My Card Post FAQ

My Card Post is a marketplace and community where collectors buy, sell, and trade sports cards, Pokémon and other trading cards directly with each other. Below are straight answers to the questions collectors ask most, starting with fees, safety, and how it works. Joining is free and needs no credit card.

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What is My Card Post?

My Card Post (mycardpost.com) is an online marketplace and community where collectors buy, sell, and trade trading cards directly with each other, on the web and in iOS and Android apps.

It covers sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and other trading card games, plus Disney, Star Wars, Marvel and other entertainment cards. Raw and graded cards are both welcome.

Buyers pay sellers directly through PayPal Goods & Services. My Card Post does not hold the money.

Joining and buying are free, and there are currently no buyer fees. Sellers on the Free plan currently get unlimited listings and pay a 5% My Card Post seller fee on completed sales. Paid plans (Basic, Pro, and All-Star) charge a 0% My Card Post seller fee. PayPal processing fees apply on every plan.

My Card Post launched in November 2022 and is run by its founder, Mark Hill, through My Card Post, LLC.

Is My Card Post legit?

Yes. My Card Post is an operating card marketplace run by My Card Post, LLC since November 2022, with payments made through PayPal Goods & Services and a public Archive of completed deals.

What you can check yourself:

  • Who runs it: founder Mark Hill, through My Card Post, LLC in Westlake Village, California. Owner and operator accounts show a badge on their profile.
  • How you pay: card payments go from buyer to seller through PayPal Goods & Services. Eligible purchases are covered by PayPal Purchase Protection.
  • Verified members: members can prove they own their linked Facebook, Instagram, eBay, X (Twitter), TikTok, and Whatnot accounts. Paid-plan members can verify their identity with Persona, an independent ID-verification company, using a government ID and a selfie.
  • Verified Sellers: this badge requires at least 3 months on a paid plan, 25+ completed deals with positive feedback, a profile picture, and connected social media and marketplace accounts. Persona ID verification is part of the program.
  • Track record: the public Archive at mycardpost.com/archive lists completed sales, trades, and auctions, and shows current totals for deals completed on My Card Post.
  • Reviews: you can read member reviews on the App Store and Google Play. You can read and leave reviews on My Card Post's Trustpilot page (trustpilot.com/review/mycardpost.com), the App Store, and Google Play.

My Card Post is a peer-to-peer marketplace, so you deal with other collectors, not with My Card Post. Check each member's profile and feedback before a bigger deal. See Marketplace Safety.

What are My Card Post's fees?

Joining and buying are free. Free-plan sellers pay a 5% My Card Post seller fee on completed sales, paid-plan sellers pay 0%, and PayPal's processing fees apply on every plan.

  • Buyers: there are currently no buyer fees. You pay the agreed price plus any shipping the seller charges.
  • Free plan sellers: $0 a month, listings currently unlimited, 5% My Card Post seller fee only when a card sells.
  • Paid plan sellers (Basic, Pro, All-Star): a monthly or annual subscription and a 0% My Card Post seller fee.
  • PayPal: PayPal deducts its own processing fees from each sale, on every plan.
  • Shipping labels (optional, U.S. sellers): you pay the label price with no My Card Post markup. Adding wallet funds by bank transfer is free, and by card has a small fee.

There is no My Card Post fee on cards that don't sell. Current plan prices are on the pricing page.

How does My Card Post work?

Collectors list cards, other members buy, make offers, trade, or bid, and the buyer pays the seller directly through PayPal Goods & Services. The seller then ships the card.

  1. Join free and set up your profile. Link your social and marketplace accounts to build trust.
  2. Buy: browse the marketplace, then choose Buy Now or make a Cash Offer if the seller allows offers.
  3. Sell: connect PayPal, open Add Cards, add front and back photos, and set a price. Listings are currently unlimited on every plan.
  4. Trade or auction (paid plans): propose cards-for-cards or cards-plus-cash trades, or run timed auctions.
  5. Ship and review: sellers ship with tracking when possible, and both sides leave feedback.

Is there a My Card Post app?

Yes. My Card Post has free apps for iOS and Android, and the full site works in a mobile browser at mycardpost.com.

Your account works the same on the app and the website.

Can I use My Card Post in Canada?

Yes. Members in Canada can join, buy, and sell on My Card Post, and CAD pricing is supported.

My Card Post's Privacy Policy covers members in the United States and Canada. Sellers set their own U.S. and Canada shipping rates (or offer free shipping), and checkout charges the rate for your shipping address. Payments still go through PayPal Goods & Services, so PayPal's rules and fees for your country apply. Check each listing's Canada shipping rate before you buy. Shipping labels on My Card Post are currently for U.S. sellers only.

Can I use My Card Post outside the U.S. and Canada?

Not directly. To use My Card Post, you need a U.S. address, a Canada address, or a vault shipping address.

A vault shipping address is the address of a card storage (vault) service that receives cards on your behalf. Payments go through PayPal Goods & Services, so PayPal's rules and fees for your country apply.

My Card Post vs eBay: what's the difference?

