Updated November 2, 2026

How Much Does a Pokémon Card Middleman Cost?

Our default fee is 7.5% of the completed sale price with a $10 minimum. Here is how it is calculated.

The default fee\nThe standard service fee is 7.5% of the completed sale price, with a $10 minimum per transaction.\n\n## Examples\n- $80 sale → 7.5% is $6, so the $10 minimum applies.\n- $400 sale → $30 fee.\n- $1,000 sale → $75 fee; the seller receives $925 before separately disclosed shipping or processing costs.\n\n## Who pays\nBy default the seller pays the fee from proceeds. Deals can also be set up so the buyer pays or the fee is split — the breakdown is shown to both sides before anyone approves.\n\n## Trades\nCard-for-card trades are charged on the mutually agreed declared values, since there is no sale price. Both traders see the fee before approving.\n\nUse the fee calculator to see the numbers for your deal.

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