Ready to Buy Sports Cards?

The first step in buying sports cards is identifying your goals. Some of the most common goals are

Short-term profit
Long-term value
Personal collection based on favorite teams or players

I have relationships and resources to locate almost any card you might want to purchase. I can also advise you on the best options to protect and store your new cards.

Your Goals

Key Considerations

Successfully building a sports card collection requires both a historical and current understanding of sports, fans, and trading cards. When buying cards, key considerations include:

Choice of sport / timing of purchase related to season
Strength of fanbase
Current performance and future potential of the athlete
The amount of risk you are comfortable with given risk of athlete injury or poor performance
Teams or athletes that you like!
Card characteristics described below

Card Characteristics

There is a range of characteristics that impact the value of sports cards. I can help you identify your priorities and stay within your budget. Key characteristics include:

Card brand
Graded or raw
Rookie card
Autographed
Serial numbered
Refractor
Memorabilia
Card quality (centering, edges, surface, etc)