Is it Worth it? + Weekly eBay Sales Recap!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Is it Worth it? + Weekly eBay Sales Recap! Link to my eBay store: www.ebay.com/str/jmacsportscards Amazon links to the Items I use for eBay: -Bubble Mailers (bulk): amzn.to/3WG80XU -Security Envelopes (bulk): amzn.to/3HYKEZg -Slab Boxes for Mailing Higher End Slabs: amzn.to/3VlEkOx -Bubble Wrap: amzn.to/3hJz3CA -Epson Document Scanner (to scan cards in bulk): amzn.to/3vpV7FA -Fujitsu Document Scanner: amzn.to/3jqbcsf -Thermal Printer: amzn.to/3WG8cX8 amzn.to/3VnedXo -Team Bags: amzn.to/3WlC2An -Penny sleeves (case): amzn.to/3BVZ4Fz -Top Loaders: amzn.to/3hMM8es -Card Dealer Pro: www.carddealerpro.com/ -Digital Scale: amzn.to/3GhQKCS -Overhead Scanner: amzn.to/3XnN0Vu -Card Show Display Cases: amzn.to/40gvWTb 👉 loupe.cards/JMac Sign up for Loupe on iOS, Android, or desktop through my link and immediately get $10 in credits (Note: in order to properly process and confirm purchases and the use of credits, there will be a $10 charge to the payment method on file before credits are applied)

[@WickedDiscounts]

What your loupe user name i am a loupe seller

[@JMacSportsCards]

@@WickedDiscounts I don’t use the platform really, but should be JMacSportsCards if I have an account all my accounts are the same name

[@davegreco4669]

Hey Jmac ~ curious how you handle selling $1-3 cards on eBay AND at shows (I set up at shows). How do you manage if someone buys multiple cards (think stacks of 10,20,50 cards at a show and then pull those off eBay?

[@SawyerOwens-fv7bk]

I’m 15 and I sell what I can afford on my dads eBay account and it helps me so I can keep going up and profit enough to build up for PC Cards and for my college. 95% of my sales are $1.50-$25 sales

[@JMacSportsCards]

Absolutely love to hear it, kept grinding and doing what your doing!!!

[@mikehorvath8176]

I have a whole bunch of NASCAR trading cards and some of my own personal baseball cards from the 80's that I want to try and list.....nothing worth too much money, most of them are junk wax cards.

[@SawyerOwens-fv7bk]

@@mikehorvath8176 list in lots of players

[@tpot.cardcollector]

Keep what you doing and dont stop!

[@luisramos9627]

That's awesome am doing same thing with my son. Stay ambitious, good things happend to those that are patient and are willing to put the work in. Stay on ur grind. Good luck !!!

[@dirkremmington]

Dude, you are crushing it... people don't understand what it takes to run a business....and your approach is spot on...keep up the great work!

[@JMacSportsCards]

I appreciate that!

[@lancefinke2006]

JMac - you’ve figured out quite a lot in your short time selling. Your business model is spot on. I started and have progressed similarly since 2014. Every collection purchased is both a treasure hunt and a challenge to maximize the ROI. And great job on the channel and your informative videos. The Epson printer trick was very useful.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Thank you been a part time seller since 2009 but agree with your sentiment as going full time the learning curve ramps up fast!!!

[@otpbreaks7287]

Good video. I've been selling low end for about a year now. Even when prices fluctuate like they do, there will always be people buying low end. Staying consistent with listing everyday is the hard part. Get over that hump and week by week watch your store grow! Nothing more satisfying.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Facts!

[@Nick_Giroux]

90% of my eBay listings I sell $1-$5 and they do sell very well. JMac is on point with this. Awesome video again man!

[@jamesnguyen7069]

yep. no chargebacks!

[@williamholden8228]

Scotsboro Alabama show Saturday, 100+ tables lots vintage,and lots for sell.

[@lifeofsmac5259]

We will make it there one day. I gotta back to Unclaimed Baggage at some point. 😊

[@jdssportscards]

Dude, I couldn’t agree more! Majority of what I am selling is $20 and below and majority of that is less than $10. It certainly pays off.

