NM
Near Mint
Looks unplayed. Sharp corners, clean edges, no scratches or whitening you can see at arm’s length.
Valued at the full market price.
How Grading and Selling Works
Everything you need to know before you bring your cards in: how we grade condition, the ways we can buy or sell them for you, and what to bring. Selling happens at the counter, and there's no appointment needed.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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Which Cards We Take
We buy and sell Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering singles. We take Japanese Pokémon cards too. For our other games (Lorcana, One Piece, Cyberpunk TCG, Flesh and Blood and Yu-Gi-Oh!) we sell new product but don’t take singles yet.
Pokémon
Magic
We don’t buy cards worth under £10 one at a time. Got a big collection? Bring it in anyway: we buy whole collections too, and sort them ourselves.
Grading
We grade every card at the counter, by eye, with you there. We only take cards in two conditions.
LP
Lightly Played
Minor wear from careful play: slight edge whitening or a light surface scuff, nothing more.
Valued at 90% of the Near Mint price.
Anything more worn than Lightly Played we can’t take, whichever way you’re selling.
How do you decide the market price?
We check current UK and European market prices for that exact card, printing and finish, mainly from Cardmarket, and use the Near Mint price as the starting point.
Ways to Sell
There are three ways to sell us your cards. You choose at the counter, card by card.
| Way to sell | What you get | When you’re paid | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 55–70% of market value | On the spot, at the counter | Quick money, cards £10 and up |
| Store credit | 10 points more than cash: 65–80% | On the spot, as a credit note | Putting it straight back into cards |
| Consignment | The sale price, minus 12% commission | When your card sells | Higher-value cards, £50 and up |
What’s consignment?
We list your card for sale as Nerdworks stock and pay you when it sells, minus our commission. You tell us the lowest price you’d accept. We never show who a card came from.
Why do bigger cards pay a higher percentage?
Our offer rises with the card’s value, so the more a card is worth, the bigger the share you get.
Can I trade cards for cards?
Not yet. Trades are coming soon. For now, choose store credit and spend it the same day.
What to Bring
- Your cards, loose or sleeved, sorted if you can
- Photo ID: a passport or driving licence. We check it for every sale, whatever the value.
- Ten minutes. We grade and price each card in front of you.
The first time you sell to us, you’ll agree to our terms of business. Each visit we’ll also ask you to confirm the cards are yours to sell.
Questions
Do I need an appointment?
No. Just bring your cards to the counter any time we’re open.
Do you buy Japanese Pokémon cards?
Yes, alongside the rest of our Pokémon singles.
Can I see what’s happened to my consigned cards?
Yes. Your account shows which of your cards we’re holding, the price they’re listed at, and whether they’ve sold and been paid.
Do I need a receipt for the cards?
No. We just ask you to confirm the cards are yours to sell.
Is store credit usable online?
Not yet. Store credit is a credit note you spend in the shop.
Ready to Sell?
Bring your cards to the counter at St Martin's Quarter. No appointment needed.