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[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by raulus

Selling on the BST here seems to be a popular option. For stuff that is widely collected and desirable for this crowd, my guess is that you’ll routinely get full value for it here relatively quickly, and without selling costs, although some buyers will ask to share in those savings.

Seems like a lot of people also tout FB marketplace. I don’t have a FB account, so have never tried it, but I hear good things.

Working with a dealer for a private commission also seems like a decent option, particularly for stuff that has a more niche audience. I’m not familiar with the cost to sell this way, and I suspect it can vary widely depending on the dealer, depending on the piece and the volume of stuff you bring to the dealer. But I wouldn’t be surprised if you can often get a lower selling cost this way. And for stuff that is more exotic and not widely collected, your odds of getting your desired price are probably as good or maybe even better than rolling the dice on an auction.

I don't do social media but I agree B/S/T, especially if you don't need to make a quick sale and have a good understanding of where a card should sell, can be a very good option. Much as people hate ebay, IMO there are some ebay sellers to whom consignment of non-elite cards can be a very convenient and attractive option. Let's face it, your typical commodity card is just not going to get, usually, some super premium price in an auction house that will offset the hit from the consignment premium and the delays in listing and payment.