How to sell your Pokémon cards in France: complete 2026 guide
By Blisterr Team
Selling Pokémon cards in France comes down to three decisions: appraise your cards properly, present them well, and choose where to sell them. This guide takes you from appraisal to shipping, then to getting paid and the tax questions. The fees quoted are the ones each platform published on October 5, 2026: they change, so check them before you sell.
Appraise your cards before selling
Before listing anything, take stock of what you own:
- Identify the set and number of each card (printed at the bottom of the card, for example “4/102” for Base Set), along with the language and edition.
- Grade the condition with the scale Cardmarket uses: Mint (MT), Near Mint (NM), Excellent (EX), Good (GD), Light Played (LP), Played (PL), Poor (PO). Be honest: an “NM” card sold as “Mint” triggers a buyer dispute.
- Consider professional grading for high-value cards. A graded card (PSA, BGS, CGC) reassures the buyer about condition and authenticity, but grading costs money and takes time: weigh both against the gain you expect.
- Estimate the market price from sales that actually closed: sales history on Cardmarket, sold listings on eBay. Active listings show what sellers hope to get, not what buyers pay.
Photograph your cards properly
The photo, or the video, makes the sale. A few rules:
- Natural light (near a window, never in direct sunlight) or neutral LED lighting.
- Plain background (matte black or white), with nothing distracting.
- Four photos minimum: front, back, a close-up of the holo or foil at an angle, a close-up of any flaw.
- No retouching: no pushed saturation, no filter. Buyers want to see the real card.
- Transparent sleeve: it protects the card and shows its condition.
On Blisterr, the Peek is a vertical video of up to 60 seconds: you film the card from every angle, which is more reassuring than a static photo for valuable pieces.
Where to sell Pokémon cards in France
Every platform splits its fees differently between seller and buyer. Here are the public fee schedules recorded on October 5, 2026:
| Platform | Seller fees | Buyer fees | Recorded on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blisterr | 0% commission, no listing fees | Buyer protection fee: 6.9% of the item price + €0.49 per order with the same seller | October 5, 2026 |
| Cardmarket | 5% per item sold (commission capped at €100 per item) | Optional Trustee service, fee based on order value | October 5, 2026 |
| eBay.fr, private seller (address in the EEA) | No commission on the final price; 150 free listings per month, then €0.35 per listing | Buyer protection: €0.10 + 7% up to €20, 4% from €20.01 to €300, 2% from €300.01 to €4,000 | October 5, 2026 |
| eBay.fr, business seller (collectible card games) | 9% up to €990, then 2%; €0.35 per order; 0.35% regulatory operating fee | Protection included at no cost | October 5, 2026 |
| Whatnot France (TCG) | 4.00% + VAT, plus payment processing (2.42% + €0.25 + VAT) | See Whatnot’s fee schedule | October 5, 2026 |
| Vinted | No seller commission | Buyer protection, generally 5% + €0.70 | October 5, 2026 |
Other live platforms, such as Voggt, publish their own fee schedules: check them before comparing. Sources are listed at the bottom of this article.
What this looks like for a €50 card
Here is a card sold for €50, shipping excluded, calculated by us from the public rates of October 5, 2026:
- Blisterr: the seller receives €50.00; the buyer pays €53.94 (€3.45 + €0.49 buyer protection fee).
- eBay.fr, private seller: the seller receives €50.00; the buyer pays €52.70 (€0.10 + €1.40 + €1.20).
- eBay.fr, business seller: the seller receives about €44.98; the buyer pays €50.00.
- Whatnot France (TCG): the seller receives about €45.85 (fees and VAT on fees deducted, no shipping); the buyer pays €50.00.
- Vinted: the seller receives €50.00; the buyer pays about €53.20.
- Cardmarket: the seller receives €47.50; the buyer pays €50.00 (excluding the Trustee service).
On Blisterr, the seller pays no commission; the fees are paid by the buyer. Compare the total cost, seller plus buyer, not just the line that concerns you: the right choice also depends on audience, format (listing, auction, live, video) and the value of the card. Our TCG marketplace comparison covers these platforms in more detail, and the fees page summarizes Blisterr’s fee schedule.
Selling Pokémon cards on Blisterr
Blisterr is a marketplace for live auctions and short videos for collectibles, run by a French company based in Bayonne. To sell there:
- Apply on the Become a seller page. You say whether you sell as an individual or a business (for a business: SIRET number, legal form and VAT regime), pick your categories, add 1 to 10 social media links and an intro video, and complete Stripe identity verification. For now, selling is open to adult sellers who sell from France.
- Our team reviews every application manually: it can approve it, reject it or send it back with remarks.
- Publish your Peeks or schedule a Live. Browse the Pokémon category to see how other sellers present their cards.
Choose the right sale format
On Blisterr, an item is sold in one of five formats:
- Instant buy: fixed price, the buyer pays the listed amount. Suited to regular stock.
