Sell or consign your Formula 1 trading cards with Grid Cards UK. Learn how to sell direct or consign cards for live Whatnot auctions in the UK.

Consign / Sell

Sell Your Cards with Grid Cards UK

Sell Directly or Consign for Live Whatnot Auctions

Selling trading cards isn’t always straightforward. In many cases, the best way to achieve maximum value for a card is to list it on eBay at a fixed price and wait for the right buyer to come along.


That approach works well for collectors who are patient, price-led, and happy to wait — but it isn’t always the most liquid or time-efficient option, especially if you’re looking to move cards, reinvest, or free up capital.


That’s where Grid Cards UK comes in.


We offer two clear alternatives depending on whether you value speed and certainty, or live auction exposure to an engaged F1 audience.


Option 1: Sell Your Cards to Grid Cards UK (Fast & Simple)

If you’re looking for a quick, hassle-free sale, we actively buy cards directly from collectors.


What We Pay

We typically pay 70%–90% of current market value, depending on:

  • Card desirability

  • Rarity

  • Condition

  • Current stock needs


What We’re Looking For

We are selective, as most cards are purchased for our Champions Box Repack products.

Ideal cards include:

  • PSA graded slabs

  • Numbered parallels /50 or better

  • Autos, relics, case hits & rare SSPs

  • Strong portrait-style images

  • Primarily Formula 1 drivers

Value range:

  • £40 – £500 per card

  • We will also review bulk deals of low-numbered parallels

⚠️ We do not typically buy base cards or low-value singles.


How to Sell to Us

Send us:

  1. Clear images of the card(s)

  2. The price you’re looking for

📩 Instagram: @pav_gridcards
📧 Email: pavan@gridcards.co.uk
📱 WhatsApp: +44 7985 183996

We’ll let you know within 2–3 days whether the cards are of interest.


Payment & Process

  • Payment via UK bank transfer (international wire available)

  • Cards are condition-checked on arrival

  • If condition differs from description, cards are returned

Please don’t be offended if we pass — our buying needs change week to week, but we’ll always respond.



Option 2: Consign Your Cards for Live Whatnot Auctions (Maximum Exposure)

This is our most popular option — and where Grid Cards UK truly stands out.


Weekly Mega F1 Singles Show on Whatnot

We run a weekly live F1 singles auction on Whatnot, featuring one of the strongest Formula 1 card audiences in Europe.


If you haven’t watched our shows yet, we strongly recommend tuning in first before committing.

Consignment Structure

  • Up to 60 cards per consignment per show

  • £1 starts on live auction cards

  • No reserves. No cancellations. Risk remains with the consignor.


Card value guidelines:

  • £5–£50: Run live from £1

  • £100–£2,000: Listed with pre-bids enabled


What We Accept on Consignment

  • F1 drivers (majority focus)

  • Autographs & relic cards

  • Case hits & rare SSPs

  • PSA graded slabs

  • Numbered parallels

  • Bundle lots of numbered parallels / short prints

🚫 No base cards
🚫 No cards under £5

We also reserve the right to bundle cards into lots where we believe it creates stronger bidding, better value for buyers, and improved outcomes in live auctions.



Fees & Payout

  • You receive 80% of the final hammer price

  • We retain 20%, which covers:

    • ~12% Whatnot platform fees

    • 8% Grid Cards UK consignment & handling fee

💸 Payout is made via bank transfer within 2 days of the show ending.



How to Start a Consignment

Use the same contact details as selling direct:

📩 Instagram: @pav_gridcards
📧 Email: pavan@gridcards.co.uk
📱 WhatsApp: +44 7985 183996

Please include:

  • Clear images

  • Estimated values

  • Total number of cards

We’ll confirm suitability, scheduling, and next steps.


Which Option Is Right for You?

If You Want… Choose…
Instant liquidity Sell to Us
No auction risk Sell to Us
Maximum exposure Consignment
Access to elite F1 buyers Consignment
No admin, no listing Consignment


Final Word

Whether you want certainty today or upside through live auctions, Grid Cards UK is built by collectors, for collectors.


If you’re unsure which route suits your cards best — just message us and we’ll talk it through.

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