Frequently Asked Questions

Trade the Hobby is a website designed to bring buyers, sellers and traders from all around the world together for the love of the hobby. We exist to give sellers the money they deserve, the buyer’s fair prices and the traders the relief knowing they WILL NOT get scammed by the use of our inspection center.

• Trade: $5 + all applicable fees (Per Trade)

  • PayPal Processing fees & taxes

• Sell: 2% Fee + all applicable fees

  • PayPal processing fees & taxes

• Buy: PayPal processing fees & taxes

Paypal charges a 2.99% fee for all Goods & Services transaction on the total amount charged. 

Payments will be handled through PayPal services. An invoice will be sent out to both parties with shipping included and all applicable fees.

Our Inspection center, along with the diligence provided by the team, will insure that every item purchased and/or traded through our marketplace is exactly what was agreed to by both parties.

All Items will be shipped to inspection center with tracking through any provider chosen and agreed to by both parties. Once item has been received at the inspection center and processed, the item will then be shipped to the corresponding party through the same provider chosen. USPS is the prefered method of shipping and will yield the best price. 

Of course. Payments for expedited shipping will need to be paid prior to items being shipped to inspection center.

If an agreement has been made by both parties for international purchase (and fees paid) we will allow international purchase. Subject to change.

• All shipping claims will need to be filed with the corresponding shipping carrier if item has not been received and confirmed delivery to inspection center.

• If Item has been received and confirmed delivery to inspection center, our team will handle all disputes and issues with delivery. 

The facility used by Trade the Hobby to insure to each customer that an item is in fact as described and in the condition agreed upon.

We offer a marketplace centered towards minimizing fee structures while maximizes the customer experience. 

You can contact Trade the Hobby via email info@tradethehobby.com, and someone will get back to you with 24-48 hours.

• Trade: 

• Both parties will receive an invoice from Trade the hobby via PayPal for all fees and applicable charges. 

• Once invoices are paid, both parties will need to ship items to inspection center

• Once item arrives at inspection center and passed through the process, the item will then be shipped to corresponding parties

• Item delivered. 

• Purchase:

• Buyer will be invoiced via PayPal for all fees and applicable charges. 

• Once invoice is paid. Seller will ship item to inspection center. 

• Once item arrives at inspection center and passed through the process, the item will then be shipped to corresponding parties

• Item Delivered. Funds released to seller.

Yes, you can send your items to us but we reserve the right to only post in the marketplace what we think will sell. 

Utilize the proposal Form and add all necessary information including all agreements and contact information of both parties. Trade the Hobby will reach out to both parties to ensure all bases have been covered and proceed to finalize the transaction.

Once item has been delivered, funds will be released to seller via PayPal.

Yes, Trade the Hobby LLC and its inspection center are fully insured and covered for any issues. We offer peace of mind knowing that your package is insured through the postal service during shipping and Trade the Hobby has insurance on its inspection center.

Trade The Hobby will purchase all shiping labels once invoices are paid and send via email all labels to the corresponding parties. 

Fill out Submission form to get a listing in our marketplace.

Fill out Proposal form and put cash offer amount in the “Your Offer” section

Fill out Proposal form and add images (up to 3) of trade offer. Trade the Hobby will contact seller of item with proposal and will facilitate trade. 

Absolutely! Fill out Proposal form and add images (up to 3) of trade offer include your cash offer in the “Your Offer” Section.

Yes, but due to the items possibly belonging to different sellers you may be charged for separate shipping. At the moment, you would have to send a proposal for each item, and if they belong to one seller Trade the Hobby will discuss all options.

Trade the Hobby will reach out to seller 1st and if further negotiations are needed, all available options will be discussed with parties.

Listings are placed in marketplace in the order of when they are submitted. Newer listings are 1st and so on. There is an option to have a sponsored listing in which you can pay an added fee to be placed in the homepage.

Of course. If there are any issues or discrepancies with your listing please reach out to us and we can accommodate and discuss all options.

Any memorabilia items and/or sports card are eligible to be added to the marketplace upon approval. 

You will always get your money back or listing back in the event the other party is unresponsive. We will not ask you to ship anything until the invoice has been paid for by both parties.

We give Customers 48 hours (not including holidays or weekends) to ship out items once Invoices have been paid. 

• The buyer is responsible for the shipping from the seller to the inspection center and from the inspection center to themselves. While we understand this increases the shipping cost, the extra cost is needed to give the buyer the peace of mind knowing what they bought is what they are getting. 

  • • Accommodations can be made if seller and buyer agree to other terms regarding shipping costs. 

• All Items need to be shipped using bubble mailers or boxes that fit the collectible without damaging or risking damage. No envelopes due to increase in damage likelihood unless otherwise approved. 

• Cards (Raw)

• Must be in Penny sleeve and a top loader or magnetic holder 

• Shipped in Bubble mailer, with two pieces of cardboard bigger that the card itself and tapped with Blue painters tape on all 4 sides. 

• Cards (Graded)

• Shipped in Bubble mailer, with two pieces of cardboard bigger that the card itself and tapped with Blue painters tape on all 4 sides. 

• Helmets (full size/ Mini)

• Shipped in Box larger than the helmet (12X12x12 for Full size)

• Must be wrapped in bubble wrap (Helmet placed in plastic bag if possible)

• All other Items (bats, gloves, photos, etc.)

• shipped using bubble mailers or boxes that fit the collectible without damaging or risking damage

• Use bubble wrap or filler paper if placing in box

All invoices have 48 hours for payment. (not including holidays or weekends)