Question 1

What fees does Cardmarket charge sellers?

Accepted Answer

Cardmarket charges a 5% selling commission per article (capped at €100/£ per article). Additional optional fees include Trustee Service (0.5-1% for transaction security), instant credit (€0.35 + 5% for immediate funds), and currency conversion (3% for cross-currency transactions). Buying on Cardmarket is completely free with no fees.

Question 2

What is Cardmarket Trustee Service?

Accepted Answer

Trustee Service is an optional security feature that ensures transaction safety, particularly for high-value trades. Fees range from 0.5% to 1% of the total article value depending on the shipping method selected. Trustee holds payment until the buyer confirms receipt, protecting both buyer and seller.

Question 3

What is instant credit on Cardmarket?

Accepted Answer

Instant credit allows sellers to immediately access funds instead of waiting for the standard deferred credit. The fee is €0.35 plus 5% of the transfer amount. Standard deferred credit is free but takes longer to process. Most sellers use deferred credit to avoid the instant credit fees.

Question 4

How does currency conversion work on Cardmarket?

Accepted Answer

Cardmarket supports EUR, USD, and GBP currencies. When transactions involve currency conversion (e.g., buying in EUR but selling in GBP), a 3% conversion fee is applied. Withdrawals in Euros are free, but cross-currency operations incur the conversion charge. Exchange rates are updated regularly.

Question 5

What is the €100 commission cap?

Accepted Answer

The 5% selling commission is capped at €100 (or £100) per individual article. This means if you sell a high-value card like a Black Lotus for €5,000, you pay €100 commission instead of €250. The cap applies per article, so selling multiple expensive cards means each gets its own €100 cap.

Question 6

How much does shipping cost on Cardmarket?

Accepted Answer

Shipping costs vary by country and method. Typical costs: €1-2 for standard letter mail within Europe, €4-8 for tracked/insured shipping. Buyers pay shipping costs, and sellers set their own shipping prices. Most sellers use standard mail for low-value orders and tracked shipping for orders over €20-50.

Question 7

When do I get paid on Cardmarket?

Accepted Answer

With deferred credit (free), funds are typically available 5-10 business days after the buyer receives the order. With instant credit (€0.35 + 5% fee), funds are available immediately. Withdrawals in Euros are free. You can withdraw to your bank account once funds are available in your Cardmarket account.

Question 8

Do I pay account fees on Cardmarket?

Accepted Answer

No, Cardmarket does not charge any fees for opening, maintaining, or closing an account. There are no monthly fees, listing fees, or subscription costs. The only fees are the 5% selling commission when you make a sale, plus optional services like Trustee or instant credit if you choose to use them.

Question 9

What cards can I sell on Cardmarket?

Accepted Answer

Cardmarket supports Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Final Fantasy, Dragon Ball Super, Flesh and Blood, and many other TCGs. It's Europe's largest marketplace for trading cards with over 2 million buyers from 30 countries. Each game has its own dedicated marketplace section.

Question 10

How does Cardmarket compare to TCGPlayer?

Accepted Answer

Cardmarket charges 5% commission vs TCGPlayer's 10.25% (9.25% with BinderPOS), making it significantly cheaper for sellers. However, Cardmarket is Europe-focused while TCGPlayer dominates North America. Cardmarket has no payment processing fees (included in 5%), while TCGPlayer charges 2.5% + $0.30 separately. For European sellers, Cardmarket is usually the better choice.

Question 11

Do I need to collect VAT on Cardmarket sales?

Accepted Answer

VAT requirements depend on your country and whether you're selling as a business or private individual. In most EU countries, private sellers don't charge VAT, but business sellers must register for VAT once they exceed their country's threshold. Cardmarket provides transaction records, but sellers are responsible for their own tax compliance.

Question 12

How does this calculator save my data?

Accepted Answer

Your inputs are automatically saved to your browser's local storage, so when you return, your previous values are restored. No data is sent to our servers - everything stays private on your device. Clear your browser data to reset. This works across EUR, USD, and GBP currencies.

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