Consignment Tracker

It depends on card value and your timeline. For cards worth $1,000+, Heritage Auctions or Goldin provide the highest realized prices due to their premium buyer base. For $100-$1,000 cards, PWCC or Probstein123 offer lower commission and faster turnaround. For quick sales under $100, eBay consignment or MySlabs are most efficient. Premium houses charge 10% commission but attract wealthy bidders who often pay above market.

A buyer premium is an additional fee the BUYER pays on top of the hammer price. Heritage and Goldin charge 20% buyer premiums. So if your card sells for $1,000, the buyer pays $1,200 total. You receive $1,000 minus your seller commission (typically 10%), netting you $900. The buyer premium does not directly reduce your payout, but it can suppress bidding since buyers factor it into their maximum bids.

Timeline varies by house: PWCC and Probstein123 run weekly auctions (7-21 days from receipt to sale). Goldin runs twice-monthly auctions (30-60 days). Heritage and Lelands have longer cataloging periods (60-120 days) but often achieve higher prices due to extensive marketing. After the sale, payment typically takes 30-45 days from most houses.

Consign when: you have cards worth $500+ where auction competition drives prices up, you lack the time to photograph/list/ship individual sales, or you have a large collection to liquidate efficiently. Sell yourself when: cards are under $200 (consignment minimums and commissions eat too much), you need money fast (eBay BIN is faster than auction cycles), or you have an established selling reputation with repeat buyers.

Always insure for FULL replacement value, not your cost basis. If you paid $200 for a card now worth $800, insure for $800. Use registered USPS mail for items over $5,000 — it requires a signature at every postal transfer. For shipments over $25,000, consider a specialized fine art/collectibles carrier. Keep detailed photos of every card front, back, and slab before shipping.