Where to sell sports cards near you

Card shops near you, by city

The 40 US cities with the most card shops in our directory. Each city page shows every shop's Google rating, today's hours, phone and directions.

• Las Vegas, NV — 74 card shops · 31 sports card shops
• Miami, FL — 39 card shops · 17 sports card shops
• Brooklyn, NY — 37 card shops · 14 sports card shops
• Houston, TX — 37 card shops · 17 sports card shops
• Los Angeles, CA — 37 card shops · 22 sports card shops
• San Antonio, TX — 36 card shops · 23 sports card shops
• Phoenix, AZ — 35 card shops · 21 sports card shops
• Austin, TX — 31 card shops · 17 sports card shops
• Fresno, CA — 25 card shops · 14 sports card shops
• Indianapolis, IN — 25 card shops · 13 sports card shops
• San Diego, CA — 25 card shops · 16 sports card shops
• Colorado Springs, CO — 24 card shops · 17 sports card shops
• New York, NY — 24 card shops · 11 sports card shops
• Bakersfield, CA — 23 card shops · 10 sports card shops
• Chicago, IL — 22 card shops · 15 sports card shops
• Orlando, FL — 22 card shops · 13 sports card shops
• Sacramento, CA — 22 card shops · 11 sports card shops
• Tucson, AZ — 22 card shops · 16 sports card shops
• Albuquerque, NM — 21 card shops · 13 sports card shops
• Cincinnati, OH — 21 card shops · 17 sports card shops
• Jacksonville, FL — 21 card shops · 14 sports card shops
• San Jose, CA — 21 card shops · 9 sports card shops
• Virginia Beach, VA — 21 card shops · 12 sports card shops
• El Paso, TX — 20 card shops · 12 sports card shops
• Mesa, AZ — 20 card shops · 10 sports card shops
• Wichita, KS — 20 card shops · 13 sports card shops
• Rochester, NY — 19 card shops · 8 sports card shops
• Springfield, MO — 18 card shops · 10 sports card shops
• Aurora, CO — 17 card shops · 15 sports card shops
• Fort Wayne, IN — 17 card shops · 8 sports card shops
• Omaha, NE — 17 card shops · 9 sports card shops
• Philadelphia, PA — 17 card shops · 10 sports card shops
• Corpus Christi, TX — 16 card shops · 10 sports card shops
• Dallas, TX — 16 card shops · 10 sports card shops
• Honolulu, HI — 16 card shops · 9 sports card shops
• Lexington, KY — 16 card shops · 10 sports card shops
• St. Louis, MO — 16 card shops · 9 sports card shops
• Tampa, FL — 16 card shops · 9 sports card shops
• Arlington, TX — 15 card shops · 9 sports card shops
• Boise, ID — 15 card shops · 11 sports card shops

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Selling to a local shop vs. selling online

A local card shop pays you today, in cash or store credit. It pays less than the card sells for online, because the shop takes on the risk and the work of reselling it. You skip platform fees, shipping, returns and waiting.

Selling online (eBay, a marketplace app or a consignment service) usually brings a higher price for valuable cards, after fees and shipping, but it takes longer and you handle the listing, packing and buyers yourself. See the best places to sell cards online.

Many collectors do both: sell bulk, commons and quick-moving cards to a local shop, and list the few valuable cards online or on consignment.

How to get a fair offer

1. Sort before you go. Pull out rookies, numbered parallels, autographs, relics and graded cards. Shops price a sorted stack faster and more fairly than a mixed box.
2. Check sold prices. Use eBay sold listings or 130point.com for what each card actually sold for in the same condition or grade.
3. Protect the cards. Raw cards in penny sleeves and top loaders; condition drives the price.
4. Ask about cash vs. store credit. Credit is often worth more if you plan to buy.
5. Get two or three offers. Offers vary by what each shop needs. A shop that specializes in your sport or era often pays more.
6. Bring ID. Many shops require it to buy.

Should you grade first?

Grading pays off only for cards that are worth well above the fee in top condition. For most cards it does not. Read is card grading worth it, and ask your local shop whether they take PSA, BGS or SGC submissions.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I sell sports cards near me?

A local card shop is the fastest way to turn sports cards into cash. We list thousands of card shops across the US and Canada, and most buy singles, sealed boxes and whole collections. Find your city above, then call the shop to confirm they are buying and what they are looking for.

Do card shops pay cash for sports cards?

Most do, usually as cash or store credit, and store credit is often worth more. A shop pays below what a card sells for online, because it carries the risk and the work of reselling it. You trade some money for a same-day sale with no fees, shipping or returns.

How do I know what my sports cards are worth before I sell?

Look up recent sold prices, not asking prices: eBay sold listings and 130point.com show what each card actually sold for, by condition and grade. Note the exact year, set, card number and any parallel or serial number, since those change the value most.

Should I get my cards graded before selling?

Only for cards worth well above the grading fee in top condition. For most cards the fee and wait cost more than grading adds. Many card shops take PSA, BGS or SGC submissions if you decide a card is worth it.

How do I get the best offer from a card shop?

Sort your cards before you go, pull out the valuable ones, keep them in sleeves and top loaders, bring a short list with recent sold prices, and get offers from two or three shops. Selling your best cards one at a time usually beats selling a whole box for one price.