Sell your Pokémon collection. For cash. Locally.
Triple Cities TCG is launching a streamlined Pokémon buying service in June 2026, serving Endicott, Binghamton, and Johnson City. Join the waitlist for first access, priority quotes, and transparent rates.
Based in Endicott, NY · 200,000+ cards sorted · Local pickup available
Two services launching June 2026
When Triple Cities TCG opens, you'll have two ways to work with us.
Best for
Cost to you
What you get
Return policy
Typical timeline
Best for
Cost to you
What you get
Return policy
Can you sell after?
Typical timeline
Buying Service
Selling your collection for cash
Free — no upfront payment
An offer to purchase your collection
Cards returned if you decline (return shipping paid by you)
Typically 3 business days
Evaluation Service
Knowing what your collection is worth
$0.02 per bulk card, $0.10 per value card ($1+)
Detailed PDF report with per-card values
Cards returned with your report
Yes — sell to us anytime at our standard rates
Typically 5 business days
Both services launch June 2026. The Buying Service has no upfront cost — you only ever receive money, never pay it. If you decline an offer, your cards are returned with return shipping paid by you.
Transparent pricing
We use TCGplayer market prices as our reference. Here's exactly what we offer.
Buying Service Rates (what you receive)
Card type Rate
Bulk commons / uncommons (LP–NM, modern) $0.02 per card
Bulk reverse holos / holos (LP–NM, modern) $0.05 per card
Singles $1 – $5 market value 40% of TCG market
Singles $5 – $25 market value 50% of TCG market
Singles $25 - $100 market value 60% of TCG market
Singles $100+ market value 65% of TCG market
Rates assume Near Mint to Lightly Played condition. Heavily played or damaged cards may be offered at adjusted rates.
Evaluation Service Rates (what you pay us)
Per-card processing fee. You only pay for what we process.
Card type Rate
Value cards ($1+ market) $0.10 per card
Bulk cards (under $1 market) $0.02 per card
Currently buying Pokémon only. Magic coming very soon; Lorcana and One Piece to follow — join the waitlist to be notified.
What we accept
Pokémon only at launch. Magic, Lorcana, and One Piece coming soon.
We accept
- Pokémon TCG singles in Lightly Played or Near Mint condition
- Modern bulk (Sword & Shield era and forward)
- Reverse holos, holos, and foils
- V / EX / GX / VMAX / VSTAR cards
- Trainer cards and special energy cards in a qualifying condition
We don't accept
- Sealed product (booster packs, ETBs, decks, boxes)
- Graded cards (PSA, BGS, CGC, TAG, etc.)
- Basic energy cards
- Damaged cards (water damage, ink, heavy creases — not normal play wear)
- Counterfeit cards
- Non-English cards
No minimum collection size. Ship any size collection, or arrange local pickup in the Endicott area.
Questions about whether your collection qualifies? Contact us before shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We use TCGplayer market prices as our reference. TCGplayer aggregates real sales data across thousands of transactions to establish current market values for nearly every card in print. For value cards in your collection, we apply percentage-based rates (40-60% of market depending on card value tier). For bulk cards, we use industry-standard flat rates ($0.02 per common, $0.05 per holo). All rates are published transparently on this page — no negotiation, no surprises.
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The Buying Service is for sellers who want cash for their collection — we make an offer, you accept, and we pay. The Valuation Service is for sellers who want to know what their collection is worth without committing to sell. You pay a small per-card processing fee and receive a detailed PDF report. If you decide to sell after seeing the report, you can — at our standard purchase rates.
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Our published rates assume Near Mint to Lightly Played condition. Cards in Moderately Played condition or below may be offered at adjusted rates, depending on the specific card and how condition affects market value. Heavily damaged cards (water damage, ink, heavy creases) typically aren't accepted — not normal play wear, just cards that have been through real damage.
If you have a card you think might be a candidate for professional grading (PSA 9 or 10, BGS 9.5 or higher), set it aside before shipping. Our sorting process involves automated handling that, while card-safe, doesn't guarantee a card will remain in grade-relevant condition.
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For the buying service: we make an offer for your entire submission as a single unit. We don't cherry-pick individual cards.
For the appraisal service: yes. After you receive your appraisal report, you can choose to sell any cards (or none) at our standard buy list rates. This makes the appraisal service useful for sellers who want to know their options before committing.
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After you accept our offer, payment is sent within one business day via your choice of:
- ACH bank transfer through Stripe
- PayPal
- Check/Cash for local pickup
You select your preferred method during the intake process.
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Once we receive your collection, the Buying Service typically 3-5 business days from arrival to offer.
The Valuation Service typically takes 5 business days, including the detailed PDF report.
Local pickup timelines vary based on collection size and your availability.
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Yes. We're based in Endicott, NY and offer local pickup throughout the Triple Cities and surrounding area.
Out-of-area sellers can ship their collections — we'll provide packing guidelines to ensure your cards arrive safely.
Return shipping is free if you decline our offer on the Buying Service.
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Our published rates (40% to 65% of TCG market depending on card value) reflect the work and cost involved in moving cards through to buyers — eBay fees alone run 13-15% per sale, plus shipping costs, materials, and the time required to list, photograph, and ship each card individually.
For a seller liquidating a full collection, our rates typically come out comparable to or better than what you'd net selling on your own, once fees and time are factored in. The bigger benefit is speed and certainty — you get a single offer for the whole collection in days, not months of incremental sales.
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Three things before you ship:
- Set aside grading candidates. If you believe any cards are candidates for PSA 9/10 or BGS 9.5+, hold those back. Our sorting process can't guarantee grade-relevant condition.
- Remove damaged cards. Cards with water damage, ink, or heavy creases aren't accepted and will be returned at your cost (or discarded with your permission).
- Pack securely. Use a sturdy box, fill empty space to prevent shifting, and consider insurance for high-value shipments. We'll send specific packing guidelines after your waitlist signup is approved.
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You're under no obligation to accept. For the Buying Service, decline the offer and we'll return your cards. The $20 deposit covers return shipping when you decline — it's refunded when you accept the offer.
For the Valuation Service, your cards are returned with your report regardless. You've already paid for the valuation, and you can choose to sell at our standard rates or keep your collection.
Why customers trust us
Top 100 Pokémon single-card seller on eBay
Top Rated Seller status with 99.9% positive feedback across thousands of transactions.
A real local operation
Real team, real address, real phone. You can reach Brenton directly — no chatbots, no support tickets.
No hidden rates
Every rate we pay is published openly. Every step of our process is documented. The price you see is the price we pay.
eBay ranking source: Listing Quality Report