A Short Guide on How to Sell Sports Memorabilia
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As a serious collector of sports memorabilia, you may be interested in selling particular items that you are no longer interested in. Or as a casual fan, you may want to sell items you don t want to earn some extra cash. Either way, selling memorabilia can be a challenge since you ll want to get the right price for the items. The first step is to determine the value of your item. The best way to do this is to consult online price guides that will provide you with prices for particular collectibles. Keep in mind that the prices given are generally for items in Mint or Near Mint condition, and those with lower grades will fetch correspondingly lower prices. Rarity is also a determinant of value, with items produced in limited quantities more valuable than those that are still in production. And, of course, memorabilia that are signed by a popular athlete will fetch the highest prices.
If you want to ensure that you are getting the highest prices for your sports memorabilia you might want to have it validated and graded by a recognized third-party authenticator such as PSA/DNA Authentication Services. These services will not only certify that the item is genuine but they will also grade the item based on its condition and provide certificates of authenticity. Sports cards or photographs that are authenticated by these services will also be stored in a tamper-proof container to preserve the rating. And a unique serial number is assigned so that buyers can retrieve information on the item from their authenticator s online database.
The next step is to decide where you will sell your sports memorabilia. Most people sell their items through auction sites such as eBay, although you can also opt to work with auction houses for particularly valuable and rare items. Before you prepare your listing, familiarize yourself with the general terms used. Terms used to describe the condition of the item include: NrMt (Near Mint); G (Good); E (Excellent) and New in Box (items that have never been opened) and Mint in Box (items which have been removed from their packaging but are still in Mint condition and sold in the original box). Terms used to describe rarity include LE (Limited Edition); NLA (No Longer Available) for items that are no longer being produced; Annual Edition for items that were only produced for a year and Open Edition for those that are still actively being produced. In addition, if you have a certificate or letter of authenticity you should also mention this in the listing. And make sure that you give the item as detailed a listing as possible, focusing on its points of interest. And provide attractive pictures that have been taken from several angles.
Finally be sure that you set the right price for the item. Unless the item is particularly rare, you should start the bid as low as possible and not set a reserve price to encourage buyers to make bids. Follow these steps and you ll soon be successfully trading sports memorabilia and making money from your collection. |
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By :
Jessie Stone
Submitted
2011-12-03 23:44:49 |
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