Frequently Asked Questions

My name is Scott, and I have been collecting hockey cards for over 35 years, both casually and professionally. In recent years, I’ve worked full-time as a reseller and am an eBay Top Rated Seller. I provide a fast, professional, and hassle-free way for families, estate representatives, and collectors to sell their sports card collections.

Selling individually can be time-consuming, stressful, and unpredictable. Listings often sit online for months—or even years—because prices are unrealistic, and buyers may not be serious.

With The Heritage Hockey Vault, you avoid:

• Sorting, pricing, and listing each card yourself

• Fielding constant messages or lowball offers

• Multiple buyers visiting your home

We provide a single, professional transaction that saves you months of work and stress. You receive:

• Fast payment

• Pickup included if needed

• One smooth, hassle-free process

• Expertise in valuing hockey and sports cards

Combining decades of collector experience with our eBay Top Rated Seller expertise, we make selling your collection fast, simple, and stress-free, while providing fair, market-based offers.

We are looking for serious sellers who are:

• Ready to sell quickly

• Open to a fair, realistic offer

• Willing to sell their collection as-is

Due to the volume of inquiries, we cannot engage in prolonged negotiations. Submitting your collection signals that you are prepared to act quickly and sell at a price reflecting current market realities.

Many families contact us while handling a loved one’s hockey card collection. We review entire collections as-is and provide clear, honest guidance based on today’s market.

It’s important to know that values have changed over time. Most early-1990s hockey cards were mass-produced and now have very little collector demand, so we’re usually unable to purchase collections made up mainly of these cards. While similar items may appear listed online at high prices, many never sell due to low demand.

We are happy to review collections that include 1970s–1980s cards, mid-1990s to present cards, rookies, autographs, game-worn jersey cards, serial-numbered cards, inserts or cards in near mint to mint condition. Clear photos help us review your collection accurately.

If we’re interested, we’ll provide a realistic offer and handle the process professionally—without the stress of selling items individually—so families can move forward with confidence.

No. We purchase entire collections as-is, so you avoid:

• Sorting and pricing cards yourself

• Listing each card online

• Dealing with multiple buyers or constant messages

We make selling fast, simple, and stress-free.

Yes. We work directly with families, estate representatives, and executors to make selling estate collections simple, discreet, and stress-free.

Most submissions are reviewed within 24–48 hours. If we’re interested, you can receive a fast cash offer without waiting weeks or months for buyers or online listings.

Many collections are worth less than owners expect due to shifts in market demand, hobby trends, and card condition. If a collection includes low-demand cards, any offer reflects realistic market value, not inflated prices.

Many Facebook and Kijiji listings are far above actual value. While they may appear high-priced, a lot of them don’t sell or remain online for months—even years—because demand is low and pricing is unrealistic.

“Junk wax” refers to heavily overproduced hockey card sets from the late 1980s to mid-1990s. These cards are mostly base cards with very little collector demand or resale value today. Common examples include:

• Pro Set (early 1990s)

• Parkhurst (early 1990s)

• O-Pee-Chee (early-mid 1990s)

• Topps (early 1990s)

• Donruss (1990–1995)

• Upper Deck (early 1990s)

Many listings on Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji remain unsold for months or even years because sellers price these cards far above realistic market value.

Collections dominated by junk wax are rarely of interest, and submitting them will not result in an offer.

Card condition is important. Near mint to mint cards carry the most value. Cards with visible damage are worth significantly less and may have little to no resale value depending on demand.