It never really made sense to begin with and now eBay is removing the “new/used” designation for sellers who list trading cards on the site. The move is part of a larger undertaking to revise how cards are listed for sale and auction. Sellers creating new listings will now indicate whether the card is graded or ungraded, with requirements to list which company graded … [Read more...] about eBay Revamping Trading Card Listings
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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: Vintage Cards Unclaimed No More; eBay-Collectable Partnership; New Auction Company Launches Sale; Fanatics Auction
A Colorado man has been reunited with a collection of vintage baseball cards, 24 years after he put them in a safe deposit box in a bank in Crested Butte. “I thought these were gone forever," said the man identified only as Jere. "I never imagined they would be sitting in a vault at the Colorado State Capitol.” Jere’s safe deposit box was turned over to the … [Read more...] about Notes: Vintage Cards Unclaimed No More; eBay-Collectable Partnership; New Auction Company Launches Sale; Fanatics Auction
Buying, Selling, and Trading on Twitter
The growth of social media has greatly expanded the outlets for buying, selling and trading cards over the last dozen years or so. The reaches of Facebook and Instagram are wide, but an often overlooked platform is Twitter. We last gave tips for using the platform more than 10 years ago. Now, there’s a sales thread on Twitter for just about any card collector. On … [Read more...] about Buying, Selling, and Trading on Twitter
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 Expands Authenticity Guarantee Service, Partners With PSA On High-End Graded Cards
Another layer of protection has been added for collectors who buy high-end, graded sports cards. Officials at eBay announced Monday that the third-party selling giant is expanding its Authenticity Guarantee for trading cards to include graded cards sold for $2,000 or more. This time, the company is partnering with PSA. When a graded card is sold for more than $2,000 in … [Read more...] about eBay Expands Authenticity Guarantee Service, Partners With PSA On High-End Graded Cards
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
eBay Unveils Authenticity Guarantee Service for Ungraded Cards
Collectors wanting a little more peace of mind when considering the purchase of a higher cost, ungraded trading card are getting a little free help from eBay and one of the hobby's authentication firms. On Tuesday, eBay announced the launch of its Authenticity Guarantee service for trading cards. Single ungraded cards that sell for more than $750 either via auction or … [Read more...] about eBay Unveils Authenticity Guarantee Service for Ungraded Cards
Danny Amendola Talks eBay Pop Up Shop, Jersey Swaps, His Latest Buy
eBay opened a pop up shop featuring trading cards and collectibles on Friday and Saturday in Houston, TX. Part of a holiday shopping push, the temporary store offered some unique and high-end cards during its two day run. The location of the "Hard to Find Collectible Shop" location was a mystery--revealed first through online clues and then divulged in a more obvious … [Read more...] about Danny Amendola Talks eBay Pop Up Shop, Jersey Swaps, His Latest Buy