eBay will be making it a little tougher for buyers of trading cards to return them for a refund. On Monday, the company announced a new updated policy, effective July 29, that changes the time frame for buyers requesting a return when they claim the item they received “doesn’t match the listing.” If the seller doesn’t offer a return policy, buyers will be able to request … [Read more...]
Notes: NSCC is On; eBay on Bid Retractions; COMC Shipping; Shop Stories
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the National Sports Collectors Convention will go on as schedule July 28-August 1. On Tuesday, the NSCC confirmed their intentions to hold the show rather than push it back to the October backup dates it had been holding The show is scheduled for the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL and with state government believed to … [Read more...]
eBay, USPS Ready to Offer 75-Cent, Trackable Shipping Option for Raw Cards
It’s always been a dilemma for sellers. Do you keep shipping costs down for you and your buyers by sending a card in a plain white envelope, running the risk of loss or a buyer who tells you it wasn’t delivered and asks for a refund? Or do you put that inexpensive card in a bubble mailer and charge over $3 just for the peace of mind that postal service … [Read more...]
Notes: eBay “Monitoring” USPS Situation; Doncic Whale; Beckett Partners for Card Supplies; LeBron Shoes; Knights Sticks
eBay seems a little irritated with whatever is going on with the United States Postal Service. The company reached out to sellers via a blog post this week, stating that "delivery and scan delays persist, and we are monitoring not only the delays but ongoing negotiations in Washington." eBay also extending estimated delivery times for sellers and seems to be … [Read more...]
Dan Haren Auctioning Huge Bobblehead Collection To Aid Charities
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the world to its core. What we once took for granted is now gone. Panic buying and mounting cases of COVID-19 are rampant, and so is fear, hunger and unemployment. Sports have been shunted to the sidelines. Troubling times, indeed. Many athletes have pitched in to help, donating money to worthy causes. Former major league pitcher Dan … [Read more...]
COMC Opens Trading Card Auctions
COMC has launched the first batch of its planned weekly auctions on eBay with consignors to the company's new platform offering everything from current rookie cards to vintage Hall of Famers. Earlier this year, COMC announced plans to offer the option to users who can simply shift items from their current inventory on the website to the auction platform by a single mouse … [Read more...]
eBay Launches ‘Baseball Card Hall of Fame’; Announces Rivera Foundation Auction
The Hall of Fame opened a new baseball card exhibit last month. Now, another large entity is paying homage to the hobby. The eBay Baseball Card Hall of Fame opened online Thursday, featuring ten players that are popular with collectors. The selections were made based on a decade's worth of proprietary sales and search data. The inaugural … [Read more...]
eBay Reps Meeting Collectors, Dealers at NSCC
The hobby gets tossed into a time warp of sorts during the National Sports Collectors Convention. It’s the one time of year when avid buyers and sellers turn their attention toward a card show than selling online. At this year’s show in Cleveland, though, eBay is one of the exhibitors. Company representatives have been talking with buyers and sellers, … [Read more...]
Notes: Pujols to Sign at NSCC; Topps Living Set Update; eBay Sales Continue
Albert Pujols hasn’t exactly been a regular on the sports card show circuit over the last two decades but the Angels’ first baseman will be among the autograph guests at this summer’s National Sports Collectors Convention. Pujols stands seventh on the all-time home run list with 614 and should join the 3,000 hit club well before the show’s August 1-5 run in Cleveland when … [Read more...]
eBay Offering 10% Off $200 Through January 16
Didn't get what you wanted under the tree last month? Looking for a discount on an expensive card you've been eyeing? You're in luck. From now through Monday, January 16, eBay is offering a 10% discount promotion for one sports-related purchase of $200 or more. The discount will be capped at a value of $100. It's only good one time per … [Read more...]