Search Dealers by Sports Card Specialty

Search Dealers by All Specialties

Explore Sports Card Stores by Service

Sports Cards Dealer Questions & Answers

How do I find the most reputable sports card dealers?
Finding a reputable sports card dealer is easy if you follow a few simple steps. First, search online for sports card dealers who specialize in the types of rare sports cards you want to buy or sell. You can find the full list of CSG Authorized Sports Card Dealers in our Sports Card Dealer Locator. Second, contact them directly to inquire about their years in business, their specific areas of expertise and their ethics. Ideally, visit the sports card dealer in person to verify that their sports card shop is legit, with actual assets in stock. Third, ask your peers to gauge the sports card dealer’s reputation. Keep in mind that reputable sports card dealers offer free appraisals, usually at your home or business, along with a cash offer.
How much do sports card dealers pay for sports cards?
Sports card dealers buy sports cards for a range of prices based on many factors — primarily whether you’re selling sports cards for sports card collecting or for their resale value. If you’re selling your rare sports cards as collectibles, a sports card dealer will consider their grade and market value when determining how much they’ll pay you. There are many online price guides that can give you a value range for a specific sports card.
Which sports cards are dealers looking for?
Sports card dealers are always looking for rare sports cards and other pieces they can sell in their sports card shop to sports card collectors, sports card buyers and investors. A trusted sports card dealer is one who knows the sports card market and keeps an eye out for special features that help when selling sports cards. Visit the CSG Sports Card Dealer Locator to find sports card dealers and their sports card specialties.
How much does it cost to get sports cards appraised?
Sports card dealers provide sports card appraisals for free. Getting your sports cards graded helps a sports card dealer determine a rare sports card’s true value and also improves your chances of selling the sports card at a higher price. Sports card grading services require sports card collectors to become paid members before submitting their sports cards for grading. There is also a grading fee per sports card, depending on the type of sports card, the total number of sports cards you’re submitting and your required turnaround time. Visit the CSG website for the company’s sports card grading costs and to learn about the CSG sports card grading process.
What is the best way to sell old sports cards?
When it’s time to sell your sports cards, there are three main ways to do it. First, you can bring your sports cards to a sports card dealer at your local sports card shop. This option is ideal for a typical sports card collection. Second, you can bring your rare sports cards or your more valuable sports cards to a sports card show where sports card dealers set up booths and are eager to buy. Third, you can sell your sports cards online through eBay, an online sports card dealer or a major auction house. Selling online might take a little more time, but it’s a great option if you want a global audience to see your rare sports cards. However, the guidance of a local sports card dealer can also help in this process. It is highly recommended that you authenticate, grade and encapsulate your sports cards with a grading service before trying to sell them. Learn how to submit your sports cards to CSG.

Sports Card Shops & Dealers in Popular Cities

Find Local Sports Card Shops & Dealers in Your State

About the CGC Cards Sports Card Dealer Locator

The CGC Cards Sports Card Dealer Locator makes it easy to find local sports card dealers and sports card shops where you can buy and sell sports cards. The sports card stores listed in this directory handle baseball cards, football cards, basketball cards and more. Search by location and specialty to find contact information for sports card sellers as well as dealers looking for sports cards.

As a leading third-party sports card grading service, CGC Cards has developed this easy way to find sports card dealers for the benefit of the collecting community. Our other helpful resources for buying and selling sports cards include the CGC Cards Verify Certification tool and the CGC Cards Sports Card Population Report.

Learn how to submit sports cards to CGC Cards >

Authorized Dealers and Official Submission Centers are independent from, and unaffiliated with, CGC Cards. CGC Cards and its affiliates are not responsible for the services provided by these companies and have no liability in connection with their services. CGC Cards recommends that you carefully evaluate Authorized Dealers and Official Submission Centers prior to using their services. If you have any questions regarding their services, please reach out to the Authorized Dealer or Official Submission Center directly.