💥 Best Platforms to Sell Sports Cards in 2025 (a collectors review)

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As we enter 2025, the sports card industry continues to evolve, with new platforms emerging and established ones adapting. Here's a comprehensive overview of the top 10 places to sell your sports cards, evaluated across four key domains:

1. Visibility

2. Scalability

3. Competition

4. Seller Fees

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KICK-OFF

Top Platforms for Selling Sports Cards

The Contenders

1. eBay

2. PWCC

3. Golden Auctions

4. Check Out My Cards (COMC)

5. Whatnot

6. MySlabs

7. Social Media (Instagram, Facebook)

8. Arena Club

9. Cardboard Message Boards (Blowout Cards, Net54, etc.)

10. In-person at Sports Card Shows

Key Findings

Visibility: eBay remains the undisputed leader in terms of potential buyer reach.

Scalability: Five platforms excel in this domain - Golden Auctions, PWCC, COMC, Arena Club, and eBay. These allow for efficient listing and management of large inventories.

Competition: Card shows offer the lowest competition, while eBay has the highest due to its massive user base.

Seller Fees: This is where things get interesting. Goldin Auctions and PWCC have the highest fees, starting at 27% and 20% respectively. COMC offers competitive fees but with a catch - keeping money within their platform. eBay's fees, while increasing, remain relatively competitive at 12.25% for basic store subscribers.

Top 3 Platforms for 2024

eBay: Despite its flaws, eBay still offers the best combination of visibility, scalability, and moderately competitive fees.

Check Out My Cards (COMC): Ideal for low-end inventory and casual flippers who prefer to keep funds within the platform.

In-person at Sports Card Shows: Perfect for those who enjoy face-to-face interactions and want to avoid online selling complications.

The Verdict

Surprisingly, despite new competitors and investment in the hobby, eBay will most likely remain the top platform for selling sports cards in 2025. Its unmatched buyer reach and scalability outweigh its increasing fees and seller protection issues.

Looking Ahead

The industry eagerly awaits a true disruptor that can offer a comprehensive solution from grading to selling, with competitive fees and robust seller protection. Until then, eBay remains the go-to platform for many sellers looking to build a sustainable, scalable business with a wide audience reach.

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