TCGVana · We Buy Pokémon Cards

Your Pokémon cards are a stack of cash waiting to happen.

That shoebox, binder, or tin of Pokémon cards you’re not using? We buy them — commons, holos, energies, all of it. Ship them to us free over $50 — or if you’re in the New York City area, snap a few photos, get an offer, and we come to your door with a check in hand. No haggling. No mystery math.

48 hrsavg. payout after verification
30 miNYC-area doorstep pickup, check in hand
$0shipping on orders over $50

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NYC Metro Exclusive

We come to you — check in hand.

Live within ~30 miles of New York City? Skip the box, the tape, and the post office. Three steps and your cards are gone and your check is here.

STEP 01

📸 Snap photos

Lay your Pokémon cards out and take a few clear pictures — binders open, boxes fanned. Upload them in the form below.

STEP 02

💬 Get your offer

We review your photos and send a written offer, usually within one business day. No obligation — say no and we disappear.

STEP 03

🚗 We show up with a check

Accept, pick a time, and we come to your door. You hand over the cards, we hand over the check. Done in minutes.

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Anywhere in the US

Don’t want to sort? Send the whole binder.

Inherited a collection? Kid outgrew it? No idea what any of it is worth? Pick whichever path is least effort for you — we handle the rest.

Path A · Photo First

📸 Photos → offer → FREE shipping

Photograph binder pages and card fronts/backs, upload below. We send a written offer — accept it and your shipping label is free. Zero risk, zero cost.

Path B · Box & Ship

📦 Skip photos — just ship it

Box everything unsorted with our printable order form, ship it (USPS Flat Rate works great), and get a cash offer within 48 hours of arrival. No-obligation — decline and your cards come back.

Path C · NYC Pickup

🚗 We come to you

Within ~30 miles of NYC: photos → offer → we arrive at your door with a check. How pickup works ↑

🆓 Free shipping unlocks when any of these is true:

① We accept your photo submission (Path A) · ② Your calculator quote is $50+ · ③ You’re sending 1,000+ unsorted cards, holos included, at our posted rates — the “whole binder, whole box” special.

Never shipped cards before?

Pack it right in four steps.

Five minutes of packing protects your payout. Grab a printable order form + checklist here.

STEP 01

🥪 Cardboard sandwich

Stack cards tightly, place stiff cardboard above and below each stack, and rubber-band or tape the bundle so nothing bends.

STEP 02

✨ Protect the shinies

Any holo, full-art, or card that glitters goes in a toploader or penny sleeve if you have them. Those are the ones worth guarding.

STEP 03

🧱 Fill every gap

Bubble wrap, paper, or air pillows until nothing shifts. Shake test: if you hear movement, add more filler.

STEP 04

📦 USPS Flat Rate box

Medium Flat Rate fits most collections; Large for 3,000+ cards. One price ships anywhere in the US — tape every seam, drop the order form on top, done.

Why sellers pick us

The easiest way to sell your Pokémon cards.

Every part of this process was designed around one question: what would make selling your Pokémon cards actually feel good?

Price-Lock

Your quote is locked for 14 days

The number the calculator shows you today is the number you get paid — even if market rates drop while your box is in the mail.

NYC Doorstep Pickup

No box, no post office, no waiting

Within ~30 miles of NYC, we come to you with a check. Photos → offer → doorstep handoff. The laziest possible way to turn cards into money.

48-Hour Payout

Money moves fast here

Once your cards are counted and verified, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle hits within 48 hours. Store credit option pays a 10% bonus.

Free Shipping Kit

$50+ orders ship on us

We email you a prepaid label the moment your submission is approved. Under $50? Shipping is a flat $6 deducted from payout — never a surprise.

Count Transparency

You see what we see

If our count differs from yours by more than 2%, we send you a photo breakdown before adjusting anything. You approve first, always.

No Sort Penalty

Rough sorting is fine

Group by the categories below as best you can. We don't dock payouts for honest sorting mistakes — we just recategorize and pay the correct rate.

Side by side

What "customer focused" actually means.

