Have cards or sealed product sitting around?
The Cardboard Merchant helps collectors, former players, parents, and families turn Pokémon and Magic collections into cash without the hassle of pricing, listing, negotiating, packing, and shipping everything one item at a time.
No full inventory list required. Send a few clear photos, tell us what you have, and we can usually give you a quick next step.
What We Buy
Pokémon
- Sealed booster boxes and packs
- Vintage and modern collections
- Binders, singles, and slabs
- Childhood collections and bulk
Magic: The Gathering
- Sealed booster boxes and packs
- Commander decks and collections
- Binders, singles, and bulk rares
- Full collection purchases
Bulk Collections Welcome
We actively purchase Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering bulk collections, including commons, uncommons, rares, and mixed card boxes.
Large collections often contain value even when individual cards are worth less than a dollar. If you have long boxes, storage totes, binders, or unsorted stacks, we are happy to take a look.
Bulk We Buy
- Pokémon Commons & Uncommons
- Pokémon Rares, Holos & Reverse Holos
- Pokémon Energy Cards
- Magic Commons & Uncommons
- Magic Bulk Rares & Mythics
- Magic Foils
Bulk offers vary based on quantity, condition, set mix, and card type. Send photos or rough counts for a quote.
Cards should be authentic, English-language, and in reasonable condition. Photos are enough to start if you are not sure what you have.
Why Sell to The Cardboard Merchant?
Less Hassle
No need to inventory every card, create listings, answer endless marketplace messages, or ship dozens of small orders.
Fair Evaluation
Collections are reviewed based on current market value, condition, sealed product demand, and how quickly items can realistically be moved.
Cash or Consignment
Some sellers want a fast cash offer. Others may want to explore consignment for higher potential value. We can discuss both.
Specialized in Pokémon and Magic
We currently focus on Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering because those are the markets we know best. That means better evaluations, clearer expectations, and a smoother selling process.
How It Works
- Call, text, or email with photos of your collection.
- Include anything you know: game, year, sealed product, condition, quantity, or estimated value.
- We review the photos and ask follow-up questions if needed.
- If it looks like a fit, we can discuss a cash offer, consignment option, or local meetup.
Good Photos Help
You do not need a full inventory to reach out. Clear photos of boxes, binders, sealed products, labels, stacks, and higher-value cards are enough to start.
Ready to sell or get an estimate?
Call, text, or email with photos of your Pokémon or Magic collection.
425-941-9835 buy@thecardboardmerchant.comLocal purchases and collection reviews available by appointment.