TCGplayer vs eBay vs Cardmarket: Where Should You Buy and Sell Cards?
Compare TCGplayer, eBay and Cardmarket for buying and selling trading cards: who uses them, fees, pricing, shipping, protection and which fits which cards.
By Ayoub Farid · · 2 min read
These three platforms set most trading card prices you'll see online. They work differently, serve different buyers and suit different cards.
TCGplayer
- Region: mainly United States
- What sells: TCG singles and sealed product (Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana and more)
- Pricing: a Market Price based on recent TCGplayer sales; listings by condition
- Selling: seller accounts with requirements and tiers; fees per sale
- Good for: buying specific singles cheaply, selling playable and collectible singles in the US
eBay
- Region: worldwide
- What sells: everything, including graded cards, vintage, sports cards, lots and rare items
- Pricing: auctions and fixed price; sold listings show real prices (eBay sold listings guide)
- Selling: easy to start; final value fees; buyer protection programs
- Good for: graded and high-value cards, sports cards, unusual items, international buyers
Cardmarket
- Region: Europe (EU, UK and nearby)
- What sells: TCG singles and sealed product
- Pricing: trend prices and recent sales, filters for condition, language and edition
- Selling: private and professional sellers; fees per sale; country-specific shipping
- Good for: European collectors buying or selling TCG singles (Cardmarket guide)
Side-by-side
| TCGplayer | eBay | Cardmarket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main region | US | Global | Europe |
| Best for | TCG singles | Graded, vintage, sports | TCG singles |
| Price signal | Market Price | Sold listings | Trend / sales |
| Auctions | No | Yes | No |
Why prices differ between them
Different buyer pools, fees, shipping costs and supply mean the same card can trade at different prices. A card may be cheaper in Europe and more expensive in the US, or the reverse. Use the platform where you'll actually sell as your main reference (market price vs sold price).
Fees
All three charge fees on sales, and they change over time. Check each platform's current fee pages before pricing, and include shipping costs.
Try it on your own cards
Rarefolio shows an estimated market value for each scanned card with price sources from eBay, TCGplayer and Cardmarket, so you can compare platforms at a glance before choosing where to list. For the full list of options, see where to sell trading cards.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to sell on TCGplayer or eBay?
TCGplayer is often better for TCG singles in the US; eBay is better for graded, vintage, sports cards and international buyers.
What is Cardmarket?
Europe's largest online marketplace for trading card singles and sealed products.
Why is a card cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer?
Different regions have different supply, demand, fees and shipping costs, so prices vary.
Which platform has the lowest fees?
Fees change over time and differ by seller type; check each platform's current fee schedule.