Buy and Sell Card Singles
We carry Magic the Gathering and Riftbound singles from every set. Learn more about our policies, how to buy the cards you need for your deck or collection, and how you can trade cards back into us.
Guidelines to Order Singles
Feel free to bring short lists (under 15 cards) directly into the store and we'll pull them on demand.
For longer lists, and for extra convenience, you can send your list ahead of time using our contact form or by email to orders@totalescapegames.com.
Sending your list online makes it easier on our team, especially when we get busy. We’ll let you know when your list is ready, what cards were missing, and the total. After that, you can come pick it up!* 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 will always pull the cheapest in-stock version of the cards you request. If you have specific needs, add them to your order request so we can make sure to get you the right versions for the cards you want (foils or no foils, borderless, special arts, etc).
*We hold card lists for a maximum of 3 days.
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 singles for cash.
If you have Magic The Gathering cards you want to get rid of, we’ll take a look and purchase any cards we want from you with either in-store credit or cash. We reserve the right to turn down buys, typically in the case of large collections, bulk commons/uncommons, or damaged cards.
When we buy in cash, we typically offer 50% of TCGplayer Market price on singles over $2. We don’t take singles under $2 for cash, and high-end cards (over $50) or cards in high demand are eligible for a custom quote above 50%.
Due to local regulations you must provide a valid photo ID for cash buys.
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 so we can ensure the condition, quality, and authenticity of the cards to get you the most accurate possible price. We always have someone on staff who can buy cards, so feel free to stop by anytime.
For large collections, please call or email us ahead of time.
Guidelines for Trading Cards
We take in secondhand Magic the Gathering and Riftbound singles 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 singles under $2, we reserve the right to refuse your cards, but may 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, it includes commons/uncommons over $1, like Flash, Defy, and Stacked Deck.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you price cards?
How do you price cards?
For non-bulk cards, we use TCGplayer Market Pricing to make everything as consistent as possible.
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 do not change our bulk pricing, and default to the same price floors as listed above.
How should I format my list?
How should I format my list?
Please submit your list as plain text, including each card you need, 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 once 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.

