Boston · Pokémon Card Appraisal
Expert, independent appraisals for vintage Pokémon collections, so you know exactly what you have before you sell, trade, or let a card shop lowball you.
Shops need to profit on resale. They'll offer 20–40% of market value on most cards, and most people don't know enough to push back.
A near-mint 1st Edition card can be worth 10× a played copy. Tiny details, centering, scratches, print lines, dramatically change value.
The Pokémon card market surged over 400% since 2020. Cards that seemed worthless a few years ago may now fund a vacation.
One service, transparent pricing. The only difference is how many cards we're appraising.
Perfect for a small collection or single binder.
The typical childhood collection size.
Larger collections or multiple binders.
Large collections quoted based on scope.
Not every collection should be sold the same way. After your appraisal, we'll give you honest, straightforward guidance on your best options, whether that's selling to a local card shop for a quick return or listing individual cards online to maximize value. No pressure, no upsell. Just good advice.
Simple, transparent, and done at your pace. No commitment until you're ready.
Book a free 10-minute call or message. Tell us roughly how many cards you have and what era they're from.
We come to you, or meet at a convenient Boston location. Bring your collection. No prep needed.
We assess condition, research current market prices, and flag anything valuable. You watch if you want.
You receive a clear summary with estimated values, recommendations, and next steps. No jargon.
A sample of the feedback we've received helping friends and early clients discover the value in their collections.
Andrew looked at my old binder of cards from 25 years ago. He gave me advice on proper storage and handling, as well as pointed out several high-value cards I had no idea were worth hundreds of dollars each!
Super knowledgeable and completely honest. He told me most of my cards weren't worth much, but explained exactly why, and helped me figure out which cards did have value. He spotted a lot of shadowless cards that really impacted the value, and I had no idea they were even a thing!
I grew up collecting Pokémon cards in the late 90s: the binders, the trades, the excitement of pulling a rare card. Like a lot of collectors, I eventually stepped away from the hobby as life moved on.
A few years ago I found myself rediscovering it: digging out old collections, following the market, and realizing just how much the landscape had changed since the 90s. What had once been a childhood hobby had become a serious market, with prices and nuances that are genuinely difficult to navigate if you've been away from it.
When friends heard I was back into it, they started bringing me their own childhood collections, and in more than one case, their cards were worth hundreds. That experience is what led me to start CardStock Appraisals.
I offer honest, independent appraisals with no conflict of interest. I'm not looking to buy your cards. I'm here to make sure you know exactly what they're worth before you decide what to do with them.
The consult is free. The appraisal fee is paid at the time of service, after you've had a chance to ask questions.