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Dealer Buyback Calculator
Find out what a dealer should pay for your cards. Add cards with estimated market values, see buyback offers at different dealer tiers, and compare against selling yourself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do card dealers typically pay for cards?▾
Card dealers typically offer 40-60% of market value for individual cards. For bulk lots, offers can drop to 20-40%. High-demand cards (PSA 10 rookies, vintage stars) may get 50-65% offers because they resell quickly. Slow-moving inventory like base cards and commons may only get 10-25%. The dealer needs margin for overhead, grading risk, and holding costs.
When should I sell to a dealer vs sell myself?▾
Sell to a dealer when you value speed and convenience over maximum profit, when you have a large collection to liquidate quickly, or when individual cards are worth less than $20 (fees and shipping eat into self-selling profits on cheap cards). Sell yourself when cards are worth $50+ individually, when you have time to list and ship, or when you have rare items that command premium prices from collectors.
How do I negotiate with a card dealer?▾
Know your market values before approaching a dealer. Start by asking what they would offer — never name a price first. If their offer is below 40%, counter with recent eBay sold comps. Bundle high-demand cards with slower inventory to sweeten the deal. Be willing to walk away — dealers at shows expect negotiation. Cash deals often get better rates than trades.
What factors affect dealer buyback offers?▾
Key factors include: card liquidity (how fast it resells), current market demand, condition and grading status, whether the dealer already has the card in inventory, time of year (shows vs slow season), and deal size (larger lots may get better rates per card). Rookie cards and graded cards typically command higher buyback percentages than raw commons.
Should I get my cards graded before selling to a dealer?▾
Usually no — dealers prefer to grade cards themselves to control costs and maximize their margin. The exception is if you have a card likely to grade PSA 9 or 10, where the graded premium far exceeds the grading cost. For most cards under $100 raw value, selling ungraded to a dealer is more efficient.