Selling higher-end card on eBay, advice?

[KeltonB]

Hey gang,

I have a higher-end card I'd like to sell on eBay. I have sold plenty on eBay, but never anything out of the couple of hundred dollar range. The card I'd like to move now will be a few thousand. It is BGS graded 9.5/10 auto, so there shouldn't be any discrepancy in the condition. I've always run my auctions so they were open to US bidders only as its just a lot less hassle, both with the buyer and shipping. I realize I need to open the sale up to worldwide to get the most exposure and best price.

Was hoping some of the more experienced sellers here could offer some advice to help protect myself shen selling/shipping the card.

Thanks!

[BigAl_83]

I havent sold anything of that value myself, but my first advice would be to only offer EMS shipping (express mail). That way it gets to the buyer fast and safe, and he/she has to sign for acceptance, and you will be insured to lost or damaged mail. Its expensive (i believe around $39 worldwide shipping), but for a card worth a couple thousand an extra 39 for safe shipping shouldnt be a problem to those buyers.

[KeltonB]

Thanks BigAl...I had never heard of EMS, so I will check them out!

[bsilsbe]

yes, ship it ems like stated, make sure you put a reserve on it.. cause you never know