[@quicksurf24]

Really enjoy your content! Keep on crushing your niche and I probably speak for many in saying, don't stop the video's. Thanks JMac

[@Mufccards]

Great video, totally agree with you,I used to sell loads of $1-2 cards but I simply didn’t have the time, having a full time job and selling cards is difficult

[@JMacSportsCards]

I hear ya, very time consuming for sure.

[@Mclapointe5791]

Everyone should listen to this man !!! Very good advice , and he clearly knows the market !!!

[@CORE1.8MINISTERIES]

Very interesting. Thank you. I think I'm going to do that myself. I just was surfing through KZbin When I saw this video and it really encouraged me. I'm going to start doing that myself

[@LumberNumbers]

I sell mostly only low end. Sell about 30-50 a week to support my PC and other hobby ventures, and obviously buy more to sell. I make money on every card and it’s fun offering the cheaper cards to people who don’t want to pay $5 for shipping. I love it.

[@chadmiller2085]

Love your points brother and attitude! Get it!

[@nylontusk1289]

My kind of guy! Thank you for being you and not trying to sensationalize every damn thing like some of those other d-bags. Thanks again and enjoy your content

[@JMacSportsCards]

Thanks and Cheers!

[@chadradesi]

Great video buddy, Ive developed a new mindset now. Again, great info here.

[@BeavisCards]

Another cool thing about the ability to buy collections (since you arent afraid of moving lower end cards ) would be the treasure hunting aspect of it. How many gems have you found and how much fun do u get going through stacks of the unkown? Maybe the rush of ripping wax? Could be a cool video maybe your favorite “finds” in the wild. Love the content man keep it up!!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Yep great idea, found a Pedro Martinez 2003 Refractor yesterday that sells between $20-25. It sold within a couple of hours of listing for $20

[@Bacchibeatz]

That’s def the most fun part. That’s why I got back into card collecting after 30 plus years

[@tylerhasty9740]

love the transparency JMac!

[@davidthecardcollector]

That's great you are doing well selling low dollar cards, that is what I want to do someday after I retire. I sold mostly high dollar cards I cashed out of during 2020, 2021 but I sold some dollar cards as well to build my seller feedback and I enjoyed selling the cheap stuff more because I never worried about something happening to the package like I did with the expensive cards.

[@vanbeekbr]

Great video. I've had much better luck getting good cards, quickly, and well packaged from the "smaller" sellers than I have from these large sellers. I love buying low end cards as the enjoyment for me is getting to see all the fun cards.

[@smalltownrips]

Completely agree! I enjoy the hustle and satisfaction of getting rid of cards that another collector would enjoy and make a couple bucks back to buy more.

[@JMacSportsCards]

100%

[@cardvet7275]

Great video! I have been critical in the past and you responded directly to my comments. I will definitely tip my cap to you on this one. Very authentic audio. Congrats on your success.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Appreciate the comment and honesty!

[@ThriftShopHustler]

I live real close to Burbank Sports cards, known them since the 80s. Happy for Robs success, good video

[@JMacSportsCards]

Definitely legends in the hobby

[@raidersacdc4892]

Just came across this video. I’m a smaller time guy on eBay. I have about 1200 items for sale. Most of them listed at 2-5 bucks.

[@David-fv7zg]

Really enjoyed the videos here. Your sales are up, but what is the profit margin? How much do you profit on those 191 cards? Thanks for sharing.

[@Codymurray293]

Great video! Just have a couple questions! 1. I don’t have a ton of cards that are interesting enough to sell. Where can I find cards when I can’t go to card show. 2. When buying cards what goes through your mind on figure what to buy. Like what to you sells quickly on eBay. 3. Is there a estimate on how many cards I need to post to start getting traction. Thanks so much

[@rizzascollectibles3165]

I do very similar- except I don’t do near as much volume, but you’re right, I’ve made thousands of dollars and built a nice collection just buying and selling low end

[@JJspaz22]

love it dude! cant wait for the next recap!

[@Xstatic26x]

always appreciate your insights - thank you for posting

[@mireillerecords7670]

Great info! Thank you good sir!

[@w.l.davisjr.1]

Thank You! And by the way, my ScanSnap does exactly what you said; you can take the wheel roller out!!!! Easy...

