Are you one of those people who have a box (or boxes) of old sports cards collecting dust in the attic? If you are, don’t feel bad. You’re not alone. In fact, according to a recent study, there are an estimated 40 million people in the United States alone who have old sports Trading Cards stored away somewhere. So, what should you do with them? Below are nine ideas.

Ideas for What to Do with Old Sports Cards

1. Sell Them

If you have rare or valuable cards, you may be able to sell them for a nice profit. There are a couple of different ways to do this. You can either sell them online through a site like eBay or through a local dealer. Before selling them, though, make sure to do your homework and find out how much they’re worth. Otherwise, you could end up leaving money on the table.

2. Have Them Graded

Even if your cards aren’t rare or valuable, you can still get some money for them by having them professionally graded. The two main companies that grade cards are PSA and Beckett. Getting your cards graded can also make them more valuable if you ever decide to sell them down the road.

3. Use Them as Decorations

One unique way to use old sports cards is to turn them into decorations. For example, you could put them in frames and hang them on the walls or use them to make coasters. The sky’s the limit when it comes to using your imagination here, so have fun with it!

4. Turn Them Into a Movie

If you’re feeling really creative, why not turn your old sports cards into a movie? All you need is a digital camera, some basic editing software, and a bit of time on your hands. Trust us, the end result will be worth it!

5. Make Them Into Gifts

Are you looking for a unique gift for that special someone in your life who loves sports? If so, look no further than those dusty old sports cards in your attic! With just a little bit of effort, you can turn them into something truly special that will be cherished for years to come.

6. Donate Them

If you’re not interested in selling or doing anything with your old sports cards yourself, consider donating them instead. There are plenty of organizations out there that would love to have them and would put them to good use.

7 . Recycle Them

Sometimes the best thing you can do with old sports cards is simply recycled them. This is especially true if they’re in poor condition and aren’t worth anything monetarily speaking. Just be sure to check with your local recycling center first to see if they accept sports cards before going through all the trouble of taking them there.

8 . Keep Them

Of course, another option is simply to keep your old sports cards stored away safely until such time as you decide what to do with them (if ever). This isn’t the most exciting option out there, but it definitely has its merits—especially if the sentimental value of the cards is high.

9. Throw Them Away  

Last but not least, sometimes the best thing you can do with old sports cards simply throws them away. If they hold no sentimental value and aren’t worth anything monetarily speaking, then there’s really no reason to keep hanging on to them.