Where to sell Pokémon cards in Australia: every option and what you keep
The best place to sell depends on what you have. A single valuable card, a stack of mid-range hits and a shoebox of bulk each have a different best buyer. This guide compares the real Australian options, the fees we could confirm on 15 November 2026, and how to get paid without getting scammed.
In short
For valuable singles, eBay Australia usually reaches the most buyers, and when we checked it listed no final value fee for Australian sellers with up to A$25,000 in sales over 12 months. Local game stores, buyback shops and EB Games trade-ins are faster but pay less than market value, often as store credit. Bulk sells for a few cents a card, so pull out the better cards first.
Options
Every way to sell, side by side
| Where | Best for | What it costs you | Speed | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay Australia | Singles over about A$20, graded slabs, sealed product | No final value fee for eligible Australian sellers (see below). Optional upgrades, promoted listings and a 3% fee on sales to overseas buyers cost extra. | Days to weeks | Postage, packing, returns for "not as described" claims |
| Facebook Marketplace and buy/sell groups | Local cash sales, cheaper cards, bundles | We did not find a selling fee to confirm. Your time and travel. | Hours to days | No eBay-style guarantee. Fake payment proof, no-shows, pressure to pay or be paid off-platform. |
| Local game stores and card shops | Quick sales, store credit, mid-range singles | The gap between market value and the shop's offer. Shops set their own buy prices. | Same day | Ask whether the offer is cash or credit, and what price guide it is based on. |
| EB Games trade-ins | Near-mint English singles and bulk | Reported: credit up to 80% of value, cash 15% less than credit, bulk 3c and 5c (Press Start, Aug 2026). | Same day | Only some stores. Sets must be 45+ days old. Not confirmed on EB Games' site. |
| Online buyback stores | Selling a lot at once without listing each card | The shop's offer, sometimes with postage to them | Days | Get the offer in writing before posting, and post tracked and insured. |
| Card shows and trade nights | Comparing several dealers at once, trades | Table offers usually below market. Entry fee if any. | Same day | Know your sold prices before you walk in. |
| Consignment | Valuable cards when you do not want to list them | A commission set by the consignor. Ask for it in writing. | Weeks | Who holds the card, insurance while it is with them, when you get paid. |
| Auction houses | High-end vintage and top graded cards | Seller's commission and fees set by each house | Weeks to months | Reserve prices, buyer's premium (it affects bids), payment timing. |
| Collector forums (for example OzCardTrader) | Reaching Australian collectors directly | Usually none from the forum itself. Check the rules. | Days | Check feedback, use protected payment, post tracked. |
Fees
eBay Australia fees, checked 15 November 2026
eBay's Australian selling fees page (last updated 9 October 2026) says selling is free for sellers with an Australian registration address and up to A$25,000 in sales over the past 12 months, without a Pro plan. "Free" here means no final value fee when an item sells. Things that can still cost you:
- Sales to overseas buyers: a 3% international sales fee (including GST) when the delivery address is outside Australia.
- Optional listing upgrades: for example A$2.20 for a subtitle and A$1.00 for a second category.
- Promoted listings: optional advertising, charged either as a percentage after a sale or a flat upfront fee depending on the campaign type.
- Performance and dispute fees: for example A$24.20 per dispute, plus fees if your seller performance falls below standard.
- Over A$25,000 in sales: eBay moves you to a Pro Starter plan, where final value fees apply.
From 3 November 2026, eBay says free-selling sellers need an eBay balance account to receive proceeds. Fees change, so check the page before you list.
Worked example
What you keep on a A$100 card
Assumptions (illustrative only): the card's market value is A$100, based on recent eBay Australia sold listings. The eBay seller qualifies for free selling and the buyer is in Australia. The buyer pays postage. Packing materials cost you A$3 (assumed). One eBay row uses a 5% promoted listing rate, which is our assumption, not an eBay figure. EB Games figures use Press Start's reported rates, and assume EB values your card at A$100. Shop offers vary, so we show no number for them.
| Route | Sum | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| eBay, no extras | A$100 sale, A$0 final value fee, minus A$3 packing | A$97 |
| eBay, 5% promoted listing (assumed) | A$100 minus A$5 ad fee, minus A$3 packing | A$92 |
| eBay, buyer overseas | A$100 minus 3% international sales fee, minus A$3 packing | A$94 |
| Facebook, local cash | A$100 cash, minus your travel | up to A$100 |
| EB Games store credit (reported rate) | Up to 80% of A$100 | up to A$80 credit |
| EB Games cash (reported rate) | A$80 credit minus 15% | up to A$68 cash |
| Game store or buyback shop | Their offer | Ask for cash and credit prices |
A fast sale for less can still be the right call. Time spent photographing, listing, answering questions and going to the post office has a value too.
Safety
Selling safely in Australia
Posting
- Use a tracked Australia Post service. For valuable cards add Extra Cover (free for the first A$100, then A$2.50 per extra A$100, up to A$5,000) and Signature on Delivery (A$2.95), as listed on 15 November 2026.
- Photograph the card front and back, then photograph it sleeved and packed. Keep the lodgement receipt.
