The first step is to determine which baseball cards you want to include in your eBay listing. You’ll want to gather all the cards you plan to sell together and sort them into logical groups or lots. Some options for organizing your cards include grouping by player, team, year, or overall condition. Make sure each lot you create contains similar types of cards to make it easy for buyers to understand.

Once you’ve organized your cards, it’s time to photograph them. Clear, well-lit photos are crucial. You’ll want to take pictures of the front and back of each card so buyers can inspect them closely. Photos should be large, high-quality JPEGs at least 1000 pixels on the longest side. The best way to photograph cards is on a solid, neutral colored background like plain white paper. Make sure all photos are sharply focused from edge to edge so buyers can see details.

Now you’re ready to create your eBay listing. On the eBay Selling Hub, choose “Sell an item” and then select “Sport Trading Cards” as the category. For the title of your listing, concisely describe what cards are included using specifics like player names, years, quantities, and conditions. For example, “Lot of 50 Vintage Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays Rookie Cards (Various Conditions).” In the description, provide full details about the cards. List each player and year represented. Note the approximate condition of each card using standardized grading terms like “Near Mint,” “Excellent,” or “Poor.” Be sure to describe any notable flaws honestly. Invite buyers to ask any questions.

Include all of your high-quality photos in the listing by dragging and dropping them into the Photo section. eBay and prospective buyers expect to see clear, well-lit images of the cards from the front and back. Arrange your photos in a logical order that tells the story of the lot. Add additional text describing what each photo shows if needed. Be sure to check that all photos uploaded properly.

It’s important to set the proper title, shipping and payment options for a multi-card listing. Choose “Lot/Set of cards” as the item condition since you are selling several cards together. Set the price of the lot at a fair amount based on research of recently sold comparable lots. Offer calculated shipping rates based on your location to provide buyers honest delivery cost estimates. Accept the most common forms of online payment like PayPal.

Include prominent highlights to promote your listing. Mention valuable cards in the lot if any have identifiable key players or rare varieties. Note any especially nice condition examples or important autographs. Highlight big name rookie cards, rare issues or vintage years that collectors seek. Proper highlighting catches buyers’ attention and shows you have showcase pieces to motivate bidding.

Once your listing is ready, schedule it to end at an optimal day/time when sports card collectors are most actively browsing and bidding on eBay. Sunday evenings tend to work well in North America. Promote your auction by sharing to relevant baseball card community marketplaces and groups. Sign up for optional features like Best Offer to potentially secure a sale faster at your preferred price.

Be responsive to any messages or questions from interested buyers during the auction. Answer promptly with friendly, knowledgeable replies. Help buyers understand what they’re bidding on or spot cards they may have missed in images. An engaging, helpful selling approach fosters trust that leads to sales.

If an auction ends without meeting your reserve price or without any bids, you have the choice to relist it at a lower starting cost or part out the lot into smaller groupings for easier purchasing. But have patience – multi-card lots can take time to sell depending on demand for the included players and years. With clear photos and honest descriptions, your lot will eventually find a motivated collector. EBay is the biggest online marketplace for sports cards, so listing there consistently is the best way to sell multiple cards successfully. I hope these tips help you market your collection to find new baseball card homes!