Card trading guide
Sell a card for ₩100,000—how much do you keep?
Separate asking price, completed sale, seller-paid fees and shipping, and original cost. A hypothetical example shows how to calculate net proceeds.
TCGIndex editorial · 2026-09-24
An asking price is not confirmed revenue
A Korean market figure on TCGIndex may be a seller’s asking price. A ₩100,000 listing does not prove that a sale was completed for ₩100,000. First confirm the actual sale amount, then make sure you are comparing the same printing, language and condition.
A hypothetical ₩100,000 sale
These numbers are illustrative only; they are not any platform’s fee schedule or an actual card price. If the card sells for ₩100,000 and the seller pays ₩10,000 in combined fees, shipping and packing, net proceeds are ₩90,000. If the card originally cost ₩70,000, the difference after that purchase cost is ₩20,000 in this example. Returns, other costs and taxes are excluded.
Matching the card is part of the calculation
A matching name or number may still refer to another artwork, parallel version, language or grade. Compare the image and product description before using another listing as a reference. Check current platform fees, who pays shipping and the payout terms with the platform. A low price without clear condition and actual-item photos is not enough to judge a trade.
A simple record to keep
Record the card name, number, printing, condition, actual sale amount, every seller-paid cost, original cost and sale date. The formulas are “net proceeds = completed sale − seller-paid costs” and “difference after original cost = net proceeds − original cost.” Keep unsold asking prices separate from completed trades.
Try it yourself
- Separate asking prices from completed sales
- Check seller-paid fees, shipping and packing
- Record original cost, returns and other expenses
- Compare the same printing, language and condition
Browse prices without signing in. Saving cards and setting alerts require an account. Asking prices can differ from completed-sale prices and buylist offers.