eBay Drafts Completed
08:15 AMProcessed 85 raw photos from Google Drive. Created optimized drafts with full item specifics for vintage Kenner figures and PSA 10 slabs.
Market Comps Pulled
10:30 AMResearched 130 Point and Terapeak for the inherited comic collection. Updated pricing spreadsheet with last sold data and suggested Buy It Now limits.
Buyer Inbox Triage
11:45 AMReplied to 14 "Will you take $20?" lowballers with standard counter-offers. Combined shipping for buyer #TCGfan99 and queued labels in ShipStation.
Stop drowning in eBay drafts.
Start hunting grails.
You became a dealer to find rare inventory, hit estate sales, and wheel-and-deal—not to spend 30 hours a week typing item specifics, cropping photos, and answering "what's the condition?" messages. Hire a dedicated Dealer VA.
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Daily Sourcing
Proficient in the modern collector's stack
The "Death Pile" Bottleneck
When the shop owner is stuck cropping photos and looking up last-sold prices, the unlisted inventory piles up in the corner, tying up capital and stunting growth.
| Dealer Operation | The Solo Hustler | Supported by a VA |
|---|---|---|
| Listing Creation | Sitting on the couch at 11 PM manually selecting "Condition: Used", filling out endless item specifics, and writing descriptions. | Upload & Go. You snap the photos to a shared drive. VA crops, researches, and builds the drafts. You just click "Submit." |
| Market Comps | Guessing on prices or spending hours scrolling through eBay sold listings and 130 Point to figure out what a card is worth. | Data-Driven Pricing. VA pulls historical data from Terapeak/WorthPoint and pre-fills spreadsheets so you always price accurately. |
| Customer Service | Getting interrupted at card shows to answer "Does this have any scratches?" or dealing with return requests and angry buyers. | Inbox Zero. VA triages standard questions, manages counter-offers based on your rules, and handles the RMA/return process. |
What Can a Dealer VA Do?
Offload the digital grind of selling collectibles so you can focus on sourcing collections, grading prep, and building relationships.
Listing Draft Creation
Taking your raw photos, removing backgrounds, writing SEO-optimized titles, and filling out the tedious eBay/TCGplayer item specifics.
Cross-Listing Sync
Using tools like Vendoo or List Perfectly to take one inventory item and push it to eBay, Mercari, Poshmark, and Shopify seamlessly.
Market Comp Research
Searching 130 Point, Terapeak, and WorthPoint for sold listings so you have accurate data before pricing an item or making a cash offer.
Whatnot Stream Prep
Pre-loading inventory into your Whatnot store, organizing the stream schedule, formatting giveaways, and managing chat moderation.
Customer Service
Monitoring eBay messages. Replying to "is this still available", sending additional requested photos, and processing return authorizations.
Social Media Showcases
Formatting your photos into Instagram reels or TikToks to showcase new "mail days," promote upcoming auctions, and build shop brand.
What High-Volume Sellers Say
"I buy huge vintage collections, but the bottleneck was always getting them onto eBay. My VA now builds 100+ drafts a week. I just take the photos and click 'Submit'. My sales have literally doubled."
Mike R.
Vintage Toys & Comics
"Running Whatnot streams takes a lot of prep. My VA loads all the inventory, sets the starting bids, and mods the chat while I'm live. It takes away all the anxiety of running auctions solo."
Jason L.
Sports Card Breaker
"I buy huge vintage collections, but the bottleneck was always getting them onto eBay. My VA now builds 100+ drafts a week. I just take the photos and click 'Submit'. My sales have literally doubled."
Mike R.
Vintage Toys & Comics
Scale Your Inventory Turnover
Whether you sell part-time to fund the hobby, or you run a high-volume warehouse, we have the specialized talent you need.
Listing Assistant
Perfect for dealers who have a growing "death pile" and need help powering through eBay or TCGplayer drafts.
- eBay/TCGplayer Draft Creation
- Basic Photo Cropping & Cleanup
- Inbox Monitoring for Lowball Offers
Shop Manager
For high-volume sellers needing full cross-listing, pricing comps, and complete customer service takeover.
- Advanced Cross-Listing (Vendoo/List Perfectly)
- Deep Market Pricing & Comp Research
- Whatnot Prep & Social Media Curation
Dealer FAQ
Common questions about delegating your collectibles business operations.
How does a VA list items if they don't physically have them?
You use a shared Google Drive or Dropbox. You take photos of the items (making sure to capture defects/serial numbers) and drop them in a folder. The VA processes those photos, researches the item, and builds the listing draft. You log in, do a quick review, and click "Submit."
Do they know how to properly judge condition or grade cards?
We don't expect VAs to be PSA graders. You provide a simple code or note in the photo batch (e.g., "Folder A is NM/Mint, Folder B is Light Play"). The VA follows your categorization when filling out the condition specifics in the listing software.
Can they help me with shipping?
Yes. While they can't pack the box, they can manage ShipStation or eBay shipping for you. They can combine orders for buyers, update tracking numbers for off-platform sales, and queue up the labels so all you have to do is print and pack.
Stop listing. Start growing.
Don't let the administrative burden of selling collectibles limit your revenue. Get matched with a professional, organized Dealer VA today.
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