Bob Means might have the coolest job title on the planet. As eBay's General Manager of Trading Cards, he's certainly been in the epicenter of the trading card boom, watching unprecedented numbers of buyers enter the space, monitoring buying and selling habits, seeing new businesses unfold and watching people who left the hobby as kids rediscover their love of … [Read more...] about eBay’s GM of Trading Cards Bob Means Discusses Pop Up Shops, Massive Growth and Nostalgia
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eBay: 2021 Trading Card Sales Have Already Passed All of 2020
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
Sports Card Dealers Make Strong Showing in Latest Top eBay Seller Lists
They're open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year (or in the case of 2020, 366 days). Some of the top eBay sports card sellers may prefer auctions while others go the straight sales route. No matter the method, it's clear that trading cards are still among the strongest movers on the entire eBay platform. WebRetailer.com, in conjunction with … [Read more...] about Sports Card Dealers Make Strong Showing in Latest Top eBay Seller Lists
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...] about eBay, USPS Ready to Offer 75-Cent, Trackable Shipping Option for Raw Cards
Hottest Mike Trout Cards on eBay
Mike Trout grew up wanting to be Derek Jeter so it's almost fitting that Trout, a New Jersey native, be the player many believe will pick up the mantle as the unofficial 'face of baseball'. At a couple of weeks shy of his 23rd birthday, he was the youngest All-Star Game MVP since Ken Griffey Jr. The hottest Mike Trout baseball cards range from his 2009 Bowman … [Read more...] about Hottest Mike Trout Cards on eBay
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
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...] about eBay Launches ‘Baseball Card Hall of Fame’; Announces Rivera Foundation Auction
eBay Offering 8-10% Bucks Promotion Through Thursday
Those of you who participate in the eBay Bucks program might be getting a significant bonus on purchases, whether you use the site in the traditional fashion or an access the eBay mobile app. eBay has announced a September promotion that offers a sizeable cash back bonus for purchases made over the next couple of days. Users will receive 10% back in eBay Bucks for … [Read more...] about eBay Offering 8-10% Bucks Promotion Through Thursday
Historic Sports Card Pricing Tool Launched; Includes 14 Years of Data
Wondering what a PSA 7 Roberto Clemente rookie card sold for ten years ago? Pondering the price history of 2011 Topps Update baseball boxes? That data is now available—free. PWCC Marketplace has launched a searchable database of sports card transactions conducted on eBay dating back to 2004. Free to anyone who signs up on the company’s website, the database … [Read more...] about Historic Sports Card Pricing Tool Launched; Includes 14 Years of Data
What’s Hot: It’s Bowman and, Well, Everything Else
It is time for another edition of What's Hot and I feel like answering that question by yelling "EVERYTHING!" at an uncomfortably high level. I am talking megaphone loud, arena time-out loud and just-got-new-speakers loud because there are many more than five releases that are not just hot, but on fire. Collectors are buying just about everything. As I said before, … [Read more...] about What’s Hot: It’s Bowman and, Well, Everything Else