The biggest difference is fees: My Card Post charges paid-plan sellers 0% and Free-plan sellers 5%, plus PayPal processing, while eBay charges most trading card sellers a 13.25% final value fee plus a per-order fee.

  • eBay fees (as of October 2026, source: eBay "Selling fees" help page): 13.25% of the total sale (including shipping and sales tax) up to $7,500 per item, 2.35% on any amount above $7,500, plus $0.30 per order of $10 or less and $0.40 per order over $10. No separate payment processing fee.
  • How deals happen: on My Card Post, members message each other directly, send multi-card offers, and (on paid plans) trade cards plus cash.
  • Trust: My Card Post profiles can show verified links to members' social media and other marketplace accounts, including eBay.
  • Community: eBay is a general marketplace for everything. My Card Post is a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby.

See the worked $500 example under "How do My Card Post fees compare to other platforms?" below.

How do I sign up for My Card Post?

Go to mycardpost.com/register and choose Join Free. A free account needs no subscription and no credit card.

With a free account you can buy and list cards. Browsing listings is free for everyone, with no subscription needed. Trading and auctions need a paid plan.

You must be 18 or older to open your own account. A parent or legal guardian may open and manage an account for a minor.

How can I sell cards without paying eBay fees?

On My Card Post, you can list cards on the Free plan and pay a 5% seller fee only when a card sells, or choose a paid plan with a 0% My Card Post seller fee.

In both cases PayPal's processing fees apply, because buyers pay you through PayPal Goods & Services.

A paid plan costs less than the Free plan's 5% fee once 5% of your monthly sales is more than the plan's subscription price. Current plan prices are on the pricing page.

My Card Post is a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby. If you also sell elsewhere, Sync My Cards can keep your inventory in sync across marketplaces.

How do I trade cards online safely?

Trade with members who have verified profiles and good feedback, start with small deals, keep the conversation on the platform, and use PayPal Goods & Services for any cash.

On My Card Post:

  1. Check the profile: profile picture, verified social and marketplace links, feedback rating, and completed deals in the Archive.
  2. Look for badges: Persona ID-verified and Verified Seller.
  3. Start small with members you haven't dealt with before.
  4. Pay cash through PayPal Goods & Services. Eligible purchases are covered by PayPal Purchase Protection.
  5. Ship with tracking, share tracking numbers, and insure valuable cards.

Cards sent in a trade have no payment-processor protection, which is why the first deal with someone should be small. Trading on My Card Post is a paid-plan feature. Full checklist: Marketplace Safety.

Fees, plans & pricing

Is it free to join and buy on My Card Post?

Yes. Browsing listings is free for everyone, with no subscription needed. Joining is free and needs no credit card, and there are currently no buyer fees.

Buyers pay the agreed price plus any shipping the seller charges, through PayPal Goods & Services.

Is there a My Card Post promo code?

No. There are no public promo codes for My Card Post. You don't need one to join, because joining is free and needs no credit card.

To earn free membership, use the Earn Free Months referral program: invite 5 new users who sign up, and you earn a free month. Find your referral link in your account settings.

How much do My Card Post's paid plans cost?

Paid member plans (Basic, Pro, and All-Star) are available monthly or yearly, and yearly billing saves 20%. Current prices are on the pricing page.

The Free plan costs $0. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled.

What seller plans does My Card Post offer?

My Card Post has four plans: Free, Basic, Pro, and All-Star. Every plan includes unlimited buying, multi-card deals, and verified social and marketplace links.

  • Free ($0): listings currently unlimited, 5% My Card Post seller fee on completed sales. No auctions, trading, Persona ID verification, or Verified Seller status.
  • Basic: 0% My Card Post seller fee, unlimited listings, 50 auctions and 25 relists (fixed-price listings) a month, 1 pinned listing, 1 Best Price Badge, trading, Live Buying & Beat the Offer, Persona ID verification, Verified Seller eligibility, priority support, and auto-sync of graded cards by cert number.
  • Pro: everything in Basic, plus 250 auctions and 100 relists a month, 3 pinned listings, 3 Best Price Badges, and the Bulk Listing Tool.
  • All-Star: everything in Pro, plus 500 auctions and 250 relists a month, 5 pinned listings, and 10 Best Price Badges.

PayPal processing fees apply on every plan. Compare plans on the pricing page.

What's included in the Free plan?

The Free plan costs $0, needs no credit card, and currently lets you list an unlimited number of cards, with a 5% My Card Post seller fee when a card sells.

It includes buying, Buy Now listings, multi-card deals, and verified social and marketplace links. PayPal's processing fees also apply to sales.

Auctions, trading, Persona ID verification, Verified Seller status, and auto-sync of graded cards by cert number need a paid plan. The unlimited-listings allowance applies for now and may change in the future.

What do I get with a paid My Card Post plan?

A paid plan (Basic, Pro, or All-Star) replaces the 5% Free-plan seller fee with a 0% My Card Post seller fee and unlocks auctions, trading, and verification features.

