Need tips on How to sell USED Greeting Cards

[lils.stuff]

I know that people buy old greeting cards, but does it matter if they have writing inside the cards? Does it matter if the writing is on the back side of the card-front too? Or should I only sell cards that have no writing on the back side of the front cover? Should I sell the whole card, or cut off the back page? I have boxes full of cards probably ranging from 1960's to current, Is it better to group them by Brands, or by Holidays and Occassions, or by design Themes (such as: flowers, animals, etc.) Is it only the vintage cards that sell? Is it safe to assume that I should throw away/shred the envelopes? Is there any tips for the best way to mail/ship cards? Can they be sent by Media Mail or not? Last, but not least, I've tried before to de-clutter and get rid of my old cards, but once I start looking at them, I couldn't let them go. I could also use any tips on how to detach myself from the sentiment of keeping the cards, especially with cards from relatives that aren't here any more? I'm in the mood to be ruthless and get rid of these boxes, but I'm worried that once I start going through all the cards again, I might change my mind! Help! 🙂

[sam9876]

I would put everything in the recycling bin.

[thatsallfolks]

What did you learn from your research of completed/sold listings?

[partial*eclipse]

They cannot be shipped via Media Mail.

[lils.stuff]

I learned that folks are selling used cards, but they only show pictures of the front of the cards. I assume that there is writing inside, since it says, used, but there is no mention as to whether there is writing on the back side of the front cover, or not. I think that the entire card is included, but since I didn't see any pictures of the backs, I wasn't sure.

[lils.stuff]

Thanks, for the Media Mail information, that's good to know.

[lils.stuff]

I probably should just put them in recycle, but I've held on to these cards forever, it's hard to do.

[the_fancy_fox]

If you decide it's not worth the trouble to sell them, look into donatIng them to a group that reuses them. A quick search on google will bring dozens of places up.

[lils.stuff]

I will probably donate the ones that I don't seem to be collectible, thanks.

[southern*sweet*tea · Accepted solution]

They do sell.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=vintage%20greeting%20cards&LH_Complete=1&LH_...

If you just want them gone, list them in lots by holiday and year range (all 60s, all 70s, etc).

People also buy the fronts for scrapbooking purposes.

[sam9876]

Donate them to who?

[lils.stuff]

Thanks sweet tea, I am hoping to list them in lots, I have hundreds of cards, I don't want to have to scan them individually, unless there is something special about them.

I seem to remember hearing, once upon a time, that there was a church in town, that might take them. I certainly don't want to pay to mail them anywhere if I am donating them. Recycle would probably be my last resort.

[lookng2015]

Some crafters use greeting cards to make embellished Christmas ornaments etc as well.

I think most wouldn't care if they had writing on the back of the front as long as the writer didn't press hard enough to show through the design.

[hioctane62]

If you want to get rid of them but find yourself getting sentimental, you could always scan them and save them on your computer before you get rid of them. If you don't have a scanner, a decent all-in-one inkjet printer can be had for about $40 or so brand new.

[hioctane62]

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Thanks sweet tea, I am hoping to list them in lots, I have hundreds of cards, I don't want to have to scan them individually, unless there is something special about them.

I seem to remember hearing, once upon a time, that there was a church in town, that might take them. I certainly don't want to pay to mail them anywhere if I am donating them. Recycle would probably be my last resort.

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LOL I took too long typing and you addressed the scanning idea while I was typing.