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Sell Non-Sports Cards & Trading Cards
A trusted auction house for selling Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, vintage non-sports cards, sealed wax, graded cards, and complete collections. Free appraisals, no obligation.
Looking for where to sell Pokemon cards, Magic: The Gathering, or vintage non-sports cards? Weiss Auctions is one of the most established auction houses in the United States for non-sports trading cards of all kinds, from vintage tobacco-era issues and early gum cards to modern graded Pokemon and sealed Magic: The Gathering booster boxes. We have been selling non-sports cards for over 40 years and have handled collections ranging from single high-grade graded cards to complete sealed cases and multi-generational inherited accumulations.
Weiss Auctions set a world auction record for the Pokemon Illustrator card in October 2019, when a PSA Mint 9 Pikachu Illustrator sold for $224,250 — the highest price ever realized at auction for a Pokemon card at that time. That result put us on the map for Pokemon collecting worldwide and established Weiss as a serious destination for high-end non-sports card consignments.
Whether you are selling a PSA-graded first-edition Charizard, a sealed first-edition booster box, a CGC-graded 1940s Superman card, a collection of Allen and Ginter tobacco cards, or a lifetime accumulation of Magic: The Gathering, our team can help. Free expert appraisals with no obligation to consign.
Sell Pokemon Cards at Auction
Pokemon cards have become one of the most actively traded collectibles in the world. Weiss Auctions has handled Pokemon cards across all eras and formats, from vintage Japanese base set cards and first-edition English base set booster boxes to modern CGC and PSA-graded single cards, sealed packs, and factory-sealed cases.
In October 2019, Weiss Auctions sold a PSA Mint 9 Pikachu Illustrator for $224,250, setting a world auction record for a Pokemon card at the time. The Pikachu Illustrator, awarded as a prize to winners of illustration contests held by CoroCoro Comic in Japan in 1998, is considered the holy grail of Pokemon collecting. Fewer than 40 copies are believed to exist. Our sale of this card established Weiss Auctions as one of the first traditional auction houses to recognize and realize the true value of high-end Pokemon at auction.
We regularly handle the full range of Pokemon collecting including: first-edition base set cards and booster boxes, PSA, CGC, and Beckett graded singles and sets, factory-sealed booster boxes from the original base set through modern expansions, sealed cases, Japanese promotional cards and promo sets, and rare error cards and variant prints.
If you are wondering where to sell Pokemon cards, whether a single graded Charizard or an entire collection, contact us for a free appraisal.
Sell Magic: The Gathering Cards at Auction
Magic: The Gathering, first published by Wizards of the Coast in 1993, is one of the most collected and highest-value trading card games in the world. Early Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited print run cards, Black Lotus, the Power Nine, and other key singles have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Sealed booster packs and boxes from the earliest sets have become particularly valuable as the population of factory-sealed early Magic product continues to shrink.
Weiss Auctions handles graded Magic: The Gathering cards graded by PSA, CGC, and Beckett, raw singles and collections, and sealed product including booster packs, booster boxes, and cases from early sets. If you have Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, Arabian Nights, Antiquities, Legends, or other early Magic product, we can help you understand what you have and the best way to sell it.
Contact us for a free appraisal or call us at (516) 594-0731.
Sell Vintage Non-Sports Cards: Tobacco Cards, Gum Cards, and Early Issues
Long before Pokemon and Magic, the non-sports card hobby was built on tobacco-era issues, early gum cards, and novelty trading cards from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These are among the most historically significant and visually beautiful cards in all of collecting, and they attract a dedicated and knowledgeable collector base. Weiss Auctions has handled vintage non-sports cards for decades and is one of the most experienced auction venues for this category in the Northeast.
Vintage non-sports sets we regularly handle include:
Allen and Ginter (N28, N29, and Others)
Allen and Ginter tobacco cards, produced by the W. Duke Sons and Allen and Ginter Tobacco Companies in the 1880s, are among the first true trading card sets produced in America. The N28 Champions set and related issues depict world champion athletes, performers, and famous figures and are foundational pieces of the American card collecting hobby. Complete sets, cut-out series, and high-grade individual examples are actively sought.
Goudey Gum Indian and Other Goudey Issues
The Goudey Gum Company of Boston produced multiple non-sports card sets in the 1930s and 1940s, including the popular Indian Gum series (R73), featuring Native American subjects with colorful designs. Goudey non-sports issues are collected alongside the company’s famous baseball card sets and are well represented in advanced non-sports collections.