It adds auctions (50, 250, or 500 a month by plan), relists of fixed-price listings (25, 100, or 250 a month by plan), cards-and-cash trading, Live Buying & Beat the Offer, pinned listings, Best Price Badges, Persona ID verification, the Verified Seller program, priority support, and auto-sync of graded cards by cert number. Pro and All-Star add the Bulk Listing Tool.

PayPal processing fees still apply.

When is a paid plan worth it versus the Free plan?

On cost alone, a paid plan pays for itself once the 5% Free-plan fee you would pay is more than the subscription price.

To check, multiply your monthly sales by 5% and compare the result with the plan's price on the pricing page. Yearly billing saves 20%, which lowers the break-even point.

Cost isn't the only factor. Auctions, trading, Persona ID verification, and Verified Seller status are only on paid plans. PayPal fees apply on every plan and don't change this comparison.

How does the 5% seller fee on the Free plan work?

On the Free plan, My Card Post takes 5% of the sale price on each completed sale, collected automatically through PayPal when the buyer pays.

The buyer pays the full price through PayPal Goods & Services. PayPal sends the seller's share to the seller and the 5% fee to My Card Post (PayPal Merchant Split Payments). PayPal's own processing fees are also deducted.

There is no My Card Post fee on cards that don't sell. Paid-plan sellers pay no My Card Post seller fee.

Are there any hidden fees on My Card Post?

No. My Card Post's fees are the 5% seller fee on Free-plan sales (0% on paid plans) and the subscription price for paid plans. PayPal charges its own processing fees.

There are currently no buyer fees. Fees and plans are listed on the pricing page. My Card Post gives at least 30 days' email notice before changing subscription fees.

Shipping labels bought on My Card Post are optional and cost the label price with no My Card Post markup. Adding wallet funds by bank transfer is free, and by card has a small fee.

How do My Card Post fees compare to other platforms?

Paid-plan sellers pay a 0% My Card Post seller fee and Free-plan sellers pay 5%, with PayPal processing separate on every plan and currently no buyer fees.

Worked example: a $500 card, with no shipping or sales tax so platforms compare on the same basis.

  • My Card Post paid plan: $0 My Card Post fee + PayPal about $17.94 (3.49% + $0.49) = seller keeps about $482.06.
  • My Card Post Free plan: $25 My Card Post fee (5%) + PayPal about $17.94 = seller keeps about $457.06.
  • eBay: 13.25% final value fee ($66.25) + $0.40 per-order fee = seller keeps about $433.35. eBay's fee also applies to shipping and sales tax, so real eBay fees are usually higher.
  • Whatnot (standard tier): 8% commission ($40) + processing of 2.9% + $0.30 ($14.80) = seller keeps about $445.20.

Figures as of October 2026. Sources: PayPal U.S. merchant fees page (your actual rate is set by PayPal), eBay "Selling fees" help page, and Whatnot Help Center seller fees.

This example leaves out subscription costs, shipping, promoted listings, and optional fees. Beyond fees, My Card Post is a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby.

Can I switch or cancel my plan?

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time in your subscription settings.

Downgrades take effect at your next billing cycle. When you cancel, you keep paid features until the end of the period you've paid for, and then your account moves to the Free plan. Your account is not deleted.

Is there a money-back guarantee on subscriptions?

Yes. If you're not satisfied, contact us for 100% of your money back. This guarantee applies to subscription payments.

To ask for a refund, email support@mycardpost.com or use the contact form.

The guarantee doesn't cover card purchases between members. Those are paid directly to the seller through PayPal and are final under My Card Post's Terms. Eligible purchases are covered by PayPal Purchase Protection.

How are subscriptions billed?

Paid subscriptions on the web are billed through Stripe, and subscriptions bought in the iOS app are billed through Apple's in-app purchase.

My Card Post does not store your full card details.

Card purchases between members are handled separately, through PayPal.

How does My Card Post make money?

My Card Post earns money from paid subscriptions, the 5% seller fee on Free-plan sales, and sales of its own Collector Gear merchandise.

There are currently no buyer fees. My Card Post's Privacy Policy states that it does not sell users' personal information.

Selling

How do I sell cards on My Card Post?

Connect a PayPal account, open Add Cards in the app or on the web, add front and back photos, choose a format, and set your price.

Paid-plan members with cards graded by PSA, SGC, CGC, or TAG can enter the cert number to fill in images and card details automatically.

The maximum listing price is $1,000,000.

How many cards can I list?

Listings are currently unlimited on every My Card Post plan, including Free.

Free-plan sellers pay a 5% My Card Post seller fee on completed sales. Paid-plan sellers pay 0%.

Auctions are limited by plan: 50 a month on Basic, 250 on Pro, and 500 on All-Star.

Do I need PayPal to sell on My Card Post?

Yes. All buyer-to-seller payments go through PayPal Goods & Services, so you need a PayPal account connected to My Card Post to get paid.

PayPal deducts its processing fees. Free-plan sellers also pay My Card Post's 5% seller fee, collected through PayPal at the time of payment.

What listing types are available?

Every listing is either Fixed-Price or Auction. Fixed-Price works on every plan, and auctions need a paid plan. You can also turn on Open to Offers and Trades.

