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How do you get free Pokemon cards online?

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Ask for them on Freecycle.

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How can I find a buyer?

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I list my stuff on Letgo, Offerup, and Wallapop. People are always looking on those sites.

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I have a real Pikachu illustrator card. How much can I sell it for? My friend told me it's worth a lot.

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If it's legit (I doubt it is because there are only 4 in the world), you can sell it on eBay for $100,000.

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How do I sell very rare Pokemon cards?

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Just like selling any Pokémon cards. Use a site such as eBay or Etsy. List the details about it and emphasize that they are 'Very rare' instead of just listing them like they are normal cards.

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How can I determine the price of Pokemon cards?

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You can look it up on pokemonprices.com. Be forewarned, though, that this site doesn't have every single card.

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How can I safely sell my cards?

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You can try sites like Etsy or eBay, or visit your local hobby/comic book shops to see how much value they have (you can also ask them if know any potential buyers). Craigslist might be an option, but I think eBay is safer and gets more volume; plus, all transactions on both eBay and Etsy are done through PayPal, which has seller protection.

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I have an unopened 1999 TV Animation Edition box of Pokemon cards. There are 7 cards, including 1 foil card, in each pack. There are 10 packs, plus one bonus pack. How do I appraise this item without knowing the contents?

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If it is sealed, it is worth $1,000 and might have a Charizard. If you opened it, you might see a black triangle that could be worth $11,000, or you might get $100 to $5,000 a pack.

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Is it illegal to sell Pokemon cards in Jersey? (Not New Jersey)

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There's no reason why selling Pokémon cards would be illegal anywhere, as long as you aren't scamming anyone with them.

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What kind of card has pictures on both sides?

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No real cards have an actual picture on both sides. A possible exception would be the World Championships cards, which have a custom back that looks different from the normal one.

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Can I sell a Pokemon card that was bitten by a guinea pig?

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Yes, but you should probably lower the price, and it depends on the size of the bite.

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Are there other ways to sell cards besides what's listed above?

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Oftentimes, a Pokémon League near you buys and sells certain cards that are in demand. Try looking at local hobby stores if you want to try something different than the suggestions above. Otherwise, try selling them to people through garage sales or to someone who's into collecting Pokémon.

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Approximately how much is a Charizard card?

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It all depends on the set and rarity of the card. There are a lot of different versions of the same Pokemon. A base set holographic Charizard could sell for around 300 bucks. Just check online and find other people selling the same card that you have -- then you can get an idea of what it's worth.

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How do I price my Pokemon cards?

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Look online for common prices and price them close to that.

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How can I find out the name of each of the Japanese Pokemon cards?

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Just use the picture of the Pokemon to guide you. Find its name on an online Pokedex such as Bulbapedia.

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How much are promotional cards worth?

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It depends on the particular card. You can Google the name of the card followed by the promo number to try and find an estimate.

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What does it mean if a Pokemon card doesn't have the rarity symbol?

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The card is most probably a promo, meaning it was a card you were assured you would receive upon purchasing a certain product. Look for the promo star at the bottom right of the card. If there isn't one, your card could be a misprint and worth quite a bit of money.

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How do I know how much they are worth?

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Go to tcgplayer.com, they sell a lot of Pokemon cards and they also have sets.

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How much is a set of 1999 Pokemon poker playing cards worth?

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Not very much. About £5.00 for the lot. The money is in the trading cards.

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Do you think it's better overall to sell them as collections or individuals? Is it bad to sell rares separate from collections, and collections without any rare cards?

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You could make more money by selling them as collections. Rares could sell for at least 3 to 10 dollars so I would sell them separate.

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How do I find three stars at the bottom?

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The three stars should just be displayed at the bottom right corner of the card. (These are very rare though.)

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How do I ship my card?

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Firstly, put in a card sleeve and a toploader. The sleeve is necessary for the card not to be destroyed in the mail. In fact, I often also wrap the card in plastic in case the package somehow gets wet. Secondly, get one of those yellow bag package things and put bubble wrap around the outside of the sleeved card. Then, ship your card.

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What things should I consider when trading cards for more Energies?

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Energy Cards are probably the cheapest Pokémon Trading Cards in existence, and some people are willing to give away Energies for free to newer players. Just make sure you're not trading away rare cards for Energies!

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Is checking Amazon for a pricing guide a good idea?

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Amazon and other similar companies can be great for figuring out what prices people are buying cards for, but there are other sites dedicated to finding average prices of cards, like PokéGoldfish.

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How do I find the value of my Pokemon cards?

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You can try pokemonprices.com, but not all cards are there. However, they do update their list hourly.

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How do I get the most profit for my Pokemon cards?

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This is an economics thing. Look at what others are selling their cards for and price yours lower. Always remember to keep your prices eye-appealing as well by using even numbers ($.50 looks better than $.57). Keep your cards cheaper than your competition and you will effectively control the price. Your cards will sell in no time.

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I saw a card just like mine sell for $5000. My card is not in worse condition, but it has two small staple holes on top. How much will these holes lower the value of my card?

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That would partially lower their value due to easier tearing, etc. I would say it loses $250 max, probably less though.

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I have some Japanese Pokemon cards with the letters EBB in the lower right corner. What do they mean? Is that a set?

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Yes, this set is EX Battle Boost, released exclusively in Japan. It is similar to the American Legendary Treasures set.

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Is it better to sell cards in bulk or in small packs?

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Bulk is best for collectors and trading for rarer cards of the same value. Opening more small packs would be tedious for buyers.

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I saw a lot of cards on eBay that have protective sleeves with a label on top that has some information about it. How do I get those?

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Those are probably PSA graded cards. Many people sell them on eBay and you could probably buy those, or you can send one of your own cards to get PSA graded.

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If my Pokemon cards were accidentally washed, have they lost all of their value?

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No. If they are discolored or damaged, they may have lost some face value, but if people are buying them to play with, they are still just as valuable.

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