Superman and Batman Cards (1940s)
Superman cards were produced by Gum Inc. in 1940 (series R145) and are among the most widely collected early character-based trading card sets. The 1966 Topps Batman series, produced in both black-and-white and color versions, is one of the most recognized non-sports sets of the postwar era. Early superhero card sets are increasingly sought after by both dedicated non-sports collectors and comic book enthusiasts, and graded high-grade examples regularly perform well at auction.
Beatles Cards and Rock and Roll Non-Sports
The 1964 Topps Beatles cards are the best-known rock and roll non-sports set and remain actively collected today. Multiple series were issued including black-and-white and color versions, and complete sets in high grade are consistently in demand. Additional rock and pop culture non-sports issues from the 1960s and 1970s also find strong bidding in the right venue.
Mars Attacks and Science Fiction Non-Sports
The 1962 Topps Mars Attacks set is one of the most iconic and highly collected non-sports card sets of all time. Its lurid depictions of alien invasion attracted immediate controversy upon release and made it one of the most famous sets in the hobby. High-grade examples, complete sets, and display boxes are consistently strong performers at auction.
Additional Tobacco and Early Gum Sets
We regularly handle the full range of vintage non-sports including W.S. Kimball, Goodwin and Company, Sweet Caporal, Mecca, Hassan, and other tobacco manufacturers; early gum issues by Gum Inc., Bowman Gum, and others; and 19th century trade cards, cabinet cards, and related paper ephemera of collecting interest.
Sealed Wax, Unopened Packs, Boxes, and Cases
Sealed and factory-unopened trading card product has become one of the strongest performing segments in the entire collectibles market. Factory-sealed booster boxes from the original Pokemon base set, first-edition boxes, early Magic: The Gathering booster packs and boxes, and other unopened trading card product regularly achieve prices many times higher than opened equivalents.
BBCE (Baseball Card Buy/Sell/Exchange) certification has become the standard for verifying factory-sealed status on vintage trading card product and adds significant credibility and value to sealed lots. We handle BBCE-certified and uncertified sealed product and can assist consignors in understanding their options for certification before sale.
If you have sealed wax product of any kind — Pokemon, Magic, non-sports, or sports — contact us for a free appraisal. The market for factory-sealed trading cards has never been more active.
Graded Non-Sports Cards: PSA, CGC, Beckett, and SGC
Third-party grading has transformed the non-sports card market. PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) has graded Pokemon and non-sports cards for decades and their population reports are the primary reference for rarity and condition data in the hobby. CGC (Certified Guaranty Company), better known as the leading comic book grading company, launched a dedicated trading card grading service that has become the preferred option for many Pokemon and non-sports collectors. Beckett Grading Services and SGC (Sportscard Guaranty) also grade non-sports cards and have dedicated followings in specific segments of the market.
Weiss Auctions handles graded non-sports cards from all major grading companies and regularly achieves strong results for PSA, CGC, Beckett, and SGC graded examples. If you have graded cards you are considering selling, we can help you determine the best auction approach for your specific material.
Notable Non-Sports Result: The Pokemon Illustrator
World auction record at the time of sale — October 2019
What Non-Sports Cards and Trading Cards We Accept
- Pokemon cards, graded and raw, including PSA, CGC, Beckett, and SGC
- Pokemon sealed booster packs, booster boxes, factory-sealed cases, and BBCE-certified product
- Magic: The Gathering, including Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, early sets, Power Nine, and sealed product
- Magic: The Gathering graded by PSA, CGC, and Beckett
- Vintage tobacco-era non-sports cards including Allen and Ginter, T-series, and related 19th century issues
- Goudey Gum Indian cards and other Goudey non-sports sets
- Early superhero cards including 1940s Superman (R145), Batman, and related character sets
- Beatles, rock and roll, and entertainment non-sports cards
- Mars Attacks, Wacky Packages, Garbage Pail Kids, and other Topps non-sports issues
- Other TCG sealed and graded product including Yu-Gi-Oh, Dragon Ball Z, and other trading card games
- Complete non-sports sets and partial sets
- Complete non-sports card collections, dealer inventory, and inherited accumulations
Why Sell Non-Sports Cards With Weiss Auctions?
Weiss Auctions has been selling non-sports cards for over 40 years, longer than most of the specialty platforms that exist today. Our bidder base includes collectors and dealers across the United States, Europe, Asia, and beyond, actively seeking both modern graded product and vintage non-sports material.
Our October 2019 sale of the PSA Mint 9 Pikachu Illustrator for $224,250, a world auction record at the time, established our credibility in the modern trading card market at a moment when most traditional auction houses had not yet recognized the category. We were early to this market and remain active in it.
