More trading cards were sold on eBay during the first six months of 2021 than in all of 2020. The GMV, or gross merchandise value, of cards sold on the platform totals over $2 billion so far this year, roughly $1 billion in each quarter. The number represents a 175% increase from the same six month period in 2020. eBay hasn’t broken down sales of sports vs. … [Read more...] about eBay: 2021 Trading Card Sales Have Already Passed All of 2020
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Multiple Sports Card Dealers Ranked Among World’s Top 100 eBay Sellers
Their online stores never close and in a hot market, there have been plenty of shoppers visiting around the clock. Sports cards are flying on eBay and some of the hobby's largest dealers are still ranking among the highest volume sellers on eBay's entire worldwide platform. Data obtained by SC Daily shows four sellers who specialize in sports cards listed … [Read more...] about Multiple Sports Card Dealers Ranked Among World’s Top 100 eBay Sellers
eBay Launches New Price Guide, Collection Tracking Feature for Sports Cards
eBay is now offering a built-in price guide feature for sports cards. The company unveiled the feature as part of a group of tools unveiled Thursday during the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. Price Guide and Collection are designed to allow users to actively collect and sell trading cards, with the ability to monitor the real-time market … [Read more...] about eBay Launches New Price Guide, Collection Tracking Feature for Sports Cards
$871 Million Worth of Sports Cards Sold on eBay in Q1
There may have been a pullback in prices for some items in recent months, but the number of people buying cards and the amount of money spent on eBay in the first quarter of this year was something to behold. Data obtained by SC Daily indicates 20 million new sports, non-sports and gaming cards were listed on eBay from January through March, with an average of 139 cards sold … [Read more...] about $871 Million Worth of Sports Cards Sold on eBay in Q1
Notes: Target Pausing Some Card Sales; New Denver Show; eBay Issues; Ticket Man
Target stores will temporarily halt the sale of some sports and Pokemon trading card boxes this Friday. The company is citing ongoing incidents involving aggressive customers as a reason for its decision. A Target spokesman confirmed the move to SC Daily Wednesday afternoon, issuing this statement: "The safety of our guests and our team is our top priority. Out … [Read more...] about Notes: Target Pausing Some Card Sales; New Denver Show; eBay Issues; Ticket Man
eBay Says New Scanning Tool Will Cut Listing Time By Half
Sports card sellers will have to wait a bit to try it out, but eBay is introducing a new feature they say will make listing trading cards faster and easier. Beginning late April, sellers will be able to scan their cards using eBay's mobile apps for iOS and Android, while the eBay back end does most of the manual work normally required to finish a listing. The new … [Read more...] about eBay Says New Scanning Tool Will Cut Listing Time By Half
eBay: U.S. Sports Card Sales Grew 142% in 2020
Sales of basketball cards increased 373 percent from 2019 to 2020 led by a quartet of current and former players according to new data released by eBay. The list of top selling players was dominated by five familiar names. A resurgent interest in Michael Jordan cards before, during and after ESPN’s The Last Dance documentary pushed him to the top of the list, followed … [Read more...] about eBay: U.S. Sports Card Sales Grew 142% in 2020
eBay Offering Some Users $25 Off $25 Purchase
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...] about eBay Offering Some Users $25 Off $25 Purchase
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...] about eBay Sports Card Sales Have Skyrocketed During COVID-19
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...] about Notes: New MHCC Auction Opens; eBay Stats; Project 2020 Update