How to sell Pokémon cards in the UK

Short answer: price from recent UK sold listings, sell valuable singles online with tracked postage, and sell bulk to a local shop or as lots.

Where to sell

• Online marketplaces — the biggest audience for singles. Fees and policies change, so check the current seller fees before listing.
• Card marketplaces such as Cardmarket — popular with European collectors and players.
• Local game shops — fast and safe, but shops offer below market price because they need to resell.
• Card shows and collector groups — good for trades and higher-value cards; meet in public places.

Pricing

Use sold prices, not asking prices, for the exact version and condition. Our value guides link straight to UK sold listings for every version.

Posting cards

• Penny sleeve, then a toploader or card saver, taped shut.
• Stiffen the envelope with card.
• Use tracked (and for valuable cards, signed-for) postage.

Tax

Selling personal items now and then is usually different from trading. If you buy cards to resell regularly, read HMRC's guidance on trading income and the trading allowance, or ask an accountant. This isn't tax advice.