How to Sell Baseball Tickets: The Complete Guide

So You Want to Sell Your Baseball Tickets

Whether you are holding unused tickets to an upcoming game or sitting on a shoebox of vintage stubs from decades past, the process of selling baseball tickets is not as complicated as it might seem. The key is knowing which type of ticket you have, who the right buyer is, and how to avoid leaving money on the table.

This guide covers both situations: selling tickets to games that have not happened yet, and selling old physical ticket stubs as collectibles. They are very different markets with very different buyers.

Selling Unused Tickets to Upcoming Games

If you have tickets to a game you can no longer attend, you have several solid options depending on how much time you have and how much you want to get for them.

Sell Through the Team's Official Resale Platform

Most MLB teams now have an official resale marketplace built into their ticketing app. The Yankees use Ticketmaster, the Cubs use SeatGeek, the Red Sox use their own platform. Selling through the official channel is the safest option because buyers trust the source, transfers are instant, and you do not have to worry about getting flagged as a scalper. The downside is that fees can eat 15 to 25 percent of your sale price.

List on StubHub or SeatGeek

StubHub and SeatGeek are the two largest secondary ticket marketplaces. They have the most buyers, which generally means faster sales and better prices for popular games. List your tickets at a competitive price — check what similar seats are already listed for and price yours slightly below to move them quickly. Both platforms handle the transfer automatically for digital tickets.

Sell Locally on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist

For local buyers, Facebook Marketplace is increasingly useful for selling tickets. You can often avoid fees entirely by selling face to face and transferring tickets digitally on the spot. Use caution with Craigslist — meet in a public place and complete the transfer in person before exchanging cash.

Post in Team-Specific Facebook Groups

Every major MLB fanbase has unofficial Facebook groups where fans buy, sell, and trade tickets. Search for groups like "Cubs tickets" or "Yankees ticket exchange" — these are filled with motivated buyers who are already planning to go to games. Sales happen fast in these groups and you can often get face value or close to it.

Selling Old Baseball Ticket Stubs as Collectibles

If you have physical ticket stubs from games that have already been played — especially older ones from the 1960s through 1990s — you are dealing with a completely different market. Old baseball ticket stubs are memorabilia, and some of them are worth serious money.

Know What You Have Before You Sell

The value of an old baseball ticket stub depends on several things: the game it came from, what happened at that game, the condition of the stub, and how rare surviving examples are. A stub from a regular Tuesday night game in 1987 might be worth a few dollars. A stub from a no-hitter or perfect game, a World Series game, or a milestone moment like Hank Aaron's 715th home run can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Before you sell anything, spend 15 minutes on eBay searching for your stub. Click "Sold listings" to see what similar items have actually sold for — not just what people are asking. This gives you a realistic baseline.

Sell on eBay

eBay is the largest marketplace for vintage ticket stubs and reaches the most potential buyers. For common stubs worth under $50, a simple auction format works well. For rarer or more valuable stubs, a fixed-price listing gives you control over the final price. eBay charges roughly 12 to 15 percent in final value fees, so factor that into your pricing. Good photos and an accurate description of condition are essential — buyers want to see exactly what they are getting.

Consign Through a Major Auction House

For high-value stubs — think World Series game 7s, milestone home runs, or stubs from legendary players — a major sports auction house like Heritage Auctions or Goldin can achieve strong prices by putting your item in front of serious collectors. The process takes weeks or months and commissions run 15 to 20 percent, but for the right piece the results can be significantly higher than eBay.

Sell Directly to a Ticket Stub Buyer

The fastest and simplest option is selling directly to a buyer who specializes in ticket stubs. At StubHaul, we buy baseball ticket stubs from every era — regular season, playoffs, All-Star Games, and World Series. The process is simple: send us photos of your stubs and we will give you a free cash offer, usually within a day. No fees, no shipping hassle, no waiting for an auction to end.

This works especially well if you have a collection of stubs rather than just one or two — we can evaluate and buy everything at once so you do not have to spend weeks listing items individually.

How to Get the Most Money for Your Baseball Tickets

A few tips that apply whether you are selling game tickets or old stubs:

Act early. For upcoming games, prices are highest when the game is announced and drop as the date approaches (unless it becomes a playoff clincher or sellout). For stubs, do not wait — condition can deteriorate over time.

Condition matters more than you think. For collectible stubs, a clean, uncreased stub in excellent condition can be worth two to three times more than the same stub with tears and fading. Store them carefully until you are ready to sell.

Bundle when possible. A pair of tickets is often easier to sell than a single seat. Multiple stubs from the same player or team can be marketed as a collection and command a premium over selling each one individually.

Get it authenticated for high-value items. If you have a stub worth more than $200, consider getting it graded by PSA. Authentication adds buyer confidence and typically increases the sale price by 20 to 50 percent.

Ready to Sell Your Baseball Ticket Stubs?

If you have old baseball stubs and want a fast, fair cash offer with no hassle, contact StubHaul today. We specialize in buying ticket stubs from all eras and give you a free evaluation with no obligation. Send us photos and we will tell you exactly what your stubs are worth.