- Pack in a sleeve and top loader, between stiff card, in a padded mailer or small box.
Getting paid
- On eBay, take payment only through eBay checkout. eBay says purchases paid partly or fully outside checkout are not covered by its Money Back Guarantee.
- With PayPal, use the goods and services payment type, not friends and family. CHOICE reports that friends and family payments are excluded from PayPal Buyer Protection, so a seller asking for them is a red flag for buyers.
- For cash, meet somewhere public and busy, count it before handing over the card, and bring someone with you for high-value sales.
Scams Scamwatch warns about
- A buyer sends more than the agreed price and asks you to refund the difference.
- Requests to pay or be paid by gift card, crypto, money order or several different PayIDs or accounts.
- An account name that does not match the person you are dealing with.
- A buyer who wants an expensive item without seeing it, or pressure to act fast.
If you are scammed, contact your bank straight away, stop contact with the other person, and report it to Scamwatch. IDCARE (1800 595 160) offers free help if your personal details were taken.
Grade first, or sell raw?
| Situation | Usually |
|---|---|
| Modern card, raw value under about A$100 | Sell raw. Grading costs and a four to six month wait take most of any gain. |
| Valuable card in excellent condition with lots of graded sales | Compare graded and raw sold prices. Grading may add value. |
| Visible wear: whitening, soft corners, scratches | Sell raw and describe the wear honestly. |
| Vintage card you suspect may be fake or altered | Grading or authentication can prove it to buyers. |
| You need the money soon | Sell raw. |
See our PSA grading guide for a full cost breakdown from Australia.
Bulk vs singles
- Sort first. Separate commons and uncommons from holos, reverse holos, ex, full art, illustration rares and anything with a special rarity symbol.
- Look up the better cards one by one. Check eBay Australia sold listings for the exact set and number. eBay says its completed listings search covers items sold in the previous 90 days.
- Sell singles worth more than a few dollars on their own. Listing time only pays off above a certain value, which differs for everyone.
- Sell the rest as bulk. Lots by count (for example 500 or 1,000 cards) on eBay or Facebook, or to a shop. EB Games was reported paying 3c per common and 5c per holo at participating stores in August 2026.
Not sure what you have? Start with our guide to working out what your Pokémon cards are worth.
FAQ
Questions Australians ask
Where can I sell Pokémon cards near me?
Start with local game stores and card shops, which often buy singles or offer store credit, then check whether your nearest EB Games is one of the stores buying single cards. Card shows and trade nights let you compare offers in one room. For the best price on a valuable card, check eBay Australia sold listings first so you know what a fair offer looks like.
Does EB Games buy Pokémon cards?
Some stores do. Press Start reported in August 2026 that EB Games was buying Pokémon singles and bulk at about 30 stores, with store credit of up to 80% of value, cash 15% lower than credit, and bulk at 3c per common and 5c per holo. Sets must be at least 45 days old and cards English and near mint. We could not confirm this on EB Games' own site, so call your store first.
Is it better to sell on eBay or Facebook?
eBay usually reaches more buyers and gives buyers the eBay Money Back Guarantee, which makes them more willing to pay. When we checked, eBay Australia listed no final value fee for Australian sellers with up to A$25,000 in sales over 12 months. Facebook suits local cash sales and cheap cards, but there is no eBay-style guarantee for either side.
How do I sell Pokémon cards safely?
Use tracked post with Extra Cover and Signature on Delivery for valuable cards, keep payment inside the platform, take photos before you pack, and meet in a public place for cash sales. Be wary of buyers who overpay and ask for a refund of the difference, or who push you to take payment by gift card, crypto or a personal transfer.
Should I grade before selling?
Only when the graded sold price at the grade you will realistically get is clearly higher than the raw price plus the full cost and wait of grading. For most modern cards worth under about A$100 raw, grading costs eat most of the gain. Check sold prices for both raw and graded copies of your exact card.
How do I sell bulk Pokémon cards?
Bulk sells by the hundred or thousand, not one by one. Shops and some EB Games stores buy it at a few cents a card, or you can sell sorted lots on eBay or Facebook. Pull out holos, reverse holos, ex and full art cards first and price those separately, because they are worth more than bulk rates.
Do I have to pay tax when I sell Pokémon cards?
It depends on your situation, for example whether you are disposing of personal collectables or running a business. This guide is not tax advice. Check the ATO's guidance or speak to a registered tax agent if you sell regularly or sell valuable cards.
Sources
- Selling fees, eBay Australia (last updated 9 Oct 2026) (checked 2026-11-15)
- eBay Money Back Guarantee policy, eBay Australia (checked 2026-11-15)
- EB Games is now officially buying single trading cards at more stores, Press Start (13 Aug 2026) (checked 2026-11-15)
- Buying and selling scams, Scamwatch (ACCC) (checked 2026-11-15)
- Report a scam, Scamwatch (ACCC) (checked 2026-11-15)
- How to use PayPal Buyer Protection, CHOICE (checked 2026-11-15)
- Optional extras for parcels within Australia, Australia Post (checked 2026-11-15)
- Research completed and sold listings, eBay Australia (checked 2026-11-15)