How to Sell Your Baseball-Card Collection

Are those old boxes full of baseball cards taking up precious space? Don't toss them; you might have a Sammy Sosa rookie in there! Here are a few steps to help you make money while getting rid of baseball cards that are sitting on your shelf collecting dust.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Beckett price guide.

1. Sort your cards according to manufacturer (Topps, Fleer, Score, Donruss, and so on). Try to get a complete set, which is all the cards in one manufacturer's series for a particular year.

2. Look for names you recognize and put those cards aside. Cards of popular players sell well individually.

3. Search for rookies. A player's first major-league card (check for minor-league statistics on the back) sells best. The card's condition will play a big part in its price.

4. Find a buyer at a local sports-card shop. Selling over the Internet is time-consuming, but you might find someone who will pay more. Sell rare and valuable cards at auction.

5. Check the Beckett price guide. Prices vary for cards of current players, but retired players' cards hold their value. A 1954 Ernie Banks rookie card might sell for $500, depending on condition.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear is expected in old cards. If it's a rare card, it will have great value despite some flaws.
• Expect to get less than half the listed price if you sell to a shop owner.

[tnpos]

on 6/28/2009 I have so many cards it's crazy. Some of them are in bad shape. some just need to be put in a box. This article gave me a great idea. 5 and rec

[deltapi31]

on 6/18/2009 I am looking to sell some of my cards or I have Mcfarlane figures with variants too. On set I am willing to sell is Urlacher rookie autograph and Mcfarlane rookie figure autograph as well interested email [e-mail]

[kellyb67]

on 5/12/2009 I inherited my dad's baseball card collection. He started collecting baseball cards back in the 80's. There are several years of complete sets of Topps Cards and several boxes of unopened cards. I am looking to seLl the cards. If anyone is interested in buying a collection or can give me some pointers on where to start, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

[annoos]

on 5/6/2009 i have a lot of baseball cards. about two larger boxes worth. a lot still in the original packaging and some more still in the original boxes. please email me at [e-mail] if you are interested. thank you.

[aquilaraskha]

on 4/20/2009 I have more 5000 pcs baseball cards, I would like to sale them, if interest please email me at [e-mail], Detail list of cards available..