Sports Card Consignment

Thoughtful consignment, designed to get you the best practical outcome.

My role is simple: to get the most value possible for your card collection, using experience, judgment, and realistic market placement — not shortcuts or volume-based listing.

Collections are reviewed as a whole. Final tier placement is determined after review, based on what produces the best overall result.

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What This Service Is — and Isn’t

This service is for people who want help deciding what to do with a collection and want the work handled carefully.

It isn’t built around rushing items to market, pushing everything through the same process, or treating cards as interchangeable inventory.

What Makes This Consignment Different

Most consignors focus only on obvious high-value cards — items that are already graded, sorted, and easy to sell. I work differently.

I help people sort through entire collections, including the parts many consignors don’t want to deal with, and decide what is actually worth doing — and what isn’t.

That evaluation step is often where mistakes are avoided and value is protected.

Not Everything Needs the Same Treatment

Some cards are worth grading.
Some are better sold raw.
Some make sense grouped together.
Others may not be worth selling at all.

Part of my role is helping you make those decisions before time and money are wasted.

How Material Is Handled

Not every collection should be treated the same way. To keep outcomes fair and efficient, each submission is reviewed and placed into an appropriate tier after evaluation.

Final tier placement is based on what produces the best overall result - not on forcing material into a predefined category.

Consignment Tiers & Fees

Fees are based on the selling price of each item and the amount of preparation required. A sliding structure is used so effort and outcomes remain aligned.

Collections are reviewed as a whole. Final tier placement is determined after review, based on what produces the best overall result.

eBay & Shipping Fees

The consignor is responsible for all eBay fees. Buyers pay standard shipping costs. If actual shipping costs exceed the amount charged to the buyer, the difference is deducted from the consignor's proceeds.

Tier 1 — Standard Consignment

Individual cards or small, clean groups that can be listed efficiently with minimal preparation.

Sliding Fee structure:

Under $20 - $7.50 flat
$20–$49.99 - 25% (minimum $9)
$50–$99.99 - 20%
$100–$249.99 - 18%
$250–$499.99 - 15%
$500+ - 12%

Used when individual attention adds value and listing can be handled cleanly and efficiently.

Graded cards (PSA, SGC, CGC, BGS) typically fall into this tier.

Tier 2 — Standard Bulk Consignment

Additional preparation required

Used when a submission benefits from additional sorting, grouping, and preparation because that extra work improves sale quality and overall return.

Typical examples include:

Complete or near-complete card sets
Grouped cards that require sorting or organization before listing

Fees are assessed using the Tier 1 structure or a time-based handling fee, whichever is greater.

Handling reference (when applicable):

First 30 minutes: $18
Each additional 15 minutes: $9

Tier 3 — Bulk Express (Quick Liquidation)

Used when a submission consists primarily of lower-value cards where full preparation would reduce net proceeds. Listings are streamlined to save time and cost while still pricing the material responsibly to ensure the customer makes money.

Typical examples include:

Large groups of baseball commons from the 1970s
Bulk material where individual listing would not be practical

Fee: 40% of final sale price, with a $20 minimum per lot.

Tier 4 — Purchase Offer or Return

Used when cards are not well-suited for consignment and a purchase offer or return provides a cleaner outcome.

A Note on Fees

Not everything in a collection is worth selling, grading, or consigning. Part of my role is being honest about what makes sense - and what doesn't -before time and money are spent.

Fees are dtermined after review, based on the scope of work required. Once terms are agreed upon, the material is handled accordingto that plan without the need for constant check-ins or approvals.

The goal is a clean, efficient process that produces the best overall outcome.

What I Handle

Once a submission is accepted, I manage sorting, tier placement, listing, shipping to buyers, invoice tracking, and follow-up.
Payments are issued at the beginning of each month.

Pricing Examples & Breakdown

For a more detailed breakdown and examples, and real-world examples, you can download the full pricing overview below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you buy items outright or only offer consignment?

Both options are available. Some material is best handled through consignment, while other items may be purchased outright. The appropriate approach depends on the type of material, value, and overall goals, and is discussed after review.

What types of sports cards do you accept?

I accept graded and raw sports cards, including baseball, football, basketball, and hockey cards. Collections are reviewed as a whole to determine the best consignment approach.

Do you accept PSA, SGC, CGC, or BGS graded cards?

Yes. Graded cards from PSA, SGC, CGC, and BGS are commonly consigned and typically fall under the standard consignment tier.

How are consignments typically reviewed?

Most consignments are reviewed in person, which allows for a more hands-on evaluation and better tier placement. In some cases, mail-in consignments may be considered after an initial inquiry.

How do you decide which tier my cards go into?

Tier placement is determined after review and is based on card value, condition, quantity, and the amount of preparation required to achieve the best overall result.

Do you handle sports memorabilia such as tickets, programs, or autographs?

Select vintage sports memorabilia may be considered, including items such as tickets, programs, yearbooks, pins, World Series material, and autographs with PSA/DNA or JSA authentication. Modern memorabilia is reviewed selectively, with an emphasis on historically significant players or material.

Do you accept non-sports cards, unopened product, or complete sets?

Yes. Non-sports cards are accepted and may be purchased outright or handled through consignment, depending on the material. Unopened product and complete or near-complete sets may also be considered based on content and condition.

When does the consignor get paid?

Payments are issued at the beginning of each month for sales completed during the prior period.

Do prices get adjusted if an item doesn’t sell?

Yes. If an item has not sold after a reasonable period of time, pricing may be adjusted.

In many cases, this involves a modest reduction — often around 10% — to better align with current market interest. Occasionally, a short promotion or sale may be used to help move older inventory.

All pricing adjustments are made at my discretion, with the goal of achieving a practical outcome rather than chasing unrealistic prices indefinitely.

What happens if items don’t sell? How does consignment end?

There is no fixed point at which an item is automatically “given up on.” In most cases, prices are gradually adjusted over time to reflect market response.

Eventually, there may be a point where further reductions no longer make sense. When that happens, the next step is discussed with you. Options may include:

Returning unsold items
Regrouping or changing the selling approach
Other reasonable alternatives, depending on the material

Consignment agreements have a minimum term of three months. After that period, unsold items may be requested back at any time.

Nothing is discarded or donated without discussion.