Trade-In & Sell Your Cards to EliteCards

Turn your extra singles, graded slabs, sealed boxes, and bulk into cash or store credit. We provide transparent, market-indexed valuations with quick turnaround times on every submission.

How We Value Your Cards

We use real-time UK market transaction data to ensure transparent, fair pricing across all products:

  • Pokémon Singles: Recent eBay UK completed sold data, verified via PulseTCG and CollectTCG.

  • One Piece & MTG Singles: Hybrid valuation based on lowest Cardmarket UK English listings and eBay UK sold listings.

  • Graded Slabs (ACE & PSA): Evaluated against verified UK secondary market sales and recent auction averages.

  • Sealed Booster Boxes & Tins: UK retail market averages across active, verified hobby stockists.

Condition Notice: All base quotes assume Near Mint (NM) condition. Cards with visible edge whitening, surface scratches, or centering defects will be quoted with adjusted condition tiers upon physical inspection.

Trade-In Payout Rates

Opt for Direct Bank Transfer for quick cash, or select Store Credit to receive an added value bonus redeemable across our entire catalogue.

Item Value Tier Cash Payout (Bank Transfer) Store Credit (+15% Bonus)
£1.00 – £9.99 55% 70%
£10.00 – £49.99 60% 72%
£50.00 – £99.99 62% 75%
£100.00+ High-End / Slabs 65% 78%
Factory-Sealed Products 68% 80%

Bulk Pokémon Submission Rates

Have excess cards from booster openings? We accept clean, unsorted English bulk in Near Mint condition at fixed cash rates:

  • Common / Uncommon: 2p per card

  • Holo / Reverse Holo (all sets): 5p per card

  • Ultra Rares (V, ex, VSTAR, VMAX): 50p per card

  • Special Edition Promos (e.g., 30th Anniversary Pikachu): 30p per card

Please bundle bulk neatly in stacks of 50 or 100 with paper bands or cling wrap. Avoid using elastic bands, as they damage card edges.

The 4-Step Trade Process

  1. Submit Your List

    Send an email to trade@elitecards.co.uk with your item list, photos of high-value cards/slabs, and your preferred payout method (Cash or Store Credit).

  2. Receive Your Quote

    We review current market data and return an itemized preliminary quote within 24–48 hours.

  3. Pack & Dispatch

    Safely package your items (penny sleeves, toploaders or semi-rigids, and bubble wrap) and dispatch via Royal Mail Tracked.

  4. Fast Payout

    Once your parcel arrives and passes verification, your bank transfer is sent same-day, or your store credit code is issued instantly.

Ready to Trade?

Send your card list or photos directly to trade@elitecards.co.uk with the subject line:

Trade-In Quote Request - [Your Name]