Phil Weiss and Jordan Weiss are featured appraisers on PBS Antiques Roadshow. Our competitive consignment rates and buyer’s premiums mean more money in your pocket as a seller. We hold multiple specialty auctions per year that include dedicated non-sports and trading card sections. View our past auction highlights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Selling Non-Sports Cards and Trading Cards at Weiss Auctions
Where can I sell my Pokemon cards?
Weiss Auctions is a trusted venue for selling Pokemon cards, including PSA, CGC, and Beckett graded singles, first-edition base set cards, vintage Japanese cards, sealed booster packs and boxes, and complete collections. We set a world auction record for the Pokemon Illustrator card in 2019 and have been active in the Pokemon market ever since. Contact us at info@weissauctions.com or (516) 594-0731, or submit through our free appraisal form.
Where can I sell vintage non-sports cards?
Weiss Auctions regularly handles vintage non-sports cards including 19th century tobacco issues, Allen and Ginter, Goudey Gum Indian cards, early superhero cards including 1940s Superman and Batman, Beatles cards, Mars Attacks, and virtually every major non-sports set from the 1880s through the 1970s. We have been selling vintage non-sports cards for over 40 years.
Where can I sell 1940s Superman cards?
The 1940 Gum Inc. Superman card set (R145) is one of the most actively collected early character non-sports sets and a strong performer at auction. Weiss Auctions handles graded and raw examples and has a bidder base that includes both dedicated non-sports collectors and comic book enthusiasts who seek early Superman material. Contact us for a free appraisal at info@weissauctions.com.
Where can I sell Magic: The Gathering cards?
Weiss Auctions handles Magic: The Gathering cards including early Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited singles, the Power Nine, graded Magic cards by PSA, CGC, and Beckett, and sealed booster packs and boxes from early sets. If you have valuable Magic: The Gathering cards or sealed product you are considering selling, contact us for a free appraisal.
Does Weiss Auctions sell sealed Pokemon booster boxes and packs?
Yes. Weiss Auctions handles factory-sealed Pokemon booster packs, booster boxes, and cases from all eras, including first-edition base set, early expansion sets, and modern product. BBCE-certified sealed product is accepted. Sealed Pokemon product has become one of the strongest performing segments in the trading card market and can achieve significant premiums over opened equivalents.
Did Weiss Auctions really sell the Pokemon Illustrator card?
Yes. On October 23, 2019, Weiss Auctions sold a PSA Mint 9 1998 Pikachu Illustrator for $224,250 including buyer’s premium, which was a world auction record for any Pokemon card at the time. The Pikachu Illustrator is considered the rarest and most valuable Pokemon card in existence, awarded as a prize at CoroCoro Comic illustration contests in Japan in 1998. Our sale of this card established Weiss Auctions as one of the first traditional auction houses to lead the high-end Pokemon market.
What non-sports card grading companies does Weiss Auctions accept?
Weiss Auctions accepts cards graded by all major third-party grading companies including PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), CGC (Certified Guaranty Company), Beckett Grading Services, and SGC (Sportscard Guaranty). We also handle raw and ungraded material across all categories.
Can I sell an entire non-sports card collection or inherited accumulation?
Yes. Weiss Auctions regularly handles complete non-sports card collections, inherited accumulations, dealer inventory, and mixed estates that include non-sports cards alongside other material. We can help identify key cards, assess grading opportunities, and determine the best auction strategy for your specific material. Contact us for a free appraisal with no obligation to consign.
What are Allen and Ginter cards and are they valuable?
Allen and Ginter tobacco cards were produced in the 1880s by the W. Duke Sons and Allen and Ginter Tobacco Companies and are among the first true trading card sets produced in America. The N28 Champions set depicts world champion athletes and famous figures and is foundational to the American card collecting hobby. High-grade individual examples, complete sets, and fresh-to-market examples can achieve significant prices at auction. Weiss Auctions has handled Allen and Ginter cards for decades and welcomes consignments of 19th century tobacco card material.
How do I bid on non-sports cards at Weiss Auctions?
Register for free at weiss.auction/bidder/start. Once registered you can pre-bid, bid live online on auction day, or submit absentee bids. Telephone bidding is also available on request. We ship to buyers in the United States and internationally.
Have Pokemon Cards, Vintage Non-Sports, or Trading Cards to Sell?
Weiss Auctions is actively seeking consignments of Pokemon cards, Magic: The Gathering, graded trading cards, sealed wax product, vintage non-sports sets, and complete collections. Free appraisals with no obligation. Competitive consignment rates, worldwide buyer base, and over 40 years of experience.