Where to Sell Sports Cards in 2025: Top Platforms for Maximum Payout

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Looking to cash in on your old sports cards?

Knowing where to sell your cards can make all the difference, whether you’re downsizing your collection or offloading a few valuable pieces.

This updated guide breaks down the best online platforms, auction houses, and local options for getting top dollar for your collection.

We’ll also share tips on avoiding common seller pitfalls and when it might make sense to consign your cards instead.

Best Online Marketplaces to Sell Sports Cards

Below, I’ve listed the top 12 best places to sell sports cards for top dollar.

So gather up those cards and read on for the best tips.  

eBay

Sell Your Cards on eBay

eBay remains the most popular platform for card sellers, offering a vast audience of buyers for both raw and graded cards. It provides a flexible system for setting up auctions or fixed-price listings and includes tools like Terapeak to research recent sales data. However, eBay’s fee structure and buyer scams and disputes can be frustrating. Sellers should also build a strong feedback rating to instill trust in buyers.

• Pros: Huge audience, flexible pricing, auction or BIN options, sales tools like Terapeak
• Cons: High fees (~13%), potential for scams, time-consuming listings
• Ideal for: Raw cards, mid-range graded cards
• Pro tip: Create listings with detailed photos and always ship with tracking

COMC (Check Out My Cards)

Sell Your Cards on COMC

A consignment-based platform where you send your cards to COMC, and they handle scanning, listing, pricing, and fulfillment. It’s a great hands-off solution, especially for bulk sellers. However, processing delays and multiple layers of fees can be a downside for sellers in a hurry.

• Pros: Set-it-and-forget-it model, great for bulk, global buyer base
• Cons: Long processing times, cash-out and transaction fees
• Ideal for: Low- to mid-end raw cards, bulk sellers, international exposure

MySlabs

Sell Your Cards On MySlabs

A peer-to-peer platform focused exclusively on graded cards, sealed wax, and memorabilia. It features strict vetting of both buyers and sellers and charges some of the lowest fees in the hobby. The main limitation is a smaller buyer pool compared to eBay.

• Pros: 3% seller fee (plus payment fee), easy listing process, strong buyer protections
• Cons: Lower visibility, only graded cards or sealed wax
• Ideal for: PSA/BGS/SGC graded cards priced $50 and up

Fanatics Collect

Sell Your Cards On Fanatics Collect

New to the space in 2025, Fanatics Collect is a developing platform that offers a mix of fixed-price and auction-style listings. With backing from Fanatics and integration with Topps, it has significant potential. Early adoption may come with lower traffic, but sellers benefit from being part of a growing ecosystem.

• Pros: Fanatics’ brand trust, modern interface, early mover advantage
• Cons: Still building a user base, evolving fee structure
• Ideal for: Modern, mid-to-high-end cards with strong visual appeal

Whatnot

This live auction platform allows sellers to stream real-time breaks and single-card auctions to an engaged live audience. It’s high-energy and works well for sellers with personalities or existing social followings. However, it is not ideal for those who want a passive selling experience.

• Pros: Fast-paced live selling, engaged buyer base, strong community
• Cons: Requires hosting and presence, not great for introverts or one-offs
• Ideal for: Modern slabs, breaks, and entertainment cards

Net54 Buy/Sell/Trade Forums

I’ve found some great deals as a buyer on the Net54 Buy/Sell/Trade forums. Most cards listed are vintage, but there are also several areas for more modern graded card sales. 

As a seller, it can be a bit intimidating since there is no personal information for the buyers (or sellers). I recommend looking back through a person’s posts to look at their activity. They are likely reputable buyers and sellers if they have been around for a while. 

Importantly, Net54 has seen an influx of scammers, so use your best instincts before completing a significant deal. 

Be sure to use Paypal Goods and Services for added protection.

Pros:

• No Middle man
• Earn near full value for cards
• Ability to negotiate directly

Cons:

• Risk of scammers on the forum
• Limited profile data masks identity of other party 

Blowout Cards Buy/Sell/Trade Forums

Like the Net54 Buy Sell Trade forums, Blowout Cards also has its own collector marketplace. It is more modern-focused, although there is a small contingency of vintage buyers and sellers. 

Many power users will provide a link to their eBay profiles, which can help confirm their identity. As with Net54, be sure to use PayPal Goods & Services as payment, which protects the Buyer and Seller.

There is a 3% fee for PayPal G&S, but it is well worth it. It is not allowed to ask a buyer to pay with PayPal F&F (no cost) at Blowout Forums.

Pros:

• No Middle man
• Earn near full value for cards
• Ability to negotiate directly

Cons:

• Risk of scammers on the forum
• Limited profile data masks identity of other party 

PSA Card Forum Buy/Sell/Trade

There’s a vibrant community of sellers at the PSA, aka Collector’s Universe Forums. Membership is free, and there’s also an Autograph Buy/Sell/Trade forum.

The only reason I prefer Net54 or Blowout is for the fact that the PSA forums aren’t categorized by sport or era, making it hard for a potential buyer to search. As a seller, I’m sure there’s the possibility of selling at the PSA forums, but I haven’t tried it yet. 

Facebook Groups

Some of my best purchases and graded card sales have happened through Facebook Groups. The key is to find the groups that most apply to what you’re buying or selling. 

