Application of the day: Collix
Millions of young boys and girls once spent their hard-earned money on a cardboard box.
and chewing gum. Inside each of these packages were dreams.
I dream of one day being on one of these baseball cards or using them to do many things.
money as an adult. Maybe you forgot about those cards tucked away in shoe boxes, or
Maybe you’ve tried to find out if you’re sitting on a gold mine only to find out that it’s not easy to get.
a “rough” estimate of their value.
Thanks to smartphones and imaging technology, all you have to do today is take a picture of the
map.
Collx is a smartphone app that is revolutionizing the way some collectors assess value.
of their cards. Developed by a father-son duo, Collx aims to eliminate the uncertainties
estimate the value of your sports cards.
Collx uses image recognition technology to identify your cards and provide estimated values.
Simply take a photo of your card and Collx will take care of the rest. It’s that simple!
The app’s database is extensive and covers a wide range of sports and card types.
Whether you’re a baseball, basketball, football or hockey fan, Collx has you covered.
I took out my shoeboxes of cards dating from the 60s to the 90s in hopes of seeing dozens of
thousands of dollars in cards. Here’s what I found:
The most common baseball, basketball, and football cards are typically worth a few cents each.
Hall of Famers and household names are of course more valuable.
A 1986 Barry Bonds card in Topps’ Traded Series is currently listed on eBay for anywhere between
$5 to $13. A 1977 Kareem Abdul Jabbar basketball card has an average sale price of $16.78
I want to emphasize that the real value of the cards depends only on their “grade” which takes into account
take into account the condition of the card and whether the image appears squarely in the center of the card
(among many other things).
Serious collectors spend money to have their cards graded, which can increase their value.
significantly.
Main characteristics:
● Card Scanning: Quickly scan and identify your cards using your smartphone camera.
● Value Estimation: Get estimated values for your cards based on recent sales data and
market trends.
● Collection Management: Keep track of your entire collection and its total valuation
value.
● Marketplace Integration: Buy, sell, and trade cards with other collectors within the app.
Prices :
Collx offers a free version with a limit of 500 card scans. A premium subscription is available for
more serious collectors for $10 per month or $100 per year. This unlocks unlimited card scans
and additional features.
Who is Collx for?
Collx is perfect for casual collectors and those looking to buy, sell or trade cards. It is a
valuable tool for anyone wanting to know the potential value of their sports card collection.
Collx is a revolutionary app for sports card collectors. It is a user-friendly app that makes it easy
catalog, evaluate and trade your cards. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting out, Collx
It’s worth checking out.
So, dust off those old shoe boxes and give Collix a try. You might be surprised at what you
the cards are worth it!
https://www.collx.app/
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