Smart Buy List

The Smart Buy List is a card show shopping planner that helps you build a prioritized list of sports cards you want to buy. Set your total budget, search and add cards from our database of 6,800+ cards, assign target prices and priority levels (Must Buy, Want, Maybe), and track your spending against your budget in real time. Your list saves automatically and works offline at card shows.

Target prices are pre-filled based on estimated raw card values from recent market data. You can adjust these to match your maximum comfortable buy price. For card shows, set target prices 10-20% below eBay sold prices since dealers at shows often price competitively to move inventory. Always check eBay sold listings (not active listings) for the most accurate market reference.

Must Buy cards are your top targets — the cards you came to the show specifically to find. Want cards are desirable but not essential — you will buy them if the price is right. Maybe cards are impulse candidates — only buy if you have budget remaining after securing your must-buys and wants. This system prevents overspending on low-priority cards early in a show.

Yes, your buy list and budget are automatically saved to your browser's local storage. They persist between visits and work even without an internet connection — perfect for using at card shows with spotty WiFi. You can also copy your list to the clipboard to share or paste into a notes app.

Before the show: build your list at home with research-backed target prices. At the show: open this page on your phone, check off cards as you find them, adjust prices based on what dealers are asking, and watch your budget bar to stay on track. After the show: review what you bought vs. planned to refine your strategy for next time. The mobile-friendly design means everything works with one hand.