How It Works

1. before your appointment:

   • evaluate your cards.

   • cards under $5.00 will be considered bulk.

     • We are not accepting bulk at this time

   • Ensure all cards are in near mint condition (no major damage, bends, or tears).

   • no fakes!

2. Contact Us:

   • Use the appointment form to schedule an appointment at our Boston store.

   • MENTION WHAT YOU WANT TO SELL OR TRADE IN!

     please USE this format when contacting us about individual cards.

     | SET NAME | POKEMON NAME | CARD NUMBER | TYPE OF RARITY |

     EXAMPLE: (PAF) Gardevoir ex 233/091 SAR

   • wait to hear back from us to confirm the details of your appointment.

3. Bring Your Cards:

   • ensure that you have the correct cards so that we can minimize time spent confirming your trade-in.

4. Get Paid:

   • Receive cash or trade credit based on your preference.

What types of cards do you buy?

We accept all english cards and certain japanese cards. If you’re unsure, contact us for clarification. no counterfeits or fakes.

What condition do the cards need to be in?

Cards must be in Good condition: no major damage, bends, or tears. rarer or more popular Cards in better condition may receive higher rates.

Can I trade instead of selling?

Yes! You can opt for trade-in credit to use at our store.

What are your rates?

Trade-ins for store credit are offered a higher percentage (Typically 70%-90%).
if you want cash, it’s a lower percentage (~70%). Rates vary on item.

Do you offer quotes for special cards or higher rarities?

Yes. Please contact us with details and pictures of your cards, and we’ll provide a custom quote. we Generally offer 60-95% of market pricing depending on the card.

What is the minimum quantity you accept?

We require a minimum of 100 cards for bulk sales.

How do you come up with your prices?

We look at a few different sources. Ebay last sold is our biggest tool we use to price almost everything. We also take a look at tcgplayer and price charting secondary.

all inquiries may be made at support@whirlpoolislandtradingpost.com

bulk pricing

We are not accepting bulk at this time

Common Cards:

$0.01/ea, $10.00 per 1000

Reverse Holo Common Cards:

$0.02/ea, $20.00 per 1000

Uncommon Cards:

$0.01/ea, $10.00 per 1000

Reverse Holo Uncommon Cards

$0.02/ea, $20.00 per 1000

Rare Cards:

$0.02/ea, $20.00 per 1000

Reverse Holo Rare Cards:

$0.03/ea, $30.00 per 1000

Holo Rare Cards:

$0.03/ea, $30.00 per 1000

Celebrations Holo Cards:

$0.20/ea, $200.00 per 1000

Promo Holo Cards:

$0.25/ea, $250.00 per 1000

Radiant Rare Cards:

$0.20/ea, $200.00 per 1000

Trainer Gallery Cards:

$0.20/ea, $200.00 per 1000

Galarian Gallery Cards:

$0.25/ea, $250.00 per 1000

Illustration Rare-
Paldean Fates & Promo Cards:

$0.20/ea, $250.00 per 1000

Amazing Rare Cards:

$0.25/ea, $250.00 per 1000

Baby Shiny Cards:

$0.50/ea, $500.00 per 1000

ACE SPEC Cards:

$0.25/ea, $250.00 per 1000

Prism Star Cards:

$0.20/ea, $200.00 per 1000

Sealed ETB Promo Cards:

$0.25/ea, $250.00 per 1000

Rainbow Cards:

$1.00/ea, $1000.00 per 1000

Gold Cards:

$1.00/ea, $1000.00 per 1000

Full Art Pokemon Cards:

$0.60/ea, $600.00 per 1000

Full Art Trainer Cards

$0.50/ea, $500.00 per 1000

GX Cards:

$0.5/ea, $500.00 per 1000

V Cards:

$0.3/ea, $300.00 per 1000

VMAX Cards:

$0.75/ea, $750.00 per 1000

VSTAR Cards:

$0.75/ea, $750.00 per 1000

EX Cards (PRE 2023):

$0.40/EA, $400.00 per 1000

EX Cards (POST 2023):

$.35/EA, $350.00 per 1000

BREAK Cards:

$0.50/ea, $500.00 per 1000

Jumbo Cards:

$0.15/ea, $150.00 per 1000

Jumbo 25th Cards:

$0.10/ea, $100.00 per 1000

Playmat (Unused):

$1.00/ea, $1000.00 per 1000

Pins (Official)

$0.25/ea, $250.00 per 1000

Coins (Official):

$0.02/ea, $20.00 per 1000

Dice (Official):

$0.02/ea, $20.00 per 1000

UNUSED Code Cards:

$0.01/ea, $10.00 per 1000

Trainers Cards:

$0.01/ea, $10.00 per 1000

ETB Sleeves (Unopened):

$0.25/ea, $250.00 per 1000

Figures (Official)

$0.05/ea, $500.00 per 1000