TCGVanaTypical Card Buyer
Doorstep pickup with check in hand NYC metro (~30 mi) Ship and hope
See your payout before you ship On this page Do the math yourself
Price locked before you ship 14-day lock Rates can change in transit
Shipping cost Free over $50 You pay, always
Payout speed Within 48 hours 3–5+ business days
Count disputes Photo proof, you approve Their count is final
Store credit bonus +10% Rarely offered
How it works

Not in NYC? Ship it — four steps.

STEP 01

Count & calculate

Sort your Pokémon cards by the types in the table below and enter your counts in the calculator. Your quote locks for 14 days.

STEP 02

Submit & get your label

Fill out the quick form. Orders over $50 get a prepaid shipping label emailed within one business day.

STEP 03

Pack & ship

Tight stacks, sturdy box, filler so nothing shifts. Drop your name and email on a note inside. That's it.

STEP 04

Get paid in 48 hours

We count and verify your Pokémon cards, then send your money by PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle — or store credit with a 10% bonus.

Current rates

What we pay for your Pokémon cards.

Every card type we buy, priced per card. Near Mint English. Rates locked for 14 days from the moment you submit — NYC pickup offers are based on your photos and these same rates.

Card TypePer CardPer 1,000

⚠️ Near Mint English Pokémon cards only. Cards with creases, water damage, or heavy wear should stay home — they'll be set aside and returned on request (return shipping deducted).

The TCGVana Guarantee

If your verified payout ever comes in below your locked quote without your photo-approved sign-off, we pay the original quote anyway and ship your cards back free. That's the whole policy.

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FAQ

Questions card sellers actually ask.

What kind of Pokémon cards can I sell you?
Pretty much everything in a normal collection: commons, uncommons, rares, holos, reverse holos, energies, promos, and modern hits like V, VMAX, VSTAR, EX, and GX. Card shops call this “bulk” — to you, it’s just the Pokémon cards sitting in a box. We buy them by count using the price table above.
How fast do I really get paid?
Within 48 hours of your cards being counted and verified. Most boxes are verified within 1–2 business days of arrival, so the typical door-to-payout window is under a week.
What if you count fewer cards than I did?
If our count differs from yours by more than 2%, we pause and send you a photo breakdown before adjusting your payout. Nothing changes without your approval.
Do I have to sort perfectly?
No. Rough sorting by category is enough. Honest mistakes just get recategorized at the correct rate — we never dock your payout as a penalty.
What condition do cards need to be in?
Near Mint English only. Leave out anything creased, bent, water-damaged, or heavily played. Damaged cards found in a shipment are set aside and can be returned on request.
Is my quote guaranteed?
Yes — your calculator quote is locked for 14 days from submission. Market dips during transit don't touch your number.
How does NYC pickup work?
If you're within roughly 30 miles of New York City, choose "Pickup" in the form, upload photos of your cards, and include your ZIP code and phone number. We review the photos, send you a written offer, and if you accept, we schedule a time and arrive with a check for the agreed amount. You never pack a box.
What photos should I send for a pickup offer?
Clear, well-lit shots: binder pages open, boxes fanned out so we can see card faces, and close-ups of anything you think is valuable. More photos = a faster, firmer offer.
Can I just ship everything unsorted?
Yes — that’s Path B. Box it all up with the printable order form, ship it (USPS Flat Rate recommended), and we count and price everything at our posted rates, then send a cash offer within 48 hours. Sending 1,000+ cards with the holos included? Your shipping is free. Every offer is no-obligation — decline and your cards come back to you.
How should I pack my cards?
Four steps: tight stacks with a cardboard sandwich around them, toploaders or sleeves on anything shiny, filler in every gap (shake test: silence), and a USPS Flat Rate box with the order form on top. Full checklist is on the printable order form.
Start your submission

Get your offer. Ship it — or we’ll come get it.

Your calculator total carries over automatically. We'll reply within one business day with shipping instructions and your prepaid label if you qualify.

Up to 10 photos, 8 MB each. Binders open, boxes fanned out.
✅ Submission received. Check your email within one business day for your locked quote confirmation and shipping instructions.

No account required. Ship-in calculator quotes are locked for 14 days from the moment you submit. Pickup offers are confirmed in writing before we schedule anything.