eBay announced Monday it plans to acquire TCGplayer for nearly $300 million, saying the deal builds on its offerings in the trading cards category and “brings even more selection to enthusiasts.” eBay said TCGplayer would continue to operate its trading-card Read more
After booting PWCC from its marketplace over the summer, eBay launched authentication for trading cards on its platform. The service, which is currently available for sneakers, watches, and handbags on eBay, will expand to trading cards priced at $750 and Read more
As Fanatics gobbles Topps, does it spell heartburn for sports retailers? And possibly for eBay? CNBC reported that the Fanatics wants to sell trading cards directly to consumers. “For example, should collectors purchase a trading card, they’ll be able to Read more
eBay lost a key executive to a rival platform with the departure of Nicole Colombo, head of eBay Collectibles, who is joining Alt where she will oversee strategy, marketing, customer experience, and business development. “After six incredible years at eBay, Read more
eBay added new tools for collectors to track their portfolios, although they are only available in one category: Trading Cards. A critical component to the new feature: pricing data. eBay said the new tools will allow collectors to view, manage, Read more
eBay is running a promotion in Canada this weekend. People can sell up to 5 trading cards and pay zero selling fees, according to the tweet advertising the promotion. eBay Canada tweeted, “This weekend only – Sell your trading cards Read more
eBay launched a scan-and-list feature for certain items in its Trading Card category, one of the “verticals” it’s been focused on since last year. eBay said the Trading Card category has been attracting new buyers – in fact, it said, Read more
eBay has a new shipping option exclusively for sellers of inexpensive trading cards, as we’ve reported. This week, eBay told Linn’s Stamp News that the eBay Standard Envelope option would also be available to sellers in the Stamps category, though Read more
Some sellers are reporting issues with eBay’s new shipping option for low-priced trading cards. eBay Standard Envelope provides sellers with a way to get tracking information at a far more affordable rate than previously possible. Sellers of trading cards have Read more
