There are many great options for ordering baseball cards online or through retail stores. Some of the most popular and reliable sources for obtaining baseball cards include:
Online Retailers:
SportsCards.com: One of the largest and most trusted online retailers for baseball cards. They have an immense inventory of new and vintage cards available and ship quickly. Prices tend to be reasonable.
Amazon: While not a dedicated card retailer, Amazon has an enormous selection of new and used baseball cards available from independent sellers. Just be sure to check reviews of individual sellers. Shipping is usually fast with Prime.
eBay: eBay allows you to find virtually any baseball card you want, both new and vintage. Just be aware of fakes and be careful of shipping/handling costs from individual sellers. Reviews are helpful for vetting sellers.
BlowoutCards.com: Specializes in new sports cards with a huge selection right after new releases. Filter searches easily by sport, set, player, price and more. Shipping speeds vary by order total spent.
Retail Stores:
Local Card/Comic Shops: Many hobby shops specialize in cards and carry new releases as well as singles from past years. Prices can vary but it’s convenient for looking through inventory in-person. Call ahead to check stock of specific players/sets.
Hobby Lobby/Michael’s: These craft stores usually have a small selection of new baseball cards and supplies but prices tend to be higher than online retailers. Good option if ordering online isn’t possible.
Target/Walmart: Mass retailers usually have a toy/hobby section with some new baseball card products from the past year, but selection won’t match specialty shops. Convenient for basic new packs/boxes.
Local Sporting Goods Stores: Stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods may have a cards section with new products close to release dates, but likely won’t have vintage singles.
Online Communities/Auctions:
Trading Card Database: Members can buy, sell and trade individual baseball cards. Listings cover new to vintage years. Communication is through messaging boards for coordination. Prices vary widely by scarcity of cards.
Luxury Card Auctions: For high-end, rare vintage cards in graded/slabbed conditions. Sites like PWCC, Goldin Auctions and Robert Edward Auctions handle consignments from collectors. Have to watch closely for end times of active auctions of desired players. Can find truly one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. Shipping/insurance charges tend to be higher. Authenticity guaranteed by established third-party grading services like PSA and BGS.
It’s also a good idea to check the return/refund policies of any online retailer before ordering cards, in case there are any issues with the order fulfillment or card condition upon receipt. Most reputable sources will allow returns within a reasonable window at buyer’s expense. Online retailers tend to offer the broadest selection and most competitive pricing for both new release products and individual vintage cards. But local hobby shops and community marketplaces provide alternatives worth exploring as well. With some research, a collector can feel confident ordering baseball cards from a variety of sources.
