Sports Cards

We buy a wide range of sports cards, including:

• Ultra-modern stars & rookies
• Graded vintage Hall of Famers
• Modern standouts in excellent condition

We do not buy most sports cards from 1980–2000 (“junk era”), unless they are graded stars like Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant.

TCG Cards (Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana, etc.)

We’re especially interested in:

• Pokémon singles valued over $5
• Graded or near-mint TCG cards

We offer lower payouts on other TCGs like Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, and Star Wars Unlimited, due to lower demand.

Sealed Product

We are buying:

• Sealed hobby boxes
• Sealed retail boxes 
• Sealed booster boxes

Our Buying Guidelines

• High-Quality Condition: We prefer cards that are in excellent condition, free from significant wear, creases, or damage. Mint or near-mint cards are highly sought after and command premium prices. Graded cards are always a priority for us, as we value their authenticated quality, condition, and enhanced market desirability.
• Value Over $5: We prioritize cards with a value exceeding $5. This ensures that we're acquiring items that have a significant market demand and can offer value to our customers.
• Not from the Junk Era (1980-2000): We don’t buy most sports cards from the “junk era.” This includes most cards from 1980-2000. While there are some exceptions from this time period, most cards produced in this time frame were mass produced, leading to lack of desire in the collecting community. The only exception is for graded cards of Hall of Famers, or stars like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. We do not buy complete sets. We focus on acquiring individual cards that meet our value and condition criteria.
• No Full Sets: We do not purchase complete card sets.
• Cards Only: No memorabilia or other collectibles.
• Duplicates: We may pay less for cards we already have multiple copies of.

1. Visit Our Atlanta Shop

Bring Your Collection to CardsHQ: To begin the selling process, simply come into CardsHQ and join our waitlist. One of our professional buyers will be able to assist you and tell you if your collection is desired by CardsHQ. We are often busiest Friday to Sunday, so if possible, consider coming another day of the week.

Evaluation Process: Our team of experts will carefully review your collection and assess the value of your cards. We comp your cards using our software Market Movers. We'll take into account factors such as rarity, demand, and condition to determine a fair market price.

Offer and Payment: Once we've evaluated your collection, we'll provide you with a competitive offer for your cards. We normally offer you the choice of cash or store credit. If you accept our offer, we'll arrange for payment or credit to your account.

2. Meet Us at a Card Show

We buy at select shows nationwide. Visit our [Events Page] to see where our CardsHQ Buying Station will be next.

Please Note: CardsHQ buys based on their current inventory needs. We reserve the right to refuse any collection.

Trusted Expertise: With years of experience in the collectibles industry, we're trusted by collectors in store and all over the nation for our expertise and integrity.

Fair Offer Pricing: We believe in offering fair and competitive prices for the cards we purchase. We offer a 70% cash offer or 80% store credit offer for your collection. Our transparent valuation process ensures that you receive the value your collection deserves.

Exceptional Service: Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Whether you're selling a single card or an entire collection, you can expect personalized service and attention to detail every step of the way.

We Will Sell Your Cards Fairly: At CardsHQ, we want collectors to purchase their cards at a fair market value from us. This means, after we purchase your cards, we will price your cards at a fair market value, and will not upcharge the future collector who ends up purchasing your collectible. If you decide to choose store credit, you can be confident that you will find cards in our store priced at the current comp.

Come see why collectors across the country trust CardsHQ for fast, fair offers on the cards they no longer need. No appointment necessary — just walk in and start the process.

Have a question? Contact our buying team for assistance before your visit.

If you would like a general sense if CardsHQ would be interested in your collection, please contact us at buy@cardshq.com. Please provide a detailed spreadsheet or images of your collection. 

Ready to turn your sports cards and TCG cards into cash? Come in to CardsHQ today and experience the difference of selling to a trusted card shop in the collectibles community. Thank you for choosing CardsHQ!

• Graded Hall of Famers (PSA/BGS/CGC)
• Modern/Ultra-modern stars (PSA 9/10 or NM raw)
• Sealed hobby and retail boxes
• Star players (Mahomes, Luka, Shohei, Lebron, etc.)
• Rare Pokémon and high-demand TCG singles

• Most ungraded sports cards from 1980–2000
• Complete sets from any year
• Sports cards under $5 value
• Non-card memorabilia or collectibles
• Bulk TCG commons