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How I made almost $40,000 selling my card collection on Ebay

Friday, August 2nd, 2024 (No comments yet)

Bottom line, I found out my card collection was worth a LOT which made me nervous. I couldn't afford to insure them properly and I didn't want the risk of them getting stolen, damaged, etc. So I sold them and made enough money to buy my wife the truck she'd always dreamed of!

Obviously, my process might not work for you the same way, but I'm sharing my story in case it helps you sell your own. Use it to inform your own good decisions and good luck!

To help people out, I've posted my "boilerplate" description text below. Additionally, all photo and video credits for images/videos I used are below as well.

 

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My boilerplate text

I'll KEEP THIS SHORT SO PLEASE BE SURE TO READ IT:

I'm selling off my collection from when I played/collected in the 90's. I'm not a store or anything so I haven't professionally grade these, but I've used the online guides to approximate as much as I can. You can see the photos for yourself and if the card value is high and you want other pics, let me know. Please keep in mind that some cards are now authenticated with eBay authentication to confirm the description matches the card so shop with confidence (check for the "Authenticity Guarantee" seal on the post)!

Higher dollar cards will generally ship USPS Priority mail, but shipping is free so it's at my discretion. If you have any special requests, let me know in advance, but keep in mind that might introduce addition cost depending on the request.

I reserve the right to cancel transactions from buyers who have questionable feedback, history, or are otherwise dubious at my discretion. Likewise, demands or changes that aren't arranged beforehand are cause for cancellation.

I think that covers it. Just holler if you have more questions

Photo and Video credits

  • Magic cards and art owned by Wizards of the Coast of course, blah blah blah
  • Surprised man – https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-plaid-button-up-shirt-3986159/
  • House – https://www.pexels.com/photo/brown-and-white-wooden-house-164558/
  • Cash – https://pixabay.com/videos/money-currency-falling-money-58760/
  • Coins – https://www.pexels.com/photo/coins-on-brown-wood-210600/
  • Collection – https://www.pexels.com/photo/display-of-magic-the-gathering-game-cards-16321207/
  • Signpost – https://www.pexels.com/photo/brown-wooden-arrow-signed-66100/
  • Trap – https://pixabay.com/photos/mistake-mouse-trap-foolish-hurt-2344150/
  • Investigating – https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-gray-long-sleeve-suit-holding-a-pen-8369520/
  • Experience – https://pixabay.com/photos/success-stairs-board-drawing-4168389/
  • Documents – https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-notebook-and-pen-near-the-laptop-and-documents-on-the-table-8962476/
  • Truck – https://pixabay.com/videos/search/pickup/
  • Anxious – https://www.pexels.com/photo/irritated-black-woman-gesturing-and-talking-emotionally-5700201/
  • Contract video – https://videos.pexels.com/video-files/5519762/5519762-uhd_3840_2160_30fps.mp4
  • Neon Gif – https://www.textstudio.com/logo/3d-neon-pink-text-27
  • Woman Waiting – https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-wearing-blue-denim-jacket-putting-her-right-arm-on-her-cheek-1081673/
  • Post office – https://www.reddit.com/r/SeattleWA/comments/16rfluk/seattle_usps_post_offices_with_24_hr_self_service/
  • sad package – https://pixabay.com/photos/danbo-characters-love-nostalgia-1863334/
  • Terrorist fistbump – https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-and-happy-woman-greeting-each-other-with-fist-bump-6551298/
  • Microscope scientist – https://www.pexels.com/photo/focused-biologist-studying-plant-leaf-with-microscope-3825541/
  • Secure truck – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Garda_armored_car_Ypsilanti_Township_Michigan.JPG
  • Danboard box – https://www.flickr.com/photos/wwarby/11493992394/
  • Happy lady – https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-open-arms-while-closed-eyes-smiling-photo-712413/
  • Free hugs – https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-and-woman-holding-free-hugs-signage-3171625/
  • Life preserver – https://pxhere.com/en/photo/646021 (cc0)
  • Hacker – https://www.flickr.com/photos/hivint/37631965872/in/photostream/ (cc2.0)
  • Binoculars – https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-brown-leather-jacket-using-binoculars-3811807/
  • Evidence – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Collected_Evidence_%2802817006%29.jpg (cc2.0)
  • Bonus – https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-super-bonus-machine-in-close-up-photography-9398109/
  • Regret – https://www.pexels.com/photo/stressed-male-worker-covering-mouth-with-hand-against-gray-background-3974780/
  • Thinking meme – Fair use.
  • Oops – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oops,_Mendalgief_Road,_Newport_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5612443.jpg
  • Card date compare – https://mtgadventures.blogspot.com/2017/08/differences-between-4th-and-5th-edition.html (Fair Use)
  • Regret – https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-unhappy-black-man-with-headache-on-sofa-at-home-5700140/
  • Waterballoon – https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisyarzab/9318303972/
  • Water hose – Source unknown – Fair Use.
  • Thumbs up – https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1283404
  • Decide – https://videos.pexels.com/video-files/7646456/7646456-uhd_2160_3840_25fps.mp4
  • Puzzle – https://pxhere.com/en/photo/752901
  • Bowing – https://videos.pexels.com/video-files/7005842/7005842-hd_1280_720_24fps.mp4
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