How to Auction off Baseball Cards Online

Sell Your Baseball Cards Through Online Auctions

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  Figure out the best time to auction off your baseball cards online. There are a variety of websites like Diamond.com that have general guides on when to sell sports cards (see Resources below). Timing is important for collectors who want to maximize money made from an auction.

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  Take photos of your entire collection for use on your online auction. Baseball cards should be photographed individually, though a representative set of pictures can be placed on the auction page. Card sellers can place a notation saying that additional photos are available upon request.

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  Scan certifications and other documentation for distribution to active bidders. Online auction bidders will want to determine if rare items are authentic and in the promised condition. A single screen shot of professional certification should be placed on the auction page to draw in serious bidders.

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  Establish a minimum bid price for your online auction. Collectors should think about the investments they have made in the past and determine a bid that allows for a profit. High minimum bids can filter out casual bidders but should only be used with extensive collections.

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  Communicate with high bidders to ease their concerns and answer questions. A personal connection made between a bidder and a seller leads to a higher bid and a fulfilling transaction. Full disclosure on the part of a card seller helps create a better reputation in the online card market.

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  Prepare your sold baseball cards for delivery to the winning bidder. Sellers should purchase bubble wrap and other protective filler for the auctioned baseball cards. At the post office, insurance on the package should be purchased at the same amount as the winning bid price.