How to Sell Sports Memorabilia
Selling sports memorabilia is a billion dollar industry in the United States. With advancements in the Internet, it's now possible to easily sell memorabilia without leaving your house. The Internet has also removed the need to pay to get an audience for your sports memorabilia, as it doesn't cost anything to get people interested in what you are trying to sell.
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Instructions
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Decide what you are going to sell. Perhaps you'll want to keep some of your sports memorabilia. If that's the case, separate those items from the items you wish to sell.
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Determine the value of each piece of sports memorabilia you plan to sell. Using a Beckett price guide is the easiest way to do so. Alternatively, you can usually get an estimate at a local sports memorabilia shop.
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Take a clear digital picture of each of your items that shows all detail. If the item is large, take multiple pictures.
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Post a listing on Craigslist depicting each of your items. Craigslist is a free service that allows you to buy and sell items. Be sure to give a full description and a link to the picture of the item.
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Open an eBay account and proceed to put your items up for auction. If the item went unsold on Craigslist, eBay is the next best option. Set the reserve price so that you are guaranteed to receive fair market value for your piece of sports memorabilia.
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Tips & Warnings
Be totally honest when listing a piece of sports memorabilia. Unsatisfied customers can derail your plans to sell multiple items.
Don't guess how much something is worth. By guessing, you could vastly overestimate or underestimate the real value.
