Dealer Scanner
Price cards in seconds at shows and shops. Type a player name, see instant pricing across all grades. Batch mode lets you price a whole stack. Built for one-handed use on your phone.
Quick Reference: Grade Multipliers
Approximate market premiums over raw price. Use for ballpark estimates when exact comps aren't available.
Dealer tip: At card shows, most buyers expect 10-20% below eBay comps for instant cash purchases. Price your inventory at eBay minus 15% for quick turnover. High-demand rookies hold full comp value.
Dealer Quick Start
Quick Scan mode
Type a player name, instantly see raw + graded pricing. Tap any card for full PSA 1-10 breakdown.
Batch Mode
Switch to Batch, add cards as you price a stack. See running total and export your pricing list.
Verify on eBay
Tap “eBay Comps” on any card to open a pre-filtered sold listings search for real market data.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do dealers price cards at shows?
Most dealers reference eBay sold comps for recent market prices, then apply a margin based on their costs (table fees, travel, inventory carrying costs). Common practice is to price at 80-90% of recent eBay sold comps for quick sales, or 100-110% for desirable cards in high demand. Graded cards command higher prices and move faster than raw.
What is a good margin for card dealers?
Dealers typically target 30-50% margin on individual card sales. Table fees at major shows run $500-$5,000+ per day, so volume matters more than per-card margin. Many dealers target $1,000-$2,000/day in gross profit. The Dealer Scanner helps you quickly verify pricing against recent comps so you can make fast buy/sell decisions at the table.
How do I price raw cards vs graded cards?
Raw cards in apparent near-mint condition typically sell for 40-60% of a PSA 9 price. A PSA 10 commands a 2-5x premium over PSA 9 for modern cards, and 5-20x for vintage. BGS 9.5 and PSA 10 trade at roughly similar levels. Always factor in grading costs ($20-$50 per card for standard service) when deciding whether to sell raw or grade first.
What is the best way to look up card prices quickly?
For speed at shows, use a mobile tool like CardVault Dealer Scanner that searches your query instantly as you type. For verification, check eBay sold listings (filter to "Sold Items" in the last 90 days). For high-value cards, cross-reference with PWCC, Goldin, and 130point.com. The key is having a fast, one-handed tool you can check between customer interactions.
How many cards should a dealer bring to a show?
Most experienced dealers bring 3,000-10,000 cards to a major show, organized by sport, then by value tier. High-value cards ($50+) go in a display case. Dollar box cards fill long boxes. The average show customer browses 200-500 cards. Having a diverse inventory across price points ($1, $5, $20, $50, $100+) maximizes sales per table.