How To Make Money On Ebay From Sports Cards For Sale

By Katrina Wheeler


Prior to online selling, card collectors had very few options to sell their collections. Only a small percentage of card value can be gotten from ordinary shops. To organize a card show would mean spending a lot of time and money. This is where eBay comes in. Since the late 1990s, collectors have gotten better card selling options from the websites significantly low start-up cost, worldwide audience and simplistic tools. This article examines how sports cards for sale can generate money via eBay.

To start the process of listing a sports card on eBay, a person needs to open an eBay seller account and register or upgrade for a PayPal Premier Account. To make things easier and save time, it is advisable to register for a new checking account, separate from one used for household and personal expenses.

It is advisable to go for a bank whose minimum deposit does not exceed $100 and has lesser monthly maintenance fee. The sellers would then ask to be given a debit card to enable the account be registered with his or her PayPal and eBay accounts. When the setting up of the bank account is done, the process of registering with PayPal and eBay can start together with selling the cards.

Keeping track of expenses from the beginning is recommended, as it may have some tax consequences later. This does not depend on whether the seller is making sales to buy other items or just to earn an extra income. Shipping supplies and protection of card are some of the expenses. It can be beneficial to stock up the supplies before starting sales. This is because once the seller closes the first card sale; he will not be scrambling or recycling supplies.

When selling a sports card, a number of options are offered by eBay, including traditional auctions, eBay stores and Buy It Now sales. Although setting up a store may appear practical, but getting vital experience with traditional auctions and buy it now listings is advisable. Once the seller has done business for some time and is familiar with the site, he or she can move to an eBay store.

When someone is about to start selling their collection, one of the first and most important things to know is exactly the cards to be listed. This includes the types of card and their condition. A listing can then be created as soon as these aspects are determined.

Including a photo of the card is a good idea. It is not possible to overemphasize the importance of pictures. The saying about a picture being worthy of a thousand words definitely has some truth when it comes to selling a sports card on eBay. Scanning the card is advisable over using a camera, since it produces a better image and is easier.

The next step in listing sports cards for sale on eBay is completing the sections for shipping information. The seller will have to decide if they will sell internationally. It is however advisable to limit the market to the United States when first starting on eBay.




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