Trade in your Magic cards for 80% of TCG low in store credit
Pick the singles you want from our shop, send us the staples you don’t play, and we credit 80% of each card’s TCG low toward your order. Ship from anywhere in the US or meet up in the St. Louis area. We take cards worth $10 or more each at TCG low; no bulk.
80% of TCG low in store credit for every card we take
How a trade-in works
- Choose our cards. Add singles from the shop to your trade with “Add to trade”. Trades start at $125 of our cards.
- List the cards you’re trading in. Search for each one or paste a list. Each card is priced at its TCG low for its printing, finish and condition, and you see the estimate as you go.
- We review and approve. You get 80% of that total as credit toward the cards you picked. Once you confirm, our cards are reserved for you.
- Ship your cards, or meet us. Mail them tracked, or bring them to a meetup in the St. Louis area. We check every card and send a final offer that lists any change and why; you decide, and anything your credit doesn’t cover is paid by card.
Trades start at $125 of our cards. At 80% credit, that takes $156.25 of your cards at TCG low to cover completely; if yours come to less, you pay the difference by card, and if they come to more, the extra stays in your account as store credit.
How your cards are valued
Every card is priced at its TCG low, TCGplayer’s lowest listed price for that exact printing and finish, then adjusted for condition. Your trade credit is 80% of the result.
| Condition | Share of TCG low | Trade credit at 80% |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | 100% | 80% of TCG low |
| Lightly Played | 90% | 72% of TCG low |
| Moderately Played | 75% | 60% of TCG low |
| Heavily Played | 60% | 48% of TCG low |
| Damaged | 40% | 32% of TCG low |
Until we see your cards, each one starts at a condition based on its printing’s age. When they arrive we check every card; one in better shape is worth more, one in worse shape is worth less, and your final offer shows every change.
How 80% store credit compares
Most buyers pay less for cards they will resell, and most pay more in credit than in cash. Here is how the usual options line up for a card with a $100 TCG low, in near-mint condition.
| Option | What you get | Typical value |
|---|---|---|
| Trade in to Geega Games | Store credit toward any single in our shop | $80 |
| Sell to Geega Games, take store credit | Our cash offer plus 20% in credit | Offer + 20% |
| Online buylist, cash | Cash for cards on their list | $50–$70 |
| Online buylist, store credit | Their cash price plus a bonus, often 25–30% | $65–$90 |
| Local game store | Cash or credit for what they need that week | $50–$70 |
| Sell it yourself (TCGplayer, eBay) | The sale price minus about 13% in fees, after listing and shipping it | $85–$90, less postage |
Buylist and store figures are typical ranges, not quotes; each store sets its own. Our where to sell Magic cards guide compares every option in more detail.
What we take in trade
Staples worth $10+
Commander, Modern, Legacy and Pioneer staples, Reserved List cards, fetch and shock lands, and chase foils, each worth $10 or more at TCG low in its condition.
Any printing, any finish
We match each card to its exact set, collector number and finish, so a borderless foil and a plain nonfoil each get their own price.
Not bulk
Commons, uncommons and cards under $10 aren’t taken in trade. Selling a whole collection, bulk included? Get a free offer instead; it pays cash or store credit worth 20% more.
Trade in person in St. Louis
Choose local pickup when you start your trade. You don’t list your cards; once we approve the trade we hold our cards for you, set a time to meet in the St. Louis area, and value each of yours together at its TCG low for the condition we see. Anything your 80% credit doesn’t cover is paid then, in cash or by card. No shipping, no deposit.
Our usual meeting spot is Schnuck's at Olive and Mason, 12756 Olive Blvd St. Louis, MO 63141. Selling rather than trading? Sell Magic cards in St. Louis.
Trade in or sell? Both pay in credit, in different ways
Trade in: 80% of TCG low
For staples you’d swap for other singles. The rate is fixed, every card is priced at TCG low, and the credit goes toward the cards you picked. Start a trade.
Sell: a cash offer, or 20% more in credit
For whole collections, bulk and anything unsorted. We make one offer on the lot and you choose PayPal or store credit worth 20% more. Get a free offer.
