PayPal Goods and Services vs. Friends and Family for Card Sales
For Pokemon card sellers, PayPal Goods and Services and Friends and Family represent two fundamentally different transaction methods with distinct...
Category Card Grading
PSA, BGS, and CGC grading guides and information
Do You Have to Report Pokémon Card Sales to the IRS?
Yes, you must report all Pokémon card sales to the IRS, regardless of whether you receive a Form 1099-K or how much you sold.
Pokémon Card Collection Appraisal: Do You Need a Professional?
Professional appraisal of your Pokémon card collection is essential if you plan to sell high-value cards or need documentation for insurance and estate...
How to Value a Pokémon Card Collection Quickly and Accurately
To value a Pokémon card collection quickly and accurately, you need to cross-reference three sources: TCGPlayer's Market Price function, sold listings on...
What Percentage of a Card’s Value Do Dealers Pay?
When you sell Pokemon cards to a dealer, expect to receive between 50% and 75% of the card's market value, depending on where you sell and the card's...
How Card Dealers Buy Pokémon Bulk and What They Offer
Card dealers buy Pokémon bulk—large quantities of loose cards purchased in bulk lots—directly from collectors through several channels, including...
What Is a Pokémon Card Bulk Lot and Is It Worth Buying?
A Pokémon card bulk lot is a large quantity of cards sold together as a single purchase, typically ranging from 100 cards to over 10,000 cards depending...
The Fastest Way to Value a Full Pokémon Card Binder
The fastest way to value a full Pokémon card binder is to use automated valuation tools like PokeScope, which cross-references real-time market data from...
How to Navigate the Pokémon Card Market as a Complete Beginner
Navigating the Pokémon card market as a complete beginner requires understanding three fundamental principles: buying at manufacturer's suggested retail...
What Is the Pokémon Card Secondary Market and How to Use It
The Pokémon card secondary market is a network of platforms and transactions where collectors buy, sell, and trade Pokémon cards after their initial...