What Will a Shop Pay? Offer Estimator
Published card-shop buy rates run 40–60% of market value in cash and 65–80% in trade credit for cards worth selling one by one, and about $8–$30 per 1,000 for bulk commons and uncommons (shop and guide figures, September 2026). This estimator turns your cards’ sold prices and bulk counts into that range, with every percentage shown and editable.
These are industry figures, not Dino & Dino’s rates. We quote each collection from photos.
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What Will a Shop Pay? Offer Estimator
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Estimated offer
Enter a card’s market value, a total, or a bulk count to see the range.
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We quote each collection. Text photos.
Dino & Dino hasn’t posted fixed rates. Offers are based on recent sold prices for the exact printing and condition, in cash or trade credit.
Text photos to (760) 453-6389Assumptions (edit any of them)
- Singles, cash
- 40%–60%
- Singles, credit
- 65%–80%
- Commons/uncommons
- $8–$30 per 1,000
- Reverse holo
- $0.015–$0.05 each
- Holo rare
- $0.015–$0.10 each
- Basic energy
- $0–$5 per 1,000
- Code cards
- $0 each
- Bulk in credit
- +25%
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Worked example
Three hits and a box of bulk, cash vs trade credit
An example collection (made-up round numbers): three cards whose recent sold prices are $60, $25 and $15, plus 2,000 commons and uncommons, 150 reverse holos and 40 holo rares.
Hits: $60 + $25 + $15 = $100 market value. At 40–60% in cash that’s $40 to $60; at 65–80% in trade credit, $65 to $80.
Bulk, cash: 2,000 ÷ 1,000 × $8 to $30 = $16 to $60; 150 × $0.015 to $0.05 = $2.25 to $7.50; 40 × $0.015 to $0.10 = $0.60 to $4. Total bulk $18.85 to $71.50; in trade credit, 25% more: $23.56 to $89.38.
Estimated offer: $58.85 to $131.50 in cash, or $88.56 to $169.38 in trade credit. The widest swing is the bulk: the published bulk rates move the cash offer by $52.65 ($44 of it from $8 vs $30 per 1,000 commons and uncommons), more than the $20 spread on the hits. That’s why sorting bulk and asking more than one shop pays.
Selling the $60 card yourself instead: eBay takes 13.25% + $0.40 = $8.35, so you keep $51.65; on TCGplayer 10.75% + 2.5% + $0.30 = $8.25, so you keep $51.75. Both are before postage, supplies and the wait for a buyer, against $24 to $36 in cash today.
Reference
Where to sell: what each route costs and how fast it pays
Fees as published in September 2026. Shop percentages are industry ranges from the sources below, not any one shop’s policy. Price your cards first with the Price Check.
| Route | What it costs you | How fast you're paid | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card shop, cash | Paid about 40–60% of market for singles; bulk commons/uncommons $8–$30 per 1,000 | When you accept the offer | Least money, least work. One visit clears everything, bulk included. |
| Card shop, trade credit | Credit worth about 65–80% of market; some shops add 20–33% on bulk | When you accept the offer, as store credit | More value, but only spendable at that shop. |
| TCGplayer (you sell) | 10.75% commission (max $75 per product) + 2.5% + $0.30 per transaction, charged on item and shipping (Level 1–4 sellers) | Payments go out Mondays and Thursdays; direct deposit usually lands about four business days later | You list, pack and ship every order. Lists raw singles by condition and printing. |
| eBay (you sell) | 13.25% of the total sale up to $7,500, then 2.35%, + $0.30 per order ($10 or less) or $0.40; 250 free listings a month, then $0.35 each | Funds usually available 1–2 days after payment, then 1–3 business days to your bank | Works for raw, graded and sealed. You handle photos, shipping and returns. |
| Consignment / auction house (example: Fanatics Collect) | No seller fee on graded cards in its Weekly and Premier auctions (Premier buyers pay a 20% premium); 6% in its Buy Now marketplace for cards listed under 120% of market value | Weekly auction buyers get 5 days to pay; the seller is paid within 1 business day after | For high-value slabs. Premier auctions need an estimated value of $10,000 or more. |
How to use it
In 5 steps
- 1Pull out the hits (cards worth selling one by one) and find each one's recent sold price with the Price Check tool.
- 2Enter each card's market value and quantity, or one total for all of them.
- 3Count the bulk roughly: commons and uncommons, reverse holos, holo rares, energy and code cards.
- 4Choose cash or trade credit and read the range. Open the assumptions to change any rate.
- 5Compare it with selling the hits yourself, then get real quotes: text photos to a shop or two.
Why shops pay below market, and how to net more
Where the discount goes
A shop that buys your card pays you today and sells it later. If it sells online it pays the same fees you would (13.25% plus a per-order fee on eBay, 10.75% plus 2.5% and $0.30 on TCGplayer for most sellers), plus postage and packing. Someone has to sort, check condition, price and list every card. Prices can fall while a card waits, and some cards never sell. Keystone Games, a shop that publishes its reasoning, lists overhead, payment risk, the time it takes to evaluate and resell, and inventory risk.
How sellers net more
- Sell the hits individually if you have the time. On the example above, one $60 card nets about $51.65 on eBay after fees, before shipping.
- Sell the bulk in bulk. Sort it by type first: buylists pay by the thousand, and two in the Monster & Shield roundup pay half for unsorted.
- Take trade credit if you’ll spend it there anyway. The Card Shop Finder puts credit offers 25–50% above cash.
- Get two or three quotes for anything worth more than a few hundred dollars. The Card Shop Finder says offers can differ by 30–50% between shops.
