Trading Tip Start out small. For your first few trades try sticking to small-value deals. Get a hang for email bartering and haggling, get the cards ready to ship and finally sending them out. It's a big world out there and if you dive in too fast it can be overwhelming. - tip from www.tradercracks.com
Frequently Asked Question How do I know what my cards are worth? An immediate question asked by many collectors is what their cards are worth. The worth of a card can be defined by a collector in several ways. First of all, it can be measured in terms of personal or sentimental value- the card may be deemed important because it is the collector’s first card or the card features the collector’s favorite player. Still, the most common determinant of a card’s worth centers around financial value.
In order to find out a card’s monetary value, one can simply consult a hobby trade magazine (such as a Krause sports publications like Tuff Stuff). These guides set card values (low and high) based on market activity. For more information, these guides also contain pricing guidelines. You can also check out internet auction sites to check bidding amounts on similar cards.
You can get a sense of a card’s worth before picking up any of these publications or going to an internet auction site. Ask yourself the following questions: Does the card feature a popular player? Is the card an insert-set card? How rare is the card? Does the card contain a piece of memorabilia? Is it autographed? What is the condition of the card? All of these are primary factors in determining the financial value of a card.
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Glossary Term Bordered design - These designs have a white or other colored border around the card. This separates the photo and design from the edge of the card.