Why Sell with CardSource.ca?
CardSource.ca makes selling your sports cards simple and profitable. Instead of dealing with listing, photography, shipping, and buyer inquiries yourself, we handle it all. You get access to thousands of Canadian collectors, professional presentation, and fast payouts - all while keeping more of your money.
How It Works
- List Your Cards: Create a seller submission with your card details. You can list as many cards as you want - from single cards to entire collections.
- Ship to Us: We provide a prepaid shipping label. Pack your cards securely and send them to our facility in Moncton, NB.
- We Handle the Rest: Our team photographs, lists, and markets your cards to Canadian collectors. We handle all buyer inquiries and shipping.
- Cards Sell: When your cards sell, we process payment and ship to the buyer. You get paid weekly via Interac e-Transfer.
Benefits for Sellers
More Money in Your Pocket
- Only 5% transaction fee - much lower than eBay's 12.9%
- No PayPal fees - we pay via Interac e-Transfer (instant, no fees)
- CAD pricing - no exchange rate losses
- No cross-border fees - sell to Canadian buyers directly
We Do the Work
- Professional photography that makes your cards look their best
- Expert listing descriptions that attract buyers
- Handle all buyer communications and questions
- Secure packaging and shipping to buyers
- Payment processing and fraud protection
Access Canadian Collectors
- Thousands of Canadian sports card collectors
- Hockey-focused marketplace with Canadian team premiums
- CAD pricing eliminates exchange rate barriers for Canadian buyers
- Domestic shipping means faster delivery and happier buyers
Service Options
Choose the service level that works for you:
Standard Service ($3.00/card)
- 5-7 business day turnaround
- Standard photography
- Best for: Raw cards under $500
Premium Service ($5.00/card)
- 3-5 business day turnaround
- High-resolution photography
- Best for: Graded cards and cards over $500
VIP Service ($10.00/card)
- 1-2 business day turnaround
- Ultra-high resolution photography with 360° views
- Best for: High-value cards over $2,000
Transparent Fees
We believe in clear, upfront pricing:
- Processing Fee: Based on service tier (see above)
- Transaction Fee: 5% of final sale price (minimum $0.50)
- Graded Card Surcharge: $0.50 per graded card
- Oversized Card Surcharge: $3.00 for oversized cards
- Holder Removal: $0.50 per card (if needed)
- Sticker Removal: $3.00 per card (if needed)
Fast Payouts
Once your card sells, you'll receive:
- Sale price minus 5% transaction fee
- Payouts processed weekly
- Minimum payout threshold: $25.00
- Payment via Interac e-Transfer (instant, no fees)
Shipping Your Cards
When you're ready to send your cards:
- Pack cards securely in card savers or top loaders
- Use bubble mailers or boxes for shipping
- Include your submission number on the package
- We'll provide a prepaid Canada Post label for standard submissions
- For high-value submissions, we recommend insured shipping
What About Unsold Cards?
If your cards don't sell within 90 days:
- We'll contact you to discuss pricing adjustments
- You can request to have cards returned (shipping fee applies)
- Storage fees of $0.10/card/month apply after 90 days
- Storage fees increase to $0.15/card/month after 180 days
- Storage fees increase to $0.25/card/month after 365 days
- Maximum storage period is 2 years - cards must be returned or donated after this
- Storage fees are automatically deducted from your payouts
- You can donate unsold cards to our charity program
Storage Fee Policy
To keep our warehouse efficient and ensure realistic pricing, we charge storage fees for unsold cards:
- Days 1-90: Free storage
- Days 91-180: $0.10 per card per month
- Days 181-365: $0.15 per card per month
- Days 366-730: $0.25 per card per month
- After 730 days (2 years): Cards must be returned or donated
Storage fees are calculated monthly and deducted from your payouts before payment. You can view your storage fees in your Seller Analytics dashboard.
Benefits for Buyers
When you sell with CardSource.ca, you're not just helping yourself - you're helping build a better marketplace for Canadian collectors:
- More Selection: Buyers access cards from thousands of sellers, not just one store's inventory
- Better Prices: Competition among sellers means fair market prices for buyers
- Diverse Inventory: Rare cards, vintage finds, and modern hits all in one place
- Canadian Focus: Hockey cards, Canadian team premiums, and O-Pee-Chee expertise
- Trusted Platform: Professional verification, secure transactions, and buyer protection
Getting Started
Ready to start selling your cards?
- Create an account if you haven't already
- Go to your Seller Dashboard
- Click "New Submission" and follow the prompts
- Ship your cards using the provided label
- Track your submissions and watch your sales grow