There are groups for each sport (Baseball Cards, Basketball Cards, Football Cards, Hockey Cards), groups for different sets, groups for different eras (Pre-War, Tobacco, etc.), and groups for sports memorabilia and even autographs. 

However, if you recently inherited a collection and want to sell a bunch of cards, there are better methods than FB Groups. Most FB groups are private and based on trust. Some will only let you join if another member recommends you. 

But, if you’re in this for the long game and want to find good groups to sell cards at no fees, FB Groups can be a great option. 

Pros:

• No Fees if using no cost payment platforms (FF Paypal for example)
• Good ability to see someone’s profile. Easy to get vouches
• Ability to negotiate directly and sell for a known price

Cons:

• Scammers still exist here
• Need to deal with shipping and any repercussions if the item is lost somehow.

SportsCardsPro

Sell Your Cards On SportsCardsPro

Geared toward hobbyists, this platform offers a free-to-use interface with only payment processing fees. Sellers can list base cards quickly and easily, but lower site traffic and pricing power limit their potential for premium cards.

• Pros: No listing/sales fees, simple setup, hobby-focused
• Cons: Small audience, low resale values for most items
• Ideal for: Base cards and inexpensive singles you want to move quickly

Where to Sell Sports Cards In Person

Card Shows

Set up a table or walk the floor with your collection. Shows are ideal for networking, finding bulk buyers, and learning more about what buyers want. Results can vary depending on show size and traffic.

• Pros: Face-to-face sales, opportunities for negotiation
• Cons: Time-consuming, travel required, uncertain results

Facebook Marketplace

Facebook Marketplace is also a good option for selling cards. It allows you to sell to local parties or advertise your cards to a broader audience that requires shipment.

If sold locally, FB does not collect a fee, but does if you sell it to someone where the transaction is not a local meetup. I recommend using something other than Facebook Marketplace for any cards of significant value.

Meeting someone you don’t know for a transaction like this brings many risks. If you decide to make a deal with someone locally, I highly recommend meeting someone at your local police station.

Most have a meeting spot where buyers and sellers can make a deal safely.

• Pros: No fees, direct connection with buyers
• Cons: High scam risk, time-wasting inquiries, no seller protection

• Pros: No fees, direct connection with buyers
• Cons: High scam risk, time-wasting inquiries, no seller protection

OfferUp & Craigslist

Local-only sales through classified platforms work well for large lots or quick cash. Always meet in safe public locations.

• Pros: No shipping, no platform fees
• Cons: Lowballers, safety concerns, minimal buyer pool

Selling Cards To Auction Houses

An auction house can be a great option if you have a highly valued sports card collection. Today, most auction house sales are completed online, although some combine in-person and online auctions.

The benefits of working with an auction house are that they handle all steps of the selling process for you. Some good ones will also help you grade certain cards if it makes sense.

The costs of working with an auction house will vary depending on what you have to sell. Auction houses often charge sellers a commission fee; however, if the card is likely to attract attention, the auctioneer might offer the seller a ‘no fee’ commission sale. If you are considering the auction route, please speak to at least three auction houses. Ask about the commission rate, when you will get paid following auction completion, and what advertising they do to attract buyers.

Pros:

• Low Effort
• Loyal collector audience with buying intent
• Can sometimes get a portion of the buyer’s premium on a high-demand, rare card

Cons:

• Some auction house fees can be pretty high
• Many auction houses bulk sell lots, earning a lower value
• The sales price is unknown until the auction is complete

Top Auction Houses for Sports Cards (Pros & Cons)

Heritage Auctions

• Pros: Trusted brand, global reach, top results on vintage and rare items
• Cons: Seller fees (10–20%), longer payment cycles

Goldin Auctions

• Pros: Strong for modern cards, high-profile marketing, celebrity buyers
• Cons: Only accepts top-tier submissions, competitive intake process

Robert Edward Auctions (REA)

• Pros: Vintage specialty, excellent hammer prices, reputation among collectors
• Cons: Auction timing is not flexible, strict acceptance criteria

Memory Lane Inc.

• Pros: Focused attention for high-end vintage, tailored experience
• Cons: Less visibility than larger houses, longer payout times

Online Card Dealers

There are plenty of online card dealers that buy cards from collectors to resell online. All Vintage Cards (this website) is an online card dealer. Thus we are constantly buying cards from collectors. 

I can provide perspective from an online dealer’s point of view. We typically offer around 75% of what we believe we can sell a card at retail.

Pricing can vary based on how long it might take to sell something. A low-demand card probably will earn a lower return. Bulk collections are usually also bought at a higher discount, based on the time it takes to sort, organize and realize value for the cards.

The negatives to working with an online dealer are that you don’t receive the card’s total value. The positives are that you know the amount you will receive, and the transaction usually happens quickly. 

In our case, a client will mail us cards. We review and send payment on the same day of receipt. 

We compete with many online dealers, but there are many that have a great reputation, including Dean’s Cards, Kruk Cards and Dave & Adams Card World. 

Pros:

• No Need To Visit Store, Quick Transaction
• No Fees Involved
• Realized sales price is known

Cons:

• Value realized typically lower than eBay or auction house
• Typically requires mailing out cards, which entails some risk if not insured