I Sold My Pokemon Cards to GameStop...Here's How It Went

[@FictionalPersonality]

That wasn’t too bad. $63 in store credit. If you are a seller on eBay at $80 minus shipping and fees you end up with around $60

[@randyitachi100]

eBay fees are the hidden cost sadly

[@Trappedinnewyork]

13 percent around $70

[@FictionalPersonality]

AND you also have to deal with people not paying when they bid and re listing. .

[@portalmasterry6765]

@@FictionalPersonality This is the biggest issue and that's why gamestop's approach might work since the transaction is between you and gamestop and they are BUYING. People think it's easy doing eBay and with the amount of scammers, shill bidders, non-payers, etc, it's easier to deal with gamestop. A big plus is you don't get a 1099 after selling your cards to gamestop. I am curious what is gamestop's plan for the purchased slabs. IF they are shipping them to a central "Vault" and selling the slabs online for market price then gamestop has the potential to full compete with eBay and TCGPlayer. Just like the scenario as a seller, buyers from gamestop will need to worry less about not getting their item or getting scammed since the transaction is between you and gamestop.

[@leekichang8359]

@@Trappedinnewyork what about shipping? Can’t go envelope, bubble mailer and tracking is expensive lol

[@MusicLoveLaughter]

Also! A different fun video idea ‘buying back my own slab from GameStop’ 🤣

[@alexanderoamador]

So you're selling it for more than what you bought for from me lol

[@POWDR]

This is hilarious and I should totally try it

[@CamaroMan514]

It appears that the slabs GameStop are buying are going to be sold online only

[@026Gonzo]

I’m honestly surprised how fair the cash and credit is. I hope the employees stay up on the standards.

[@rogueinvestor2375]

Knowing how companies operate these days, I can tell that over time they will offer less for cards.

[@POWDR]

65 ISH % is not bad! Just depends on how much the money means to ya I guess!

[@026Gonzo]

@@POWDR I have seen worse and better at Card shows and local game stores. So staying in the middle is safe. But, this is just the start of the program at select stores. I think once a larger rollout happens we will see how well it actually is.

[@quackerz9937]

65% is terrible when you have local card stores that will pay 75-80

[@Alexketchem]

yep

[@SapphireGladeComics]

That's not bad. I have that same card, but in a PSA 10 that I got for $55 off eBay a few months ago. Curious to see what they're prices will be on these cards when they turn around and sell them.

[@PeachyAenne]

The buyback price doesn't seem that bad like you said. I'm curious as how much they will turn around and sell it for. In my searching Gamestop doesn't really have the best prices for buying. I find that it's one of the more expensive place to buy pokemon cards

[@POWDR]

GameStop usually doesn’t have the best prices but they run the most sales. So it kind of evens out. Honestly buying retail aside from harder to get sets like 151 is not the move! Online card shops are best for that, Smoke n Mirrors is my favorite, pfootballpetex on ebay is also good!

[@Justin-n8o]

Do they only do graded cards or raw cards as well?

[@POWDR]

This seems to be for Graded cards only. I am not sure if they have a raw card program or not already

[@reaf1605]

Dude it’s illegal to record a phone call in Ct… 😂😂😂

[@isaach1776]

I wonder how competitive their selling prices will be…. Hope my local store does it so I can check them out.

[@hieinh]

Honestly that's really good. You're basically getting ebay prices after fees without the waste of shipping materials. I think fakes slabs will be hard if they are following the manual. They aren't taking older slabs right now so the ink would be the only one

[@POWDR]

Yeah thats my only worry! As long as the rules are followed it should avoid the fake slabs. But obviously some folks just genuinely dont care about their jobs and will do anything to stop talking to a customer.

[@ProfSir1]

Love this video, my guy! Very informative and helpful!

[@XopheAdethri]

I wanted to know what they were charging for that card two days later.

[@RensCollectibles]

75% is a lot better than I was predicting from them. Although idk that I would want store credit.

[@POWDR]

Thats the biggest thing at 75% it’s fine but you HAVE to be shopping at GameStop

[@RensCollectibles]

@POWDR honestly if my gamestop ever stocked trading cards or had decent stuff in stock, it wouldn't be so bad. But you're at their mercy and I don't like those odds.

[@rabble_rousdower]

I saw a guy at my GameStop trade in a card worth $60 and got a brand new game. He just had to pay a few bucks in taxes. Was pretty cool

[@poke_hoard422]

Wonder if gamestop is looking at more than just reselling. Possibly resubmitting some cards and even sitting on others?

[@WizardoftheGhost]

I feel like psa may have put gamestop up to this and psa is pulling the proverbial strings. Does anyone else think this will cause a high demand for grading cards at psa in the near future? To me, this is the final nail in the coffin that decides where I will be sending my 10-20 favorite and most promising cards in terms on value. Psa could be attempting to corner the market in a big way even though gamestop has said they plan on accepting other companies slabs in the future as well as other graded collectables. I think this is a great move on gamestops part but the next step will be for gamestop to install display setups for their top graded products and possibly bump up security a bit....gamestop seems way to vulnerable to theft at this point. Anyways, great video, wish I got to see some footage or at least a few more cards offered to them.

[@nebitnavallas894]

Do you know what they sold it for?

[@Chip-Machamp]

I appreciate this video and the comments you got on it. I can see how this might come in handy if you have a good amount of graded cards and you really want to get a new console

[@POWDR]

Yeah new console! Trade in some cards for the new Pokemon game? Easy to buy gifts for nerdy friends too hahaha In regard to the video, I really suck at making videos so this response is overwhelming. I want to do more but I also suck at video ideas!

[@DransPokeCorner]

Boldly go... where no one has gone before. Great video! Subbed!

[@POWDR]

Thanks a bunch!