Frequently asked questions
What cards can I trade in?
Staples: Magic: The Gathering singles worth $10+ each at TCG low, in their condition. We're not taking bulk. We match every card to its exact printing and finish, so search for yours or paste a list when you build your trade.
How is my trade credit worked out?
When we review your list, we price each of your cards at its TCG low (TCGplayer's lowest listed price) for its condition and finish. Your trade credit is 80% of that. The estimates you see while you build your trade use today's market prices, so they're a rough guide.
How do you decide my cards' condition?
From when each printing came out: Near Mint under 3 years old, Lightly Played 3 to 10 years, Moderately Played 10 to 20 years, Heavily Played 20 years or older. When your cards arrive we check every one, and a card in better or worse shape is worth more or less. Your final offer shows every change and why.
Is there a minimum trade?
Yes: at least $125 of our cards per trade, at their regular prices (shipping doesn't count toward it). You can add cards below that while you shop; you'll need to reach it to start your trade. At 80% trade credit, $125 of our cards takes $156.25 of your cards at TCG low to cover completely.
Do my cards have to cover everything I pick?
No. If your credit falls short, you pay the rest by card at the end, after you've accepted our final offer.
What if my cards are worth more than the cards I picked?
Credit left over stays in your account as store credit for your next order. It isn't paid out in cash.
When are the cards I picked reserved for me?
When you confirm your approved trade. While you build your trade and while we review it, our cards stay on sale. Once we approve it you have 48 hours to confirm (Sundays don't count). If a card sells before you confirm, we'll tell you and you can pick another.
How long do I have to ship my cards?
3 days from confirming, and Sundays don't count: confirm on a Friday at 2 PM and you'd ship by Tuesday at 2 PM. It counts as shipped when the carrier scans your package; a label on its own doesn't. After 3 completed trades you get 4 days, and after 10, 5 days.
Is there a deposit?
Trades with $300.00 or more of our cards need a small refundable deposit to confirm. It's refunded in full, to your card, as soon as the carrier accepts your package by your shipping deadline, and declining our final offer never costs it. If you cancel after confirming and before shipping, or don't ship in time, it may be kept under our cancellation policy; a person reviews every case first. Smaller trades may need one too after earlier trades were canceled or not shipped.
Who pays for shipping?
You ship your cards to us at your cost, with tracking (we'll show you how to pack them). Our cards ship to you tracked: $3.99, or free on $200 or more of our cards. It's paid by card when your trade is final, never out of your trade credit, and never charged on a trade that's canceled or declined.
What if my cards arrive in a different condition, or one is missing?
We check every card when it arrives. One in better shape than listed is worth more, and one in worse shape is worth less; a card that's missing, wrong or not genuine can't be taken. Your final offer lists every change and why, and you decide whether to accept it.
What if I don't like the final offer?
Ask us to take another look, or decline it. If you decline the final offer, or we can't accept a card, we'll mail those cards back to you. We'll confirm any return shipping cost with you before we send them. We never keep a card you haven't agreed to trade.
Can I cancel a trade?
Yes. Before you confirm, it costs nothing. After you confirm, our cards are reserved for you, so canceling before you ship counts against future trades, and a deposit on the trade may be kept under our cancellation policy (we review every case). Once the carrier has your package you can still cancel with no penalty, and we'll mail your cards back.
Can I trade in person?
Yes, in the St. Louis area: choose local pickup when you start your trade. You don't list your cards; once we approve the trade, we hold our cards for you until we meet, and we set a time to meet at our meeting spot, Schnuck's at Olive and Mason, 12756 Olive Blvd St. Louis, MO 63141. Bring your cards and we'll value each one at its TCG low for the condition we see, together. Anything your 80% trade credit doesn't cover is paid then, in cash or by card. There's no deposit and no shipping. Local pickup trades run on their own terms: 80% trade credit, staples worth $10+ each at TCG low, and at least $100 of our cards.
Do I need an account?
Yes. Trades live in your account, where you'll see every card, price, message and deadline.
Questions about a trade? Email support@geega-games.com.
Ready to trade?
Find the cards you want in the shop, tap “Add to trade”, and start your trade from the cart.