Monday, February 17, 2014

Locating Sports Cards For Sale

By Marcie Goodman


There are many places to find sports cards for sale. Over the years this hobby has become increasingly popular. Many collectors begin as children, picking up the odd pack here and there. Eventually they start to organize their collection and begin to fill in the gaps. Getting that elusive last card to complete a set is a great moment.

Craigslist is also well known for being a great place to buy all kinds of collectibles. They are advertised all over the country and one of the great advantages is that a potential buyer can look at full color pictures. This means they can see exactly what they are buying and not get any nasty surprises.

Trading cards have been around for many years. They have been a favorite of young collectors, especially boys, because they are very affordable. It is easy to get started and have fun trading with friends. Everyone has a favorite sport and their are sets for baseball, football, soccer and hockey. Youngsters can buy a pack of cards each week from their pocket money.

Once they get started collecting it is easy to have fun getting together with friends and trading. It may take a while to complete a set or get a card for every team member. The anticipation is really a big part of the fun and the kids love opening their new pack each week to see what they have. Once they have proved they are serious about their collection many parents like to join the fun and help them find an important card.

Inexperienced or young buyers should be careful not to get too carried away when bidding. It is all too easy to over pay for a card in the excitement of the moment. Parents should be on hand to offer assistance and advice to any young person trying to buy a card they really want. They should have a firm limit set on how much they can spend and be prepared to stop should the bidding go too high.

The most valuable type of card is one that dates from the 1960's or 70's. After that the manufacturers tended to over produce and the value of many sets dropped dramatically. Some of the most sought after items are those featuring the most famous players. Getting a rookie card for a now well known sportsman is a great find.

Many people have found great sets or packs at garage or yard sales. Some sellers just don't have the time or energy to go through everything and anyone with some free time can often find a bargain. This is especially true during estate sales when the vendor does not realise what they are selling.

Unopened packs dating back thirty or forty years are perhaps the most valuable. True enthusiasts are willing to pay top dollar for something really special. Finding good quality sports cards for sale is easy, especially for those who are used to shopping on line.




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