  • Fixed-Price: buyers can pay your price right away with Buy Now. Every plan.
  • Auction: a timed auction with bidding. Paid plans only.
  • Open to Offers: lets buyers send Cash Offers below your asking price.
  • Trades: lets members send you trade offers of cards, or cards plus cash. Paid plans only.
  • Trade Only: removes the Buy Now and offer buttons, so the listing accepts trade offers only. Paid plans only.

Can I relist cards that didn't sell?

Yes, on paid plans. Relists apply to fixed-price listings, not auctions: 25 a month on Basic, 100 on Pro, and 250 on All-Star.

Auctions work differently: an auction that ends with no bids goes back to your shop at its opening price.

How can I send offers to buyers watching my cards?

Go to Marketplace > My Cards to see buyers watching your cards (marked with a yellow heart) and send them private offers.

What does Public vs Private mean?

Public and Private apply to cards in your personal collection (PC, shown in Showcase), not to marketplace listings.

Public collection cards appear on your profile. Private ones are visible only to you. Collection-tracking fields like "My Cost" and "Est. Market Value" are always private. "Date Acquired" is public.

Buying

How do I buy a card on My Card Post?

Find a card on the marketplace, choose Buy Now or make a Cash Offer, and pay the seller directly through PayPal Goods & Services. The seller then ships the card.

There are currently no buyer fees on My Card Post.

Can I negotiate the price?

Yes, if the seller has turned on Open to Offers for the listing. Send a Cash Offer, and the seller can accept, decline, or send a counter-offer.

You can also use the Multi-Card Cash Offer button in a seller's shop to make one offer on several cards, and you can message sellers directly.

  • Expiry: an offer or counter-offer expires if the other member doesn't respond within 24 hours.
  • Payment: once an offer is accepted, the buyer has 72 hours to pay through PayPal Goods & Services, or the accepted offer expires.

Is my purchase protected?

Eligible purchases are covered by PayPal Purchase Protection. Card payments go directly from buyer to seller through PayPal Goods & Services, and PayPal's rules decide claims.

Claims are filed with PayPal. My Card Post does not hold, pause, or reverse payments, and card sales are final under My Card Post's Terms except for any recourse PayPal provides.

My Card Post can warn, suspend, or remove members who break its rules.

What payment methods does My Card Post support?

All card payments between members go through PayPal Goods & Services, including Buy Now purchases, accepted offers, auction wins, and the cash part of trades.

You check out while signed in to your My Card Post account and pay through PayPal, using the payment options PayPal offers you. To bid in auctions, you need a verified PayPal account connected to My Card Post. Paid subscriptions are billed separately, through Stripe on the web or Apple's in-app purchase in the iOS app.

How do I find cards that just sold?

Visit the Archive, which lists completed sales, trades, and auctions on My Card Post with prices and dates.

You can filter by category and deal type and sort by date or value, which helps you check comps before you buy or list.

Trading

How does trading work on My Card Post?

On paid plans, you propose a trade on any listing with Trades turned on: cards for cards, or cards plus cash. The other member can accept, decline, or send a counter-offer.

  1. Propose: pick the cards on each side and any cash. A trade offer expires if the other member doesn't respond within 24 hours.
  2. Agree: either side can counter until one accepts.
  3. Pay any cash: the member who owes cash pays through PayPal Goods & Services. An accepted trade that isn't paid within 72 hours expires.
  4. Ship: each side ships its own cards and adds its tracking number on the trade page, so the other member is notified. U.S. sellers can instead buy a shipping label on My Card Post, which adds the tracking number for you.

Why is trading only on paid plans?

Trading with cards, or cards plus cash, is a paid-plan feature on My Card Post (Basic, Pro, and All-Star).

Free-plan members can buy and sell with Buy Now and Cash Offers, and can upgrade at any time to trade.

What if a trade goes wrong?

First message the other member through My Card Post, and if that doesn't work, email support@mycardpost.com with the trade details and tracking.

My Card Post is a marketplace venue, not a party to trades. It may help mediate at its discretion. Its options are limited to helping with communication and warning, suspending, or removing accounts that break the rules.

For cash paid through PayPal Goods & Services, eligible purchases are covered by PayPal Purchase Protection. Cards exchanged in a trade have no payment-processor protection, so build trust with small trades first.

Auctions

How do My Card Post auctions work?

Paid-plan sellers list a card with a starting price and a duration of 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days, and the highest bid when time runs out wins.

  • Bids are binding.
  • A bid in the final 60 seconds extends the auction by 2 minutes, repeating until no one bids in the last 60 seconds.
  • You need a verified PayPal account connected to My Card Post to bid.
  • The winner must pay through PayPal Goods & Services within 72 hours of the auction ending.

Who can run auctions on My Card Post?

Auctions are available on paid plans: up to 50 a month on Basic, 250 on Pro, and 500 on All-Star.

Free-plan sellers can't run auctions but can list cards at a fixed price.

How long do My Card Post auctions last?

Sellers choose a duration of 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days.

