OT: Michael Jordan Mania

[MattyC]

Just for perspective, there are over a thousand more 1986 Fleer Jordans in Mint 9 PSA holders alone (2800) as there are 1952 Topps Mantles in all PSA grades (~1700), not taking the handful of PSA/DNA signed examples into account. I'd imagine the spread gets much wider factoring in Jordans deemed mint by BGS.

[Schlesinj]

Basketball is huge around the world and I suspect we are seeing international appeal to one of the most recognized faces in the world for the last 35 years.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Informal poll, who here has shipped a basketball card overseas. Anyone? I keep hearing this story, but have seen no evidence to back it up.

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Informal poll, who here has shipped a basketball card overseas. Anyone? I keep hearing this story, but have seen no evidence to back it up.

I've been hearing it for a good 15-20 years since AT LEAST the day Yao Ming joined the league.

[Snowman]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Informal poll, who here has shipped a basketball card overseas. Anyone? I keep hearing this story, but have seen no evidence to back it up.

I don't sell a ton of cards, but the majority of the ones I have sold are basketball cards. I've definitely sold a lot of them to people overseas. I would guess that 20% or more of my basketball card sales on ebay go to international buyers. Especially ultra modern stuff like Luka and Zion Rookies or Michael Jordan, Lebron, and Kobe.

[packs]

Taking a risk shipping them though, no?

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by packs

Taking a risk shipping them though, no?

With Global Shipping there is no risk. If you get it to eBay in the States it’s on eBay once it leaves. I buy and sell art in the UK and had a couple of things damaged in shipment. For the one I bought through Global Shipping, the seller kept their money, I kept the print, and eBay refunded my money in its entirety given the damage.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Global shipping is a great thing. Just send it to Kentucky and ebay does the rest.

[Gorditadogg]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Informal poll, who here has shipped a basketball card overseas. Anyone? I keep hearing this story, but have seen no evidence to back it up.

I collected a lot of 1990s basketball inserts. I did a bunch of trading with collectors in China, Hong Kong and Australia. I think Jordan was very popular in China, probably still is.

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[vintagewhitesox]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Informal poll, who here has shipped a basketball card overseas. Anyone? I keep hearing this story, but have seen no evidence to back it up.

Hi, I have sent a few basketball cards over seas in the past 3 years. they are to people I have known however. not a stranger from an ebay sale.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by vintagewhitesox

Hi, I have sent a few basketball cards over seas in the past 3 years. they are to people I have known however. not a stranger from an ebay sale.

I avoid sending some from ebay oversees to many problems from delays, different country customs, cost etc.

Not worth the hassle In my opion

[Johnny630]

Look at this listing

“YOU CONTROL THE MARKET”

https://www.ebay.com/itm/38432058610...cpOdRFr8gLQAIY

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

Look at this listing

“YOU CONTROL THE MARKET”

https://www.ebay.com/itm/38432058610...cpOdRFr8gLQAIY

Yes post 51 above.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Schlesinj

Basketball is huge accords the world and I suspect we are seeing international appeal to one of the most recognized faces in the world for the last 35 years.

This right here. Add in all the collectors in Europe, Australia, China and SE Asia that could care less about a 1952 Topps Mantle, that demand more than makes up for the higher supply. The 52 T Mantle isn't a rare card either. They are in pretty much every auction. They are always available on eBay and at card shows.