If I were to sell a large collection, who are the buyers?

[CP3toOKC]

Large collection as in dollar amount. Probably at least 5 figures. I've seen on the back of beckett magazines like mr mint and such, but anyone else?

[nepatsfan12dt]

I would possibly be interested. I would obviously like to see every card etc in the bucket somehow so I know EVERYTHING that is included. Also, if a deal were to take place, would you have any interest in meeting in person? I've made a few high end deals this way and its just easier that way in my opinion.

[Stat Monsters]

What is the general buying trends for buyers who are resellers?

I think "junk is junk" as far as lets say having 100,000 in commons, rookie busts, semi-stars, all-stars and HOFers, etc.) listed in price guides at $.05 to $1.00 is worth probably less 10% of value if anything (I know most dealers/stores don't even want to deal with holding what amounts to dust collecting dead inventory)

If a card has sustainability is the general offer 50% of market value (as opposed to Beckett or any other price guide) in cash / 75% in trade/store credit.

Then, if a card is sizzling hot, easy to move, then up to 75% cash?

[the27guy]

I've sold off my collection 3-4 times for various financial reasons. In each case I've taken some time, and listed everything on eBay at $0.99 and let 'em go. It's always worked out okay for me, though listing 700 items at once is.... ummmm..... kind of a pain

[crazymj]

Yea if ebayers know u're moving a lot of cards at the same time, u're bound to get a lot of watchers and probably get good value on the cards. But if you move them all at the same time, no one is going to pay you close to ebay price.

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by crazymj

Yea if ebayers know u're moving a lot of cards at the same time, u're bound to get a lot of watchers and probably get good value on the cards. But if you move them all at the same time, no one is going to pay you close to ebay price.

I've found that people really like saving on shipping. In the case where I've listed 500+ auctions at once (especially where a lot of them are related (same player, set, etc), some come out lower than I would think, some higher, but in general I've been pretty happy.

[CP3toOKC]

Originally Posted by nepatsfan12dt

I would possibly be interested. I would obviously like to see every card etc in the bucket somehow so I know EVERYTHING that is included. Also, if a deal were to take place, would you have any interest in meeting in person? I've made a few high end deals this way and its just easier that way in my opinion.

That is my plan too, in person, cash only. This is gonna be mainly basketball but a substantial amount of baseball/football also.

Originally Posted by Stat Monsters

What is the general buying trends for buyers who are resellers?

I think "junk is junk" as far as lets say having 100,000 in commons, rookie busts, semi-stars, all-stars and HOFers, etc.) listed in price guides at $.05 to $1.00 is worth probably less 10% of value if anything (I know most dealers/stores don't even want to deal with holding what amounts to dust collecting dead inventory)

If a card has sustainability is the general offer 50% of market value (as opposed to Beckett or any other price guide) in cash / 75% in trade/store credit.

Then, if a card is sizzling hot, easy to move, then up to 75% cash?

Yes, I do have some base cards, but they are mainly partially completed sets of cards within the last decade along with MJ/KOBE/LEBRON/DURANT cards. Most of the monetary value would come from the high-end cards I still have rather than base cards and common auto/relics

Originally Posted by the27guy

I've sold off my collection 3-4 times for various financial reasons. In each case I've taken some time, and listed everything on eBay at $0.99 and let 'em go. It's always worked out okay for me, though listing 700 items at once is.... ummmm..... kind of a pain

Ebay was my first option, but I do not want to deal with any potential scammers.