Selling baseball cards online can be a lucrative way to make money from your collection or find buyers for valuable singles. With so many options available, it’s not always clear which sites are the best. This article will evaluate some of the top online marketplaces for selling baseball cards and help you determine where you may have the most success.
eBay – As the largest online marketplace, eBay is almost always a good option to consider when selling baseball cards. With millions of active buyers, you have a great chance of finding interested bidders no matter what level or sport your cards are from. eBay takes a final value fee of 10% with a starting fee of $0.30 per listing. Listings can be auction-style or buy it now/best offer. Feedback is left publicly so buyers can view your reputation. The massive traffic on eBay means cards often sell for top dollar. EBay takes a larger cut than other sites and you need to factor in shipping costs.
COMC (Cardboard Connection) – COMC is one of the largest online-only baseball card marketplaces. They specialize in vintage and high-end cards and have thousands of active buyers looking specifically for baseball cards. COMC takes detailed photos of each card and grades condition, allowing buyers to easily search their extensive inventory. Sellers set their own prices and COMC takes a 15% commission when a card sells plus $0.50 per order. COMC also offers consignment services where they market your cards for a higher 25% fee but you don’t have to deal with individual sales. Shipping is included in the price so there are no additional fees. COMC is best for rare/valuable cards that will appeal to serious collectors.
Sportlots – As another major online baseball card marketplace, Sportlots is a solid option. They have both individual card sales as well as group/team/set sales. Sellers set the price and Sportlots takes a 10% commission when an item sells. Shipping is calculated and added to the total. Condition is graded by Sportlots staff. The site sees high traffic and also offers a consignment option. Sportlots is best for common/uncommon cards or larger lots that may appeal more to resellers than individual collectors.
Collector’s Cache – A smaller site than the top three, Collector’s Cache still has thousands of active buyers specifically looking for baseball cards. Sellers set the price and Collector’s Cache takes a 10% commission plus $0.99 per order processing fee. Condition is self-reported but photos are required. Shipping is calculated and added to the total. Feedback is left publicly. Collector’s Cache sees less overall traffic than the largest sites but still provides exposure to a dedicated baseball card collector audience.
Facebook Marketplace – While not a dedicated card site, Facebook Marketplace has become a popular local selling platform. Sellers can list individual cards, teams, or entire collections for sale locally to avoid shipping. No fees are taken but you need to coordinate shipping yourself if a sale is made to a buyer further away. Facebook reaches a wide non-collector audience so listings need good photos and descriptions to attract interest. Risk of local meetups must be considered. Best for common/bulk cards being sold locally.
Reddit – Specific baseball card trading subreddits like r/baseballcards allow sellers to post individual cards, teams or collections. No fees taken and shipping is arranged between buyers and sellers. Condition should still be described thoroughly. Targets a collector audience already familiar with Reddit. Low traffic compared to top sites but can be worthwhile for harder to find vintage/rare cards that dedicated collectors may see. Must be active in the community to build trust.
Other smaller sites like Sportscardforum.com or Vintagecardprices.com offer marketplace-style selling of individual cards but see much lower overall traffic than the top few options. For rare/valuable cards, consignment with reputable auction houses like Heritage Auctions may yield the highest prices but will require the largest commission percentages of 30-40%.
EBay remains the top choice overall for its unparalleled traffic and reach to both collectors and resellers worldwide. But sites like COMC, Sportlots and Collector’s Cache can be better suited depending on a card’s value, condition and your target audience. Facebook is worth listing locally common cards. Consider bundling less valuable cards into lots to attract resellers. Take advantage of established marketplaces first before seeking out smaller communities. Photograph cards clearly, be fully transparent on condition, and build a strong seller reputation for best results.
