We Buy for More & Sell for Less

Dark Moon Cards and Games is temporarily unable to pre-Black & White era cards.  As card prices have increased, the volume of older cards we can purchase and hold while they sell is diminished.  For collectors with Black & White - Sword & Shield era Ultra Rare cards should complete the Buy List form below.

• We buy bulk, collections and single cards including V, EX, GX, Secret Rare, and Full Art at competitive prices.
  
• Buying in person - weekends within 200 miles of Roanoke, VA or at any stop on the Con Schedule
• Buying by mail - shipments evaluated and quote delivered within 1 business day of delivery
• Cards should be in Near Mint condition
• Use the form below to begin your sale

Near Mint (NM)
Near Mint condition cards show minimal or no wear from play or handling and will have an unmarked surface, crisp corners, and otherwise pristine edges outside of minimal handling. Near Mint condition cards appear "fresh out of the pack," with edges and surfaces virtually free from all flaws.

Lightly Played (LP)
Lightly Played condition cards can have slight border or corner wear, or possibly minor scratches. No major defects are present, and there are less than 4 total flaws on the card. Lightly Played condition foils may have slight fading or indications of wear on the card face.  LP cards will typically be purchased for 10-15% less than NM.

Moderately Played (MP)
Moderately Played condition cards have moderate wear, or flaws apparent to the naked eye. Moderately Played condition cards can show moderate border wear, mild corner wear, water damage, scratches , creases or fading, light dirt buildup, or any combination of these defects.  MP cards will typically be purchased for 20-25% less than NM.

Heavily Played (HP)
Heavily Played condition cards exhibit signs of heavy wear. Heavily Played condition cards may include cards that have significant creasing, folding, severe water damage, heavy whitening, heavy border wear, and/or tearing.  Dark Moon Cards and Games does not purchase HP cards.

Damaged (D)
Damaged condition cards show obvious tears, bends, or creases that could make the card illegal for tournament play, even when sleeved. Damaged condition cards have massive border wear, possible writing or major inking (ex. white-bordered cards with black-markered front borders), massive corner wear, prevalent scratching, folds, creases or tears.  Dark Moon Cards and Games does not purchase Damaged cards.