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Determining the value of old baseball cards
Determining the value of old baseball cards
Unlike individual sports cards or pieces of memorabilia, there are additional variables when determining the value of sports cards collections.
TonyeTrade routinely spends millions of dollars each year to purchase collections of sports cards and other collectibles, which puts us in a position of experience for offering information and advice.
Unlike individual sports cards or pieces of memorabilia, Many sellers of sports cards collections share the same experience: a buyer contacts them about purchasing the collection, but then makes an offer only on select cards.there are additional variables when determining the value of sports cards collections.
While “cherry-picking” can bring in some revenue, it doesn’t account for the value of the collection of sports cards as a whole. For this reason, it’s essential to find a buyer committed to purchasing your entire collection — not just the jewels it contains.
It takes a specific type of buyer if you’re looking to sell your collection of sports cards. Most buyers look to cherry-pick only the best sports cards in a collection, and then quickly flip them for a tidy profit. Buyers who are serious about handling entire collections typically have large reserves of liquid assets, as well as an extensive list of contacts interested in sports cards and other kinds of collectibles.
It might be tempting to send the jewels of your sports cards collection to be graded, but this decision warrants careful consideration. In situations where you’re considering grading your sports cards, a far better alternative is to find a buyer who knows when and how to get sports cards graded.
With more than 30 years of experience handling some of the largest and most valuable collections of sports cards, TonyeTrade is your source for top dollar. Expect an easy, stress-free experience where your questions and concerns are addressed, and a premium is placed up your convenience. If you’re looking to sell a collection of sports cards or other memorabilia, please contact TonyeTrade today.
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