Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by 130Point, nor do I have any affiliation with the website. This article is based purely on my personal experience using the tool.

When it comes to buying and selling sports cards, understanding market trends and actual sale prices is crucial. However, eBay’s prices for “Best Offer Accepted” sales often don’t reflect the price the card sold for. This is where 130Point comes in—a tool that allows collectors to see the actual price paid for cards, providing clarity and accuracy that eBay does not provide.

What Is 130Point?

130Point is a free website designed for collectors to analyze sales data from eBay, particularly for items sold via “Best Offer Accepted.” While eBay displays the original asking price, this doesn’t reflect the final sale price unless the item sold at full asking price. This lack of transparency can make it difficult to gauge a card’s true market value.

With 130Point, you can:

• Search for specific cards or keywords to see their actual sale prices.
• Filter results by grading company, card type, or other criteria.
• Access historical data to track trends over time.

Why eBay Listed Prices Can Be Misleading

When browsing eBay, you might see a card listed as “Sold” with a strikethrough on the original price. For example:

• A seller lists a card at $1,000 with “Best Offer Accepted”
• The card actually sold for $700, but eBay only shows the $1,000 listing price.

This discrepancy can lead collectors to overestimate market values or misunderstand recent trends. Without tools like 130Point, it’s easy to assume that asking prices reflect actual sales when they often don’t.

How to Use 130Point

Using 130Point is simple:

1. Visit 130Point.com and select “eBay Sales.”
2. Enter keywords (e.g., “2009 Topps Stephen Curry PSA 10”) into the search bar.
3. Browse results showing the exact sale prices for cards sold via “Best Offer Accepted”

For example:

• A PSA 10 Curry rookie card listed at $6,000 may have actually sold for $5,500
• A BGS 9.5 Shohei Ohtani rookie card listed at $100,000 may have sold for $96,000

Why This Tool Is Essential for Collectors

1. Accurate Market Data

By revealing actual sale prices, 130Point eliminates guesswork and provides clarity on a card’s true value

2. Better Bargaining Power

Knowing what similar cards have sold for gives you leverage when negotiating with sellers or when setting your own asking price

3. Tracking Trends Over Time

Collectors can use 130Point to monitor how specific cards perform over weeks or months—helpful for identifying long-term investment opportunities

4. Avoiding Overpaying

Without tools like 130Point, buyers risk overpaying based on inflated asking prices that don’t reflect actual sales

Limitations of 130Point

While 130Point is an excellent starting point for tracking sales data, it does have some limitations that collectors should be aware of:

1. Incomplete Sales Data: From my experience, not all eBay sales are included on 130Point. This can make it harder to find sales comps for rarer cards that don’t sell as frequently. I’m not sure why this happens—it could be due to technical restrictions or gaps in their database—but it’s something to keep in mind when relying on the platform
2. Limited Filtering Options: While you can search by keywords and see sales data across different grades or conditions, advanced filtering options (e.g., by date range or seller) are somewhat limited

Final Thoughts: Why You Should Use 130Point

By providing accurate sales data from eBay, 130Point empowers buyers and sellers alike to make informed decisions based on real-world values—not just asking prices.

However, it’s important to recognize its limitations and use it alongside other resources to get a full picture —especially when dealing with rare or high-value cards.

Whether you’re chasing grails or simply trying to avoid overpaying, incorporating 130Point into your collecting strategy will give you a major edge in understanding the true dynamics of the hobby.