There are a large number of online stores, retailers, social groups, and otherwise to sell Pokémon cards online. Ultimately though, not all of them are created equal. Depending on the time you have and what your ultimate goal is, each online marketplace should be used for different outcomes.
If you are trying to offload cards quickly or get max dollars for them, you will have different needs in your search. All of those considerations and more were taken into account when making this list.
This article will then cover the 4 best places to sell Pokémon cards online. All 4 have been tested thoroughly and have earned their spot on this list due to their ease of use, effectiveness, and overall sold pricing values. We will also cover the positives and negatives of each.
Let’s get to it!
eBay
eBay is one of the best online places to sell Pokémon cards online. It is the largest online auction and hosts millions of items and buyers every day.
What makes eBay one of the best is the multitude of ways you can sell your Pokémon collection. If you’d like to get rid of your entire collection with minimal hassle, using the auction is best. You can simply take pictures of your collection and bidders will submit through the 7 day auction for your items. Once they sell, you simply package them up and ship them off!
If you have a nice collection and would like to maximize dollars a little more, then you can do the same process but post cards individually rather than altogether. This helps to show off each card and will maximize the value (if the cards are in nice condition). This process will take longer though as each card will have to be listed and sent individually.
If you’re willing to wait and would like to post for a certain price, eBay allows for that function as well.
The main downside of selling Pokémon cards on eBay is the commission fees. You will be paying about 13.5% of your sold dollar value to eBay for using the website. Other than that, eBay is one of the best places to sell Pokémon cards online!
eBay Selling Positives
- Huge buyer market
- Can sell your collection via auction, buy it now, individually, or in its entirety
- Easy to use via the app or desktop website
- Buyer and seller protection
eBay Selling Negatives
- 13.5% commission rate paid to eBay
- Auctions won’t always maximize dollar values
Mercari
While not as well known or large as eBay, Mercari has become a sizeable and respected online marketplace. Mercari has continued to improve the functionality of their app and have done a lot to help with scams overall.
While Mercari does not have an auction function, its selling format makes it easy to negotiate pricing, bundle deals, and offer to those who like your items! As of March 2024, Mercari also changed their fees so that sellers don’t pay any fees when using their platform! That said, the buyer does end up paying additional on top of the price, so it sort of evens itself out.
Where eBays auction pricing goes up, Mercari allows you to start high to gain interest and lower pricing as you see fit. On top of that, its user interface and platform looks incredibly nice.
Last but certainly not least, Mercari has fantastic customer service. Regardless of your issue, they are both quick to respond and incredibly helpful. If you haven’t tried to sell some cards or a Pokémon collection on Mercari, it’s absolutely worth giving a shot.
Mercari Selling Positives
- No seller fees
- Great customer service
- Easy to use interface
- Great for negotiating and bundling multiple items
- Very good search engine priority to help your items get interest
Mercari Selling Negatives
- The app makes it easy for people to offer low for your items
- No seller fees means that buyer fees are higher and items will likely need to be priced lower regardless
Facebook Groups
It turns out that Facebook has become quite a powerhouse in selling items. Where it started as a social media platform, it has now grown into one of the largest online marketplaces in the world! It’s no wonder then that it has made this list.
Not to be confused with the last item on this list (spoiler alert), Facebook Groups are created groups of like-minded people who are interested in sharing ideas, items, and thoughts around particular topics. And as it turns out there are a number of them for specifically selling Pokémon cards.
If you don’t have a Facebook account, going through this method will be relatively difficult. New profiles take time to create and are not looked at as favorably as older accounts due to potential scams.
If you do have a Facebook account though, this is a great option to get some quick buyers for your collection! You will want to have an asking price ready as well as a card list and lots of pictures though. These buyers are usually more savvy than those you will find in the above two options.
A few of the recommended Facebook groups are below!
Pokémon Cards Trade, Sell, and Buy
Facebook Selling Positives
- No buyer or seller fees. *Paypal or Venmo Goods & Services (3% fee) is highly recommended to protect yourself*
- These groups are highly active and can have hundreds of buyers waiting at any given time
Facebook Selling Negatives
- You will need to have a Facebook Profile
- Joining some groups can take time and a little bit of effort
- You will have to handle the shipping and purchase process yourself
- Less sought after items will not get very much attention and will likely not sell
Facebook Marketplace
The last recommended online spot to sell Pokémon cards is Facebook Marketplace. Despite also being through Facebook, the Marketplace operates very differently than the Facebook groups mentioned above.
Facebook Marketplace operates off proximity to buyers rather than general interests. Because of this, you can find buyers local to you and skip the shipping and selling fees altogether! If you would still like to ship your item though, that is still an option.
Similarly to the Facebook Groups, Marketplace is highly active and has over 1 Billion users monthly. That said, its proximity could mean less traction in your particular area. If you are in a highly populated city, FB Marketplace can be a great option. If you are in a smaller or more remote city though, this option may not be best for you.
Facebook Marketplace Positives
- Is the best option when trying to find buyers close to you. Doing so can help you avoid fees and shipping altogether
- Highly active user base
Facebook Marketplace Negatives
- While not necessarily a negative, this option does usually mean you will meet up in person. If that’s a concern of yours, check out the article I wrote on staying safe while meeting up in person!
- Less sought after items will not get much traction and will likely not sell
- If you are in a smaller or less populated city, you may not get much traction here
Conclusion
When trying to sell Pokémon cards online, there are a large number of options on the market. Between all of them though, eBay, Mercari, Facebook Groups, and Facebook Marketplace are 4 of the best you can use. Their consistent buyer market, ease of use, and dollar values ultimately put them at the top of the list.
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