Describe the collection before cataloging every card
Start with the sports represented, approximate number of cards and the years or decades covered. Explain whether the collection consists mainly of individual cards, sets, unopened material, graded cards or a mixture. If you already have a spreadsheet or inventory, mention it in your description.
Identify the players, sets or groups you consider most significant. A concise overview plus a few specific examples is easier to assess than a long list without context. You do not need to assign a value to every card before submitting. If an approximate total value is known, include it and explain how you arrived at that estimate.
Photographs that show both scope and condition
Begin with an overview showing how the collection is organized. Then photograph a representative selection and any cards you want considered individually. Use even light, keep the camera steady and avoid filters. Photographs should reveal the cards rather than improve their appearance.
- An overview of boxes, binders, sets or graded-card storage.
- Clear front and back photographs of highlighted cards.
- Close-ups of visible creases, corner wear, surface marks or other damage.
- Readable grading labels and the entire holder for graded examples.
- Packaging and seals for unopened material, without opening it for the photographs.
Include grading and identification details
For graded cards, provide the grading company, grade and certification number as printed on the label. Note label qualifiers, autograph information or a holder that appears cracked or damaged. Do not assume the card grade describes the condition of the plastic holder.
For ungraded cards, describe visible condition in ordinary language. If you are uncertain about a year, variation, autograph or reprint, say so. Copies of existing purchase records or other supporting information may help explain the collection, but an unsupported identification should remain an open question.
Selected cards or the entire collection?
State which items are included and which you intend to keep. If your photographs show cards that are excluded, identify those clearly. Tell us whether you are open to consideration of individual cards, groups or only the complete collection.
Include your location and any practical constraints, such as a large number of storage boxes. Submit your information for review and keep the collection in your possession. TrendingArt can contact you if it aligns with current purchasing interests or if more detail is needed. Do not send cards based solely on completing this form.
Common questions
Do I need to have my cards graded first?+
No. You can submit information about raw or graded cards. The form is an initial inquiry; do not incur grading costs simply to make a submission.
Can I submit cards from several sports?+
Yes. Describe each sport and its approximate share of the collection so the overall scope is clear.
Will submitting guarantee an offer?+
No. TrendingArt reviews potential collections and may contact you when the collection aligns with current purchasing interests.
