How CardBase works

A peer-to-peer marketplace for sports cards with Stripe payments and EU-friendly shipping.

CardBase is a European online marketplace where collectors can buy and sell sports and collectible cards directly from each other. Payments are handled securely by Stripe, and shipping options are tailored for the EU.

As a buyer

1
Browse cards

Search cards by player, set, year, or condition on the Browse page. Each listing includes live player stats.

2
Add to cart

Choose the cards you want and add them to your cart.

3
Pay securely with Stripe

Payment is handled by Stripe — CardBase never stores your card details.

4
Wait for shipping

The seller ships the card. You can track your order status on the My Orders page.

5
Confirm delivery

When your package arrives, confirm delivery so the seller can receive the payout.

As a seller

1
Register

Create a CardBase account on the Register page.

2
Connect your Stripe account

During seller onboarding, you connect Stripe Connect so you can receive payouts.

3
Set shipping fees

Define your domestic and EU shipping fees before listing cards.

4
Create your listing

Upload card photos and enter the details: player, set, year, condition, and price.

5
Fulfil the order

When a buyer pays, pack and ship the card, then mark it as shipped from your dashboard.

6
Receive payout

After the buyer protection period ends, Stripe releases the payout to your bank account.

Security and trust

  • 7-day hold: Seller payouts are held after shipping until the buyer protection period ends.
  • Buyer confirmation: The buyer can confirm delivery or report a problem.
  • Disputes: If there is an issue with an order, CardBase can mediate between buyer and seller.

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