Where the sources disagree
Keystone Games puts most shops at 40–60% cash, with 50% typical. The Card Shop Finder agrees for desirable singles but says hot modern product can fetch 70–80% and commons 20–40%. Knight & Day Games publishes about 60% cash and up to 80% credit. On bulk, buylists run from $8 per 1,000 (Collectors Emporium) to $30 (Kruk Cards, in the Monster & Shield roundup), and Misprint’s estimates are higher still. That spread is why the tool shows a range and lets you change every number.
Selling to us
Dino & Dino buys singles, binders, whole collections, graded slabs and sealed product, for cash or trade credit. We haven't posted fixed rates: we quote each collection. Offers are based on recent sold prices for the exact printing and condition. Text photos to (760) 453-6389 to start, or see how selling works.
FAQ
Offer estimator: questions
What percentage of market value do card shops pay for Pokémon cards?
Published figures put most card shops at about 40–60% of market value in cash for cards worth selling individually, with 50% often quoted as typical, and 65–80% in store or trade credit. Fast-selling modern cards can fetch more and commons less. Every shop sets its own rates, so get a quote.
Is trade credit better than cash when selling cards?
Trade credit is worth more on paper: published rates run 65–80% of market against 40–60% for cash, and some shops add 20–33% on bulk. It's only spendable at that shop, so it's the better deal if you were going to buy there anyway.
How much is Pokémon bulk worth per 1,000 cards?
Published shop buylists pay roughly $8 to $30 per 1,000 sorted commons and uncommons in cash as of September 2026. Reverse holos and holo rares are bought individually for a few cents each, and some buylists pay half for unsorted bulk.
Why won't a shop pay TCGplayer Market Price for my cards?
TCGplayer Market Price is what buyers paid on TCGplayer. A shop has to resell the card and pays the same kind of fees you would (10.75% plus 2.5% and $0.30 on TCGplayer, or 13.25% plus a per-order fee on eBay), plus labour, shipping and the risk the price drops before it sells.
What are eBay's and TCGplayer's fees for selling Pokémon cards?
As of September 2026, eBay charges 13.25% of the total sale up to $7,500 in its Collectible Card Games category, 2.35% above that, plus $0.30 per order of $10 or less or $0.40 above. TCGplayer charges most sellers a 10.75% commission capped at $75 per product plus a 2.5% + $0.30 transaction fee.
Are energy cards and code cards worth anything?
Very little. Of the shops we checked, one doesn't buy energy at all and the highest published rate was half a cent per basic energy. Code cards weren't on any buylist we checked.
Not answered here? Ask us — a photo of the card helps.
Sources
Where these numbers come from
- [1]Keystone Games, “The Two Sides of the Counter: Understanding Card Trade-In Values” (opens in a new tab)Most shops pay 40–60% of market in cash, 50% typical; store credit 65–75%; why shops pay below market (Oct 2025). Read 2026-09-22.
- [2]The Card Shop Finder, “How to Sell Your Cards to a Local Shop” (opens in a new tab)Desirable singles 40–60% cash, commons and bulk 20–40%, hot modern product 70–80%; credit 25–50% above cash; offers differ 30–50% between shops (updated May 7, 2026). Read 2026-09-22.
- [3]Knight & Day Games, “TCG Buy Rates” (opens in a new tab)About 60% cash, up to 80% store credit; sealed and slabs 70% cash / 80% credit; no energy cards. Read 2026-09-22.
- [4]Collectors Emporium NY, “Bulk Rates” (opens in a new tab)Commons/uncommons $8 cash or $10 credit per 1,000; holo and reverse holo $15 cash or $20 credit per 1,000. Read 2026-09-22.
- [5]Meta TCG, Pokémon bulk buylist (opens in a new tab)Commons/uncommons $0.02 each; reverse holo and holo rare $0.035; basic energy $0.005; Near Mint English only. Read 2026-09-22.
- [6]Monster & Shield, “Pokemon Bulk Prices: What Bulk Is Actually Worth (September 2026)” (opens in a new tab)Roundup of nine shops' published bulk rates: $10–$30 per 1,000 sorted commons/uncommons in cash; unsorted rates; credit bonuses (updated Sept 7, 2026). Read 2026-09-22.
- [7]Misprint, “What Are Bulk Pokemon Cards Worth in 2026?” (opens in a new tab)Higher bulk estimates than the buylists: $15–$25 per 1,000 from bulk buyers; holo rares $0.15–$0.50 (Feb 26, 2026). Read 2026-09-22.
- [8]eBay, “Selling fees” (opens in a new tab)Collectible Card Games: 13.25% of the total sale up to $7,500 plus 2.35% above; $0.30 or $0.40 per order; total includes shipping and tax. Read 2026-09-22.
- [9]eBay Seller Center, “Seller fees” (opens in a new tab)250 free listings a month, then $0.35 each. Read 2026-09-22.
- [10]eBay, “Getting paid for items you've sold” (opens in a new tab)Funds typically available 1–2 days after payment; 1–3 business days to clear to a bank. Read 2026-09-22.
- [11]TCGplayer, “TCGplayer Fees” (opens in a new tab)Level 1–4 sellers: 10.75% commission capped at $75 per product, plus 2.5% + $0.30 (updated June 17, 2026). Read 2026-09-22.
- [12]TCGplayer, “How to Understand Commissions and Fees” (opens in a new tab)Commission is taken from item amount plus shipping. Read 2026-09-22.
- [13]TCGplayer, “When does TCGplayer issue payments?” (opens in a new tab)Payments go out every Monday and Thursday; direct deposit usually arrives after four business days (updated Oct 14, 2025). Read 2026-09-22.
- [14]Fanatics Collect Help Center, “Selling” (opens in a new tab)No seller fee on graded cards in Weekly or Premier auctions; 6% in the Buy Now marketplace under 120% of market value; Premier needs $10,000 estimated value. Read 2026-09-22.
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