How to Sell NBA Memorabilia

Your love of professional basketball may lead you to start an NBA memorabilia collection. Memorabilia can include simple items like game programs or expensive investments like retro jerseys signed by Hall of Fame players. When it is time to sell NBA memorabilia, learn how to turn your collectibles into a profit.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cardboard boxes for memorabilia
• Dry cleaning bags
• Digital camera
• Collectible guides
• Mailing supplies

Market NBA Memorabilia to the Right Collectors

1. Participate in online auctions if you want to sell large lots of NBA memorabilia. Your collection of NBA jerseys, programs or ticket stubs can be placed on the Internet for millions of users to see. Provide detailed information to buyers if you want to sell memorabilia.

2. Create relationships with local collectors who have an interest in buying NBA memorabilia. These networks are easy to create in NBA cities, because there are plenty of stores in these cities that sell rarities and collectibles.

3. Maintain the condition of your NBA memorabilia through proper storage before you make a sale. Keep jerseys and other clothing items clean and in dry cleaning bags stored in a closet that can be aired out regularly. Published items and other memorabilia should be kept in individual boxes marked with essential details.

4. Stay tuned to developments and changes in the value of your NBA memorabilia through collectible guides. These guides are published monthly to reflect the constant changes in the memorabilia market. Look back several years to analyze where each item's value is heading in the future.

5. Capture the quality of your NBA memorabilia using a digital camera. You need to take photos from multiple angles as well as photos of supporting documents for the benefit of online buyers and collectors in your town.

6. Finish a series of NBA collectibles before you create an advertisement. This issue arises largely in the basketball card trade, since complete series for a company and particular year are integral to getting the highest financial return.

7. Protect NBA memorabilia on its way to a buyer with proper packaging. You should err on the side of sending multiple packages to avoid chipping or wear that can be created by friction between two items.

Tips & Warnings

• Coordinate the period where you sell NBA memorabilia around an anniversary or Hall of Fame induction. For instance, you can sell an autographed basketball from your favorite franchise on the 25th anniversary of a particular championship.
• Jerseys and posters for a Hall of Fame inductee can increase in value due to the renewed attention paid to the player.

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[sadie8686]

on 4/28/2008 First, you need a reputable vendor, like www.number1sports.com. They have all the memorabilia you would ever want.

[eddie3002]

on 2/29/2008 Beckett.com and http://www.vintagesportscardmemorabilia.com/ are great avenues for getting started in card collecting.