A bid in the final 60 seconds extends the auction by 2 minutes, repeating until there are no bids in the final 60 seconds.

What are the bid increments on My Card Post auctions?

Each bid must beat the current price by at least the minimum increment for that price range.

  • $0 to $10: $0.25
  • $10 to $100: $1.00
  • $100 to $250: $2.50
  • $250 to $1,000: $5.00
  • $1,000 to $5,000: $10.00
  • $5,000 and up: $25.00

How does max bidding work?

When you bid, you enter your maximum bid. The current price rises only by the increment needed to keep you in the lead, up to your maximum.

Other bidders can't see your maximum bid, and the bid history doesn't show maximum bids. If you're winning, you can raise your maximum at any time before the auction ends.

What happens if the winning bidder doesn't pay?

The winner must pay within 72 hours of the auction ending, and if they don't, the seller may cancel the win.

The non-paying bidder may have their bid canceled, their bidding privileges revoked, or their account suspended or terminated. The card may then go to the next-highest bidder or be relisted.

What happens if an auction gets no bids?

If an auction ends with no bids, the card goes back to the seller's shop at its opening price.

Trust, safety & verification

Is My Card Post safe?

My Card Post adds several layers of protection: payments through PayPal Goods & Services, verified social and marketplace links, Persona ID verification, Verified Seller badges, public feedback, and enforced Community Standards.

  • Payments: card payments go through PayPal Goods & Services. Eligible purchases are covered by PayPal Purchase Protection.
  • Identity: members can verify linked accounts, and paid-plan members can verify their ID with Persona.
  • Reputation: every member has visible feedback ratings and deal history.
  • Rules: Community Standards are enforced with warnings, suspensions, and permanent removal. Scams, shill bidding, and fake accounts can lead to immediate removal.
  • Reporting: a report button on reviews and messages, plus support@mycardpost.com.

No marketplace can stop every bad actor. Start small with new members and keep deals on My Card Post.

How do I check if a seller is trustworthy?

Before a bigger deal, check the member's profile picture, verified links, outside marketplace feedback, completed deals, My Card Post feedback rating, and listing quality.

  1. Do they have a profile picture?
  2. Are their social media accounts linked and verified?
  3. Do they have linked marketplace accounts, such as eBay, with good feedback?
  4. Have they completed deals on My Card Post? Completed deals appear in the Archive.
  5. What is their My Card Post feedback rating, out of 5 stars?
  6. Are their listings clear, with good photos?

Look for the Persona ID-verified and Verified Seller badges too. If a new member is missing several of these, start with a small deal. Full guide: Marketplace Safety.

What protections are in place to prevent scammers?

My Card Post combines PayPal Goods & Services payments, account and ID verification, public feedback, reporting tools, and Community Standards enforcement.

  • Card payments go through PayPal Goods & Services. Eligible purchases are covered by PayPal Purchase Protection.
  • Members can verify their linked social and marketplace accounts, and paid-plan members can verify their identity with Persona.
  • Every member has visible feedback ratings and deal history.
  • A report button on reviews and messages, plus support@mycardpost.com.
  • Community Standards enforced with warnings, suspensions, and permanent removal.

What do I do if I think I've been scammed?

If you paid through PayPal Goods & Services, open a claim with PayPal from the transaction details, then email support@mycardpost.com with the listing, the PayPal transaction ID, and a short summary.

PayPal Purchase Protection is your main financial recourse, and PayPal decides claims.

My Card Post can't reverse PayPal payments. It can investigate and warn, suspend, or remove accounts that break its rules. If the other party is a My Card Post owner or operator account, the dispute is handled only through PayPal's process.

Why should I keep deals on My Card Post?

Taking a deal off the platform puts both sides at risk: you lose My Card Post's deal records, feedback, and reporting, and you may lose PayPal Goods & Services protection.

My Card Post's Community Standards ask members not to move transactions off the platform.

What is shill bidding and how does My Card Post handle it?

Shill bidding means using fake or connected accounts to bid up your own auction, and it's prohibited on My Card Post.

So are creating multiple accounts to manipulate auctions and not paying after winning. My Card Post monitors bidding patterns. It may void auction results where it finds manipulation and permanently remove the accounts involved.

To report suspected shill bidding, email support@mycardpost.com with the auction link.

How do I become a Verified Seller?

Verified Seller status is for paid-plan members with at least 3 months subscribed, 25+ completed deals with positive feedback, a profile picture, and connected social media and marketplace accounts.

Requirements:

  • a paid subscription for at least 3 months
  • at least 25 completed deals with positive reviews and feedback
  • a profile picture
  • at least one connected social media account
  • at least one other connected marketplace account

Persona ID verification is also part of the verification program.

What is Persona ID verification?

Persona ID verification is an identity check, available on paid plans, run by Persona Identities, Inc. using a government-issued ID and a selfie.

Members who pass get an ID-verified badge on their My Card Post profile. It isn't needed to browse, buy, or list cards. It is part of My Card Post's verification program for sellers.

A verified badge shows the member passed Persona's check. It isn't a guarantee or an endorsement by My Card Post.

