Beat a Card Shop Offer
Card shops and show dealers buy fast — and often low. Send us the offer on your graded keys before you accept it. 100% by mail — no driving, no fees.
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- Free appraisalOnline, no obligation
- Prepaid overnight labelWe pay shipping — no driving
- Fully insuredHigh-value coverage in transit
- We competeBring any dealer or auction offer
Show and shop buyers typically offer well under recent sold prices so they can flip quickly. We price graded cards from recent sales at the exact grade and make a firm offer, with free shipping and fast payment.
why we can pay more
- We price each slab at its exact grade from recent sales
- We sell to collectors nationwide, not just at the next show
- No haggling at a table — a written offer you can think about
how to get a better offer
- Send photos of your items plus the written offer you have (an email, text or screenshot is fine)
- We review it and reply within 24 hours with our offer — higher than theirs, or with a clear explanation of what we can do
- Accept online, ship free with our prepaid, insured label
- Get paid by PayPal or Venmo, usually within 1 business day of arrival — no fees taken out
cards we compete hardest on
- Graded sports card keys — Hall of Fame rookies, vintage stars, modern star rookies and parallels (PSA, BGS, SGC)
- Graded non-sport keys — 1966 Donruss Marvel, 1975–76 Topps Marvel, 1977 Star Wars, 1990s Marvel chase cards, Pokémon holos
- Sealed vintage boxes and graded packs
more value than a higher number
- No seller fees or commissions — what we offer is what you receive
- Free, insured shipping — no driving to a shop or show
- Paid within days, not after an auction closes
- A firm number before you ship, not an estimate
- Item-by-item values, so you can see how we got there
The fine print, in plain English
How it works: send the competing offer in writing, dated within the last 30 days, from an established shop, dealer, consignor or auction house. Items must meet our buying criteria and arrive as described in your photos. If we can't beat an offer, we'll tell you so — and why — so you can sell with confidence either way.
beat a card shop offer: questions
Do card shops pay fair prices?
Many pay well under recent sold prices to leave room to resell. A second offer is worth getting.
Will you really beat my offer?
For items that meet our criteria — key issues and graded keys — that's our goal, and we usually can. If we can't, we'll say so and explain why.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the items and the written offer. A screenshot of an email or text is fine.
Can I sell by mail?
Yes — everything happens online. Send photos for a free appraisal; if you accept our offer we email a prepaid shipping label. How selling by mail works.
Who pays for shipping?
We do. The label is prepaid, and high-value insurance covers your items in transit.
What if my package is lost or damaged?
It's insured for its value, and we handle the claim — not you.
how selling to us works
- 1Tell us what you have
Use the form below — a rough list, photos or a shared album link is plenty to start.
- 2Free appraisal
We value each key item from recent public sales at its grade and send you the breakdown.
- 3Firm offer
Have an offer from a dealer or auction house? Send it — we'll compete. No pressure.
- 4Ship it — on us
Accept online and we email a prepaid USPS, FedEx or UPS label, insured in transit. Paid by PayPal or Venmo, usually within 1 business day of arrival.
what collectors say
100,000+ collectibles sold
We buy everywhere in the U.S. — see every state and city, or read how our free appraisals work.