1 Year of Selling Sports Cards: Selling (Part 2)

Following Part 1 (buying), this episode breaks down the sell-side of my first year—$98K on eBay—and the exact lessons that moved the needle: how to seed early feedback, how to structure PWE vs. bubble mailer shipping (and when to use non-machinable stamps), the true cost of fees & promoted listings, and a negotiation framework so you stop caving under pressure. We also cover budgets to avoid forced sales, when wax/singles make sense (rarely), and why multi-market selling unlocks faster exits.You’ll learnA clean new-store launch checklist (so the algorithm finds you)Shipping by value: PWE under ~$20; bubble + guards over ~$20Fee math and when your target price needs ~20% headroomBoundaries & focus to raise ASP and reduce time drainA negotiation template (anchor, comps, “happy number,” walk-away)Budgeting to keep control of timing (no panic auctions)Wax vs. singles: patience, demand windows, and why most plays underperformProspecting as a portfolio + buy/sell journalingWhich marketplace fits which card (and why)Key TakeawaysFeedback first → visibility → sales velocityRight shipping method = higher margins + fewer headachesModel fees before listing; price to a happy number and stick to itBudgets protect you from selling at the wrong timeSell where the buyer already is (channel-card fit) Weekly Newsletter Signup: Slabnomics.com🎥Youtube📸Instagram