Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by any of these brands or services. This is my own personal process and these items are simply what I personally use to ship my cards on eBay.
Shipping Steps
- Penny Sleeve Your Card (Protect the surface and corners when placing the card into a top loader)
- I personally buy ones with pre-cut corners from Cardshellz, but feel free to use any penny sleeve you feel comfortable with
Buy: Cardshellz
- I personally buy ones with pre-cut corners from Cardshellz, but feel free to use any penny sleeve you feel comfortable with
- Insert in Top Loader (Keeps the card rigid and safe in transit)
- I personally buy ones from Cardshellz just to save on shipping when I’m buying the penny sleeves, but feel free to use any top loaders you are comfortable with
Buy: Cardshellz
- I personally buy ones from Cardshellz just to save on shipping when I’m buying the penny sleeves, but feel free to use any top loaders you are comfortable with
- Slip Into a Team Bag (Seals the card and top loader, guarding against moisture and movement)
- I personally use Ultra Pro ones that I won in an eBay Live Auction when I had a coupon, but feel free to use any team bags you are comfortable with
Buy: Ultra Pro
- I personally use Ultra Pro ones that I won in an eBay Live Auction when I had a coupon, but feel free to use any team bags you are comfortable with
- Sandwich Between Cardboard Packing Sleeves (Extra protection from bending or crushing)
- I personally use pre-cut cardboard protectors from Card Coats, but feel free to use another brand or just cut your own from Amazon boxes (cheaper, but takes more time)
Buy: Amazon
- I personally use pre-cut cardboard protectors from Card Coats, but feel free to use another brand or just cut your own from Amazon boxes (cheaper, but takes more time)
- Package in a Bubble Mailer (Adds padding for drops and rough handling)
- I personally use Fuxury 4×8 mailers because they were the cheapest option I could find, but feel free to use another brand if you can find it cheaper
Buy: Amazon
- I personally use Fuxury 4×8 mailers because they were the cheapest option I could find, but feel free to use another brand if you can find it cheaper
Shipping Labels for USPS Ground Advantage from eBay
- Rather than print shipping labels at home, I typically choose the QR code option
- After purchasing the label from eBay, I receive a QR code by email
- At the post office, I simply present the QR code at the self-service kiosk or counter. They scan it and print the label for me—no home printer required
- This is fast, easy, and avoids the hassle and cost of maintaining a printer or dealing with ink
Final Notes
- This process works great for most raw cards and covers their safe delivery and affordable shipping cost
- For valuable cards (over $100), consider insurance and signature on delivery for even more protection
- Using QR codes for labels has been a huge time-saver and streamlines my shipping routine
- No sponsorships—just sharing the supplies and methods that work for me as a regular eBay seller
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