Where Should I Sell My Card?
Enter your card's estimated value and compare net proceeds across 8 major selling platforms. See exactly what fees you'll pay and how much you'll actually keep.
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Graded cards sell well on all platforms, especially auction houses.
COMC
Best NetBulk low-value cards $2–$50, long-term consignment
Facebook Groups
Mid-range cards $10–$300, fast direct sales
PWCC Marketplace
Graded cards $100+, auction format
MySlabs
Graded slabs $25–$500, mobile selling
eBay
Cards under $500, quick sales, high volume
Local Card Shop
Quick cash, bulk offloading, cards you want gone today
Quick Comparison
Side-by-side for a $100 card
| Platform | Sale Price | Total Fees | You Keep | Fee % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📦 COMC | $100.00 | $6.00 | $94.00 | 6.0% |
| 👥 Facebook Groups | $100.00 | $7.70 | $92.30 | 7.7% |
| 🏛️ PWCC Marketplace | $94.00 | $15.40 | $84.60 | 15.4% |
| 📱 MySlabs | $100.00 | $16.20 | $83.80 | 16.2% |
| 🛒 eBay | $100.00 | $18.05 | $81.95 | 18.0% |
| 🏪 Local Card Shop | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 50.0% |
Selling Tips by Value Range
Sell on eBay with PWE shipping or offload in bulk to your LCS. Auction house and PWCC fees eat too much at this price point.
eBay and Facebook Groups are your best bet. MySlabs works well for graded slabs. COMC for hands-off consignment if you can wait.
PWCC Marketplace becomes competitive here. eBay auction format can drive bidding wars. Facebook Groups for the quickest sale at a fair price.
Auction houses shine here. PWCC, Goldin, and Heritage all make sense. Their marketing reach and buyer base justify the buyer premium drag on hammer price.
Heritage Auctions or Goldin flagship events. Negotiate seller commission — at these values, auction houses will deal. Never sell ultra-premium cards on eBay.
Local card shops for instant cash. COMC for patient consignment. eBay lots with good photos. Facebook groups with a fair BIN price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I sell my sports cards?
It depends on the card value. For cards under $100, eBay and Facebook Groups offer the best combination of low fees and fast sales. For cards worth $100-$500, PWCC Marketplace becomes competitive. For premium cards worth $500+, auction houses like Goldin and Heritage Auctions have the buyer base to drive top prices. Local card shops give you instant cash but typically pay 40-60% of market value.
What are the selling fees on eBay for sports cards?
eBay charges a 13.25% final value fee on sports card sales (Trading Cards category), plus $0.30 per transaction. This includes payment processing — there is no separate PayPal fee since eBay uses Managed Payments. Promoted listings cost an additional 2-20% if you choose to boost visibility. For a $100 card, expect to pay about $13.55 in total fees.
Is it better to sell on PWCC or eBay?
PWCC has a lower seller commission (10%) vs eBay (13.25%), but PWCC charges buyers a 20% premium which can depress hammer prices. For graded cards worth $100+, PWCC often nets you similar or more money due to their collector audience. For cards under $100, eBay is usually better because PWCC minimums and the auction format favor higher-value items.
How much do local card shops pay for cards?
Local card shops typically pay 40-60% of market value for sports cards. The exact percentage depends on the card desirability, current demand, and your relationship with the shop owner. The advantages are instant cash, zero fees, and no shipping hassle. Negotiate — shops need inventory and many will pay more for cards they know they can flip quickly.
What is a buyer premium and how does it affect sellers?
A buyer premium is an additional percentage that auction houses charge buyers on top of the winning bid (hammer price). For example, Goldin charges 22% buyer premium — if a card sells for $1,000 hammer, the buyer pays $1,220. While this does not directly reduce the seller payout (you receive hammer minus commission), it can suppress bidding because buyers factor the premium into their maximum bids.