football cards (Laurel: how much, buying, price)

[pinkteabird1520]

hi everyone, I'm looking for someone who can help me sell my football cards. Most of them are over 25 years old and don't know how to do it. I have a lot of them. I also have tins with cards in them that have never been touched. Can anyone help me out.

[Honeycrisp]

Find out the value and post them on eBay

[DOUBLE H]

Fortunately cards that are 25 years old have more value than cards from the last few years for the most part. As with any collectible, card condition is OH so important. Star cards from the 1980's (Elway, Marino, Montana, Rice, etc.), will bring much more than other players.

If we are talking cards from 1984 and older, chances are good we are talking cards from the Topps Co. Starting in the late 80's, more and more companies got into the hobby(Bowman, Pacific, ProSet, Score, etc.) The Topps company has been in the sports card business for over 50 years.

If I were you this is what I do. Go to your nearest Barnes and Noble, Borders, or other book and magazine store. Two different magazines put out reliable figures on buying and selling, those are Tuff Stuff and Beckett Monthly. In fact, pull up James Beckett on the net. He has been putting out price guides since the early 80's and IMO is the most respected figure in the hobby. Beckett covers the bases on ALL sports; basketball, baseball, football, and hockey. There are also books for the novice collector who are just getting into the hobby. I haven't looked at his sites lately but you'll be able to get some good info there, I know you will! Another source on price books is Sports Collectors Digest, who have been around for decades.

Those books should give you an overview of the hobby of what makes cards collectible, why certain football cards can go for hundreds of dollars and other cards are only worth small change. It explains condition, desirability, and other factors that go into buying/selling. SO many factors come into play here.

Good luck!

[Drew1972]

Go to the Flea Market in Laurel (Bargain Bills) You will find a card shop there, ask for Gary. If he doesnt buy them he probably knows who will.

[The Continental]

I'd buy em, send me details and how much you're looking to get