[@cfwebdeveloper]

I think this video finally made me push forward with selling singles I have. Thanks man!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Fantastic, thanks for watching!

[@Michaelmoughler]

I like the way you explain it all. I recently got my dads collection its like 50,000 plus cards im trying to get an idea of what i really got before i start selling i will follow your cast i have a million ? Thanks

[@MichaelDillard-s2f]

Jmac, I really appreciate your thoughts and how you are doing business! Hope for your continued success!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Thank you kind sir!

[@justinmeag]

You on it brother Wonderfully spoken and boiled down 2 eBay

[@lamarwiggins7386]

I appreciate the topic. I am an ebay seller and 95% of my cards are low end. I put in alot of work to move them but I love doing it. I wish I could sale them as fast as you do but maybe one day. Thanks for what you do!!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Thanks for sharing!

[@josephyoung4421]

Just starting out. Appreciate the video!!

[@coltenhoots9086]

This is awesome JMac I have the exact same mindset when it comes to selling low end cards! A lot of people see those cards as throw aways but I see it as money to be made like you said! I love when people get all weird when I tell them I do it part time because they think high end is the only cards that sell haha there’s money to be made in it! It’s worth the grind in the end

[@JMacSportsCards]

Exactly!

[@sc0898]

Just started following and you gained another subscriber! Thanks Jmac!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Much appreciated have a great weekend!

[@Geekboycomics]

Man always appreciate the insight of selling on Ebay and the good advice. Your videos help me out alot. Thanks again and can't wait for the next video.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching

[@cardvet7275]

Very authentic video.

[@urbanprospector3007]

Have you ever come across some 1999 Topps Stars baseball foil, bright future, or galaxy?

[@mikeblaze365]

I would like a run down on shipping and lables through eBay ESE and double mailer sizes

[@Ch33chCortez]

The guy who asked for freebies, you should've dropped some energies pokemon cards, that's what I do! 😂😂😂

[@tommys2339]

What's up JMac love the video. Here something you might want to do a video on. When should you give a Discount on your items? Or should you send your customers a 10/15% off on there next purchase? I'm new to eBay and you video have helped me out a lot I appreciate you brother. Thx

[@Kelly_surfdude]

Just stumbled upon your channel. I sell ephemera and 90% of what I sell is in the $3-10 range. If you have backstock and a good listing/inventory process you can do just fine on low end items. Keep up the good work.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gambitinvesting1857]

i feel like if your in the hobby its a nice this to do on the side while working and building your collection, you have a nice business going low end cards are great but its all work gratz on the sucess and love the channel

[@randomrips2112]

New subscriber. Well said. I don't do the volume you do but I do around 40 or 50 cards a week in the 1 to 10 dollar range. It's a nice way to get more for my PC.

[@JMacSportsCards]

That is awesome! Thanks for the support

[@lennybeucler6575]

This was a good video. 👍 I'll like watching these sales videos.

[@cards4life370]

Great content!

[@teetoo3790]

Great video . Just subscribed.

[@G5ranch]

Awesome info. Thanks for sharing

[@JMacSportsCards]

You bet!

[@joshct9426]

Ive bought cards from you twice in 2023. Glad i found this channel

[@JMacSportsCards]

Much appreciated!

[@jimmydubs28]

Good video. Just question when you say low end cards can you give a couple examples please.

[@JMacSportsCards]

cards $20 and under $1, $2, $3 cards...etc

[@dlosportsguy]

Great information!! Thank you for sharing!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sportscardrippingteacher]

New sub! Nice prospective on selling cards. I enjoyed it!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@joebrown7536]

When you coming back to visit NC?

[@DrummermattkTCG]

I just came across this video and i love it......... one main question i have though is when you refer to low end cards, is that like Base cards? Thinking about going back to doing Pick & Choose listings with a bulk discount on it but not sure for all my base cards when i open product

[@JMacSportsCards]

Anything valued $20 and under

[@RetrowaveRips]

This is what i needed. I have all these cards and getting overwhelmed. Lol too many to take to shows too.

