The Best Way to Sell a Pokémon Card Collection in the UK

The honest answer depends on what's in the collection. Start here.

1. Work out what you have

Search eBay for each card you think is valuable and tick "Sold items". Ignore listings that haven't sold. Condition changes the price a lot, so compare like with like. Our condition guide explains the grades.

2. Separate the good cards from the bulk

Most of the value in a childhood collection sits in a small number of cards: vintage holos, 1st Editions, ex, GX, V and VMAX cards, full arts and illustration rares. The rest is usually worth very little.

3. Choose the route that fits

• A handful of valuable cards and time to spare: sell them on eBay yourself. You keep the most, but you do the photos, listings, postage and buyer questions.
• One exceptional card worth thousands: consignment or a specialist auction house. Ask for the full fee breakdown first.
• A mixed collection and you'd rather not do the work: a specialist buyer who itemises every card. That's what we do. We pay 70% of each card's eBay sold price, the same day you accept, and consign the standout cards for 80% if you'd like more for them. Start here.
• Mostly bulk and commons: a local card shop or a bulk buyer. We're not the right choice for those (here's why).

For a side-by-side look at each option, see card show, card shop, eBay or Card & Ink.

4. Whoever you choose

Get a price for every card. Check a few against eBay sold listings yourself. Never post cards without tracking.

If you'd like us to look, fill in the form on the Sell Your Cards page. Photos are optional and there's no obligation. See exactly how we price cards.