There's no fixed number, but shops generally pay a percentage of a card's resale value so they can profit reselling it. Liquid, in-demand cards fetch a higher percentage because they'll sell fast; slow movers and bulk fetch much less. Store credit or trade usually stretches further than cash. This isn't a lowball — it reflects the shop's overhead and the risk of holding inventory, in exchange for instant, fee-free payment. To judge an offer, know the recent sold comps for your cards first. For larger or higher-end collections, getting quotes from more than one shop, or considering consignment on key cards, can improve your return.
Updated Oct 12, 2026
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