Buy and Sell Collectible Cards
We carry Magic the Gathering and Riftbound singles from every set. Learn more about our policies, how to buy the cards you want, and how to trade cards back into us.
Guidelines to Order Singles
We carry cards from every Magic the Gathering and Riftbound set!
Bring your short lists (under 15 cards) into the store with you and we'll pull the cards you want on demand.
For longer lists, and for added convenience, send your list ahead of time using our contact form or by email to orders@totalescapegames.com.
When you submit your online, we’ll let you know when it's ready, any cards we didn't have, and the total price. Please wait to show up to pick up your list until you’ve received an email that it’s ready.
Please do not call us to order cards. We don’t pull lists over the phone to ensure we can help other customers.
Unless otherwise specified, we pull the cheapest in-stock version of the cards you request. If you have specific versions in mind, add that to your order request so we can make sure we grab the right cards (foils or no foils, borderless, special arts, etc).
We do not price lists ahead of pulling them or provide price quotes. Once we pull and price your list, you’re expected to buy it. You can make changes, review what we pulled, and verify prices when you pick up your cards.
Guidelines for Selling Cards
We do not currently take Riftbound cards for cash.
If you have Magic The Gathering cards you want to get rid of, we buy card singles for in-store credit or cash. We reserve the right to turn down buys for any reason, including damaged or unwanted cards.
We are not currently taking collections (buys over 2,000 cards).
When we buy in cash, we offer around 50% of TCGplayer Market price on cards over $2. We don’t take singles under $2 for cash, and high-end cards (over $50), or cards in high demand receive a custom quote above 50%.
We cannot provide a quote over email or phone, so please bring your cards into the store for us to take a look. This is to ensure the condition, quality, and authenticity of the cards and to provide an accurate price. We always have someone on staff who can buy cards, so feel free to stop by anytime.
Due to local laws you must provide a valid photo ID for cash buys.
Guidelines for Trading Cards
We take in secondhand Magic the Gathering and Riftbound cards for store credit either individually or in bulk.
We’ll price your cards based on TCGplayer Market Pricing, and offer you 60% in value on the cards we want over $2.
For cardsunder $2, we may turn down your cards, but in general accept rares/mythics at our bulk rate of $0.10 store credit per card.
We do not take bulk commons/uncommons unless they’re highly playable.
Examples of highly-playable cards in Magic the Gathering include commander staples like Cultivate, Sol Ring, and Arcane Signet.
For Riftbound, playable cards includes commons/uncommons over $1, like Flash, Defy, and Stacked Deck.
Prerelease Pricing
We buy singles of the newest set for store credit or cash during prerelease (pre-rift for Riftbound), but our rates are subject to change.
Because prices for cards can fluctuate so much during this period, we offer a custom rate on singles of the new set depending on market conditions and our predictions. This is typically lower than our usual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Total Escape Games price cards?
How does Total Escape Games price cards?
For non-bulk cards, we use TCGplayer Market Pricing.
For bulk cards, meaning cards where the price of the card falls below our price floors, we charge the price floor, instead:
- Commons – $0.25ea
- Uncommons – $0.50ea
- Rares & Mythics – $1.00ea
*Foils are not affected by price floors, and default to the same price as their nonfoil variant unless the foil printing increases the price.
How can I find the value of my own cards?
How can I find the value of my own cards?
If you're looking to evaluate the worth of your own cards and collection, you can use a variety of resources. You can
- look up individual cards on TCGplayer using Market Price
- use a collection manager like Moxfield or Manabox
- visit CardOwners to view daily markets
How should I format my list?
How should I format my list?
Please submit your list as plain text, including every card you need, one line per card, the quantity, and any specifications on card version or printing.
For example,
“Hi all,
I’d like to request some singles. Non-foil only, please:
- 1 Shiko, Paragon of the Way
- 1 Monastery Mentor (MOM extended-art preferred)
- 1 Monastery Swiftspear
- 1 Swiftwater Cliffs
- 1 Steam Vents (retro border preferred)
- 1 Hallowed Fountain
Thank you!
[Your full name]”
When do I pay for my cards?
When do I pay for my cards?
You pay on pickup*, and only for the cards we had in stock. We'll have everything priced and ready for you by the time you get to the store.
For in-person lists, we'll total up your cards and check you out at the end of the process.
*Please pick up your list from our main sales desk.