Sorting your Pokémon bulk into the same categories used by a buylist can make your estimate more precise and make the submission easier to verify.
View Current Bulk CategoriesDifferent bulk buyers may define their categories differently. For an I Buy Bulk TCG submission, use the exact active categories shown on our current Pokémon buylist.
Do not assume that two cards with similar rarity symbols always belong in the same payout category. When in doubt, check the current category names and descriptions before entering your count.
Pull out cards with major condition problems and anything that is not part of an active buylist category.
Standard Basic Energy and code cards do not receive a payout. Holo Basic Energy is different and may be eligible through its own active category.
Start with the large-volume categories shown on the live buylist, such as Common / Uncommon and Rare.
Keep each payout category in a separate stack so your count matches what you enter into the quote calculator.
Place eligible Holo and Reverse Holo cards into the combined Holo / Reverse Holo category rather than mixing them into your regular Common, Uncommon, or Rare piles.
Check cards such as EX, V, GX, VMAX, VSTAR, BREAK, Radiant, Baby Shiny, and eligible Illustration Rare / Full Art cards against the live buylist.
These categories have their own payout rates and should not be buried inside regular bulk.
Once the piles are separated, count the cards in each category and enter those quantities into the quote calculator.
Your online total is an estimate. We verify the actual quantities and categories after the cards arrive.
Keep each buylist category separated and clearly identified, then follow these packing requirements:
You may place cards in stacks of 100 or 150 and secure each stack inside a team bag. Team bags are suggested for organization, but they are not required. You may use another secure packing method that keeps the cards protected and the categories separated. If you use team bags, do not overfill them.
Pokémon cards submitted for payout must be Near Mint. Cards below Near Mint, or cards with bends, creases, water damage, smoke damage, strong odors, writing, or other significant condition problems may be excluded during verification.
No. I Buy Bulk TCG also offers an unsorted submission option when it is available. A sorted submission gives you a more detailed category-by-category estimate before shipping.
Not for our current combined Holo / Reverse Holo buylist category. Use the categories shown on the live buylist when preparing your submission.
Our submission quote is based on active payout categories. Follow the current buylist categories first. You do not need to create a separate quote line for every Pokémon set unless a specific buylist category says otherwise.
The final payout is based on verification. We record the category and quantity actually received, so your verified breakdown may differ from your original estimate.
Buylist categories and rates can change. Use the current pricing page and live quote calculator when you are ready to submit.
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