So you want to sell your hockey cards…now what do you do? The main problem is, most people think selling cards is a job for an online store. They might also think you should just start up a free blog or website devoted to hockey and just start posting your cards there. While this approach might work, it’s not really the best way to go about selling your cards. You see, a lot of times, the cards you want don’t exactly fit the criteria of the site you’re trying to post them to, and they end up cluttering up your content with errors. To avoid this, I’ve compiled a list of things you should and shouldn’t do when it comes to selling your hockey cards.
Table of Contents
Don’t Post Your Cards On Free Blogs Or Websites
This is pretty self-explanatory, but it’s important to note that most free blogs and websites are meant for personal use only. They’re usually set up so that anyone can register and start posting. This means that all the content you see there is completely unauthorized and unlicensed, and although they might link back to an image or video you posted, they take full ownership of it. Having your copyrighted work posted without your consent on a free website is a recipe for disaster. It’s like putting up a billboard on interstate 95 offering discount rates for furniture.
Set Up A Shopify Store
Shopify is a popular e-commerce platform that allows anyone to launch a store in less than a minute. The fact that it’s incredibly easy to use makes it perfect for those who want to sell their cards quickly and without hassle. Let’s face it, life is busy and full of distractions, and if you’re looking for a way to earn some extra money by moonlighting as an online shop owner, then selling your cards on Shopify is the perfect option. The platform takes care of the rest, allowing you to focus on what’s important to you: crafting beautiful, functional businesses that provide value to your audience.
One of the main things you should look for when choosing this platform is the tax-deductible shipment option. Most big e-commerce platforms don’t offer this as a selling point, but it’s a huge selling point for anyone who plans on doing a lot of their shopping online. Having the option to have your order shipped for free to your doorstep is incredibly appealing, and it makes the whole process considerably less stressful.
Use Instagram To Your Advantage
Instagram isn’t just for posting pretty pictures of your food and travel experiences. The platform is a goldmine for online marketers. Take a look at some of the big businesses that operate on the platform:
- Burberry
- Mikia
- Comfort Apparels
- Heineken
- Holland
- Peroni
- Saucony
- Volkswagen
You get the idea…the list goes on! Instagram users love showing off their favorite restaurants, travel destinations, and fashion brands, all of which they can share with the world through stickers, videos, and pictures. This is the perfect platform for anyone looking to promote a business, product, or service. Just remember: use your real name when posting, and don’t use any copyrighted images without permission.
Now, if you want to sell your hockey cards on e-commerce platforms like Shopify, you should really consider getting a manufacturer’s listed license. This way, you can have your cards manufactured and licensed with the NHL, NBA, or MLB for a small fee. The cost of this license will be automatically added to your order, and it will ensure that your cards will be accurately and professionally displayed online. Using this method also means that you won’t have to go through any sort of middleman to get your cards to the people who want them.
Attracting The Right Audience
The term “attracting the right audience” can be applied to any marketer’s dream: getting the right people to your product or service. When it comes to selling your hockey cards, the first thing you should do is make sure that you’re posting to the right audience. You see, not every fan of a specific team will be interested in your cards. So, by finding a way to target your audience based on their love for the game, you’re automatically limiting your potential buyers. Think about it…most people who love hockey probably also love beer, so if you’re posting about beer, you’re going to attract a lot of people who love beer.
The question is, do you want to attract people who like beer, or do you want to attract people who like hockey? It’s a common misconception that everyone who likes beer also likes hockey. So, to attract people who like hockey, you should be posting about the game itself. Find ways to talk about games that your audience might not have heard of or seen played before. For instance, if you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, you might want to try and start a conversation about the history of the Winter Classic or the potential future of hockey in Toronto.
Avoid Free Blogs And Websites That Aren’t Consumer Confident
There are a lot of free blogs and websites out there that don’t exactly deserve the title. These are blogs and websites that get plenty of views and clicks but don’t necessarily provide quality content to their audience. Avoid these types of blogs and websites if you want to maintain a good reputation as a business owner.
In the eyes of your customers, you’re representing a company. This company might be reputable, but it could also be a scam if the people who run it are untrustworthy. Your customers expect you to provide them with quality content and stand behind what you say. If anything, these blogs and websites are a good place to get your foot in the door, but they’re certainly not suitable for selling anything other than their own products or services. In case you were wondering, free blogs and websites that aren’t consumer-friendly get a red flag in my book.
Avoid Using Free Blogs And Websites To Gain Followers
Yes, you’re probably thinking, “Wait a minute…I want to follow and connect with famous bloggers to gain credibility and make sales.” Let’s be honest, this is probably one of the primary reasons you’re on this blog article, but it’s also one of the most difficult things you’ll ever try to do. Most people who try to do this don’t even know what results they’re going to get, and most of the time, it doesn’t work. Why? Because most of the time, those bloggers and websites don’t even want your kind of followers. They want famous, well-known bloggers’ followers.
If you’re looking to follow and connect with famous bloggers to gain credibility, you might want to try and become a guest blogger on one of their sites. Write a topical blog article about something related to your niche and submit it to big blogs in your niche. Most importantly, make sure that you’re not just trying to follow the herd and that you have something valuable to say.
How To Sell Hockey Cards?
So you want to sell your hockey cards…now what do you do? The main problem is, most people think selling cards is a job for an online store. They might also think you should just start up a free blog or website devoted to hockey and just start posting your cards there. While this approach might work, it’s not really the best way to go about selling your cards. You see, a lot of times, the cards you want don’t exactly fit the criteria of the site you’re trying to post them to, and they end up cluttering up your content with errors. To avoid this, I’ve compiled a list of things you should and shouldn’t do when it comes to selling your hockey cards.
Firstly, don’t post your cards on free blogs or websites. This is pretty self-explanatory, but it’s important to note that most free blogs and websites are meant for personal use only. They’re usually set up so that anyone can register and start posting. This means that all the content you see there is completely unauthorized and unlicensed, and although they might link back to an image or video you posted, they take full ownership of it. Having your copyrighted work posted without your consent on a free website is a recipe for disaster. It’s like putting up a billboard on interstate 95 offering discount rates for furniture.