dealers who wants a little below high book price for VG/EX quality cards. My local show is filled with these guys and they have the same inventory month after month, because people are not buying.

J