eBay hasn't offered a lot of straight discounts this year, but there's one out there now that's essentially free money. Users who purchase $25.01 or more worth of items and type in HAPPY25 in the discount/promo code box at checkout are getting $25 off that purchase. In other words, buy something just over $25 and it's essentially free. Or, if you buy something more … [Read more...]
eBay Sports Card Sales Have Skyrocketed During COVID-19
We've all seen comments that a lot of sports cards have been selling during the COVID-19 pandemic. We've heard from regular hobbyists, dealers and hobby shops about increased business. We've even gotten a few cold hard facts about sales of Michael Jordan items. Now, though, we're getting a much deeper look at just how significant the increase has been compared … [Read more...]
Notes: New MHCC Auction Opens; eBay Stats; Project 2020 Update
Mile High Card Company has opened its Extra Innings Auction with over 500 lots available. Among the highlights is a higher grade 1962 Topps near set, including all green tint and pose variations and multiple complete vintage baseball card sets. The auction is designed for collectors on smaller budgets, but with a healthy dose of popular star cards, sets and lots. Other … [Read more...]
Barkley, Cowboys Pace Most Popular Sales Lists on eBay
Young running backs have been dominating the list of most popular eBay searches since the end of the 2017 NFL season. The company recently released search and sales data ahead of the 2018 regular season that offers some insight on what users are typing into their search boxes. While the data includes things like jerseys and team apparel in addition to cards and … [Read more...]
Historic Sports Card Pricing Tool Launched; Includes 14 Years of Data
Wondering what a PSA 7 Roberto Clemente rookie card sold for ten years ago? Pondering the price history of 2011 Topps Update baseball boxes? That data is now available—free. PWCC Marketplace has launched a searchable database of sports card transactions conducted on eBay dating back to 2004. Free to anyone who signs up on the company’s website, the database … [Read more...]
Notes: Hunt Signs Hoskins; KAT Recalls Selling on eBay
No player’s done more in less time during baseball’s “Year of the Rookie” than Rhys Hoskins. The Philadelphia Phillies newcomer has now blasted 18 home runs and 38 RBI in his first 34 games, something no player has ever done. He's given Phillies fans something to scream about in a year that has often made them scream for other reasons. Hunt Auctions recently struck a … [Read more...]
eBay Gives Sellers, Buyers More Info
eBay has expanded the amount of closed listings data available to provide sellers and buyers of all types of sports cards and sports memorabilia with more information. The company has extended the time frame in which items sold remain visible in search from 15 days to 60 days. Far more current than price guides, completed eBay sales are often the most reliable method of … [Read more...]
NFL, Packers, Jeter, Bulls Among eBay’s Top Sellers in 2011
Anything NFL--and Green Bay Packers in particular--has been red hot on eBay in 2011. The auction giant has announced its third annual “Top Shopped” report1, ranking the pop culture moments and trends that captured shopper’s attention – and cash – in 2011. eBay analyzed sales data based on what people bought across categories on the marketplace to identify what piqued the … [Read more...]
Terapeak Aims to Help You Sell Smarter on eBay
eBay sellers might be interested in Terapeak, a service that aims to help you create better titles, decide which products to sell, how much to charge for your products and how to maximize tactics to help you make more money. What is Terapeak? Straight from the Terapeak website is this explanation of their service: “Terapeak helps eBay sellers become more profitable, by … [Read more...]
Knowledge to Help Your eBay Sales
On one hand, selling sports cards and sports memorabilia on eBay is a great way to reach a wider customer base. eBay, of course, features several options and features that make it easier to sell more merchandise in less time. On the other hand, the problem that many sports card and memorabilia dealers have is that they fail to take advantage of several options and features … [Read more...]