Comparing the two ways to turn a card into money.
Two routes, different trade-offs.
| Instant buyback | Marketplace | |
|---|---|---|
| You receive | 90% of assessed value | Your price minus 8% |
| When | Immediately | Only when it sells |
| Certainty | Guaranteed | It might not sell |
| You set the price | No | Yes |
| Effort | One click | Price it, wait, maybe re-price |
Choose buyback when
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You want the money now
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The card is close to its assessed value anyway
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You'd rather not think about pricing
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It's a card with thin demand that could sit unsold for months
Choose the Marketplace when
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You believe the card is worth more than its assessment
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It's genuinely desirable and will find a buyer
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You're not in a hurry
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The gap between 90% of assessment and a realistic market price is large enough to matter
You can change your mind
List it, and if it doesn't sell, cancel and take the buyback instead. Nothing is lost but time.