New to the Hobby
Start here. Build around what you love.
Welcome! This page is your starting point for sports card collecting. Weâll help you choose a focus, learn card types, and build momentum without getting overwhelmed.
What youâll learn
- The basic card types (base, insert, parallel, rookie cards)
- How to pick a lane (player, team, or set)
- First steps that actually make collecting fun
â CC Level: Rookie
Full guide coming soon.
Quick links: Hobby Glossary · Sorting Guide
FAQ
Buying & Selling
How do I buy cards on Checklist Central?
How do I buy cards on Checklist Central?
Add cards to your cart, choose checkout, and youâre set. All listings are fixed-price or Buy It Now (BIN), while auctions (coming soon) let you bid like other auction sites. Your order is always protected with secure payment and safe shipping.
Can I sell cards on CC?
Can I sell cards on CC?
Right now, all listings are managed by CC staff while the seller portal is in development. Our seller platform will support auctions and fixed-price listings. Sellers will also have tools to manage inventory, pricing, and customer messages.
Can I sell cards to CC?
Can I sell cards to CC?
Yes! Checklist Central buys raw singles from collectors based on set categories. Our Buying Page lists what we currently pay for commons, stars, and other card types â all organized by sport. At this time, weâre focused on raw cards, with plans to add graded/slabbed card buying in the future.
If youâd like to sell to CC, check out the current buying tables, sort your cards by category, and follow the submission instructions.