Question about selling raw cards on eBay.
jmlabonner
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I want to sell some raw cards on eBay. Nothing high-end or expensive or worth over like $50. Some commons, stars, etc. Also some of my TTM's that no longer fit in with the projects I have started. Should I list them as BIN or Auctions, shipping per card, 5-7 day auctions, etc. ANY information will be wonderful! Thank you in advance!
John
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cost to ship each lot and charge that amount.
Me personally I'd throw them up on the B/S/T forum here first with your asking price.
Free shipping - add ~$3 to your selling price to compensate for the expense.
Ship cards in toploaders with tape across the top or CS, between two pieces of cardboard for protection, inside a bubble mailer.
I've been using these bubble mailers. Obviously, depends on how many cards you have to sell, but everything is cheaper in bulk. $.14/each when you buy 250.
John
if the set is more of a specialty set, then perhaps BIN's may work better....
good luck
rick
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<< <i>hi, if the set is actively collected , then you should be fine to auction....
if the set is more of a specialty set, then perhaps BIN's may work better....
good luck
rick >>
Rick,
The TTM's are gonna be single cards along with the other. Not sure if I am gonna do sets yet.
John
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
When selling raw cards older than 1981, I scan the front and back. Upload a nice large scan so the buyer can zoom in. Stay away from using cell/camera pics... invest in a scanner. The extra effort is worth not having to deal with returns or refunds with an unsatisfied buyer due to bad representation of a card.
I charge $2.50 for shipping, with unlimited combined shipping. Whether they buy 1 or 100 cards, it's $2.50 flat. I buy the "Size #00 Kraft Bubble Mailers" from Royal Mailers. They're a 5" x 9" mailer. When I ship one card, I put it in a rigid top loader, tape the top, and place it directly into the mailer without cardboard. What I do instead is fold the mailer in half, which makes the mailer very rigid, and it's the perfect size for the Ebay/Paypal shipping label. I use clear packing take to tape the label on, while also taping over the edges of the mailer. If your card gets bent using this method, then it would get bent if you would have used cardboard. Never had a complaint.
<< <i>Regarding shipping: When I sell RAW individual TTMs or a small group I usually charge $2.99 and mail them in a bubble envelope. I will also let the buyers know that the shipping will not change no matter how many cards the buyer purchases. 1 or 100 will still ship at $2.99. If the person buys many items, that will more than make up for any additional shipping costs I may have. >>
Doug,
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<< <i>Wise words above... either using $0.99 auctions (for quick card dump), or fixed price listings with best offer option (with auto-decline/accept feature).
When selling raw cards older than 1981, I scan the front and back. Upload a nice large scan so the buyer can zoom in. Stay away from using cell/camera pics... invest in a scanner. The extra effort is worth not having to deal with returns or refunds with an unsatisfied buyer due to bad representation of a card.
I charge $2.50 for shipping, with unlimited combined shipping. Whether they buy 1 or 100 cards, it's $2.50 flat. I buy the "Size #00 Kraft Bubble Mailers" from Royal Mailers. They're a 5" x 9" mailer. When I ship one card, I put it in a rigid top loader, tape the top, and place it directly into the mailer without cardboard. What I do instead is fold the mailer in half, which makes the mailer very rigid, and it's the perfect size for the Ebay/Paypal shipping label. I use clear packing take to tape the label on, while also taping over the edges of the mailer. If your card gets bent using this method, then it would get bent if you would have used cardboard. Never had a complaint. >>
Most of mine will be post-1981 cards. I do have a scanner, it's and old Epson Stylus CX6000. Any suggestions on setting I should use?
John
<< <i>I do have a scanner, it's and old Epson Stylus CX6000. Any suggestions on setting I should use? >>
I don't think there's a particular setting that you should use; most just use the default, but, it varies by scanner and there are many. Just try to make your scans look like the card does to the naked eye. Whatever minimizes distortion is best.