Why does My Card Post ask me to connect Facebook, Instagram, or eBay?

Connecting an account proves it's really yours, so buyers and trading partners can check your reputation elsewhere, such as your eBay feedback, before dealing with you.

Anyone can type a handle onto a profile, but only the owner can connect the account. Connected accounts are also part of the Verified Seller criteria.

Is connecting accounts required to sell?

No. Connecting social media or marketplace accounts isn't required to list cards on My Card Post. Seller setup asks you to connect PayPal, set your shipping rates, and list a card.

It is encouraged, because it helps buyers trust you. It is required for Verified Seller status, which needs at least one connected social media account and at least one other connected marketplace account.

What does an owner or operator badge mean?

The badge marks accounts belonging to My Card Post's owner, employees, or affiliates, who may buy, sell, and trade as regular users under the same fees and rules.

They get no special search ranking or visibility. My Card Post does not use other users' non-public information to their advantage. Disputes involving these accounts are handled only through PayPal's process.

My Card Post vs other marketplaces

My Card Post vs Whatnot: what's the difference?

My Card Post is a listing marketplace with a 0% (paid plans) or 5% (Free plan) My Card Post seller fee, while Whatnot is a live-stream platform that charges a tiered commission plus payment processing.

Since September 21, 2026, Whatnot has charged a tiered commission on the item price based on a seller's sales over the previous four weeks. For sports cards and TCG, it runs from 8% at the standard tier down to 6.5% at the highest public tier. Whatnot also charges payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30 per order in the U.S. (As of October 2026. Sources: Whatnot Help Center "Whatnot seller fees", Whatnot blog "Whatnot lowers its commission rates", and the whatroi.com rate card.)

My Card Post offers Buy Now, Cash Offers, trades, and timed auctions, with PayPal processing fees separate. It's a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby.

My Card Post vs Fanatics Collect: what's the difference?

My Card Post charges a 0% (paid plans) or 5% (Free plan) My Card Post seller fee and no buyer fees, while Fanatics Collect charges Buy Now sellers 6% or 12% depending on price versus Card Ladder value.

Fanatics Collect charges 6% when the price is under 120% of the card's Card Ladder value and 12% at or above that, with no buyer fees. Its FanCash payout option has a 0% marketplace fee, but proceeds are FanCash that can't be cashed out, and vault fees still apply. (As of September 2026. Source: Fanatics Collect support pages.)

On My Card Post, PayPal processing fees are separate, and members trade cards and cash directly and ship cards themselves, in a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby.

My Card Post vs COMC: what's the difference?

On My Card Post, members ship cards directly to each other and pay a 0% (paid plans) or 5% (Free plan) seller fee, while COMC charges a 5% commission on fixed-price sales plus fees to cash out credit.

Turning COMC credit into cash generally costs a 10% cash-out fee, plus $1 on amounts under $250, and COMC's auction fees are different. (As of September 2026. Source: COMC help center.)

PayPal processing fees are separate on My Card Post. My Card Post is a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby.

My Card Post vs TCGplayer: what's the difference?

My Card Post covers both sports cards and trading card games with a 0% (paid plans) or 5% (Free plan) seller fee, while TCGplayer's standard sellers pay a 10.75% commission plus processing.

TCGplayer's standard marketplace commission is capped at $75 per product, plus 2.5% payment processing and $0.30 per order. TCGplayer Pro and Direct sellers have different rates. (As of September 2026. Sources: TCGplayer help center fee pages and TCGplayer seller blog.)

PayPal processing fees are separate on My Card Post. My Card Post is a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby, covering sports cards and trading card games alike.

My Card Post vs Mercari: what's the difference?

My Card Post is built only for card collectors and charges a 0% (paid plans) or 5% (Free plan) seller fee, while Mercari is a general resale marketplace with a flat 10% selling fee on trading cards.

Mercari has no separate payment processing fee. (As of September 2026. Source: Mercari Help Center.) On My Card Post, PayPal processing fees are separate, and paid plans support cards-and-cash trades. My Card Post is a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby.

My Card Post vs Goldin: what's the difference?

My Card Post currently has no buyer fees and a 0% (paid plans) or 5% (Free plan) seller fee, while Goldin is an auction house that adds a 22% buyer's premium and charges tiered seller fees.

Goldin's buyer's premium (minimum $19) applies to Marketplace, Weekly Auction and Elite Auction purchases. Its published Marketplace seller fees are tiered from 16.7% down to 8.3% by sale price, shown as a promotional 8.3% at every tier up to $249,999. Auction seller commission is arranged with Goldin's sales team. (As of October 2026. Source: Goldin's About page, goldin.co.)

On My Card Post, members list raw or graded cards themselves and deal directly with each other, with PayPal processing fees separate. It's a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby.

My Card Post vs MySlabs: what's the difference?

Any My Card Post member can list on the Free plan, with no buyer fees, while MySlabs sellers must apply and its fee table lists a 3% seller fee and a 1% buyer fee.

MySlabs' payment processing is 3.49% + $0.49, paid by the seller. (As of October 2026. Source: MySlabs guidelines fee table.)

