eBay is looking for someone to oversee its trading cards category and grow its business. The company has posted a job listing for a director/general manager to to "the category and support the launch of new innovation, technology, and partnerships." The job is based at eBay's San Jose, CA headquarters and involves the development of operating plans, seller support, … [Read more...] about eBay Looks to Hire GM for Trading Cards
eBay Vault
Notes: David Mantle on ’52 Topps; eBay Lowers Vault Threshold; Serena’s Hot; Project 100 J-Rod; More
Bidding for the SGC 9.5 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle is now at $7.92 million with the buyer’s premium factored into the bidding at Heritage Auctions. The auction still has over a week to run. David Mantle wasn’t born yet when Topps released the card that would become a symbol of baseball in the 1950s and one of the most sought after cards on the planet. Mickey’s son is … [Read more...] about Notes: David Mantle on ’52 Topps; eBay Lowers Vault Threshold; Serena’s Hot; Project 100 J-Rod; More
PSA Parent Company is Latest to Offer Vault Platform for Cards
We used to keep them in shoeboxes. In 2022, the hobby buzzword might just be “vault.” Collectors, parent company of PSA, has become the latest operator of an all-in-one service that allows collectors to house, buy and sell on a single platform without actually possessing the physical item. The company first announced its plans for the vault platform in … [Read more...] about PSA Parent Company is Latest to Offer Vault Platform for Cards
Hollywood Star Miles Teller Drafts $25,000 Baseball Card Team for eBay Vault
eBay formally kicked off the launch of its new vault program with a noted Hollywood star and former big leaguer. Miles Teller and Chase Utley hosted “Vault Stars” Friday night, just ahead of All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. The event was aimed at garnering publicity for the eBay vault: a 31,000 square foot, secure facility and digital marketplace for card … [Read more...] about Hollywood Star Miles Teller Drafts $25,000 Baseball Card Team for eBay Vault
Notes: PWCC Says Vault Has $1 Billion in Assets Inside; Case Break Pavilion at NSCC; Chase for Chase Ends; Finals Game Balls
PWCC says it now has over 500,000 assets stored inside its Oregon vault, with a total assessed value of over $1 billion. The company first announced its Vault in 2018 – a new concept to the trading card industry at the time. Since then the practice of vaulting assets has been widely adopted, with eBay the latest to offer storage and direct selling from its own … [Read more...] about Notes: PWCC Says Vault Has $1 Billion in Assets Inside; Case Break Pavilion at NSCC; Chase for Chase Ends; Finals Game Balls
eBay to Open Live Online Shopping Platform
eBay will enter the live online selling space with a new dedicated shopping platform for collectibles set to launch next week. Called eBay Live, the events will offer potential customers the chance to interact live with sellers, learning more about a specific item and the option to buy products directly in the stream. The new beta technology “combines entertainment with … [Read more...] about eBay to Open Live Online Shopping Platform
eBay Opens Trading Card Vault Service
The eBay vault is now live. The company says single graded trading cards valued at $750 or more can now be housed in a 31,000 square foot, 24/7 secured, temperature controlled facility in Delaware. Company officials say the vault can be used by collectors to sell and buy graded cards without shipping them and also puts eBay in the mix for offering cards via fractional … [Read more...] about eBay Opens Trading Card Vault Service
Notes: Gretzky Jersey Will Be a Record Breaker; eBay Vault Update; Kid Collector Meets Trout; NYC Collectors Night
Bidding for jersey worn by Wayne Gretzky when he won his final Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in 1988 is now at $1.1 million and will set the all-time record for the most expensive hockey jersey ever sold. Still stained with champagne from the postgame celebration and numerous stick and puck parts as well as team repairs, the jersey is being offered for the first time … [Read more...] about Notes: Gretzky Jersey Will Be a Record Breaker; eBay Vault Update; Kid Collector Meets Trout; NYC Collectors Night
eBay Plans to Open Vault for Cards, Hints at Fractional Market, Live Breaks
You can add eBay to the list of collectible dealers to open a physical vault and marketplace. During an “Investor Day” presentation, the Northern California-based company said it will open a 31,000-square-foot, secure storage facility for trading cards and collectibles sometime in the next few months. Collectors will be able to store their items in the vault and offer … [Read more...] about eBay Plans to Open Vault for Cards, Hints at Fractional Market, Live Breaks