- Classic auction: bids are visible, the highest bidder at the end wins. Suited to cards that are hard to price.
- Silent auction: bids are hidden, the best offer wins at the end.
- Drop: a Dutch auction. The price drops automatically between a starting price and a floor price, and the first buyer to click Buy wins the item.
- Giveaway: a free prize draw among eligible participants (everyone, the shop’s followers or its past buyers, chosen by the seller). Delivery is paid by the seller.
In a Peek, an auction runs for a number of days chosen by the seller (5 days by default) and ends at the displayed time. In a Live, a lot’s countdown lasts 30 seconds by default, and a bid placed in the last 15 seconds resets it to 15 seconds. All formats are presented on the sale formats page.
Write an effective listing
A good listing includes:
- A precise title: “Charizard Holo Base Set 4/102, PSA 8” rather than “Beautiful Pokémon card”.
- Detailed condition: edges, surface, centering, corners. For high-end cards, mention minor flaws.
- Provenance: personal pull, store purchase, lot. Any information reassures.
- A justified price: rely on recent comparable sales.
- Shipping terms: the protection used (toploader, sleeve, rigid mailer) and the carriers offered.
Ship your cards safely
Careful shipping reduces disputes:
- A rigid toploader for any valuable card, with a sleeve between the card and the toploader to avoid micro-scratches.
- A bubble mailer or rigid envelope, sealed securely.
- A photo of the parcel before closing, as proof of its condition at departure.
On Blisterr, delivery is available in mainland France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and the French overseas departments (Réunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana). Every shop offers Colissimo and Mondial Relay, and can enable Chronopost as an option. Labels are generated through Sendcloud. The buyer pays for delivery, except for a giveaway, where it is paid by the seller. For purchases made in a live, delivery goes to a pickup point.
Note that no insurance is added automatically. For a high-value card, check the carrier’s coverage before you ship.
Get paid
On Blisterr, a seller’s payout works like this:
- After delivery, the sale amount is credited to your Blisterr wallet no later than 20 days after delivery.
- You then withdraw the balance to your bank account via Stripe Connect: one free withdrawal every 40 days, then 3% + €1 per withdrawal (minimum €1). The estimated timing is shown in the app when you withdraw.
Any debts (for example a refund decided in a buyer’s favor) are deducted before withdrawal fees are calculated. Stripe identity verification is completed during your seller application.
Taxes: what to know before selling
Blisterr does not give tax advice. Taxes depend on your situation: occasional sale of personal items or regular activity. Check impots.gouv.fr or ask an accountant.
Occasional sale or regular activity
There is no single threshold that turns an occasional sale into a professional activity: the tax authority looks at, among other things, how regular the sales are and whether they are profit-seeking, for example when you buy to resell. The applicable regime depends on your situation and on the nature of the goods sold; how a card collection is classified for tax purposes isn’t obvious: have a professional confirm it before you sell high-value pieces.
What platforms must report (DAC7)
Like any platform, Blisterr is required to report certain information about active sellers to the tax authorities (EU DAC7 directive). According to impots.gouv.fr, this concerns sellers who make at least 30 sales or more than €2,000 in revenue over the year. This obligation falls on the platform: it doesn’t relieve you of declaring your income when required.
Mistakes to avoid when selling Pokémon cards
- Selling off-platform to save fees: no protection if you get scammed, and most marketplaces’ terms forbid it.
- Over-packing: an oversized parcel for a card weighing a few grams costs more in postage and complicates delivery.
- Ignoring buyer messages: replying quickly avoids many misunderstandings and disputes.
- Confusing rarity and value: a rare card in poor condition is often worth less than a more common card in perfect condition.
- Overstating condition: the gap between advertised and actual condition is the first source of disagreement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best site to sell Pokémon cards?
It depends on what you sell and who bears the fees. For single cards in volume, a listings marketplace like Cardmarket is a reference; to sell on video or live, Blisterr offers the Peek and the Live with 0% seller commission. The table above lets you compare the published fees.
Can you sell Pokémon cards on Blisterr without being a business?
Yes. The seller application offers an individual profile or a business profile. You must be an adult and sell from France.
How much does it cost to sell a Pokémon card on Blisterr?
Blisterr charges 0% seller commission and no listing fees. The buyer protection fee (6.9% of the item price + €0.49) is paid by the buyer. Only withdrawing to your bank account can carry a fee: one free withdrawal every 40 days, then 3% + €1.
How long does it take to get paid?
The seller’s wallet is credited no later than 20 days after delivery. You then withdraw to your bank account via Stripe Connect.
Do I have to declare my Pokémon card sales?
It depends on your situation: occasional sale of personal items or regular activity. See the tax section above, then impots.gouv.fr or an accountant.
Ready to sell your Pokémon on Blisterr?
Signing up is free and our team reviews every application manually. Apply to become a seller, discover the Peek and the Live, or read how a live auction works before you start.
Sources
Information checked on October 5, 2026.