My Card Post charges a 0% (paid plans) or 5% (Free plan) seller fee, with PayPal processing fees separate. It's a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby.

Account & support

How do I sign in to My Card Post?

Sign in with your email and password, or with Google. Both give you access to the same account.

Connecting Facebook, Instagram, or eBay to your profile is for verification only and can't be used to sign in.

How do I invite friends to join My Card Post?

Share your personal Earn Free Months referral link from your account settings. Invite 5 new users who sign up, and you earn a free month.

How do I contact My Card Post support?

Email support@mycardpost.com or use the contact form at mycardpost.com/contact-us.

Paid plans include priority support. To report a review or message, use the report button on it, or email support with the details.

What if I'm having trouble with PayPal onboarding?

First confirm the email address on your PayPal account and make sure the account can receive Goods & Services payments.

Log in to PayPal and follow any prompt to verify your email. If you're still stuck, email support@mycardpost.com with a description and a screenshot, or contact PayPal support.

How do I delete my account?

Send an Account Deletion Request to privacy@mycardpost.com. Canceling a paid subscription only moves you to the Free plan and doesn't delete your account.

My Card Post's Privacy Policy describes what may be kept, for example records the law requires.

Shipping

How quickly should sellers ship?

Sellers are expected to ship promptly after payment, include tracking whenever possible, and tell the buyer right away about any delay.

In trades, each side ships its own cards. Shipping speed and communication show up in your feedback and matter a lot for your reputation.

Where do I find the buyer's shipping address?

Go to your Completed Transactions page and select Order Details for the deal. That page shows the buyer's or trading partner's shipping information.

Can I buy shipping labels on My Card Post?

Yes. Sellers in the U.S. can buy and print USPS shipping labels on My Card Post, on every plan, including Free.

On the order details page for a sale or trade, choose Create Label, check the package size, weight, and both addresses, pick a service, and buy. You can print on a 4x6 label or a regular 8.5x11 sheet, with an optional packing slip. The tracking number is added to the order, and the buyer or trade partner is notified automatically.

Labels are currently for U.S. sellers only, so sellers in Canada can't buy them yet.

Which shipping services can I use for labels on My Card Post?

Labels on My Card Post are USPS only for now: USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express within the U.S., plus the My Card Post Envelope for lower-priced raw cards.

For packages to Canada, you can choose Priority Mail International or First-Class Package International Service, and the customs form is filled in for you to review. The label screen shows the price for your exact package and addresses.

Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express include USPS insurance up to $100. Extra insurance and signature confirmation are optional when you buy.

What is the My Card Post Envelope?

The My Card Post Envelope ships a raw card as a USPS First-Class Mail letter, a lower-cost label option for lower-priced raw cards sent within the U.S.

  • Raw cards only, up to 3 oz.
  • Lower-value orders only. The label screen offers it when the order qualifies.
  • U.S. addresses only.

It includes scan-based tracking through a postal barcode, not the full package tracking that comes with Ground Advantage. It has no insurance and no signature option, and a My Card Post Envelope label can't be refunded. For graded or higher-value cards, choose a package service such as USPS Ground Advantage.

How do I pay for shipping labels on My Card Post?

You pay for labels from a shipping wallet in your My Card Post account, and My Card Post adds no markup to the label price.

Add funds by bank transfer, which is free, or by card, which has a small fee shown before you pay. When you buy a label, its price comes out of your wallet balance.

Shipping the buyer pays at checkout is separate. It's paid to you through PayPal with the order.

Can I cancel a shipping label and get a refund?

Yes, for unused labels: ask for a refund from your shipping wallet within 30 days of buying, as long as USPS hasn't scanned the label.

The money goes back to your wallet once USPS approves the refund. After a label is cancelled, you can buy a new one for that order. My Card Post Envelope labels can't be refunded.

How should I pack cards for shipping?

Use a penny sleeve inside a top loader or semi-rigid holder, secure it so it can't slide, and ship it in a bubble mailer or a rigid mailer or box.

Painter's tape or a team bag helps keep the card in place. Graded and valuable cards need extra padding. For higher-value cards, use tracking and insurance, and consider signature confirmation.

What if my card arrives damaged?

Photograph the package and card right away, message the seller through My Card Post, and if you can't reach a fair outcome, you may be able to open a claim with PayPal.

  1. Photograph the package and the card before removing anything.
  2. Message the seller. Most issues get solved directly.
  3. If you paid through PayPal Goods & Services, you may be able to open a claim with PayPal. Eligible purchases are covered by PayPal Purchase Protection.
  4. Email support@mycardpost.com if you need help. My Card Post may help mediate at its discretion.

Under My Card Post's Terms, risk of loss passes to the buyer once the seller hands the package to the carrier, so sellers should pack well and insure valuable cards.

Who is responsible if a package is lost?

Under My Card Post's Terms, risk of loss passes to the buyer once the seller hands the package to the carrier.

Sellers handle packaging and shipment and can protect both sides with tracking, insurance, and signature confirmation on valuable cards. If you paid through PayPal Goods & Services, eligible purchases are covered by PayPal Purchase Protection, and PayPal decides any claim.

