Collectors can now submit graded trading cards valued at
$250+ from their personal collections directly - regardless of
where they were purchased - to the eBay vault
SAN
JOSE, Calif., July 10,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, eBay, one of the world's
top destinations for collectibles, announces a new trading card
submission service for the eBay vault. Collectors, investors and
professional sellers can now submit eligible graded cards valued at
$250+ directly to eBay's state-of-the-art facility and digital
marketplace. The new service expands eligibility for the eBay vault
beyond cards directly purchased on the marketplace, and also covers
graded autograph, relic, and patch cards.
Trading cards are increasingly viewed as an alternative asset
class, and the ability to buy, list, sell and transfer ownership
instantly is crucial for collectors who want to maximize price
realization and build portfolios. With eBay's new submission
service, collectors can easily send an individual card – or their
entire collection – to the eBay vault, for specialized long-term
storage, expert third-party authentication, and streamlined
transactions.
""We know collectors – from those newer to The Hobby to
professional sellers – all want to manage their high value trading
card portfolios with complete confidence through fast, seamless
transactions," said Gene Cook, VP of
Global Collectibles at eBay. "The eBay vault is backed by nearly 28
years of leadership in the collectibles category, and our new
submission service delivers easy and secure buying, selling and
storage for collectors to excel in the fast-paced world of sports
collecting."
The new submission service builds upon eBay's advanced suite of
collecting tools and capabilities, including Price Guide, eBay
Collection, Image Scan and Authenticity Guarantee, which all
support easier and smarter trading card transactions.
How eBay Vault Submission Works
The eBay vault
is a 31-thousand-square-foot, world-class facility, and home to
some of the rarest and most-coveted trading cards – including a
1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle PSA 10 and a Magic: The Gathering 1993
Black Lotus BGS 9.5. With physical protection, including 24/7
surveillance, biometric authentication systems and intrusion
detection systems, card owners trust that their assets are secure,
while temperature and humidity controls maintain the pristine
condition of these prized items. Additionally, all employees who
work in the eBay vault undergo C-Suite-level background checks and
are experts in working with high-value collectibles.
To start the submission process, collectors should follow these
steps:
- Visit eBay.com/vaultsubmissions. Collectors can choose to send
cards by mail, or drop off in-person. Graded cards, and graded
autograph, relic, and patch cards valued at $250+ are
eligible.
- Input submission details using the eBay app, a web-based form,
or via spreadsheet – whichever method is easiest and accommodates
the volume of cards being submitted.
- Cards from multiple categories (sports trading cards,
collectible card games or non-sports trading cards) can be shipped
in one submission.
- Review and confirm submission details. There are no submission
fees in 2023.
- Follow the instructions for packaging and shipping, or for
drop-off.
- Track the submission progress online with regular order
confirmation, shipping confirmation, and authentication update
emails along the way.
Supporting the Collecting Community
This summer,
eBay is engaging with the trading card community at events across
the country, to empower rookie and experienced collectors alike to
make better buying, selling and trading decisions, and ultimately
grow The Hobby.
- Collectors Camp: Building on a successful event in
Brooklyn during the NBA Draft,
eBay is hosting its second Collectors Camp in Seattle on July
10 and 11, timed to MLB All-Star week. The camp features a
series of intense training activities that help card enthusiasts
build world-class collections using eBay's collecting tools and
services.
- The National Sports Collectors Convention: From
July 26-30, collectors can, for the
first time, bring their vault-eligible cards to eBay's booth (#761)
to fast-track submissions from their personal collections directly
to the eBay vault.
- Gen Con: From Aug 3-6,
eBay will be present at the largest and longest-running tabletop
gaming convention in North
America, with exclusive artist signings and giveaways.
Follow @ebaycollectibles on Instagram for more on collector
events, news and updates.
eBay Trading Cards Fast Facts
- Trading cards (which include collectible card games, non-sports
and sports cards) continues to be one of the top collectibles
categories at eBay.
- Popular cards sent to the eBay vault include the icons of sport
– Stephen Curry, Mike Trout, Tom
Brady and Michael Jordan, as
well as vintage cards, such as Jackie
Robinson and Ty Cobb, and
growing interest in MVPs such as Nikola Jokić and Shohei Ohtani.
- Pokémon cards were searched more than 3,000 times an hour on
the marketplace, globally, in 2022.
About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global
commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to
create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers
millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the
world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive.
Founded in 1995 in San Jose,
California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most
vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique
selection. In 2022, eBay enabled nearly $74
billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information
about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit
www.ebayinc.com.
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