Extending its reach to the world’s largest seller of trading cards, COMC has partnered with eBay. The company has announced the BETA test of a platform that will allow sellers to cross-list their inventory on eBay beginning immediately. COMC has offered the same option through a deal with Amazon since 2011 and is currently the top seller of single cards in the Amazon … [Read more...] about COMC Sellers Now Have Option to Show Cards on eBay
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“The Vault” Aimed at Helping Buyers and Sellers of More Expensive Cards
Few businesses in the sports memorabilia industry have made as much of a splash in a short period of time as COMC.com. The company has experienced strong growth over the last couple of years and its latest feature, The Vault, is designed to offer collectors and dealers another option for selling their more valuable cards. COMC (formerly Check Out My Cards) debuted The … [Read more...] about “The Vault” Aimed at Helping Buyers and Sellers of More Expensive Cards
Rich’s Ramblings: Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
by Rich Klein About 20 years ago a hit record was released called "Things that make you go hmmm." There is no doubt everyone in the hobby has encountered those things which seemingly do not make sense. Over the years here are some of mine. When I first started in the hobby, a Mark "The Bird" Fidrych 1977 Topps Rookie Card was selling for the same price as many of the … [Read more...] about Rich’s Ramblings: Things That Make You Go Hmmm…
2012 Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Memorabilia Deals Underway
Amid the deals on tablet computers, big screen TVs and video games are those aimed at collectors. Chances are your local sports card shop has something going, but if you're ready to do some online shopping over the next few days, we've got a few places to check out that are offering cash back, discounts and more. Our sponsor, Baseball Card Exchange has 10% off and free … [Read more...] about 2012 Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Memorabilia Deals Underway
Ramblings: Ch-ch-ch-Changes
by Rich Klein As this is being written, there are only a couple of weeks until the 2012 election. Four years ago, America swept in a new president with the slogan "Change You Can Believe In". Now, four years ago seems like a short time but both our nation and hobby have changed significantly over that time. In terms of the hobby, here are some changes, both good and bad, … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Ch-ch-ch-Changes
Buying and Selling Outlets for Sports Card Collectors
by Shane Elsberry Sports card collectors, both avid and casual, know how eBay changed the way cards and memorabilia are bought, sold, and collected. It remains the first stop for collectors looking to complete a base set, collect a particular team or player, or pick up that game used or auto item they have been trying to find. It also sets the market value for … [Read more...] about Buying and Selling Outlets for Sports Card Collectors
Ramblings: Rich Klein Ready to Continue Ripken-Like NSCC Streak
By Rich Klein It's a little different than it was when it began in 1980 but there is nothing in the hobby like the National Sports Collectors Convention. This event has truly become the only place where all facets of the hobby meet: From the corporate sponsors who produce cards to dealers to collectors and even to a busy autograph pavilion run by TriStar Productions. In … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Rich Klein Ready to Continue Ripken-Like NSCC Streak