1. Overview

These Terms & Conditions govern the consignment services provided by GoldCup Consignment (“the Consignor”).

By submitting any trading cards for consignment, you (“the Client”) confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

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• Listing cards on CardHobby and/or eBay and/or www.goldcupcards.com (and/or other agreed platforms)
• Pricing strategy and optimisation
• Sale management
• Payment distribution

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2. Eligibility & Accepted Cards

• Minimum typical value: £200 (unless agreed)
• Cards must be authentic and owned outright
• Free from liens, finance, or disputes

 

The Consignor reserves the right to decline submissions.

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3. Founding Consignors Offer

• 0% commission on first approved card
• Limited to first 20 approved clients
• Non-transferable and may be withdrawn

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Any additional cards may be subject to standard fees (to be agreed in advance).

 

4. Shipping

• Client pays all shipping costs
• Tracked and insured shipping required
• Risk remains with Client until received

 

5. Insurance & Storage

• Cards handled with reasonable care
• Not individually insured unless agreed
• No liability for events outside control

 

6. Inspection & Handling

The Consignor may inspect all cards upon arrival.

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Any discrepancies between description and actual condition may result in refusal to list or return of the card at the Client’s expense.

 

7. Pricing, Strategy & Reserves

• Advice provided on auction vs Buy It Now
• A minimum price / reserve expectation may be set (subject to fees and platform conditions)
• Buy It Now listings may be used on www.goldcupcards.com

 

Auction listings (including $1 start auctions) carry inherent risk, and final sale price is determined by market demand.

 

If the Client does not respond within 48 hours, the Consignor reserves the right to proceed with a strategy deemed appropriate.

 

8. Sales Platforms

Cards may be listed on:
• CardHobby
• eBay
• www.goldcupcards.com

 

Different platforms may operate under different fee structures, including buyer premiums or seller fees.

 

The Consignor reserves the right to select the most appropriate platform and move listings where necessary to optimise the sale outcome.

 

9. Buyer Default, Returns & Chargebacks

Buyers may fail to complete payment or initiate disputes, returns, or chargebacks.

 

The Consignor will take reasonable steps to resolve such matters, including relisting where appropriate.

 

The Consignor is not liable for buyer non-payment, platform-enforced refunds, or chargebacks beyond its control.

 

Chargebacks After Payout
• The Client agrees to reimburse the Consignor for the full sale amount upon request; or
• Ownership of the card may transfer to the Consignor upon written notice

 

Where ownership transfers:
• The Client may request to repurchase the card at the original sale price (subject to availability)

 

The Consignor reserves the right to determine the most appropriate resolution.

 

10. Payment to Client

• Payment will be made once the sale is complete and funds have cleared
• Typical payout timeframe: 5–10 business days
• Payment method: bank transfer (unless otherwise agreed)

 

11. Example Payout (For Transparency)

 

CardHobby Example:

Final sale price (hammer): £1,000
Buyer premium (paid by buyer): £200
Total paid by buyer: £1,200

Platform payout: £1,000

 

Founding Consignor:
Commission: £0
Client receives: £1,000

(Buyer premium does not reduce the Client’s proceeds)

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eBay Example:

Final sale price (including Buyer Protection Fee): £1,000

Buyer Protection Fee (included within price):

• £0.10 flat fee
• 7% on first £20 = £1.40
• 4% on £20–£300 (£280) = £11.20
• 2% on £300–£1,000 (£700) = £14.00

Total Buyer Protection Fee: £26.70

Net proceeds after Buyer Protection Fee: £973.30

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Founding Consignor:
Commission: £0
Client receives: £973.30

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GoldCupCards.com Example:

Final sale price: £1,000

Payment processing fee (3.5%): £35.00

Net proceeds after payment fee: £965.00

 

Founding Consignor:
Commission: £0
Client receives: £965.00

 

Important:

• On CardHobby, buyer premiums do not reduce the Client’s proceeds.

• On eBay, the Buyer Protection Fee is included within the sale price and reduces the net payout.

• On www.goldcupcards.com, a 3.5% payment processing fee is applied to transactions.

• This payment processing fee is not charged by the Consignor, but by third-party payment providers, including (but not limited to): Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal

• These fees are standard for online transactions and are deducted during payment processing.

• Under the Founding Consignors Offer, the Consignor does not charge any additional commission.

• The Client receives 100% of the net sale proceeds after platform or payment fees (if applicable).

• Platform structures vary depending on where the card is sold.

• The Consignor will advise on platform selection where appropriate to maximise net return.

 

12. Unsold Items

If a card does not sell, the Consignor may relist, adjust pricing, or recommend alternative strategies.

 

If the Client requests return, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the Client.

 

13. Uncollected / Unreturned Cards

• Return shipping must be paid within 14 days
• A final 7-day notice will be issued if unpaid
• Ownership may transfer if payment is not received

 

14. Content & Marketing Rights

The Client grants the Consignor the right to photograph, film, and display submitted cards.

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Content may be used for social media, marketing, and promotional purposes.

 

No personal identifying information will be shared without consent.

 

15. Client Responsibilities

• Provide accurate descriptions
• Disclose any defects or issues
• Respond to communication within reasonable timeframes

 

16. Limitation of Liability

The Consignor shall not be liable for market fluctuations, platform performance, or buyer behaviour.

 

Maximum liability (if applicable) shall not exceed the fair market value of the card at the time of consignment.

 

17. Discretion Clause

The Consignor reserves the right to make all operational decisions relating to platform selection, listing format, pricing adjustments, and relisting strategy.

 

18. Termination

Either party may terminate prior to sale.

 

Cards will be returned upon request at the Client’s expense.

 

19. Amendments

These Terms & Conditions may be updated at any time.

 

Active consignments will not be materially affected without notice.

 

20. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

 

Agreement

By submitting cards for consignment, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them.