There are few things worse than damage to cards during storage, packaging, or shipping in the sports cards business. It’s a loud sign that you’re either an amateur, a slob, or a shady breaker. There are so many tips and methods to safely pack and ship sports cards. That’s why we’re going to give you some tips that will help you get your cards to the customer in one piece. Let’s go through them one by one.
First, Wear Gloves!
Before you get to the cards, you need to pay attention to how you handle them. This is simple and inexpensive, but customers will appreciate it very much.
Fingerprints on the front of the card are common, especially with holofoil cards. You can avoid that by wearing gloves. Of course, a fingerprint will not ruin the card’s value, but the surface will need to be cleaned, which can cause damage if not handled properly.
Always Have Cardholders in Mind
There are many reputable brands of cardholders that will allow you to secure standard-sized cards with ease. Cardholders aren’t required for all your cards, but they’re highly recommended for the most valuable ones (instead of open-ended or bulky holders that usually damage the surface).
Cardholders hold cards in place so they can’t slip out. They’re also relatively thin and light; you can save money on shipping due to their weight and dimensions.
Stack Them Right
If you’re using cardholders, stack the complete set of cards you plan to mail and secure the sides with robust support like hard cardboard or foam board. Rubber bands, tape, or bubble wrap can be used to secure the supports.
Use Proper Boxes
You can send partial or entire card sets in a suitable storage box. These boxes are designed for storing cards and are available in quantities of 100 to 800 cards and in bulk boxes for 3200 and 5000 cards. You must use the right packing material to avoid movement or slippage during shipping.
You Can Never Be too Safe
Finally, choose a shipping box large enough to hold the card(s) you are mailing. If necessary, use bubble wrap or other lightweight packing material to pack all the cards in the box.
This will minimize the movement of the cards during shipping while protecting them from impact damage. Select an exterior box that is strong enough to hold the cards and pack the cards so that all surfaces, such as the top and bottom, are protected.
Bottom Line
We could’ve added many more tips to the list, but for the sake of brevity, we’ve focused only on these main ideas. Of course, these tips also apply once you’ve found a customer and made a sale. Many (and perhaps you’re one of them) have trouble selling their valuable cards.
If that’s the case, don’t worry because we can help you with everything from sales to shipping and packaging. All you have to do is to contact us!
