Scanning a card with your phone while in the eBay app and having that image help jump start your listing is a feature available to those who sell gaming cards but it’s still not available for those who sell sports cards on the platform. “We’ve rolled it out for collectible card games like Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh,” said eBay’s Gene Cook at the recent National Sports … [Read more...] about Notes: eBay Image Scan Update; the Hot “Troutahni” Card; Maine Show Grows; Fanatics Auction; Kevin Willis’ Missing Jerseys
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National Notes: Whirlwind Week for Dealers; eBay Gets Feedback of Its Own; ’54 Wax; Show’s Priciest Card; Big Pulls
"Thanks for your patience," the dealer said to me as we wrapped up our transaction. It wasn't the first time I'd heard it said on the floor of the National Sports Collectors Convention last week. Exhibitors who had the good stuff were swamped and even those who had two or three people helping handle traffic still had their heads on a swivel when multiple customers were … [Read more...] about National Notes: Whirlwind Week for Dealers; eBay Gets Feedback of Its Own; ’54 Wax; Show’s Priciest Card; Big Pulls
eBay Expands Vault Service to Include Cards Currently in Owners’ Possession
eBay opening up its vault to collectors and dealers who want to submit graded trading cards—not just those that have been purchased through its website. The company announced Monday that cards valued at over $250 can be sent to its Delaware vault facility where they can be permanently stored and/or listed directly for sale on eBay at a future date. Raw cards can not be … [Read more...] about eBay Expands Vault Service to Include Cards Currently in Owners’ Possession
eBay Launches Collectors Camp To Help Hone Skills In Buying, Selling And Trading
If you’re an athlete, you have to train properly in order to excel in your sport. The same holds true for trading card collectors, according to eBay. In other words, let a pro show you how. The e-commerce giant will debut its “Collectors Camp,” a series of training events for those interested in diving into the hobby on Wednesday and Thursday, June 21 and 22 at The Post … [Read more...] about eBay Launches Collectors Camp To Help Hone Skills In Buying, Selling And Trading
eBay Looks to Hire GM for Trading Cards
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
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