This FAQ describes our unsorted, by-weight collection offer. Sorted bulk has separate rates and seller-paid inbound shipping. Already accepted quotes keep their agreed terms.
The practical bits
Short answers. If yours isn't here, email hello@bigcarde.com.
Is there a minimum?
10 lb by mail. Below that, the shipping costs more than the cards, for us and for you. Smaller piles are welcome at a local meetup around Sanford and Orlando.
How much is my pile worth?
At least $2.25 a pound for any Pokémon cards, and we pay the shipping. If there are original 1999–2003 cards in it, more — up to $14 a pound for a pile that's mostly Base Set through Neo. Holos and 1st Editions are quoted on top. The rate page has an estimator.
Do you buy newer cards?
Yes, at the floor. Send the whole box. You don't need to separate old from new — that's our job.
Do damaged cards count?
Yes. Creased and well-loved cards still count. Only counterfeits come out, and we photograph those rather than quietly tossing them.
I already pulled out the good cards. Will you still buy the rest?
Yes. Just tell us up front. A pile that's been searched prices lower than one that hasn't, and we'd rather quote it right than argue at the scale.
What if the box isn't what the photos showed?
We tell you what we found and what we'd pay before any money moves. If you don't like the new number, we ship it back at our cost.
Who pays shipping?
We do, once you accept the quote. If you change your mind after we weigh it, the return trip is on us too.
How do you pay?
PayPal, Venmo or Zelle, your pick. Usually the same day the box lands.
What if it weighs more than I guessed?
You get the difference. The payout email shows the weight and card count we used.
What don't you buy?
Basic energy (including bagged energy bricks), counterfeits and gold-metal novelty cards, code cards from booster packs, sealed product, toys and merchandise, and mystery packs or grab bags.
Is Big Card Energy Pokémon-only?
Yes. We buy Pokémon collections and sell Pokémon singles. We do not buy or sell Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! or sports cards on this site.
Can I meet you instead of shipping?
Yes. We're in Sanford, Florida and meet at public spots around Sanford, Lake Mary and Orlando. Details here.
Why do you pay more for old cards?
Original-era cards were printed in smaller numbers and the value is spread through the stack, not concentrated in a few chase cards that have usually already been pulled. The longer answer is on the blog.
Should I sell to you or somewhere else?
If you have one valuable card, sell it on its own. If your cards are sorted by set, a buylist may pay more per card. If it's a box you don't want to sort, that's us. An honest comparison.
Got a big pile?
Rough weight, two photos, and we reply with a quote and the reasoning.
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