What this comparison shows
No selling route is right for every situation. That is why we name the differences, even when they count against us:
- Proceeds, effort, and speed compared
- No sales pressure: you decide only after the offer
- A clear statement of when CardBuyer is not worth it
The difference at a glance
If you sell every card yourself through Cardmarket or eBay, you can in many cases achieve higher proceeds. In return, you take on price research, listings, buyer communication, packaging, and individual shipments yourself. For a larger list, that quickly adds up to several hours of work.
CardBuyer buys cards for resale. Our offer is therefore below the possible individual selling price. In return, you get one offer for your entire list, ship only after agreeing, and decide yourself which prices suit you, with no listings of your own and no buyer messages.
The three routes at a glance
This is how Cardmarket, eBay, and CardBuyer differ in practice:
- Cardmarket and eBay: higher proceeds possible, but high effort, varying speed, shipping per sale, and direct contact with individual buyers
- CardBuyer: proceeds below the possible individual selling price, but low effort, predictable speed, one shipment, and no direct buyer contact
When CardBuyer is not worth it
If the highest possible selling price matters more to you than time and effort, and you are willing to offer your cards one by one, a marketplace is probably the better choice. We would rather say so openly than disappoint someone who is only after the highest price.
When CardBuyer is worth it
If time matters more to you than the last possible euro, one offer for your entire list replaces individual listings, price negotiations, and shipments. You see every price before shipping and decide card by card.
This applies especially to larger or inherited collections, where individual selling would drag on for weeks, and to anyone who does not want ongoing buyer messages. There is no minimum number of cards.
Who is behind the direct buyout
CardBuyer.eu has existed since 2026, but Olivier has been buying Pokémon collections privately since 2019. Who specifically buys your cards, Olivier or Julian, is shown with full name and address in your personal offer before you agree.
How it looks in practice
Florian sold around 200 cards for €350: in person, paid immediately, without creating a single listing. Kai sold 46 cards for €360 through CardBuyer.eu: shipping label in under two hours, inspection and payment within two days of arrival.
Further reading
Who is behind the buying →Frequently asked questions about selling cards →