5: The “Make Me Sell It” Listing
I bought a Kobe /25 for $250, listed it months later for a “make me sell it” price of $2,500, and figured nobody would bite. Then a $1,999 offer showed up. Sometimes with rare cards, it only takes one buyer.
4: When an eBay Standard Envelope Goes Missing
What happens when an eBay Standard Envelope never arrives? After a buyer opened an Item Not Received case on a $4.99 card, I learned how eBay’s shipping protection actually works—and why you shouldn’t rush to issue a refund.
3: Tracking Says Delivered, but the Buyer Says It Never Arrived
USPS said the card was delivered. The buyer said it never arrived. Then, while the case was still open, the same buyer ordered another card from me. Here’s how I handled the claim, what eBay ultimately decided, and what I learned about protecting yourself without assuming the buyer is trying to scam you.
2: A Lesson Learned From eBay Authentication
An eBay authentication issue cost me a completed sale — and exposed a hole in my shipping process. Here’s what happened, what I misunderstood about the authentication process, and the simple step I’ll take with every valuable raw card going forward.
1: How Do You Price a 1/1 Sports Card With No Comps?
How do you price a sports card when there are no direct comps? I recently had to figure that out with a true 1/1—and then decide whether to push for more or take the offer in front of me.