Quick Answer
The most common mistake new MTG sellers on eBay AU make is pricing from wishful thinking rather than current market data. A card that sold for AU$40 three months ago may be selling for AU$25 today. A card you bought for AU$10 may now sell for AU$35. See current prices at /cards/mtg.
The most common mistake new MTG sellers on eBay AU make is pricing from wishful thinking rather than current market data. A card that sold for AU$40 three months ago may be selling for AU$25 today. A card you bought for AU$10 may now sell for AU$35.
This guide covers how to price MTG singles correctly on eBay AU.
Step 1: Check Sold Listings, Not Active Listings
Active listings are asking prices. They tell you what sellers want to receive. not what buyers will actually pay.
Sold listings tell you what buyers paid.
On eBay: search your card, then filter by Sold Items (under Show Only on the left sidebar). This shows you actual completed transactions and the prices achieved. The last 30 to 90 days of sold data is your pricing reference.
Step 2: Filter for Comparable Condition
A Near Mint card and a Heavily Played card of the same title are different products with different buyers. Filter sold listings to similar condition.
Condition benchmark pricing in Australia:
- Near Mint (NM): 100% of base price
- Lightly Played (LP): 80% to 90% of NM
- Moderately Played (MP): 60% to 75% of NM
- Heavily Played (HP): 40% to 55% of NM
- Damaged: 20% to 35% of NM or not worth listing
Step 3: Account for Printing Variation
The same card with different art, set symbol, or treatment sells for different prices. Check sold listings specifically for the printing you're selling.
A Rhystic Study from Commander Masters Commander Edition sells for a different price than a Rhystic Study from Strixhaven: Mystical Archive. Both are Rhystic Study. Both are legal in Commander. Different values entirely.
Always match printing in your sold listing comparison.
Step 4: Check the C3 Card Vault for AUD Benchmarks
The C3 MTG card hub tracks live AUD pricing for MTG cards using eBay AU sold data. Search your card and see the current price without needing to manually filter eBay.
Use this as a starting point, then check the eBay sold filter for the most recent 2 to 4 weeks of transactions to confirm the price is current.
Setting the Listing Price
Once you have a sold price benchmark, add 5% to 10% to the most recent sold price for your listing. This accounts for:
- Slight upward price movement since the last sale
- Room to accept a Best Offer below your listing price
- Time buffer if the market moves slightly before your card sells
For cards under AU$5: list at the market price exactly. No buffer. The margin on low-value cards is already thin and being the cheapest listing is more important than holding out for 5% more.
For cards AU$5 to AU$15: buffer of AU$1 to AU$2.
For cards AU$15+: buffer of 5% to 10%.
When to Use Best Offer
Enable Best Offer on all listings over AU$10. Set the auto-accept threshold at 85% of your listing price and the auto-decline threshold at 60%.
This handles most offers automatically without requiring you to respond to each one manually, and converts buyers who would have moved on if the price was fixed.
Listing Title Optimisation
eBay search ranks listings by relevance. Include these in your title:
- Card name (exact, as printed on the card)
- Set name or abbreviation
- Condition
- Foil/Non-Foil
- Language (if relevant)
- "MTG"
Example: "Rhystic Study Commander Masters Commander Foil NM MTG"
Do not include: made-up grades ("Excellent"), vague descriptions ("Great condition"), or the card's price in the title.
When Cards Aren't Selling
If a card has been listed for more than 30 days without a sale:
- Check sold listings again. has the market moved down?
- Drop price by 10% and relist
- If still no sale after 14 more days, drop another 10%
Alternatively: accept that some cards have thin demand on eBay AU regardless of price and consider bulk-selling them or sending to a buylist.
Using the Seller Fee Calculator
Before you finalise a listing price, confirm your net after fees. The C3 Seller Fee Calculator runs your sale price through eBay AU's fee structure and shows exactly what you keep.
For a AU$20 card: after fees and postage, you'll typically net AU$13 to AU$16. Know this number before you list.
Track your listings and sales with the free C3 collection tracker. Check live AUD card prices at the C3 MTG card hub.
The C3 Take
The decisions you make with your TCG collection matter more than most guides suggest. Whether you are buying, selling, or holding, the difference between a good outcome and a poor one almost always comes down to checking current AUD prices before you act. Use the live data at /cards/mtg to make price-informed decisions every time.
What to Read Next
- Browse MTG singles and prices at /cards/mtg
- Find your MTG colour identity at /quizzes/mtg-colour
- Calculate booster box expected value at /tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Is eBay or a buylist better for selling TCG cards in Australia?
eBay returns more money per card but takes more time and has fees of roughly 13-15% all-in. Buylists pay less (typically 30-50% of market value in cash) but are instant. Use eBay for individual valuable cards. Use buylists for bulk lots where eBay effort is not worthwhile.
What fees does eBay charge for selling TCG cards in Australia?
eBay Australia charges approximately 13.5% final value fee on the total sale price including postage. Factor in postage costs and packaging before pricing your cards. See our full eBay fee breakdown.
How do I know what my TCG cards are worth in Australia?
Check eBay AU completed listings (filter to sold listings) for the most accurate local pricing. The C3 Card Vault also shows live pricing from eBay AU sold data across multiple TCGs.