About us

Our Story:

GotBaseballCards was founded on May 6th, 1991 by current owner Joe Davis and Jeff Porter under the name J&J’s Sports Section. Joe & Jeff had originally met at Berry College and traveled the show circuit in the SouthEast from 1987-1991, promoting shows and hosting shows in both Rome, GA and Snellville, GA.

Our company originally operated out of a tiny 500 foot retail storefront in Avondale Estates, GA. Ron Lee (Online Sales Director) joined our team in 1992. Joe bought Jeff out in 1995 and began turning the company’s focus to more mail-order sales through advertising in such publications as Sports Collector’s Digest (pre-internet days). We relocated the company to Snellville,GA in 1998. We also began selling online to the public that year via eBay. Soon after that, we introduced one of the industry’s first eBay consignment programs for sports cards. In 2001, eBay awarded us with the eBay Award of Achievement for excellence in online selling.

In 2003, we partnered with Dale Moody to purchase the massive “Disney Diz” collection in Orlando, FL, from former Phillies photographer Diz Trout. This collection included dozens of game worn jerseys, 100s of autographed items, and a large u-haul full of unopened boxes, sets, and singles. In 2008 we purchased a massive store inventory from Thomaston Georgia, which required multiple days to load and multiple trucks to relocate. We remain one of the largest buyers of quality collections in the country.

GotBaseballCards is open to the public six days a week (Monday-Saturday) in our Loganville, GA retail location, located just outside of Atlanta. Here we have nearly 11,000 feet of sports cards and collectibles for the entire family. At our retail store, we stock all the hottest new boxes & singles, as well as an extensive selection of supplies and more. We are proud of our stellar reputation within the industry. Our president has previously served as a marketing advisor for the Beckett.com marketplace. In addition, he spent time with other industry leaders in meetings with former eBay president Meg Whitman to help shape the sports collectibles sales through the industry’s most recognized online portal. He actually sat in on meetings when they first discussed a new option called “Buy It Now”. We are proud of the countless relationships that we have built over the years. We are proud to represent PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC for grading and authentication of your items.

Our Team:

Got Baseball Cards has a team of elite industry veterans including Joe Davis (President) with 32+ years of experience within the hobby. The other members of our all-star team include Mitchell Cain (Online and Retail), Tyler Flood (Pre-Screening, Communications), Doug Giles (PSA, CSG Grading, Pre-Screening), Sid Gordon (Shipping), Randy Harris (Shipping Manager), Jim Hodges (Communications Specialist), Ron Lee (Single Cards Inventory Manager), Robert Light (Order Management), Dustin Mattox (Retail), Taylor Pruitt (Consignments, Marketing), Henry Rose (Retail), Jeff Speegle (Retail), Jim Traylor (Shipping), J. P. Zinn (Online Sales & Data Management).

One thing about our company that has not changed since beginning in 1991 is our commitment to providing great service, great selection, and conducting ourselves with the utmost integrity in each transaction.

Our Mission:

“To Glorify God in all that we do by serving collectors and dealers, whether they buy from us, sell to us, or simply use our services.”

1. What is GotBaseballCards' prescreening service?

GotBaseballCards offers an optional prescreening service to evaluate your cards before submission to grading companies like PSA, SGC, CGC, or BGS. This service helps determine if your cards are likely to achieve high grades, potentially saving you from unnecessary grading fees.

2. What are the types and costs of prescreening?

There are two prescreening options:

$3 per card. This basic screening assesses whether a card is likely to grade a 9 or 10.
$5 per card. This includes detailed markups and explanations for any cards deemed unsuitable for grading.

3. What criteria are used during prescreening?

For modern cards (1980 and newer), cards estimated to grade 9 or 10 are approved. For vintage sports cards (1979 and older), high-profile rookies, and vintage Pokémon cards (1999–2003), approval is based on whether their potential value exceeds the grading fee in their current condition.

4. What happens to cards that don't pass prescreening?

Cards that don't meet the prescreening criteria are returned to you along with your graded cards once the grading process is complete. If you prefer to receive them earlier, you can request a separate shipment at your expense.

5. Can I use the prescreening service without proceeding to grading?

Yes, if you wish to have your cards prescreened without submitting them for grading, the cost is $10 per card.

6. Do I receive images or reports for prescreened cards?

Yes, for cards that are not approved during prescreening, GotBaseballCards provides images and email communication detailing the reasons for rejection.

7. Is prescreening available for all grading service levels?

Pass/Fail prescreening is available for Value Bulk submissions to PSA, SGC, and CGC. Detailed prescreening is available upon request for any service level and grading company.

8. How does prescreening benefit me?

Prescreening helps you avoid unnecessary grading fees by identifying cards unlikely to achieve high grades. It also provides insights into the condition of your cards, aiding in making informed decisions about which cards to submit for grading.

9. How quickly are prescreened cards processed?

GotBaseballCards aims to process incoming submissions within two business days. They ship to grading companies multiple times a week, ensuring a swift turnaround.

10. Can international customers use the prescreening service?

Yes, GotBaseballCards accepts submissions from customers worldwide. While the prescreening and grading fees remain the same, international customers are responsible for return shipping and insurance costs.