Regardless of the angle, the investments are the same. Put another way, if you have the time and resources to invest, yes you can gross an extra 7.5%-30% ( depending on path and percentage paid to sell). My consignors (particularly for higher valued cards) see their time as worth more than 7.5%-10% of the value of their cards. Some also do not follow the market as closely and are just as liable to under price their cards and depend on my expertise to price their cards to current market.
I would agree on one end of the spectrum if you have a graded card or a few, the time and resources to invest and your finger on the pulse of the market you could likely pocket a bit more. For someone with a larger collection, raw cards, more than a few graded cards we are talking a serious time investment and additional resources to "do it yourself".
If it were that "easy" auction houses and many dealers would be out of business.
That all said, while this is my full time business, it isn't
just business" - I absolutely love the hobby (I have been a collector for almost 40 years) and couldn't put all the time and energy into it if I didn't. I consider myself truly blessed to earn a living from something I am so passionate about!
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Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss
I will stay out of this debate, but only join the thread to endorse Howard- I have never consigned anything to him (I don’t sell much), but I am someone to whom he has moved stuff quickly and at strong (but fair) prices.
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Thank you for the endorsement Ryan! Haven't consigned yet.........