Sports Cards & Memorabilia Appraisals
Graded and raw cards, signed memorabilia, and complete collections.
Personal property valuation is not a state-licensed activity. These assignments are performed as desk appraisals from photographs and documentation, which means NextPhase accepts them anywhere in the United States and internationally.
What drives the number
Card and memorabilia markets move fast, and the effective date of value matters more here than in almost any other personal property class. A retrospective estate valuation and a current insurance schedule on the same collection can differ substantially, and the report has to say why.
Commonly appraised
- Graded cards (PSA, BGS, SGC)
- Raw and ungraded collections
- Signed memorabilia and game-used
- Complete and star-run sets
- Wax boxes and sealed product
- Display and framed pieces
What we'll need from you
- Photographs of front and back, including the grading label where applicable
- Certification numbers for graded items
- An itemised list for larger collections
- Any purchase records or prior appraisals
- Storage conditions and handling history
Large collections are usually valued by lot and representative sampling rather than card by card. That is a documented methodology, not a shortcut, and the report discloses it.
| Scope | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| 1 item | $195 – $495 |
| 2–10 items | $495 – $1,200 |
| 11–50 items | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| 50+ items / full contents | $2,200 – $3,500+ |
Related personal property assets
Common questions
Can you appraise items outside Arizona?
Yes — anywhere in the world. Personal property valuation is not a state-licensed activity, and these assignments are performed as desk appraisals from photographs and documentation. Clients across the country and overseas are routine.
Do you have to see the items in person?
Usually not. A well-documented set of photographs, marks, and serial numbers supports a credible conclusion for most personal property. Disputed matters and very high-value single items sometimes warrant inspection, and we will tell you before you commit to anything.
Can you appraise a single item?
Yes. Single-item assignments are common for charitable donation and insurance scheduling. Per-item cost falls sharply as the count rises.
Will the IRS accept the report?
Reports prepared for charitable donation are written to satisfy the qualified appraisal and qualified appraiser requirements under IRS regulations, including everything required for Form 8283. The appraiser declaration is completed and signed as part of the assignment.
Ready for a number you can defend?
Tell us what you have and what it's for. You get a fixed written quote — never an hourly meter, never a sales call.