TRADE IN POLICIES

HOW IT WORKS

Our goal is to offer fair trade-in value while keeping the shop stocked with high-demand cards. To maintain a healthy inventory and sustainable business model, we use the following standards for all trade-ins.

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HOW TRADE-IN VALUE IS CALCULATED

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Store Credit:
We offer 60% of market value in store credit.
(Condition and overall demand may adjust this.)

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Cash:
Cash payouts are typically 50% of market value.
(Condition and overall demand may adjust this.)

Pricing Sources:

• Magic/Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokémon singles: TCGplayer market.

NEW PRODUCT WEEK TRADE-IN RATE

During the pre-release week and release week of any new TCG product, all trade-in payouts (store credit or cash) are temporarily set to 40%.

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This protects both the shop and the customer from overpaying during volatile release-week pricing.
After release week, standard rates resume.

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USING STORE CREDIT

Singles:
You may use 100% store credit toward any single card priced under $25.

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Premium Singles ($25 and above):
Purchases made using store credit require a 50% store credit / 50% cash split unless you are on a qualifying Patreon tier.

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This helps us maintain stock of high-demand cards while still offering great trade-in value.

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Sealed / New Standard Products

Store credit may be used for up to 50% of the purchase price.
Patreon members on qualifying tiers may use 100% store credit on sealed non-premium products.

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Premium Products(Collector Boosters, special limited runs, etc.)

Store credit cannot be used on premium sealed items unless you are on a $10+ Patreon tier, in which case up to 25% store credit may be used.

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WHAT STORE CREDIT CANNOT BE USED FOR

• Secret Lair special orders

• Special card orders placed through us (we charge a small service fee)

• Snacks and drinks

• Event entry fees

STORE CREDIT LIMIT

To prevent credit from building up indefinitely, the maximum amount of store credit on an account is currently $300.

TRADE-IN GUIDELINES & LIMITS

To keep inventory healthy:

• We may limit the quantity of certain cards we accept

• Bulk rares, bulk commons, and slow-moving items may be declined or given a lower rate.

• Extremely large trade-ins may require manager approval

• High-value trade-ins used to purchase sealed product may be approved at staff discretion

This ensures we’re able to stock the cards players need and maintain fair value for everyone.

BULK BUYING RATES

We buy bulk at the following base rates per 1,000 cards (condition may affect pricing):

• Magic: $5 per 1k

• Yu-Gi-Oh: $5 per 1k

• Pokémon: $5 per 1k

Smaller quantities may be prorated.

POLICY CHANGES

The trading market shifts constantly, so our policies may evolve over time to keep the shop healthy and stocked.

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IMPORTANT

We reserve the right to decline any trade-in for any reason or make exceptions for unicorn scenarios. 

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MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNT

Active military, veterans, and first responders receive a 10% discount on all new/sealed products. ID required. Discount does not stack with other promotions.