Vendor Pricing Calculator
Thinking about selling your trading cards? Use our vendor offer simulator to calculate what local game stores and card show dealers will typically pay in cash or trade credit.
Dealer Offer Simulator
Vendors run businesses with overhead (table fees, travel, credit card rates, and market risk). Test your card values below to see what a dealer will typically offer.
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High Liquidity (Top Meta Chase / Charizard / PSA 10)
Standard Liquidity (Mid-tier Holos / Full Arts / Staples)
Niche / Low Liquidity (Niche Vintage / Low Demand Slabs)
Bulk / Low-Value Commons & Rares
Estimated Dealer Offer Range
$60.00 – $70.00
Typical payout rate: ~65% of current TCGPlayer market value Cash Offer
Why Don't Vendors Pay 100% Market Value?
Card shop owners and convention vendors incur substantial operating expenses:
- • Table & Booth Fees ($300 – $2,000+ per convention weekend)
- • Travel, hotel lodging, and secure transport costs
- • Market price drops while holding inventory over time
- • Credit card processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per sale)
How to Get the Highest Offer
- • Opt for Store Credit: Shops usually offer 10–15% more if you trade for other cards or sealed product.
- • Bring High-Demand Meta Staples: Cards currently played in top tournament decks sell fast, so dealers pay top dollar.
- • Have a Documented List: Having cards sleeved and organized by set helps vendors grade and price quickly.