Sports cards before they go on Ebay

Mactruc · 07-26-2008, 07:30 PM

Long ago, when I was young, I collected sports cards. One day, I wanted to sell all the ones of value, my parents said they would give me half, and let me have them back some day. Here we are 15 years later, and I have them back. I really hate ebay and would take a hit here just to avoid ebay. Paintball trades are fine (promaster parts, M98 parts, ion parts, halo b, cf tank), and paypal is more than ok. Now the list

This is my pride and joy, I opened the pack that had this card in it. At that time it was worth $100, now I see it going for about $35 on ebay.

Gretzky Topps card, from either 80 or 81. Have seen it on ebay for about $5 bucks.

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Barry Sanders ProSet card. Either from 1989 or 1990, don't recall how to figure out the year anymore. Card number 102. Have NO idea the value.

There are more as well, Mike Ricter Super Rookie card, couple hologram cards (one Gretzky one Ed Belfour). Eric Lindors Pinnacle Nation Team card. Jeremy Roenick 90-91 Upper Deck card.

Cards are all in VG or better condition, can provide scans if you would like. Whole lot for $40 obo, and I really mean OR BEST OFFER! (with in reason, not going to let them go for a $1)
Thanks

Milkshake · 07-26-2008, 07:38 PM

Hope you can sell them here first, just not to me. I have close to 500,000 cards from back in the day also and have been thinking of doing the same thing. They just sit in boxes, frames and card holders, just moved my spare room around and boxed up the ones I had sitting on shelves. Most are 1986-2006 baseball, football, some hockey and basketball. If anyone is looking to fill a set with missing commons and such pm me.

Harbinger[TG] · 07-27-2008, 12:46 AM

I have that Barry Sanders, should be his rookie, but not a particularly valuable one. I was kind of pissed when I looked mine up.

I am a huge Roenick fan LMK if you want to part that.

JeramieJ · 09-27-2008, 03:22 PM

I agree. I remember the time the cards were worth major $$$......then in early 90s the 'new' card companies flooded the market(fleer, UD, Score, Dunhruss, etc), and dropped the bottom out of the market and values. They produced too much volume trying to fill their pockets and flooded their market place.

I think also the fact that players and teams have no loyalty nowadays, so you also don't build a large fan base anymore. When players stayed with a team for a while, their popularity and fame was shared with more ages.

I have a few old topps from 50s-60s and the autographed balls too.

Good Luck !!!

07-26-2008, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mactruc Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Sports cards before they go on Ebay Long ago, when I was young, I collected sports cards. One day, I wanted to sell all the ones of value, my parents said they would give me half, and let me have them back some day. Here we are 15 years later, and I have them back. I really hate ebay and would take a hit here just to avoid ebay. Paintball trades are fine (promaster parts, M98 parts, ion parts, halo b, cf tank), and paypal is more than ok. Now the list This is my pride and joy, I opened the pack that had this card in it. At that time it was worth $100, now I see it going for about $35 on ebay. Gretzky Topps card, from either 80 or 81. Have seen it on ebay for about $5 bucks. [/IMG] Barry Sanders ProSet card. Either from 1989 or 1990, don't recall how to figure out the year anymore. Card number 102. Have NO idea the value. There are more as well, Mike Ricter Super Rookie card, couple hologram cards (one Gretzky one Ed Belfour). Eric Lindors Pinnacle Nation Team card. Jeremy Roenick 90-91 Upper Deck card. Cards are all in VG or better condition, can provide scans if you would like. Whole lot for $40 obo, and I really mean OR BEST OFFER! (with in reason, not going to let them go for a $1) Thanks __________________ "It's almost easier to be single; then you only have to lie to yourself." In order to get gear I am currently selling/trading: PSP with custom firmware Random older PB gear

07-26-2008, 07:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Milkshake Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: upstate SC	Hope you can sell them here first, just not to me. I have close to 500,000 cards from back in the day also and have been thinking of doing the same thing. They just sit in boxes, frames and card holders, just moved my spare room around and boxed up the ones I had sitting on shelves. Most are 1986-2006 baseball, football, some hockey and basketball. If anyone is looking to fill a set with missing commons and such pm me. __________________ Carolina Riot Shaken...... not stirred 1up baller Milk...The other white meat!

07-27-2008, 12:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Harbinger[TG] Rabbit Smashing Mod Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida	I have that Barry Sanders, should be his rookie, but not a particularly valuable one. I was kind of pissed when I looked mine up. I am a huge Roenick fan LMK if you want to part that. __________________ TRAILGUNNERS SCENARIO \| RULES and FAQs \| Mar's Comic

09-27-2008, 03:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
JeramieJ MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006	I agree. I remember the time the cards were worth major $$$......then in early 90s the 'new' card companies flooded the market(fleer, UD, Score, Dunhruss, etc), and dropped the bottom out of the market and values. They produced too much volume trying to fill their pockets and flooded their market place. I think also the fact that players and teams have no loyalty nowadays, so you also don't build a large fan base anymore. When players stayed with a team for a while, their popularity and fame was shared with more ages. I have a few old topps from 50s-60s and the autographed balls too. Good Luck !!! __________________ Going back to ol' skool brass Current Stock Past Paintball Guns Feedback Last edited by JeramieJ; 09-27-2008 at 05:08 PM..

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