The Truth About Selling to Collectors Hub

The Truth About Selling to Collectors Hub We love when people bring their collections to us. It’s one of the best parts of this job — seeing the passion, history, and stories behind the things people have collected over the years. But every so often, we run into the same situation: someone walks in convinced they know exactly what their items are “worth,” and when we don’t agree, they get upset. It’s not about one person — it’s something we see constantly, and it’s worth explaining from our side of the counter.

How We Actually Evaluate Items

When we look at something, we base our prices on real, confirmed sales — not listings or wishful thinking. There’s a big difference between what someone asks for online and what someone actually pays. A great example: someone once brought in a PSA 10 VMAX Rayquaza. The last confirmed sale we could find was around $750 for an ungraded copy. The graded version wasn’t worth more in this case — it was actually harder to sell. That’s the part most people don’t realize: slabbed cards can sit for months because buyers for high-end pieces are extremely limited, and those buyers often prefer to choose which slab and grade they purchase. We passed on it because it was graded, not because it wasn’t valuable — and we even told the seller that if someone else really offered $1,900, they should absolutely take it. We’d rather be honest than tell people what they want to hear.

Why We Don’t Match “Online Prices”

When you sell to a shop, you’re not just selling an item — you’re selling the time, risk, and effort it takes for us to resell it. We buy at a percentage of market value because: We can’t tie up cash in items that might sit for months. We have to cover overhead and keep the lights on. We assume the risk if the market shifts or the item doesn’t move. We’re very upfront about this. If you want to earn top dollar, you’ll almost always make more selling it yourself — and we’ll tell you that. No pressure, no games, just the truth.

Why We Say “No” Sometimes

Not everything sells locally, and we won’t waste your time pretending otherwise. A caller recently wanted to bring in all Archie Comics. We love nostalgia, but there simply isn’t a market for them in Cheyenne. Online, you might see someone asking $25 — but that’s not a sold price. If it doesn’t move here, it’s not something we can buy. Declining a buy isn’t personal — it’s just smart business.

Respect Goes Both Ways

We appreciate everyone who walks through our door — but it’s worth remembering that we’re not obligated to buy everything, just like customers aren’t obligated to buy from us. Imagine if we got upset every time someone looked around and left without purchasing anything! It’s the same idea. We’re not here to “lowball” anyone or start arguments. We’re here to be fair, consistent, and transparent — because that’s what builds trust in the long run.

At the End of the Day

Collectors Hub was built by collectors, for collectors. We understand the passion — and we understand the business side. If something fits our market, we’ll make a fair offer. If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you why. Either way, we’ll always treat you and your collection with respect. Because in the end, collecting isn’t about what it’s worth — it’s about what it means.