Near Mint vs PSA 9: Why Condition Words Mislead
Marketplace condition words and numeric grades measure different things. Here is what Near Mint really permits, and why a clean card still grades a 7.
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The Exact Messages Pokémon Card Scammers Send
A reference for people selling Pokémon cards: the exact wording scammers use, what each message is really asking for, and which protections cover you.
Pokémon Card Scams Aimed at Sellers, and What Stops Them
Return swaps, off-platform payment requests, overpayment refunds, fake payment screenshots and late chargebacks — and the defense that works for each.
What happens to a collection after you sell it to us
Stage by stage: written offer from sold comps, shipping, check-in against photos, payment after review, sorting and grading, and where our margin comes from.
How to Photograph Pokémon Cards for an Accurate Offer
Bad photos cost sellers money because a buyer prices in whatever the photo hides. The lighting, angles and framing that make an offer hold up on arrival.
Local card shop or eBay: what each route actually nets
A mid-size collection worth $2,400 on eBay nets about $1,640 after fees, postage and supplies, across roughly 37 hours of work. Here is the full arithmetic.
You Inherited a Pokémon Collection. Here's the Order of Operations.
A calm, practical order of operations for someone who has just inherited Pokémon cards and has no interest in the hobby: what not to throw away, what actually carries the value, and the two ways families end up underpaid.
I Found a Box of Pokémon Cards. What Do I Do First?
The first hour matters more than the next ten. Photograph the box before you touch it, clean nothing, ignore which cards look coolest, and split pre-2000 from everything else.
What Is Bulk Pokémon Actually Worth Per 1,000 Cards?
Published buylist rates for bulk Pokémon cards as of August 2026, what eBay lots actually sell for, and why shipping often costs more than the bulk is worth.
Is It Worth Grading Modern Pokémon Cards?
PSA's Value tier is paused, so a modern card now starts at $79.99 to grade. Here is the arithmetic on which cards clear that bar, and which lose money.
How to Sell a Pokémon Collection Without Losing Money
eBay and TCGplayer take almost the same cut. The real cost of selling a collection yourself is the transaction count — here is the arithmetic.
Should You Grade Your Pokémon Cards Before Selling?
Grading adds value to some cards and destroys money on others. Here's the arithmetic that tells you which is which, before you spend anything.