[@tonyhamilton9764]

Thanks for the info. As a buyer I agree with a lot of what you are saying on some of the larger sellers. I will buy from Burbank but skip COMC as soon as I see them. They are slow and their shipping is outrageous. Can't buy inexpensive stuff, it will cost you $10 for a $3 card and you wont get it until next month... Good luck!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Yep, a lot of their auctions are bought from COMC accounts as they don’t have to pay shipping fees, so their sales volume is a bit misleading.

[@leonardtabone8670]

Im currenly going through my collection, separated them in1,3 and 5 dollar price points for the next show

[@cosmicthrifter]

Love the Panther hat! Subbed!

[@PatTheBat16]

Appreciate this video. Good stuff my guy

[@JMacSportsCards]

Appreciate it.

[@SmokinSportsCards]

When people say it’s not worth the hassle that just means they are lazy and don’t want to put in the extra work

[@Find.list.ship66]

Awesome. I do the exact same thing with CDs and video games.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Right on, love to hear it.

[@brentbackwoods2498]

I have a ton of 5 dollar and under cards but it's so time consuming listing then

[@sportscardsedge]

I love watching your journey! Congrats!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Thank you so much!!

[@Pegrams_Treasures]

It is absolutely worth it. I’m trying to do the same thing now.

[@The_Gute]

Another big aspect of being a lower end seller is that it’s much easier to sell multiple cards and turn over your stock a lot faster. When I buy, I like to pair a few cards from one seller, which is much easier if it’s priced lower

[@McCarden-Collections]

I have close to 6,000 low end cards currently listed and sell 1-3 on average a day what would be your advice on increasing sell volume?

[@steves8887]

Great video! Do you list each one individually or use the variations feature to list a whole batch at once? Trying to get started selling myself.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Thanks, Individually.

[@randomrips2112]

I've also made pick lists for all my commons and make them buy 2 get 2 free and move those junk base cards. Get them up there quick when a new set comes out and you can make a lot of your money back that you spend on boxes!

[@JMacSportsCards]

Smart moves...

[@matthewnelson8988]

Your ebay store is amazing.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Thanks 🙏

[@labspeciman7402]

So you are using the store app? I noticed the low price one is $60 a year. Do you know how many cards I can list? I'm really not sure.

[@mantlecollector]

Was watching storage wars and dave hester said that the goodwill helped him with his thinking when his business wasnt doing well but showing him to sell the lower end stuff like nick nacks and how u will make more money off of that then trying to sell big high dollar items like a $5000 dining table set. Guess the same applies as to what the guy in the video was saying

[@belindabrown3672]

Awesome video, very interesting.

[@Durvinstudios]

What do you do with 1980s cards nobody wants!

[@outtadisworld5760]

You're blowing up JMac! Was expecting the "ain't nobody got time for that" clip, but then you pull out Clint Eastwood, we'll done sir.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Haha love that movie!!

[@ilcybertech]

is it worth it listing old edge worn cards on ebay? the typical cards you would see in fb marketplace lots for sale that may have some edge wear, I understand bent and damaged cards are not worth it.

[@JMacSportsCards]

You'd be asking for lots of returns and issues with customers. I personally wouldnt

[@southTXthrift]

Really enjoyed this vid. I'm new to selling at the moment. Do you recommend opening up a store on ebay or just selling under my name acct?

[@JMacSportsCards]

Thanks, I would list until you max out the 250 free listings per month, then upgrade to a store once you go over that amount. That is what I did. Also the account name can stay the same with store, and you don't have to brand it really, just something I did for fun as it stays on brand with channel etc. End of the day people just want to buy the stuff, lol..

[@anonanon7235]

Low end cards is where the money's made fellas! $1 to $5, $2 for shipping (postage stamps, cardboard, and letter envelopes).....the biggest challenge is finding inventory, and dodging buyers who want combined shipping charge.....

[@luhkefn2541]

Do u buy the eBay shipping labels? Also what packaging do u use?

[@JMacSportsCards]

Yep all through eBay, will make a video soon on shipping processes.

[@jaybos1114]

Great video! On average how many listings do you create in a day?

[@JMacSportsCards]

depends on the day and what type of posting Im doing, if its bulk listing singles could be from 100-300. if its player lots maybe 20 or so , slabs maybe 25 or so.

