Sell your sports cards for cash, or don't

Card shops pay 70 to 80% of market value and the card is gone. Marketplaces take their fees and their time. Here is the option none of them offer: cash for your sports cards while the slabs stay yours.

PledgeApp pays a cash prepayment of 48% to 58% of market value on PSA-graded sports cards. Cash payout within 48 hours of arrival. Your slabs go into insured vault storage, and at the end of your term you choose: pay back and take everything home, extend, or settle and keep the cash.

Rookie card about to have a season? You do not have to pick between the cash and the card.

See what your slabs qualify for

$2005 Topps 1952 Style Kobe Bryant #50 Chrome Refractor in a PSA Gem Mint 10 slab$

The numbers, up front

48–58%

Your payment obligations never change during the term, whatever the market does. A slow trade deadline or a hot playoff run changes nothing about what you owe.

Prepayment on PSA slabs: 48% to 58% of market value
Storage fees: 1.2% to 1.5% per asset per month
Processing fee: $2 to $100, one time
Commission: 5%, only if you sell through Pledge
Terms: 60, 90, or 120 days, plus a 28-day grace period
Minimum submission: $500 combined value

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What qualifies

PSA-graded slabs: Any sports card in a PSA holder. We do not accept raw or ungraded cards, and we do not currently accept other grading companies’ slabs.
Your sport, your collection: Baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, F1.
$500 minimum.: Your submission needs a combined value of at least $500. Bundle multiple slabs to get there.

Holding raw cards? Grading with PSA first is the fastest path to eligibility, and it usually raises the card's value too.

How it works

Cash payout within 48 hours of arrival.

1
Submit your slabs online. PSA cert numbers make this fast.
2
Ship insured. Send via UPS. Full details in our shipping guide. Liability transfers to Pledge the moment your assets begin authentication.
3
Authentication. Every slab is verified after arrival.
4
Cash payout within 48 hours of arrival.

At the end of your term

Withdraw: pay back, everything ships home.

Extend: small fee, 45 more days.

Settle: keep the prepayment, Pledge keeps unsold slabs, any sale profit above your obligation comes back to you.

Compare your options

The best place to sell sports cards depends on your goal

Comparison	Selling outright	PledgeApp financing
Cash in hand	After a buyer appears, minus fees	Cash payout within 48 hours of arrival.
Marketplace fees	Typically 10% to 13%	None; 5% commission only if you sell through Pledge
Your slabs	Gone permanently	Stay yours; ship-back on withdrawal
Player breaks out	Buyer's gain	Your gain
Selling online instantly	Instant usually means lowball	Cash payout within 48 hours of arrival; formula-priced, card kept

Sports cards are the most event-driven corner of the hobby: a rookie season, a trade, a playoff run can move a card dramatically in weeks. Selling before the event captures none of it. Financing gets you the cash now and keeps you long the player.

Importantly, PledgeApp will never sell your slabs without your express consent. Selling is completely optional. Only when you set a Target Payout Price within the Pledge system will an asset get listed for sale.

$2005 Topps 1952 Style Kobe Bryant #50 Chrome Refractor in a PSA Gem Mint 10 slab$

2005 TOPPS 1952 STYLE #50 KOBE BRYANT CHROME-REFRACTOR

Pledge Valuation: $4,880
Recent Sales Average (90 days): $3,400
Pledge Prepayment: $3,080
Storage fees: $32
Processing fee (one-time): $65

Your slabs are safer than they sound

Vaulted and insured. Stored in a professional vault, insured while in Pledge's custody.
You keep ownership. Legally, you are the consignor. The slabs remain yours through the whole term.
No surprises. Every number above appears in your Prepaid Consignment Agreement before you ship anything.

Can I sell sports cards near me instead?

Local card shops buy outright, typically at 70 to 80% of market value, and the card is gone. PledgeApp works by insured mail nationwide, with cash payout within 48 hours of arrival, formula pricing instead of counter negotiation, and you keep the slabs.

How fast do I get paid?

Cash payout within 48 hours of arrival.

Do you take ungraded sports cards?

Not currently. Sports cards must be PSA-graded slabs, and sealed sports-card boxes are not accepted at this time. If a raw card books strong sold comps, grading it with PSA makes it eligible and usually raises its value.

Do I have to sell my sports cards with Pledge?

No. Pledge gives you the option to unlock upfront liquidity while retaining ownership. Selling is optional. You can withdraw your eligible unsold slabs once your prepayment and any outstanding fees are repaid.

How is the value of my cards determined?

Our proprietary underwriting algorithm checks recent sales data and up to 6 months of sales history to determine your asset's valuation. Slabs with high liquidity and consistent sale prices receive higher valuations and qualify for higher prepayment ratios.

What if my player gets injured and the card drops during my term?

Nothing changes for you. Your payment obligations are fixed on day one, and Pledge has no right to force a sale or liquidate your slabs without your permission, even if market prices drop.

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Financing is subject to asset eligibility, inspection, approval, and Pledge's applicable terms. Customers act as consignors and retain ownership of their assets, while Pledge acts as consignee and holds the assets during the financing term. Advance amounts, fees, and terms vary. Failure to satisfy your obligations may result in Pledge retaining or selling the assets as provided in your Prepaid Consignment Agreement.