Current Buying Status:
Update: 30 January 2026
We've bought quite a few collections and will pause cash buys to finish processing the new cards. We will update the website again once the back log is clear and we open cash buys up again.
What does this mean? Periodically when we have a large number of cards that have yet to be processed into inventory, we might make a decision to restrict buying of singles or product from customers to store credit only. This allows us some time to get everything caught up and uploaded to the website for your viewing and purchasing pleasure!
What's the store's current buying status?
We are purchasing cards in store for store credit only! Please see below for our current purchasing rates. The buying status for the store is updated daily depending on the volume of buys we have to process so please check back often to avoid disappointment.
How can I find out how much you'll pay for my cards?
- Firstly, we refer to Cardkingdom.com's (CK) buylist prices* to determine what we will pay you for your English cards. You can find a link to their website here. Due to our present stock situation, we are currently not buying cards with a value of US$0.25 and below on the buylist. This may be subject to change in the future once we have sorted through our backlog so check back frequently to be updated on the current status.
Current buy rate for English card cash purchases: CK's buylist x 1.15 in SGD (Updated 1st January 26) (Not Currently Buying for Cash)
For example if the CK buylist number for a specific card is $10 USD, we will pay you $11.50 in SGD
- Secondly, if you are selling us Japanese cards, we refer to Hareruya's buylist prices.
Current buy rate for Japanese card cash purchases: Hareruya's buylist x 0.007 in SGD (Updated 1st January 26)
For example, if the Hareruya buylist number for a specific card is 1000 JPY, we will pay you $7.00 in SGD
- Thirdly, If CK does not have your English card listed, we will check with Star City Games' buylist, but the same buy rate applies.
What if I was looking to trade my cards in for store credit?
If you trade in your cards for store credit, you will get a 20% bonus on top of the cash price. In the earlier example, the $11.50 card would get you a 20% increase to $13.80 worth of store credit. This store credit can be spent on anything in the store, from event entry to purchasing singles or products, and does not expire.
Are there any situations in which you may reject a buylist submission?
While we love buying cards, please note that we reserve the right to reject any cards/purchases at our sole discretion. This discretion is typically exercised in situations where cards do not meet our inventory needs, bare minimum condition requirements, or may present as having problematic provenance.
Enough talk! How can I get cash/credit for my cards today?
1. Simply walk-in and pass the cards you wish to sell to the staff on duty.
They will assess the condition of your cards and price the cards based on CK's buylist before giving you the final amount.
2. Prepare your own buylist prior to arriving at the store.
This requires you to have a CK account but significantly speeds up your sale. Present the cards and the saved buylist to our staff who will check for condition and make any necessary adjustments. Click here for a quick guide on preparing your buylist.
How can I receive payment?
Payment can be done in person, or remotely should you schedule not permit. If so, please indicate to the handling staff your preferred payment option, and we'll be able to take care of your payment promptly once the buy price for your cards has been established. Please note that estimated values of your buylist submission may differ from the final amount, typically based on condition checks conducted by our staff. You can find our conditioning guide here.
What if I'm in a hurry, am unsure if I'd like to sell, or want you to break down the prices for me?
Grey Ogre Games has been committed to giving you the best value for your cards in the region for over 10 years now, and we continue to seek to improve our practices, communication, and staff training. In so doing, we seek your understanding with regard to the process - at times, given manpower constraints/store schedule/retail exigencies, our staff may not be available to share particular aspects of your buylist submission.
Should you seek granularity in your buylist submission, we advise you pursue option (2) - preparing your own list given the abovementioned principles - so as to avoid misalignment in terms of expectations and outcomes. Should you have a sizeable buylist submission, enquiries about some of the abovementioned points, or require any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our support staff at queries@greyogregames.com
