The first step in listing multiple baseball cards on eBay is to prepare your cards. You will want to take the time to sort your cards by sport, team, player, year, condition, and other important attributes. This makes it much easier to categorize and describe your listings. Once you have your cards organized, you can then start taking photos of them. eBay recommends uploading at least one high-quality photo for each listing. The photos should show the front and back of each card clearly so buyers can inspect condition. Be sure to place each card on a solid, non-distracting background for optimal viewing.

Now you are ready to start creating your eBay listings. Go to eBay.com and click on “Sell” then “Sell an Item” to get started. For the title of your listing, concisely describe the main contents – for example “Lot of 25 1990s Baseball Cards.” It’s a good idea to include estimates of quantities and decades in the title to give buyers a quick idea of what to expect. In the description, you will want to provide further details on exact contents. List out the players, years, sets, and specific quantities of each included card. Describe the overall condition of the cards using terms like “near mint,” “lightly played,” etc. Be sure not to leave any pertinent details out.

You will also want to include your high-quality photos in the description. eBay allows up to 12 photos per listing. Upload photos showing examples from different parts of the lot. For example, include photos of rookies, stars, commons, varying years, and condition ranges. Provide close-up shots where needed to show details. Remember to note any flaws, which helps establish realistic buyer expectations. Provide an overview of the lot’s full content somewhere in the description as well.

When setting the shipping costs, choose “calculated shipping” and input the correct package dimensions and weight for the lot. Make sure to factor in the cost of supplies like sleeves, toploaders, bubble mailers etc. into your shipping price. You can charge actual shipping costs or a small premium. For payment, accept the major payment methods. Set the duration of the listing – generally 7, 10, or 14 day listings perform best for card lots.

Now address some key seller preferences. Choose to make your listing a “fixed price” rather than auction style. Search trends show fixed price lots receive more views and sales. Opt in to promote the listing on your eBay homepage so more members see it. You can also promote it with a featured or basic listing upgrade if your budget allows. Save the listing and it is now live! Be sure to promote it on trading card social media sites and forums too for additional exposure.

During the listing period, provide excellent seller service. Answer any buyer questions promptly. Consider offering combined shipping discounts for customers who buy multiple lots from you. Ensure timely fulfillment with protection for the cards. Request feedback from buyers to build your seller ratings. Run additional lots with any unsold cards to keep your selling momentum going. With the right presentation and promotion, listing multiple baseball cards on eBay in organized lots can be a profitable way to move your collection.