Sell Your Vintage Sports Cards: How & Where
Trusted Sports Card Expert
Free Vintage Sports Card Appraisal, Fair Cash Offer
Throwback Sports Cards is private collecting company specializing in buying 1900-1969 vintage sports cards. Whether it's your childhood collection, cards you inherited from a family member, or a lifetime collection, we want to hear about it! Each collection has a history, and we want to hear the story.
(734) 931-0461
Sports Card Selling Process
Turn Your Sports Cards Into Cash In 3 Steps
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Describe Your Collection
Tell us what you have. Includes lists or images, noting any Hall of Famer or rookie cards.
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Free Appraisal & Offer
We research current market values and give you a transparent appraisal and fair cash offer.
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Get Paid
Accept the offer and get paid. Deals can be completed in person or via mail.
Tell us about your sports card collection. We will review it ASAP and get back to you with a free, fully transparent appraisal and fair offer. Deals can be completed in person or by mail. Fully insured shipping is on us. We strive for lightning fast payouts via cash, check, PayPal, or Zelle
What We Buy
Most Wanted Sports Cards
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1900-1969 Sports Cards
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Full Collections
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Complete Sets
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Hall of Famers
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Rookies
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Topps, Bowman, Goudey, Leaf, Tobacco, & More
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Unopened Boxes
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Raw and Graded (PSA, SGC, BVG)
Players of Interest: Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson
Cardboard Treasures
Recent Vintage Baseball Card Finds
Storage Locker Gold: '86 Fleer Bball Set, '54 Aaron RC, Jackie Robinsons, & 13 SP Jeters RCs Found Check out this incredible sports card collection which had been buried in a storage locker for many years! Highlights include a 1986 Fleer basketball near complete set, 1953 Topps baseball partial set with Mickey Mantle and Satchel Paige, 1954 Topps complete set, including high grade rookies of Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Al Kaline, partial 1955 Topps set, including Jackie Robinson & Hank Aaron
Some beautiful raw 1956s Topps cards we picked up, including (4!) Jackie Robinson’s, a Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax, and Hank Aaron. These were from the original owner who pulled them from packs
2000+ 1950s Baseball Cards Hidden In Schlitz Beer Case For Over 60 years! (Topps and Bowman). Check out this incredible collection of over 2000 1952-1958 Topps and Bowman Baseball Cards purchased from the original owner! Highlights include a 1956 Topps complete set, near complete sets of 55 Topps and Bowman, 57 Topps and 58 Topps. Included were 7 Mantles, 7 Aarons, and 2 Jackie Robinsons!
Incredible 200 card tobacco card collection built in the 1980s, which included Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Nap Lajoie, and more!
Unreal 1935 Goudey uncut sheet featuring Babe Ruth! This extremely rare sheet was found in the closest of a Brighton, Michigan family
Before You Reach Out
Tips To Prepare Your Sports Card Collection To Sell
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List The Basics
Years, manufacturers (ex: Topps), and roughly how many cards
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Flag The Highlights
Note any complete sets, Hall of Famers, rookies, & stars
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Describe Condition
Indicate general condition of cards; creases, writing, paper loss
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Snap a few pictures
Text, email, or upload pictures so we can give the most accurate offer
**Not all this info is required, but it helps us provide a more accurate appraisal
Not sure what you have? Check our Baseball Card Database, Vintage Card Price Guide, and Player Card Guides for help identifying brand, year, and players
Most Valuable Sports Cards
Which Sports Cards Are Worth The Most?
All vintage sports cards have some value, but generally the most valuable and most in-demand are top-tier Hall of Famers and rookie cards of those players. Below is a brief summary of which players to look for when sorting your collection. Click the links for full player card & price guides.
1900-1930s
Key Players: Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner, Joe Jackson, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg
1940s-1960s
Key Players: Joe Dimaggio, Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige, Sandy Koufax, Roberto Clemente, Pete Rose, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Johnny Bench
Common Questions About Selling Your Sports Cards
Where Can I Sell Sports Cards For Cash?
Throwback Sports Cards is always buying pre-1969 vintage sports cards, including full collections, complete sets, rookies, hall of famers, and wax. As a private collecting company, we can pay more than dealers. We provide free, no-obligation appraisals with complete transparency, so you can sell your collection confidently and without pressure.
Who Buys Vintage Sports Cards In Metro Detroit?
Throwback Sports Cards does! We are located in Canton, Michigan, but regularly travel around Metro Detroit. We can meet in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Belleville, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield, Brighton, Wayne, Taylor, Westland, Dearborn, Taylor, Allen Park, Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Royal Oak, Troy, Rochester, Auburn Hills, and any city in between.
Do You Travel In Michigan To Purchase Sports Cards?
Yes! We routinely travel around Michigan to purchase vintage sports cards. Cities we have recently bought cards from include Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Battle Creek, Port Huron, and Wyoming.
How Do I Sell My Vintage Sports Cards?
Reach out to us through our contact form, phone (call or text 734-931-0461), or email (info.throwbacksportscards@gmail.com). Include a description/list and pictures of your collection. A free appraisal and offer will be provided. Deals can be completed in person or through the mail.
How Do I Sell Cards Through The Mail?
Selling your cards via mail is easy:
1. Package & ship your collection to us
2. We review and catalog your collection
3. A free appraisal and offer is provided
4. Get paid through your preferred payment method
**If for some reason we cannot agree on a deal, we will ship your collection back to you fully insured (we cover shipping costs)
How Much Are My Vintage Sports Cards Worth And How Is Value Determined?
The value of sports cards depend on many factors including the player, set, year, condition, and rarity. We base prices off the current market value. Check out our price guide for help determining the value of you cards.
Can I Trust Selling To Throwback Sports Cards?
Throwback Sports Cards is a private collecting company with over 20 years in the hobby. Our reputation of honesty and integrity is evident through our 5 star Google rating. We believe in full transparency with the goal of making sure our clients have a positive selling experience and are comfortable completing a deal with us.
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