What We Buy & Our Rates
Got Pokémon cards to sell? We're buying.
Fair, market-based offers on sealed product, singles and slabs, from a Kamloops-based shop that collects too. Get paid in cash on the spot, or take more value as trade credit.
Starting at 70% cash or 80% credit
Our typical offer, based on market value. The exact amount depends on the cards.
Paid on the spot
Get paid in cash at your meetup.
Credit never expires
Use it on anything we sell, including pre-orders and livestream breaks.
Kamloops or mail-in
Meet in Kamloops, or mail in from anywhere in Canada (email first).
Our rates
Cash
Starting at 70% of market value
Usually paid in cash at your appointment.
Trade credit
Starting at 80% of market value
Use it on anything we sell, including pre-orders and livestream breaks. Trade credit never expires.
Mix and match: you can split any offer, taking part in cash and part in trade credit.
Our offers usually start around 70% of market value in cash or 80% in trade credit. The exact amount depends on the cards: in-demand, high-value cards and sealed product can earn more, while lower-demand or heavily played cards may come in under that.
How we set our offers
Offers follow what cards actually sell for in Canada right now, not the asking prices in tracking apps. We check recent sold listings first and compare against market apps for newer sets with fewer sales. We confirm condition in person against our Condition Guide, so an offer can change if a card's condition is different from how it was described.
What we buy
- Sealed Pokémon: booster boxes, ETBs, booster bundles, collection boxes, tins and cases. Factory sealed only.
- Singles: modern and vintage hits, including special illustration rares, secret rares, full arts, alt arts and trainer cards.
- Graded slabs: PSA, CGC and BGS, in all grades.
- Full collections: binders, boxes and childhood collections. Bring everything and we'll go through it with you.
- Mail-in collections from across Canada: not in Kamloops? Email us first (details below).
What we don't buy
Fakes or proxies, resealed or opened sealed product, heavily damaged cards (bends, water damage, tears), and anything we can't verify as authentic.
How it works
- Email us. Send a list or photos to colin@thepokeoffice.com. We're flexible on day and time.
- Meet up in Kamloops, or mail in. Local sellers meet Colin somewhere public. Elsewhere in Canada, we'll sort out the mail-in details by email.
- Get an offer. You get a clear itemized offer with no pressure. Take it, leave it, or think it over.
- Get paid. Cash on the spot, trade credit added to your account, or a split of both.
FAQ
How do you pay?
Usually cash at the meetup. If you choose trade credit, it goes on your Poke Office account.
Where do we meet?
In Kamloops, at a public spot we agree on when you book.
Does trade credit expire?
No. Trade credit never expires.
Can I use trade credit on pre-orders and breaks?
Yes. It works on pre-orders, livestream breaks and everything in the store.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes for buy sessions. Just email colin@thepokeoffice.com and we'll set a time; we're flexible on day and time. At card shows you can just walk up to our table (see Events).
Is the offer locked in?
Offers are based on that day's market and the condition we see in person.
Can I split my offer between cash and trade credit?
Yes. Take part of your offer in cash and the rest as trade credit, in whatever mix works for you.
Can I mail my cards in?
Yes, we accept mail-in collections from across Canada. Email colin@thepokeoffice.com first with photos or a list, and we'll sort out shipping and payment details before you send anything.