Sports Card Flipping - How I go about Flipping Basketball Cards on eBay

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In this video, I cover some basic sports card flipping tactics and some tips and tricks that I use when I want to research which sports cards to flip.
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Sports Card Flipping vs. Investing:
Flipping involves buying cards at a low price and selling them quickly, often within a week to a month, hoping to capitalize on short-term price spikes.
Investing, on the other hand, involves holding onto cards for an extended period, often years, banking on gradual increases in value.
Factors that Influence Card Value:
Player Performance: Exceptional game performance or reaching career milestones can cause a spike in a player’s card values.
Media Hype: Regular appearances and positive mentions in sports media, like ESPN or KZbin channels, can fuel demand for a player's cards.
Community Hype: Fans and collectors talking positively about a player in forums, social media, and comments sections further add to the hype.
Investing and Flipping Strategy:
Researching and being aware of a player’s performance, media presence, and overall popularity in the sports community.
Observing market trends and understanding the current going rate for particular cards.
Being mindful of potential returns, after considering platform fees, shipping, and other associated costs.
Risks and Challenges:
Timing: Knowing when to buy and when to sell to maximize profits.
Financial Risk: Navigating losses if a card does not increase in value as anticipated.
Market Fluctuation: Accounting for the volatility of the sports card market, which can be influenced by factors like player injuries, scandals, or trading.
Additional Points to Consider:
Grading Cards:
While graded cards can offer a higher return on investment, it’s essential to consider grading costs and the time it takes to get cards graded.
Market Saturation:
Being wary of market saturation for particular players or cards. High demand initially can lead to an influx of available cards, potentially causing values to plateau or drop.
Player Longevity:
Assessing whether a player’s hype and performance is likely to be sustained over the long term. Short-term hype can be risky for long-term investments.
External Factors:
Keeping an eye on external factors, like team performance, player trades, and season dynamics, which might impact a player’s card values.
Wrapping Up:
Effective sports card flipping and investing involve a mix of thorough research, market trend analysis, and a bit of luck. Engaging in communities, subscribing to sports channels, and consistently observing player performance can be pivotal in making informed buying and selling decisions.
Remember always to invest responsibly, understanding the risks involved, and ensuring that your investments and flips are based on informed decisions rather than speculation. It’s also imperative to enjoy the process, celebrating wins, learning from less successful ventures, and appreciating the cards and the players that you choose to invest in.
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