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Selling Sim · 9,000+ Cards · 5 Buyer Types

Card Garage Sale

Host a virtual garage sale for your sports cards. Set your prices, watch buyers browse your table, and learn the pricing psychology that separates profitable sellers from leaving money on the table.

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Set Up Your Garage Sale

Search for cards, add them to your sale table, and set your prices. The lower your price compared to market value, the faster it sells. Price too high and buyers walk away.

How It Works

1. List Your Cards

Search the database of 9,000+ cards and add them to your sale table. Each card shows its estimated market value.

2. Set Your Prices

Price each card. Lower prices sell faster — 50% of market is instant, 80% is normal speed, over 100% is very slow.

3. Open for Business

Simulated buyers browse your table for 2 minutes. Different buyer types (bargain hunters, fair dealers, PC collectors) have different price thresholds.

4. See Your Results

After the sale, see how much you earned, your recovery percentage, and how it compares to selling on eBay, Facebook, COMC, and more.

Garage Sale Pricing Tips

1.
The 70% Rule

Price at 70% of market value for a healthy balance between speed and profit. Most show dealers use this range.

2.
Star Cards Hold Value

Don't discount star player cards as heavily. Buyers will pay closer to market for big names like Wembanyama or Ohtani.

3.
Volume Moves Fast

Lower-value cards ($1-$5) sell quickest at steep discounts. Consider bundling them at $0.50-$1 each to clear inventory.

4.
Compare to eBay

After fees (~15%), eBay nets you about 85% of market value. Your garage sale should aim to beat that for speed.

5.
Know Your Buyers

Bargain hunters want 50%+ off. Flippers need 30% margin. PC collectors pay full price for the right card.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Card Garage Sale?
The Card Garage Sale is a pricing and selling simulator. You search for cards from our database of 9,000+ sports cards, set your asking prices, and then open your virtual sale. Simulated buyers with different personalities (bargain hunters, fair dealers, PC collectors) browse your table and decide whether to buy based on your pricing. After 2 minutes, you see your results: total earned, recovery percentage, and how it compares to selling on other platforms.
How does pricing affect sales?
Pricing at 50% of market value or less results in instant sales. 60-80% is competitive and attracts most buyer types. 80-100% of market value is normal but slower. Over 100% of market value means very few buyers will bite — only PC collectors willing to overpay for cards they need. The sweet spot for most sellers is 70-80% of market value.
What buyer types are simulated?
Five buyer types visit your sale: Bargain Hunters (only buy at 50%+ off), Fair Dealers (pay near market), Impulse Buyers (buy almost anything priced right), Flippers (need 30% margin), and PC Collectors (pay full price for the right card). Each buyer type represents a real archetype you would encounter at an actual card show or garage sale.
How does this compare to real selling methods?
After your sale, we compare your results to six real selling methods: eBay (nets ~85% after fees), Facebook Groups (~90% but slower), COMC (~80%), Card Show Dealers (~55%), LCS Buylists (~50%), and Bulk Lots (~40%). This helps you understand if your pricing was competitive with real-world alternatives.
Can I adjust prices during the sale?
Currently, prices are set before the sale starts. This teaches an important lesson: know your floor price before you start selling. In real card shows, changing prices mid-event signals desperation and leads to lower offers. Set your prices with confidence beforehand.

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