How to Sell Your Magic Collection Easily? Guide for Quitting the Game

After years of games, booster openings, and deck building, you've made a decision: it's time to quit Magic: The Gathering. Whether to make space, get some money back, or simply turn the page, your old binders deserve to find new passionate owners.

But how do you effectively sell a collection accumulated over the years? This guide shows you how to avoid costly mistakes and maximize your profits.

20-25%

lost with bulk buyers

5 min

to scan a binder

100%

value recoverable

The Bulk Buyer Trap

The first temptation when you want to sell your Magic collection quickly is to contact a professional buyer. They promise to take everything at once, with no effort on your part.

⚠️ Warning: Bulk buyers typically offer 20 to 25% below market price for your collection. On a collection worth €500, you lose €100 to €125!

Why Do They Offer So Little?

It's not bad faith, it's their business model:

Resale margin: They need to resell each card individually
Sorting time: Identifying and cataloging thousands of cards takes time
Stock risk: Some cards may never sell
Operating costs: Premises, employees, sales platform

💰 Concrete example:

Real value of your collection: €500
Bulk buyer offer (75% of price): €375
Net loss: €125

On a larger €2000 collection, you potentially lose €400 to €500.

The Alternative: Sell It Yourself, Simply

Good news: selling your collection yourself has never been easier. With the right tools, you can evaluate and list your Magic cards in minutes.

📸 Quick Scan

Photograph your binder pages. Our AI identifies each card and its real-time price.

💵 Market Price

Sell at the real price, not at a 25% discount. Keep the full value of your cards.

🚀 Instant Listing

Your cards are ready to sell as soon as they're scanned. No manual entry needed.

🔒 Secure Payment

Get paid via Mollie or in person. You choose what works for you.

Option 1: Sell Online with Mollie

To sell your Magic cards to buyers anywhere, online selling is the most effective solution.

Create Your Mollie Account in 5 Minutes

Mollie is a secure payment platform used by thousands of sellers:

Free registration at mollie.com
Quick identity verification (ID document)
Bank account linking to receive payments
You're ready! You can receive online payments

💡 Tip: Once your Mollie account is created, link it to MTG Trade. Buyers can pay directly and money arrives in your account in 1-2 business days.

Advantages of Online Selling

Wide audience: Sell to players across the country
Better prices: More buyers = better competition
Guaranteed payment: Mollie secures the transaction
Complete history: Track all your sales

Option 2: Sell Locally

Prefer an in-person transaction? MTG Trade also lets you find buyers near you.

📍 Local Buyers

Find interested players in your city or region. Avoid shipping costs.

💶 Immediate Payment

Cash or instant transfer. You leave with the money.

🤝 Direct Relationship

Negotiate face to face. Show card condition directly.

🏪 Meeting Points

Game stores, cafes... Choose a public, convenient location.

How Does It Work?

Your scanned cards are visible to players in your area
An interested buyer contacts you via messaging
You agree on a meeting place and time
In-person transaction, direct payment

Steps to Sell Your Collection

🎯 In summary, here's how to proceed:

Create your free account on MTG Trade
Scan your binders page by page with your camera
Review the automatic valuation of your collection
Choose your selling method: online (Mollie) or local
Publish your cards and wait for buyers
Get paid and enjoy your money!

Tips to Maximize Your Sales

Prioritize valuable cards: Sell sought-after rares and mythics first
Be responsive: Reply quickly to interested buyers
Quality photos: Good lighting reassures about card condition
Consistent pricing: Align with market prices to sell quickly
Bundle shipments: Online, offer lots to save on shipping costs

💡 Good to know: Commons and uncommons in good condition can be sold as attractively priced lots. Empty your binders faster!

Ready to Sell Your Collection?

Quitting Magic doesn't mean losing money. With MTG Trade, you keep full control over selling your cards and recover their true value.

Scan your first binder in less than 5 minutes and discover how much you can get back. It's free, fast, and you might be pleasantly surprised by your collection's hidden value.