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. @eBay has released its first-ever “State of Trading Cards” report for 2020:
142% surge in domestic sales
2020 had over 4 million more sports cards, collectible card games and non-sport trading cards sold than 2019
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142% surge in domestic sales 2020 had over 4 million more sports cards, collectible card games and non-sport trading cards sold than 2019A thread
1) Notable sales:
: $555,988: 2000 Playoff Contenders @TomBrady Rookie
: $500,000: 1996 @Topps Chrome Refractor Kobe Bryant Rookie
: $428,100: 1952 @Topps Mickey Mantle
: $230,100: 2018 National Treasures @luka7doncic
: $208,100: 1986 Fleer @Jumpman23 Rookie
: $555,988: 2000 Playoff Contenders @TomBrady Rookie: $500,000: 1996 @Topps Chrome Refractor Kobe Bryant Rookie: $428,100: 1952 @Topps Mickey Mantle: $230,100: 2018 National Treasures @luka7doncic : $208,100: 1986 Fleer @Jumpman23 Rookie
2) Growth by sport:
: 1586%
: 373%
: 258%
: 168%
: 73%
: 1586%: 373%: 258%: 168%: 73%
3) Growth by sales to countries:
Australia: 379%
China: 205%
Canada: 149%
Europe : 113%
Australia: 379% China: 205% Canada: 149% Europe : 113%
4) Most popular trading card categories:
: @Pokemon (sales increased 574%)
: Basketball
: Baseball
: @wizards_magic
: Football
: @Pokemon (sales increased 574%): Basketball: Baseball: @wizards_magic: Football
For more on this story and insights from @darrenrovell: https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/ebays-2021-state-of-trading-cards-report-spotlights-collecting-trends-and-industry-predictions/
