sell your
pokemon cards
For Cash in
gainesville, FL
Send a few photos. I'll tell you what they're worth and make an offer the same day. We meet in a public place, you get paid on the spot, and you can walk away at any point.
*Same cash offer either way - text if you're looking to sell your pokemon cards today.
My 3-Step Purchase Process
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Send photos
Text or upload them. Binder pages or a table shot first. I'll ask for close-ups only of the cards that matter.
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2
Get a real number
I check each card by hand against TCGplayer market prices and recent eBay sales, then text you an offer with the reasoning. No bots, no "bring it in and we'll see."
What that text looks likeWent through your photos, thanks. Most of the value is in 3 cards. Going off TCGplayer market and recent eBay sales for their condition, I can do $410 for the lot. The Lugia is probably worth more graded — I'd hold that one if you're not in a hurry. -
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Meet, verify, get paid
We meet at a public place — usually a study room at UF Library West — I confirm condition in front of you, and you're paid on the spot. Don't like the final number? Keep your cards. No hard feelings.
What Kind of Cards Do I Buy?
I buy
- Vintage (1999–2003) holos and sets
- Modern hits: full arts, alt arts, illustration rares, gold cards
- Graded slabs (PSA, CGC, BGS)
- Sealed boxes, ETBs, tins
- Whole collections and binders
- Japanese versions of any of the above
I don't buy
- Bulk commons and uncommons with no holos or rares
- Fakes and proxies
- Heavily damaged cards (unless they're rare)
How Do I Price Cards?
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Market value, by condition
For most cards I use TCGplayer's market price for that exact condition. For older or unusual cards where TCGplayer's data is thin, I use recent eBay sold listings — what people actually paid.
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A percentage of that value
For most collections that's 60–80% of market. Graded cards and high-demand cards get more because they sell fast. Low-value or slow-moving cards get less because they can sit for months.
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3
I show my work
I tell you which cards drove the number and what I compared them to, so you can check me.
What can change the offer after we meet: only condition — scratches, edge whitening, creases, or a card that's a different version than it looked in the photo. I'll point at exactly what changed. If nothing's different, the number stands. And you're never obligated to sell.
If a card is worth more graded than sold raw, I'll tell you. I've talked sellers out of selling before.
"Very transparent about the market value of my cards and how he calculates his offer. He even advised me to keep and grade a couple rather than sell on the spot."
Andrew K., Gainesville seller
Where Do We Meet?
Always a public place. Never your home, never mine.
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In Gainesville
Usually a reserved study room at UF Library West — quiet, well lit, and I can check the cards in front of you.
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In your town
A public spot in Ocala, Lake City, Starke, Chiefland, or Keystone Heights.
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Or halfway
Whatever's easiest for you. I confirm the exact spot and time by text.
Bring a friend if you like. You're never obligated to sell.
"Met up in a safe place, was super friendly and handled everything super professional."
Mark H., Gainesville seller
What Sellers Say
"Gave me a good amount for my collection and even showed me the ones that were worth more than mere pennies."
Page P., Gainesville seller"Helped me figure out which ones were real and which were fake, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand."
Cristy C., Gainesville seller"Bought my collection for a great price, the same day I reached out."
Victoria C., Gainesville seller"Very quick response and had everything settled within a couple days."
Alexandra B., Gainesville seller"Great communication. He gave me a great deal even though some of my cards weren't in the best condition."
Liam W., Gainesville seller"Easy to talk to, and very transparent about the market value of my cards."
Andrew K., Gainesville sellerQuestions Most People Ask
Where can I sell Pokémon cards near me in Gainesville?
Right here. Send photos, get an offer by text, meet in a public place. If you're in Ocala, Lake City, Starke, Chiefland, or Keystone Heights, we can meet in your town or halfway.
Who buys Pokémon cards in Gainesville?
I do — Sam, a local collector, not a shop. You deal with me from the first text to the cash.
Do I need to know what my cards are worth?
No. Send photos and I'll tell you which cards carry the value and why. That's free, even if you decide to keep them.
Do you buy bulk?
Usually not. Thousands of commons with no holos or rares don't have a market. But a "bulk" pile often has a few good cards in it. Send a photo and I'll tell you if it's worth a trip.
How fast can I get paid?
Often the same day. I usually send an offer within a few hours of getting photos. If our schedules line up, you can have the money tonight.
Is it safe?
We always meet in a public place, never at a home. Bring a friend if you want. You're never obligated to sell.
Do you buy graded or sealed?
Yes. PSA, CGC, and BGS slabs, and sealed boxes, ETBs, and tins get my strongest offers.
Can the offer change when we meet?
Only if a card's condition is different from the photos. I'll show you exactly what changed. If nothing's different, the number stands.
Do you sell cards?
Yes! I sell at card shows around North Central Florida. You can also check out my inventory at shop.sellpokemonnow.com
Who's Sam?
Hi, I'm Sam. I'm not a big corporation. I'm a collector who also sells cards online and at shows. I've sold so many cards that it really has taught me quite a bit about the market and which cards are in demand, which is one reason I'm able to make competitive offers!
I grew up loving Pokémon. I got back into the hobby as an adult for both the nostalgia and because of how cool the new art is.
While I'll buy most Pokémon cards, I have a particular soft spot for my childhood favorites like Jirachi, Absol, and Xerneas. In terms of my personal collection, I've recently begun mastersetting Black and White Secret Rares!
But like I said, because I know the market and the cards, I can offer significantly more than card shops that don't specialize in Pokémon.
So if you're looking to sell Pokémon cards in Gainesville, I'm your guy.
Call (352) 900-3249
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