[@warriorsdynastypart275]

That’s crazy a few other KZbinrs have been saying 55% cash value and few others have said 75% cash value. I’m curious to how they determine prices.

[@POWDR]

Not completely sure where they get the values from. Unfortunately im not close to my gs employees to get the information from them haha.

[@warriorsdynastypart275]

@@POWDR thanks for sharing 👍

[@riggsvsoliver]

I heard they use PSA direct pricing, as in what PSA says a card is worth @ it’s grade

[@jamesroviezzo7924]

GameStop said you can get cash for your graded cards but it’s going to be less

[@Alexketchem]

Awesome upload dude. Been dying to get in.

[@tcgbuyersclub]

This was a GREAT overview of the experience and what to expect. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@POWDR]

Much appreciated !

[@lowrollerscratcher3563]

GameStop just updated their website. They are 44 state updates allow you sell Pokémon graded cards

[@PidgeyBoyz]

I mean it’s not the worst! Definitely seen some local shops give trash offers.

[@starving_princess]

cool vid! i don't have much interest in graded cards but cool to know gamestop trades them. and that exchange rate is much better than i was expecting.

[@JillBudgie]

its really good, ebay also chargers 18% fees, GS way to go for store credit of course

[@StarmanDX4]

Not bad on the prices for sure I was considering doing this to pay for a PS5 😂

[@POWDR]

If you’re just going to buy the PS5 from them! It’s really not that bad in that sense at all

[@summereevee]

No not glaceon id take it instead lol

[@poke_hoard422]

If I could go to a store on demand and get 65% guaranteed, then and there, I'd run that all day as an option

[@bpopsicle4898]

75% is what our online groups generally ask for. Soooo not bad. Thanks for the info

[@POWDR]

Agreed! Biggest issue is it HAS to be used at GameStop if you want that value. Otherwise cash is lower

[@gobbler-vs3dm]

Yooo croagunk memberships look sick

[@Leogk001]

85 but let's not forget ebay fees

[@pokeeleo]

I live in CT too. Would you like to do a colab or pack batte?

[@MusicLoveLaughter]

Very interesting to see where else this leads for GameStop! Maybe find some cool stuff to buy from them!

[@NCSquared]

Never have been a graded card guy, but this video taught me a lot of if I were to go trade one in!

[@jimmygudiel3007]

Why do I feel like LeonHart got a lot less for his cards

[@POWDR]

I have no idea what Lee got haha, havent watched his video but I made sure to as thoroughly record my process to make sure no funny business went on!

[@jamesroviezzo7924]

If the card is worth $700 game said the can’t take

[@innerDreamGaming]

Thought this was just in specific stores, no idea it was in CT!

[@POWDR]

I am not sure if all stores in CT are so I just made sure to call just in case

[@chickinpan8377]

Love PokeBusiness Powdr! More of this!

[@POWDR]

Hahaha I mean it wasnt really “business”

[@AnimeSportsguy10]

Sellers have to pay them eBay fees also so really not far off after fees

[@seanysean9191]

[@AlbertoMartinez-zy1fu]

Do they accept yugio slabs ???

[@Takiplay243]

Only if it’s psa graded 8 and up

[@POWDR]

I am not sure, just call and double check!

[@Takiplay243]

They’re accepting Pokémon, yugioh, and magic the gathering

[@PokgiWorld]

Great video man thanks for the update

[@Teacherguy06]

Great content thanks for doing this for science and for the community.

[@katrinapoke]

great job on this video!!!! straight to the point and went over everything

[@POWDR]

Thanks Katrina for watching dude!

[@Ahoward82]

This was a great video. It was very informative. Thank you for sharing.💕💕💕💕

[@Peyton_008]

im ngl thats not to bad for gamestop lol, i get less from my card shops

[@POWDR]

It genuinely isnt LOL

[@Peyton_008]

@@POWDR never thought game stop would pay more for that kind of stuff compared to local game shops and stuff since they pay what feels like four dollars for a brand new game lol

[@gangstaworldtv]

I would have gave you more for that card.

[@SlvrBckTCG]

that doesnt seem like a good return at all

[@POWDR]

It’s genuinely not bad lol. I buy sell trade slabs regularly. Genuinely not bad and most of the community is in agreement

[@SlvrBckTCG]

@@POWDR I’d agree but also they mention they’ll be working with PSA and going off wat psa values them. I can see where PSA will manipulate the market to where GameStop will have prices in ther favor and won’t honor other pricing

[@JeffThompson-mi7su]

I just pulled glaceon v alt the other day beautiful card

[@POWDR]

Beautiful card! Congrats

[@chicochris3062]

Need this in Florida

[@2cats_2corgis]

Great video! 👏🏼 Very informative!

[@FictionalPersonality]

Sell it and buy it right away. Hahahah

[@FungusUnited]

Came from Buz

[@POWDR]

FROM BUZZ?! How old is that video maaan

[@FungusUnited]

@@POWDR few years old I just checked up on his channel and went to his featured channels.

[@chiefchimp2789]

The Glaceon V Alt Art has a market price of $93.23 raw (as of 5/17/24). Not sure why anyone would sell it for any less. You could have sold it on facebook marketplace for 85-90 and no corporate middleman would have been involved.

[@lowrollerscratcher3563]

Chief they don’t have to deal with scammers and meeting people in person.

[@tastysti]

solid review

[@POWDR]

Thanks this is not my usual content so I was kind of scared to upload it and had no idea if I was doing it right. I appreciate your review of my review. Solid review of my review!

[@saturninebear]

This is a good video. x

[@POWDR]

Coming from YOU 🫵🏽 This means the world. Thank you

[@FrozenShadoW918]

Agree 👍

[@Jhkollector]

Very very interesting