10K Card Journey

  • COMC Review: Pros, Cons, and Next Steps

    I recently decided to test out COMC to see how well it works for both buying and selling sports cards. I started with a small $10 budget to explore the platform and ended up adding another $100 to try out their eBay auction listing feature. While the buying process was smooth, COMC’s outdated interface made…

  • Credit Card vs Bank Transfer: Which is Better When Buying Sports Cards?

    When buying sports cards online, using a credit card offers convenience, purchase protection, and cash back rewards—but depending on the platform, it can also come with extra fees. While eBay allows credit card payments with no additional cost, Fanatics Collect and Arena Club charge up to 2.9%, making bank transfers (ACH) the smarter choice for…

  • Understanding Sports Card Pricing and Fees

    Buying the right cards isn’t enough—you need to buy them at the right price. With all the fees involved in buying and selling (taxes, shipping, marketplace fees), even a seemingly good deal might not actually be profitable. In this article, I break down why purchase price is the single biggest factor in making money in…

  • How to Succeed in eBay Auctions: Tips for Bidding

    Jumping into eBay sports card auctions for the first time was an exciting but eye-opening experience. After losing a few bids, I refined my strategy and finally won a Paige Bueckers 2023 Bowman U Chrome PSA 10. In this post, I break down what I learned about eBay’s auction system, the best bidding strategies, and…