Can sellers cancel and refund an order?

Yes. A seller can refund and cancel a paid order from the order's details page on My Card Post, giving a reason, and the buyer is refunded through PayPal.

Message the buyer first so they know what's happening. After a refund and cancellation, the seller can relist the card.

Grading

Should I grade my card before selling?

It depends on the card: grading costs money and time, but gives buyers an independent opinion on condition and authenticity.

Collectors often prefer graded copies of valuable, vintage, or high-demand cards. Before you submit, compare recent sold prices for raw and graded copies, and factor in grading fees and turnaround times. You can sell both raw and graded cards on My Card Post.

Which grading companies does My Card Post support?

You can list cards from any grading company, and paid-plan cert sync auto-fills listings for PSA, SGC, CGC, and TAG.

Enter the cert number and the card's images and details fill in automatically. Cards graded by other companies, such as BGS, can be listed by entering the details yourself.

Tools & features

What tools does My Card Post offer collectors?

My Card Post includes cert sync, collection Showcase, multi-card deals, pinned listings, Best Price Badges, bulk listing, Want Lists, Pop Reports, Comp Data, saved-search alerts, the Archive, leaderboards, shipping labels, and partner integrations.

  • Cert sync (paid plans): list PSA, SGC, CGC, and TAG graded cards by cert number.
  • PC Collections and Showcase: show your personal collection, public or private. Paid plans auto-sync graded cards by cert number.
  • Multi-Card Deals and Multi-Card Cash Offers: buy or sell several cards in one deal.
  • Pinned listings (1, 3, or 5 by paid plan) and Best Price Badges (1, 3, or 10 by paid plan). You submit a listing for a Best Price Badge and My Card Post reviews it. An approved badge lasts for a set period and comes off early if the card sells, is relisted as an auction, or its price goes up.
  • Bulk Listing Tool: Pro and All-Star.
  • Live Buying & Beat the Offer (paid plans): Live Buying is an active buying session on the site, shown in the feed. Beat the Offer is a feed post where a seller shares an offer from another marketplace and gives the community a chance to beat it.
  • Want Lists, Pop Reports, and Comp Data: all live.
  • Saved searches with alerts.
  • The Archive: completed sales, trades, and auctions.
  • Leaderboards and the community Feed.
  • Earn Free Months referral program: invite 5 new users who sign up, and you earn a free month.
  • Shipping labels (U.S. sellers, every plan): buy and print USPS labels, including the My Card Post Envelope, from the order details page.
  • Partner integrations: graded population data from GemRate, comps from Card Hedge, and inventory import and sync with Mascot and Sync My Cards.

Coming soon, per mycardpost.com/pricing: Seller Dashboard, Goal Tracker, and PC valuation and tracking.

What are Live Buying and Beat the Offer?

Live Buying is an active buying session on My Card Post, shown in the feed. Beat the Offer is a feed post where a seller shares an offer they have on another marketplace and gives the community a chance to beat it.

With Beat the Offer, a seller shares an offer they have on another marketplace (for example, eBay) and gives the My Card Post community a chance to beat it. Because paid-plan sellers pay no My Card Post seller fee, a sale on My Card Post can give the seller a better margin.

Both are included in paid plans (Basic, Pro, and All-Star).

Does My Card Post work with other marketplaces or inventory tools?

Yes. My Card Post partners with Mascot, which imports and syncs inventory from other marketplaces, and Sync My Cards, which keeps inventory in sync across the places you sell.

See mycardpost.com/partners.

Can I save searches or set alerts for specific cards?

Yes. Save any search on My Card Post and turn on email alerts for new matching listings.

You can manage your saved-search email preferences or unsubscribe at any time.

Does My Card Post sell merchandise?

Yes. My Card Post sells its own Collector Gear at mycardpost.com/gear, sold directly by My Card Post, LLC.

Unused Gear in its original condition can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. This return policy applies to Gear only.

About My Card Post

Who runs My Card Post?

My Card Post is run by its founder, Mark Hill, a card collector, through My Card Post, LLC in Westlake Village, California. It launched in November 2022.

Some accounts belonging to My Card Post's owner, employees, or affiliates also buy, sell, and trade as regular users. They follow the same fees and rules as everyone else and show an owner or operator badge on their public profile.

When did My Card Post launch?

My Card Post launched in November 2022.

What kinds of cards can I buy, sell, or trade on My Card Post?

All trading cards, not only sports cards: sports, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and other TCGs, plus Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and other entertainment cards.

Sports categories include baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, golf, tennis, boxing, UFC, WWE, NASCAR, Formula 1 and college sports. Entertainment includes VeeFriends and more. Raw and graded cards are both welcome.

How big is My Card Post?

My Card Post is a smaller but growing community, purpose-built for the hobby. For current totals of completed deals and cards sold or traded, see the public Archive at mycardpost.com/archive.

The Archive lists completed sales, trades, and auctions, and its totals update as new deals are completed.

Still have a question?

Email support@mycardpost.com or use the contact form.

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