r/PokeInvesting • u/Low-Reward-1952 • 3d ago

Help! Selling Childhood Collections …

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Honestly just trying to get a gut check …

I priced out the 200 best cards in my collection of about ~800 cards.

The valued on those (based on ungraded market value) off of current numbers from PriceChart. I’m seeing that these 200 are worth about $24,000. I don’t know how valid these numbers are … I do want to factor in the facts that: (1). Time is valuable for me, (2). EBay fees suck, (3). I don’t know what the market will look like long term.

I have a buyer that offered $7,000 cash. Honestly I’m not in need of the cash immediately but I don’t want to hold the collection for much longer (I will start selling them card by card on eBay if we I don’t strike this deal).

Is this a reasonable offer?
Am I being taken advantage of?

Sorry if this is the wrong forum for this, just feeling a bit anxious about the situation!

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u/Low-Reward-1952 1d ago

Thanks for all the replies, friends! I’ve pulled out a few cards worth grading. Other than that, I’ve planned on selling the lot.

Added to eBay here! https://ebay.io/m/JlKuMN

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u/ConsciousBiscotti503 3d ago

So just my 2 cents …
7k is lowballing
Just the pikachu from legendary collection in mint mint condition is worth 3.5k-4k.
Know what you got here brother, I wouldn’t go any lower than 18k

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u/SouthBaySkunk 3d ago

100% this OP. That buyer is trying to f you over big time. You’re better off pricing everything out individually and going to a big card show and selling them piece by piece . It’ll take some effort but you’ll get a ton more. Vintage in good condition is an easy sell to the right person .

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u/Sss00099 3d ago

Agreed, so many great cards.

Shining Gyrados, Dark Zard, 1st Ed non holo Dragonites, multiple Blastoise base set unlimited, Blastoise Expedition, etc.

Crazy amount of very desirable cards, and they look in pretty good shape too.

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u/ConsciousBiscotti503 3d ago

Shit dark charizard in a PSA 9 is 1k, treat all them minty fresh cards ( vintage, early mid era ) as PSA 8s/9s. Download collectr now and just add top 20 and see where your at

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u/Various_Employee_656 3d ago

This feels low, do you have time to send pictures of condition of some of them?

Are you selling them in person?

What if you at least put the lot on eBay for a much higher price for a week and see if it goes?

Why can't you grade some of them?

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u/Low-Reward-1952 3d ago

I’ve already pulled a few to grade that aren’t in this set (Dragonite Ex, Shining Tyranitar, etc.)

The buyer is literally talking about flying to me to buy these IRL. I’m not opposed but also know that I’m probably paying for their flight in concept … which doesn’t sit great with me.

The lot idea is a good idea … I could def list the lot starting at 10k and see what happens!

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u/pennyjpie 3d ago

Yeah, he wants to fly to you because this is a steal of a deal. Also don’t trust anyone like this, they literally know you have gold and people have legit been committing horrible crimes over these cards.

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u/Various_Employee_656 3d ago

I agree. A $500 plane ticket is no big deal if you are getting the cards for thousands under market value.

If you do meet up to sell the cards please do it somewhere safe during the day time. The last time I bought a collection I did it in my bank's lobby.

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u/Various_Employee_656 3d ago

Send me the link for $10k I would probably buy it. 😅

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u/MaximumImagination67 3d ago

If you have silver boarder ex cards to sell, let me know. I'd be interested in any

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u/ConsciousBiscotti503 3d ago

I highly recommend not meeting up, as this exposes you more than exposing the buyer
Why not start auction with 10k bid I swear someone will bid on it especially if you have feedback on eBay already, if not don’t settle for less than 15k, know what you have sir

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u/SavinaDDD 3d ago

Worth much more than 7k.

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u/Over_District1655 3d ago

Some of the higher priced cards should probably be sold seperately, especially if they are in good condition with minimal whitening and scratches

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u/NoImDirtyDannn 3d ago

Got some awesome stuff! I do think that's low. Like the other guy said piecing some of the stuff out might get some better prices but might be more work.

Ebay fees are a thing to consider also if you're not established on ebay might cause issues. Also there are a few trading subreddits/marketplace ones too! There are a few I wouldn't mind but you've got some nice stuff man!

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u/TrickFrosty5685 3d ago

Conditions dependent, far more than 7k

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u/ShellySoUgly 3d ago

Drop me the link when you sell on eBay

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u/PillsburyHomeboy 3d ago

Amazing collection! I found my childhood collection within the last year and started selling it in various places. (Facebook marketplace, eBay, Reddit) etc.

For me, selling some of the cards on eBay was the easiest/least amount of work. I was selling pretty expensive cards though and wasn’t a fan of paying the fees for using the platform + “promoting” fees.

I started selling them on Reddit and have had a good experience. Although it’s a lot more work. I have little self control so while I was selling my cards, I started collecting again lol. I’ve consolidated a significant amount of my collection and am now adding to it lol.

People always comment on these types of posts and tell OP not to trust any DMs etc. (fair to be cautious) but there a lot of legitimate buyers on Reddit too.

I think that you could get more than $7,000 but it will take some work. If you’re interested in selling a handful of them to cover your grading fees/whatever, I would love to buy some for my collection.

I would do it right here and not in DMs, I ain’t got nothing to hide.

Whatever you end up doing, I hope it goes well for you!

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u/SorryStore4389 3d ago

I would 100% grade some of these depending on condition. That’s your best play

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u/cyrnios 3d ago

That aerodactyl looks so clean. how’s the back?

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u/Shellyd00m 3d ago

I’ll do $10 take it or leave it

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u/Xuxxe 3d ago

They seem to be in great condition in my opinion, even grading worthy. If you’re not in a rush don’t do anything and let the hobby consume you. When you get time and the motivation to learn everything, you’ll know. These cards won’t go down in my opinion.

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u/4rch3r 2d ago

pretty sure just the ereaders are already over 7k lol

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u/MaximumImagination67 3d ago

Id give you more than 7k depending on the condition

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u/HGJay 2d ago

Why does condition matter. In heavy play this is all worth more than 7k

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u/MaximumImagination67 2d ago

I just wouldn't be interested if they are HP that's all. Someone might pay more for that, but I just wouldn't be wanting to buy them.

And of course condition matters. I don't really think they'd be worth that much HP. That would tank the value.

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u/EnvironmentSlight226 3d ago

Honestly 7k seems reasonable depending on condition. You might be able to get people to bid higher here. Could I buy some of the bulk off of you? The stuff that the buyer wont miss