How to Sell Your Magic Collection Without the Hassle (2026 Guide)

Got Magic cards collecting dust? Whether it's an inherited collection, cards from your teenage years, or you just want to move on, here's how to sell them quickly and at the best price.

10 min

to estimate your collection

90%

is bulk with no value

100%

free to scan

1. Estimate Your Collection's Value (5 minutes)

Before selling, you need to know what you have. Two options:

Quick option: photo scanning

Take photos of your cards in batches and use an automatic recognition tool. In minutes, you'll have an overall estimate.

💡 Tip: Older cards (pre-2000) and English cards are generally worth more.

Manual option: sort the rares

If you have few cards, look for gold/orange expansion symbols (rares/mythics) and check their price on Cardmarket.

2. Identify Cards Worth Selling

90% of your collection is probably worth less than €0.50 per card. Focus on:

🌍 Dual Lands

Fetchlands like and shocklands like - played competitively.

🦸 Popular Planeswalkers

Classics like have constant demand.

📜 Reserved List Cards

Never reprinted again, like .

✨ Old Foil Cards

Foils from before 2010 are often rare and sought after.

3. Where to Sell Based on Your Effort Level

😴 Minimal Effort: Bulk Buyout

For whom: You want to get rid of everything at once.

Available options:

Local game stores: Immediate cash, but only 30-50% of value
Facebook "MTG Buyout" groups: Quick but negotiation required
Craigslist/eBay as a lot: Simple but buyers will negotiate

Expected price: 30-50% of Cardmarket value

⚠️ Warning: Before selling as a lot, at least scan your rares to check you don't have a hidden gem!

😐 Medium Effort: Sell Highlights + Lot the Rest

For whom: You want to maximize without spending weeks.

Scan your collection to identify cards > €5
Sell these cards individually on Cardmarket
Sell the rest as a lot

Expected price: 60-70% of total value

💪 Maximum Effort: Sell Everything on Cardmarket

For whom: You want the best price and have time.

Create a Cardmarket seller account
List every card > €1
Handle shipping

Expected price: 80-90% of value (minus fees)

4. Checklist Before Selling

✅ To do before selling:

Scan/list all cards
Check condition (NM, LP, MP, HP)
Separate cards > €5
Take photos of valuable cards
Choose your selling method

5. Pitfalls to Avoid

❌ Common mistakes:

Selling without estimating: You might undersell a €50 card
Overestimating condition: "Lightly played" ≠ "Mint"
Ignoring shipping costs: Cardmarket takes ~5% + shipping
Selling cards under €2 one by one: Time spent isn't worth it

Conclusion

The most important thing: start by scanning your collection. In 10 minutes you'll know if you have hidden treasure or just bulk.

With MTG Trade, estimation is free and instant. You can then decide to sell locally or online, depending on your desired effort level.