The Smarter Way to Buy & Sell Trading Cards

Why Collectors Choose Wax Trader

Lower fees for sellers. Better prices for buyers. Every item factory-sealed and backed by our buyer protection guarantee.

3.75%‡

Seller Fees as Low as

100%*

Buyer Protection

Every Order**

Free Shipping

Lowest Seller Fees

Keep More of What You Earn

Our 5% marketplace fee is the lowest in the industry. Compare that to what other platforms take from every sale.†

Total Seller Fees on a $100 Sale†

Wax Trader

7.9%
Marketplace Fee5%
Payment Processing2.9% + $0.30

TCGplayer

12.75%
Marketplace Fee10.25%
Payment Processing2.5%

eBay

13.25%
Marketplace Fee13.25%
Payment ProcessingIncluded

Save up to $53.50 on every $1,000 in sales†

Plus, earn even lower fees as you level up seller tiers — down to 3.75%‡

For Sellers

List in Seconds, Not Hours

No photos. No titles. No descriptions. Just find your product from our catalog, set your price, and you're live.

Wax Trader

  1. 1Search our catalog for your product
  2. 2Enter your price and quantity
  3. 3Done — you’re live!
Average time: ~30 seconds

Other Platforms

  1. 1Take multiple high-quality photos
  2. 2Write a compelling title (80 characters)
  3. 3Write a detailed item description
  4. 4Select category, condition, item specifics
  5. 5Set shipping options and returns policy
  6. 6Choose pricing strategy and calculate fees
  7. 7Preview and publish
Average time: 5–10 minutes per listing
For Buyers

Always Find the Lowest Price

We aggregate listings from multiple marketplaces so you can compare prices and buy with confidence — all in one place.

2025 Panini Prizm Football Hobby Box

Factory Sealed

Wax Trader

Best Price + Buyer Protection*

$249.99

Free shipping

eBay

Via marketplace aggregation

$264.95

+ $8.99 shipping

More Marketplaces

Coming soon

Prices update in real-time across all connected marketplaces. Example shown for illustration purposes only.

Built for Collectors

Every feature designed with card collectors in mind.

Buyer Protection

Every purchase from Wax Trader sellers is backed by our money-back guarantee. Item not as described? Full refund.*

Factory Sealed & Authentic

Every product on our platform is guaranteed factory-sealed and authentic. No opened, resealed, or counterfeit items.

Free Shipping

Free shipping for buyers on every order, every time. No minimum purchase, no membership required.**

Secure Payments

Powered by Stripe for PCI-compliant payment processing. Your financial data never touches our servers.

Verified Sellers

Every seller goes through identity verification and must maintain quality standards to keep selling.

Seller Tier Rewards

Top sellers earn lower fees (as low as 3.75%*), faster payouts, and increased listing limits.

Sell More, Pay Less

Our seller tier system rewards your success with lower fees and better perks.‡

New Seller

5%

marketplace fee

Bronze

4.5%

marketplace fee

Silver

4.25%

marketplace fee

Gold

4%

marketplace fee

Platinum

3.75%

marketplace fee

Disclosures

* Buyer Protection applies to eligible purchases made through the Wax Trader platform. Claims must be filed within 14 calendar days of the delivery date. Coverage includes items not as described, damaged in transit, non-delivery, and counterfeit items. Buyer’s remorse, opened sealed products (unless received that way), and transactions completed outside the platform are not covered. Full terms available at waxtrader.io/buyer-protection.

** Free standard shipping applies to all orders within the contiguous United States. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and international destinations may be subject to additional charges. Delivery timeframes vary by seller location and shipping method.

Competitor fee data is based on publicly available fee schedules as of February 2026. eBay final value fee of 13.25% is for the Trading Cards category and includes payment processing. TCGplayer marketplace fee of 10.25% reflects the standard seller level; payment processing fee of approximately 2.5% is applied separately. Actual fees may vary based on seller tier, promotional offers, category, and individual account terms. Wax Trader does not guarantee the accuracy of third-party fee information and encourages sellers to verify current rates directly with each platform.

The 3.75% marketplace fee is available to Platinum-tier sellers who meet specific sales volume, order count, on-time shipping, and positive feedback requirements over a rolling 12-month period. All sellers begin at the base 5% marketplace fee. Tier qualification criteria and fee reductions are subject to change. See waxtrader.io/selling/tier for full details.

§ Stripe payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) are set by Stripe, Inc. and are not controlled by Wax Trader. These fees are deducted from the seller’s payout and are subject to change by Stripe at any time.

All information on this page is accurate as of February 2026 and is subject to change without notice. Wax Trader reserves the right to modify fees, tier requirements, and program terms at any time. Please refer to our Terms of Service for complete details.