Pokémon + Sports Cards
Turn Your Collection Into a Clear Next Step.
Machete Cards buys and consigns collections through two local markets and a streamlined mail-in process.
- Transparent process
- Two local markets
- Purchase or consignment
- Collector-focused service
How it works
Three steps. No mystery.
Submit
Tell us what you have — a few photos and honest details are all it takes. Bulk boxes to graded slabs, it all counts.
Review
We look at category, condition, and current market movement, then reach out through your preferred contact method.
Choose your path
Take a direct offer, consign for a bigger upside, or walk away — a respectful no-pressure decision either way.
Two paths
Direct sale or consignment?
There's no single right answer — it depends on your cards and your timeline. Here's the honest version.
| Factor | Direct Sale | Consignment |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sellers who want a done deal — one conversation, one payment, no waiting on a market. | Higher-value cards where maximizing the final sale price matters more than speed. |
| Speed | Fastest path. Once we agree on a price, the sale is complete. | Slower by design — cards are listed and sold over time to reach the right buyer. |
| Payout | A single agreed price for the collection or lot, paid to you directly. | Sale proceeds minus an agreed consignment fee — we'll confirm details when we talk. |
| Risk | None after the sale — market swings become our problem, not yours. | You keep market exposure: results depend on what the cards actually sell for. |
| Effort | Minimal. We evaluate, you decide, done. | Still low — we handle photos, listing, selling, and shipping under agreed terms. |
What we evaluate
How we look at a collection
Category
Pokémon is our deepest focus, with sports cards evaluated across eras and leagues.
Condition
Raw, graded, or sealed — surface, edges, centering, and storage history all matter.
Liquidity
How quickly cards like yours actually sell right now, not what a price guide wishes.
Quantity
A shoebox and a storage unit are different projects — both are welcome.
Value
Realistic market value based on recent comparable sales, explained in plain language.
Location
Local to Port Jefferson, NY or Ponte Vedra, FL? We can meet. Elsewhere? Mail-in works.
Multi-state advantage
Two markets. One system.
One partner in the Northeast, one in the Southeast — with a single shared pricing and operating process behind both, so every seller gets the same evaluation regardless of coast.
Port Jefferson
Ed covers Long Island — local appointments within roughly a 20-mile radius, wider for card shows.
Ponte Vedra
Mike covers Northeast Florida — local appointments within roughly a 20-mile radius, wider for card shows.
Not near either? The mail-in path covers the rest of the country.
Ready when you are
Let's look at your collection.
A few photos and five minutes of details — that's all it takes to get the conversation started.