[@nickneubauer1420]

Subscribed! Great stuff JMac! Would love to see how you scan, price and list but I may need to just watch more of your older videos. I list cards for 99 cent auctions and charge $1 shipping. Would love to figure out how to get more traffic/volume. THANK YOU!

[@onetime3137]

How do u charge only $1 shipping ? With the ebay envelope thing ? If so how does that work ? Like where do u get th3 envelope as an example.

[@brandonhorton3284]

I love the videos! The party in back is coming in nice as well.

[@scottcarr2871]

I collected alot as a kid. I thinking about selling some cards myself. Your videos seem very useful.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Go for it!

[@thatkidhector]

Great video man

[@JMacSportsCards]

Appreciate it

[@usdm420]

I literally just started this month after watching these kinds of videos, and I made $187 in March just selling $1.50-$10 cards. Not much, but again, just getting started. Can only go up from here.

[@JMacSportsCards]

Congrats nice start!

[@boogphilly8321]

I wanted to get started Myself but felt like I waited to long to jump in now that prices are going down.

[@usdm420]

@@boogphilly8321 it's the perfect time with prices down! Especially for low level flipping...the $5-$10 card range doesn't "take market hits" like the high end stuff. That's the beauty of it. A $5 card today will 99% likely be $5 tomorrow.

[@showoffyafresh]

Great video, I like your approach

[@JMacSportsCards]

I appreciate that!

[@coltencassidy8970]

Started about a month ago. Only have 8 sales so far. I’m just not getting views. Being a new seller is hard!

[@rage508cardsngrails]

Come to Massachusetts my guy lmk an I can get u a table if u want for an awesome like 75 to 100 table monthly show

[@JamesAnthonyCards]

Nice video JMac!

[@johnconnelly9950]

I’ve been selling on eBay for about 2yrs now all low end nothing crazy 10-15 sales a week do you feel eBay is better than comc or some of other options?

[@JMacSportsCards]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJKZc596a7udZ9E

[@pixelpalacearcade]

Do you PSA all your cards before listing them?

[@JMacSportsCards]

Sell mostly raw cards, I grade a few cards each month, usually not more than 20 or so per month

[@samdiggly4292]

Anyone know what is the best envelope for eBay standard shipping?

[@jared77tc]

Keep pounding. Stroud or young first overall?

[@JMacSportsCards]

Hoping its Stroud, cheers and keep pounding!!!

[@mendoza2489]

I’m a clothing seller on eBay. Did just under 250k in sales last year. I pretty much only buy clothes that have close to a 100% STR in 90 days. I was thinking about getting into flipping cards as a little side hustle of a side hustle. In the sports cards world does STR matter as much? When I was doing some research on cards that sell between $10-$20 it looks like majority of cards have a STR of %30 or less. Is this pretty typical in the sports card world and the only way to drive sales is my volume?

[@mendoza2489]

By volume*

[@lawrenceclark9173]

Just started following your videos. How many cards do you have listed? Thanks

[@lawrenceclark9173]

My bad, I will watch again. Thx

[@lawrenceclark9173]

Yeah must of missed it again thanks for that. I'm asking how many total cards you have listed in your store. 5k, 10k 20k ?

[@JMacSportsCards]

@@lawrenceclark9173 8.7k

[@rickm6232]

Hello Sir. I watched your video. I love doing Ebay selling cards. i have around 1100 listings. Really selling many low selling cards sit there for months or even years. I assume you have thousands listed so obviously the more you have listed the more likely to sell a card. I guess if you love what you do it isn't work. With the 13.25% Ebay fee and .34 cent insertion fee which we all cover in our shipping price (I'm from Canada) selling a dollar card is good but at the same time the packaging, sending it out. To make it worth it you have to sell 50 a day. You got to admit alot of low end cards just sit there. I would love to know your thoughts sir! Thank you! :)

[@JJspaz22]

so ebay is the best way to sell cards?? my question is how much should base cards be worth and how much should i sell them on ebay?

[@JMacSportsCards]

Sure base cards of legends like MJ, and HOFers do pretty good, also base rookies sell.

[@JJspaz22]

@@JMacSportsCards what about like just regular base hoops, select, prizm, etc…