Please understand that we reserve the right to not buy anything for a variety of reasons, such as product condition, having an overabundance of that particular product, etc.
You can send an email with the list of cards you're interested in selling (include the card name and card number) to jason@thepokecourt.com to check if we're interested in buying before coming to the store. Include "TRADE-IN LIST" in the subject line.
Not local to NYC? Email your list of cards to jason@thepokecourt.com and include "TRADE-IN NOT LOCAL" in the subject line.
Please note:
- We're only interested in English or Japanese products at this time.
- You can choose to receive the trade-in value as cash or store credit. If you choose cash, you can wait 2 weeks after the trade-in date to cash out at a higher percentage.
- For PSA trade-ins over $1,000 in value, we require a photocopy of your ID.
- "Vintage" = Black & White or older.
- TCG market price is based on Pricecharting. Plushie market price is based on eBay Last Sold. Trade-in prices are based on market price unless otherwise stated.
Our trade-in rates:
SEALED PRODUCT
| Near Mint | "Slightly banged up" | |
| Modern & Vintage - all sealed products |
New releases: Cash: 50% day of trade-in or 60% 2 weeks after Store credit: 60% All other product: Cash: 70% day of trade-in or 80% 2 weeks after Store credit: 80% |
New releases: Cash: 40% day of trade-in or 50% 2 weeks after Store credit: 50% All other product: Cash: 60% day of trade-in or 70% 2 weeks after Store credit: 70% |
PSA GRADED CARDS
| Near Mint | |
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Cash: 70% day of trade-in or 80% 2 weeks later Store credit: 80% |
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*Based on raw card value Cash: 70%* day of trade-in or 80% 2 weeks later Store credit: 80%* |
RAW CARDS
| Near Mint | Lightly Played | Moderately Played | |
| Vintage holos |
Cash: 70% day of trade-in or 80% 2 weeks after Store credit: 80% |
Cash: 60% day of trade-in or 70% 2 weeks after Store credit: 70% |
Only accepted if card value is $100+ Cash: 50% day of trade-in or 60% 2 weeks after Store credit: 60% |
| Raw singles valued over $5 |
New releases: Cash: 50% day of trade-in or 60% 2 weeks after Store credit: 60% All other product: Cash: 70% day of trade-in or 80% 2 weeks after Store credit: 80% |
New releases: Cash: 40% day of trade-in or 50% 2 weeks after Store credit: 50% All other product: Cash: 60% day of trade-in or 70% 2 weeks after Store credit: 70% |
Not accepted |
| Trainer / Galarian Gallery cards, Japanese Art Rares, English Full Art Trainers (Super Rares), Baby Shinies | $1.00/card | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| V, VMAX, VSTAR, GX, ex cards | $0.10/card | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| Vintage bulk | $0.02/card | Not accepted | Not accepted |
COLLECTIONS & BINDERS
If you're interested in selling a full collection and/or binders you can visit us before the store opens from 10:30am - 11:30am for exclusive service (no need to call ahead). We'll still buy collections during normal store hours, but service times will be subject to staff availability throughout the day.
"Appraisal" Fee: If we price out your collection, but no deal is made in the end, we will charge you $6 per every 10 minutes for appraisal services.
NOT ACCEPTED PRODUCTS
We are currently not accepting:- Modern bulk
- Non-PSA graded cards
- Product in languages other than English or Japanese
- Pokémon merchandise that isn't TCG
- Non-Pokémon TCG
If you have any questions about trade-ins email jason@thepokecourt.com.