A Beginner's Guide to Selling Pokémon Cards on Card Market
Discover essential tips for selling Pokémon cards on Card Market, including account setup, pricing strategies, and shipping methods to maximize your sales.
Video Summary
In the world of trading card games, selling Pokémon cards can be a lucrative venture, especially for beginners looking to dive into the market. TCG has crafted a comprehensive beginner's guide to selling Pokémon cards on Card Market, a popular platform for trading card enthusiasts. The journey begins at cardmarket.com, where aspiring sellers must create an account. This process involves entering personal information and requesting seller activation, which requires providing essential details such as their name, mobile number, and bank account information. Once the bank account is verified through a small deposit, users are ready to list their cards for sale.
One of the key recommendations from TCG is to focus on selling cards that are actively used in competitive play. For instance, the Iron Hands EX card, currently valued at approximately €12, is highlighted as a great option for new sellers. To attract buyers quickly, TCG suggests pricing cards slightly below the market value. This strategy can help new sellers gain traction in a competitive marketplace.
The video emphasizes the importance of exploring the 'best sellers' section on Card Market to identify trending cards. For example, the Ern Vessel card, which averages over €3, is mentioned as a popular choice among buyers. TCG also advises sellers to consider listing play sets at competitive prices, as this can significantly increase the chances of making a sale. Additionally, older Trainer cards that are utilized in formats like the Gym Leader Challenge can yield impressive returns. Noteworthy cards such as Float Stone and Dimension Valley, valued at several Euros, are also recommended for sale.
To enhance their listings, TCG stresses the necessity of uploading clear images of both the front and back of the cards. This visual clarity can greatly influence a buyer's decision-making process. The speaker suggests creating collages of card images to showcase the cards effectively, and they recommend using websites like ata.com for easy collage creation. Furthermore, they mention a program developed with GPT technology to automate the collage-making process, making it even simpler for sellers.
Shipping is another critical aspect of selling trading cards online. TCG highlights the importance of secure shipping methods to maintain positive feedback, which is vital for ongoing sales. The speaker details their shipping approach, which includes using penny sleeves—costing around €1 for 100—document pouches for moisture protection, and bubble wrap for added security. They also stress the importance of weighing packages to avoid exceeding postal weight limits, ensuring that correct postage is applied. To streamline the shipping process, they recommend utilizing Card Market's envelope generation feature for clear labeling.
Lastly, TCG encourages new sellers to take advantage of discounted products, such as the 2023 Trainer's Toolkit, which retails for about €16 (or €15 when purchased in bulk). This toolkit includes valuable items that can be resold, effectively allowing sellers to obtain booster packs at no extra cost. The video wraps up with a call to action, inviting viewers to like, subscribe, and comment, fostering a community of Pokémon card sellers eager to learn and grow in the market.
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00:00:00
Introduction
The video, presented by TCG, aims to guide viewers on how to start selling Pokémon cards on Card Market, focusing on practical steps rather than making significant profits.
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00:00:36
Account Setup
To begin selling, users must visit cardmarket.com, sign up by entering personal information, and request seller activation. This process includes providing a name, mobile number, and bank account details, after which Card Market will deposit a small amount into the bank account for verification.
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00:01:31
Listing Cards
Once seller activation is confirmed, users can list cards for sale. The process involves entering the card name, adjusting the quantity, selecting the card's language and condition, and optionally adding comments. For ungraded cards, 'near mint' is recommended, while 'mint' is reserved for graded cards. Users can also upload images and specify additional details such as reverse holo or signed copies.
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00:03:50
Selling Strategy
A key tip for new sellers is to focus on cards used in competitive play, such as the Iron Hands EX card, which is currently in demand and priced well. Selling these cards slightly below market value can lead to quick sales. For instance, listing the Iron Hands EX at €12 could result in a sale within a day.
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00:05:04
Market Research
To identify the best-selling cards, users can check the 'best sellers' section on the Card Market homepage. This section typically features popular trainers and EX cards that are frequently used in competitive decks, indicating their high turnover rate in sales.
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00:05:45
Selling Strategy
To achieve quick sales of Pokémon cards, particularly for those with zero sales, one can list play sets for around €250 to €260. This strategy is effective for popular cards like body puffins, counter catchers, and EXs, including Iron Hands. The speaker emphasizes that listing these cards in play sets can lead to faster sales, often within a day, and suggests that having multiple cards for sale can attract buyers who prefer to avoid extra shipping costs.
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00:07:20
Trainer Cards
The speaker advises selling older Trainer cards used in the Gym Leader Challenge or Extended format, highlighting specific cards such as Float Stone, Silent Lab, Dimension Valley, Gabite from Dragons Exalted, and Double Dragon Energy, which are currently fetching high prices. This approach can help sellers make their first sales and generate additional income from older bulk cards.
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00:08:12
Card Presentation
For effective sales on Card Market, the speaker recommends creating a collage of the front and back of the card, as the platform only allows one photo per listing. This method enhances buyer confidence by providing a comprehensive view of the card, reducing the need for potential buyers to request additional images. The speaker shares a simple process using online tools to create these collages, making it easier to upload visually appealing listings.
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00:10:37
Shipping Practices
The speaker stresses the importance of secure shipping to ensure positive feedback from buyers, which is crucial for maintaining a good selling reputation. They illustrate this point with a video of their shipping process, emphasizing that even minor details, like moisture on cards, can impact buyer satisfaction. The speaker notes that good feedback is essential for continued sales, as negative reviews can deter potential buyers.
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00:11:17
Card Packaging
The speaker discusses the importance of protecting cards during shipment, using Penny sleeves that cost 1 euro for 100. They emphasize the use of a document pouch for moisture protection, noting that moisture is present but manageable. Additional protection is provided with bubble wrap, ensuring a secure package that minimizes movement and potential damage during transit.
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00:12:34
Shipping Preparation
For more valuable cards, the speaker prefers using top loaders and emphasizes the necessity of sealing the package with packaging tape to prevent it from opening during shipment. They highlight the importance of weighing letters to avoid exceeding the 20g weight threshold, ensuring that sufficient postage is applied for delivery.
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00:13:46
Envelope Generation
The speaker recommends using the envelope generation feature on Card Market, explaining how to select the envelope size and print it correctly. They detail the process of setting up a custom size in printer preferences, ensuring that the printed document matches the envelope dimensions for effective shipping.
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00:14:48
Buying Strategies for Sellers
New sellers are advised to take advantage of discounted products, such as the 2023 Trainer's Toolkit, which is available for as low as 16 euros (15 euros when bought in bulk). This toolkit includes four booster packs, two promo cards, an RSV star, and approximately 50 trainer cards, many of which are currently valuable in competitive play. The speaker notes that the combined value of the trainer and promo cards exceeds 15 euros, effectively allowing sellers to obtain the booster packs for free while expanding their product offerings.
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00:15:56
Video Engagement
The speaker concludes the video by encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and comment, expressing hope to see them again in future content.
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