Consignment · Raw 1983–86 Star basketball cards
Your Star cards, sold one at a time.
Send us your raw Star cards, from a box of commons to the keys. We scan every card front and back at 600 DPI, grade it and list it on its own, on starfanscards.com and eBay, in front of the collectors who need it.
The deal
25%
That's it. One rate, everything included.
You keep 75% of every sale. No surprise fees taken out later.
The 25% covers
- eBay and website selling fees
- Shipping supplies, sleeves and toploaders
- 600 DPI scans of every card, front and back
- Condition grading on every card
- Listing on starfanscards.com and eBay
- Packing and shipping every order
Cards that sell under $10 add a 50¢ handling fee.
Graded cards and sealed team bags are handled differently. Get in touch.
Why consign with StarFans
Star
Star is all we do
We know these sets card by card, from the base sets to the subsets and 5x7s. Your cards are listed by people who know what they are.
600 DPI
Scans buyers trust
Every card is scanned front and back at 600 DPI, so buyers can zoom in on corners, edges and centering before they buy. Sharp scans sell cards, and each card gets its own listing, never a lot.
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Two storefronts
Your cards go up on starfanscards.com and eBay at the same time, and collectors waiting on a card get an alert when it lands.
99.8%
Trusted seller
Top Rated Seller on eBay with 99.8% positive feedback over the last 12 months. Fast, careful shipping on every order.
What buyers say
“Fast shipping. Card well protected. Great value. Been looking for this card for a while. Very happy with it. First time buying from this seller, and I would buy from them again. Love their store.”
Verified eBay buyer · 1983-84 Star #35 Robert Parish
“Excellent seller. Item as described, packed well, very quick shipment. Highly recommend.”
Verified eBay buyer · 1985 Star Lite All-Stars #3 Julius Erving
“Great seller! Excellent communication, quick and secure shipping, item exactly as described!”
Verified eBay buyer · 1985 Star Lite All-Stars #1 Checklist
“Thank you so much! I will definitely be back for more Star basketball cards.”
Verified eBay buyer · 1984-85 Star Arena Celtics #3 Rick Carlisle
“Quick shipping, excellent seller, perfect transaction! Thank you, StarFans! Highly recommend!!”
Verified eBay buyer · 1984-85 Star Franz Trail Blazers team bag, GAI 8
“Nice card, great price and fast shipping. Thanks.”
Verified eBay buyer · 1985 Star Julius Erving #2
Same card. Same condition. Sold one at a time.
Star commons get lost in big auction set-breaks. Listed on their own, in front of set builders, they can bring more. Two real examples:
| Card | Condition, as graded by each seller | Big auction house | StarFans | You keep at StarFans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1983-84 Star #153 Kelvin Ransey |
Top tier (NM-MT or Better) | $5.50 median of 4 sales, Apr–Aug 2026 |
$14.95–16.95 |
$11.21–12.71 2 sales, Oct–Nov 2026 |
 1983-84 Star #101 Jeff Lamp |
Top tier (NM-MT or Better) | $15.50 median of 3 sales, May–Sep 2026 |
$29.95 |
$22.46 sold Oct 2026 |
Big auction house: sales of the same card at a major raw-card auction house that also charges 25%, in its top condition tier, 2026. StarFans: our own sales of the card in our top tier (the copies pictured). Each seller grades its own cards, so tiers are close, not identical. "You keep" is 75% of our sale. These are examples, not a guarantee: auctions sell every card fast, and stars and key rookies can do very well there too. We price those against recent auction results.
How it works
Tell us what you have
Email a quick list or a few photos of your raw cards, singles or a whole collection.
Ship your cards
We confirm what we can take and send you the shipping details.
We do the work
Each card is scanned front and back at 600 DPI, graded for condition and listed on its own, on both storefronts.
Get paid
Every two weeks you get 75% of everything that sold (once you're owed $25), with a statement showing each card.
Got a card worth grading?
We'll tell you.
If we spot a card that would do better graded than raw, we'll say so and make you a cash offer on it, never less than the raw price we'd list it at. Take the offer, or keep the card in your consignment. Your call, always.
What we take
Raw 1983–86 Star Company basketball cards: base sets, subsets, team sets and 5x7s. One card or a whole collection.
Graded cards and sealed team bags are handled differently. Have some to consign? Get in touch.
Getting paid
Every two weeks we pay out everything that sold once your balance reaches $25, with a statement of each card. Slow cards: after 60 days, you choose a lower price or a 7-day eBay auction. After 90 days, unsold cards stay listed or come back to you on request.
Good to know
Shipping your cards in
You cover postage to us. Pack cards in penny sleeves and toploaders or team bags, and use tracking. We email when they arrive.
Cards coming back
Free. If you want unsold cards back after 90 days, we ship them to you at our cost.
While we have them
We are. Once your cards arrive, anything lost or damaged in our care is paid at its listed price.
Who sets the price
We price every card from recent sales. Want a floor on a card? Tell us and we won't sell it for less.
How you're paid
Venmo, PayPal or Zelle, every two weeks once you're owed $25.
Fair bidding
Consignors, and anyone they know, can't bid on their own cards in our auctions. We follow eBay's shill-bidding rules and report violations.
Sales tax and fees
We handle sales tax, eBay and website fees out of our 25%. The 75% is yours.
Ready to send your Stars?
Tell us what you have: a quick list, a set name or a few card names. We'll reply with next steps. Rather sell outright? We buy Star cards too.