Question 1

What is a Card Want?

Accepted Answer

A Card Want is a public post describing exactly which card you're looking for — player, year, set, condition, and your budget range. Verified sellers see your post and respond if they have a match.

Question 2

Is posting a want free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Posting wants is always free for collectors. No listing fees, no commissions on your side.

Question 3

How many wants can I post?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited. Build out your entire chase list.

Question 4

Who can respond to my wants?

Accepted Answer

Only verified sellers and approved card shops can submit offers, so you're talking to legitimate dealers and collectors — not bots.

Question 5

How fast will I get responses?

Accepted Answer

Most active wants receive a first response within hours. Rare or vintage cards may take longer.

Question 6

Do I have to accept any offer?

Accepted Answer

Never. Compare responses, ask questions, and pick the one that's right for you.

Question 7

How do you verify sellers?

Accepted Answer

We review identity, business history, references, and past selling activity before granting the verified badge.

Question 8

What does the verified badge mean?

Accepted Answer

It means the seller has passed our review and accepts our community guidelines. It is not a guarantee of any specific transaction.

Question 9

Can my card shop join?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we're recruiting Founding Card Shops now. Visit the Founding Card Shops page to apply and lock in early benefits.

Question 10

What does my shop get?

Accepted Answer

A verified shop profile, location and specialty listing, inventory matching against active wants, and lead tracking tools as they roll out.

Question 11

Will it always be free?

Accepted Answer

Collectors will always have a free tier. Sellers are free during beta, with paid Pro tiers rolling out later. We'll tell you well in advance of any changes.

Question 12

Are there transaction fees?

Accepted Answer

No platform transaction fees during beta. Payments happen directly between buyer and seller.

Question 13

Is My Card List in beta?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we're in early access. Expect new features regularly. Early members help shape the product.

Question 14

What does early access get me?

Accepted Answer

Free seller access during beta, founding-member status, and direct input into the roadmap.

Question 15

How do you keep the marketplace safe?

Accepted Answer

Verified sellers, in-app messaging, public ratings, blocking and reporting tools, and a strict prohibited-items policy.

Question 16

Where can I read the rules?

Accepted Answer

See our Community Guidelines, Prohibited Items list, and Fraud Policy in the footer of every page.

Everything you need to know

How Card Wants Work

Seller Responses

Verification

Card Shops

Pricing

Beta Questions

Security & Marketplace Rules