The fastest way to sell graded trading cards: snap a photo, get up to 70% cash upfront, and let Alt sell your card at auction. Here's exactly how it works.
The fastest way to sell your trading cards is to skip the listing grind entirely: with Alt's Snap to Sell, you take a photo of your graded card, get an AI-powered valuation, and can receive a cash advance of up to 70% of that value upfront — usually within one business day — while Alt sells the card for you at auction. No listings, no buyer messages, no waiting for a sale to clear.
Where should you sell your trading cards?
Most people default to the obvious options, and each comes with a tradeoff. On eBay (fees around 13%) you do all the work — photos, listings, shipping, buyer questions — and wait for a sale. Whatnot means going live on camera. COMC can take weeks of intake before a card is even listed. They all work, but they all leave the effort (and the waiting) on you.
Alt takes a different path: you photograph the card, accept an offer, and get paid up front. Here's how it actually works.
How does selling a graded card on Alt work?
1️⃣ Snap a photo. Open the Alt app and take a clear, well-lit photo of your graded card — or upload one from your library.
2️⃣ Get an AI valuation. Alt recognizes the card, matches it against its database, and generates an estimated Alt Value using comparable sales.
3️⃣ Receive a cash advance offer. Within one business day you'll get an estimate and an offer for a cash advance of up to 70% of the valuation — with no interest, no repayment terms, and no credit check.
4️⃣ Ship to the Alt Vault. Generate a label in the app and send your cards in. You have 3 days to ship after accepting, and cards should arrive within 6 days.
5️⃣ Get paid. Once your cards are processed at the Vault (typically 24–48 hours after arrival), your cash advance lands in your Alt account within 24 hours. Your card then goes live in the next auction.
💸 What is a cash advance, exactly?
It's an early payout — not a loan. If your submission qualifies, you get up to 70% of your card's estimated value before it ever sells, with no interest and no credit check. When the card sells at auction, any remaining proceeds are paid out to your account automatically. (It's separate from Alt's Lending program, and it's available to international users too.)
What cards can you sell on Alt?
Snap to Sell accepts graded cards from PSA, BGS, BVG, SGC, CGC, and CSG, plus factory-sealed product. Raw or ungraded cards aren't eligible for sale today — though an Alt Expert can help you start the PSA grading process so you can sell graded versions later.
Why sell with Alt instead of listing it yourself?
Because the work disappears and the cash comes first. You're not writing listings, fielding lowball offers, or waiting weeks for a buyer to pay. You snap, accept, and ship — and Alt's auction puts your card in front of serious collectors. Alt also shows the comparable sales behind every valuation, so you can see exactly how the number was reached.
One thing to know: Alt doesn't buy your card directly. It facilitates the auction. The quote is an informed preview of what your card may sell for — not a final purchase price.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to sell if I get an estimate?
No. You're only committed once you accept a cash advance and ship your cards to the Vault. You can decline any offer.
How fast do I get paid?
Most estimates are ready within 2 business days, and your cash advance is credited within 24 hours of your cards being processed at the Vault.
How long is an offer good for?
Cash advance quotes are valid for 48 hours, so they reflect up-to-date market data.
What's the fastest way to sell a graded card?
Snap a photo in the Alt app, accept your cash advance, and ship — you can have cash in hand before the card sells at auction.
Ready to turn cards into cash? Start with Snap to Sell on Alt.
