Estate Sale, Live Auction, or Kansas City's Sports Cleanout? Where to sell your Sports Collectibles
- Kansas City's Sports Cleanout
- Jan 10
- 2 min read
When faced with the challenge of liquidating a sports memorabilia collection, it can be overwhelming to determine the best path forward. Should you sell items individually, hire an estate sale company, or rely on a live auction? Each option has its own merits and pitfalls, but finding the right approach requires careful consideration, especially when valuable pieces are at stake.
Kansas City Estate Sale companies have downsides. In many cases, estate sale companies take a hefty commission—as much as 40-50% of the total proceeds. This can dramatically reduce your overall earnings. Furthermore, these companies may lack the specialized knowledge needed to properly assess the value of sports memorabilia. Common mistakes include misidentifying items, underpricing key pieces, or overlooking hidden gems entirely, or donating/throwing away valuables before the sale (cracked game used baseball bats) - leaving sellers with far less than their collection is truly worth. We love buying at estate sales!
Kansas City live auctions present their own set of challenges, particularly for those with specialized collections like sports memorabilia. Local auctioneers often lack the expertise to properly market or catalog such items, and they frequently bundle items into large lots and charge 50% fees. While this approach might save time, it can also obscure valuable pieces, making it harder for bidders to recognize the true worth of your collection. This practice often results in treasures being sold for far less than they deserve. Also you better hope the weather is clear, so there is a solid turnout of bidders!
At Kansas City's Sports Cleanout, we take a different approach. Our team methodically evaluates each item in your collection with an expert eye, ensuring that nothing is overlooked. Thanks to our extensive knowledge of the sports memorabilia market, we’re able to provide fair and competitive offers for your valuables. Whether it’s a game used bats, vintage programs, or hundreds of autographs, we understand the nuances of the industry and are committed to helping you maximize the value of your collection. By choosing Kansas City's Sports Cleanout, you can rest assured that your items will be handled with care and expertise, resulting in a smoother, more rewarding liquidation process.
We are always looking to buy collections of sports memorabilia including vintage cards, sealed boxes and packs, game used items, and pretty much anything else! Contact SportsCleanout.com today at (816) 810-3639 (call or text). We’re based in Kansas City, Missouri, and travel to other parts of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
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