Sell Your Cards

Got cards to move? We buy singles, sealed product, graded slabs and full collections. Every quote is priced against live market data, you get it in writing, and there is no obligation to sell.

Start a quote on WhatsApp The quickest way to get priced up — send your photos straight from your phone and we'll come back to you, usually the same day.

Our WhatsApp number is being connected. Until it goes live, email thetradingcardstandard@outlook.com and we'll pick it up from there.

What to send us

The more of this you send first time, the faster your quote comes back.

Single cards

  • Card name
  • Set name or set code — e.g. OP-05, Surging Sparks
  • Quantity, if you have more than one
  • Photos of the front and the back

Sealed product

  • Product name and set code — e.g. OP-11 Booster Box
  • Language and region — English or Japanese
  • Quantity
  • Photos of the front, back and both ends, plus a close-up of the factory seal and the barcode

Graded slabs

  • Grading company and grade — PSA, BGS, CGC
  • Certification number
  • Photos of the front and back of the slab, with the label close enough to read

How to photograph a single card

We grade centering, surface, edges and corners from your photos, so this genuinely changes the price we can offer.

  • Front, flat, no sleeve
    Card out of the sleeve, face up on a plain flat surface.
  • Back, same again
    Turn it over and take a second shot the same way.
  • Not in a sleeve
    Sleeves and toploaders hide edge wear and scratches.
  • Not at an angle
    Shoot straight down. An angle makes centering impossible to judge.
  • No flash or glare
    A bright band across the card hides surface scratches and print lines.
  • Not small or blurry
    Fill the frame and tap to focus. All four corners must be visible.

If we can't see the card properly we have to price cautiously, which means a lower offer — or we'll just ask you to send the photos again. Two good photos are worth more to you than ten rushed ones.

What we check on sealed product

Sealed is priced differently, because what matters is that it is untouched.

  • The factory seal. Original shrink, original seams, no signs of resealing or a re-wrap.
  • Box condition. Crushed or soft corners, dents, splits, shelf wear and sun fading all affect the price.
  • Product code and barcode. So we can confirm the exact set, print and region.
  • Region and language. English and Japanese print runs are priced separately.
  • Cases. If it's a sealed case, we want to see the case seal intact — an unopened case is worth more than the boxes inside it.

If a box has been opened and resealed, we would rather you told us up front. We will still buy it; we just price it as opened.

What happens next

  1. Send us the details. Message us with the list and the photos.
  2. We price it against live market data. Real recent sales, not a guess and not a wish price.
  3. You get a written quotation, usually the same day, itemised so you can see what each card is valued at.
  4. If you're happy, send them in. Post tracked — we can cover postage on larger lots — or arrange a drop-off.
  5. We check the items against the photos and pay you. Bank transfer, or store credit at a better rate.

What we buy

  • One Piece Card Game — singles, sealed and graded
  • Pokémon — modern and vintage
  • Disney Lorcana
  • Riftbound: League of Legends
  • Full collections and bulk

Every valuation is honest, backed by market pricing, and there is no obligation to sell. If our number isn't right for you, keep the cards — no hard feelings.

Prefer email? Larger collections are often easier that way — send your list to thetradingcardstandard@outlook.com and we'll take it from there.