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topOur Buylist Makes Trades Easy
Looking to trade in your cards for Cash or Store Credit? Our online Buylist can help you put together an itemized list & estimate the value of your cards. The trade-in process has never been easier!
HOW IT WORKS:
1) You must be logged into your account to access our built in Buylist. Login/make an account here.2) Once logged in, navigate to our 'Content & Grading' tab at the top of our website and select the type of singles you would like to trade in.
3) Prices can be displayed in Cash or Store Credit. We offer higher value for trades towards store credit.
We offer increased trade-in value for MTG cards on our Hot Buylist check it out here!
4) Use the Buylist search bar to select the singles you want to trade. Choose the correct version, finish, and condition for accurate card value estimates.
Click here to view our extensive guide on how we condition cards.
5) Once you've completed your list, click "Submit Buylist", making sure to keep your physical cards in the same order as your digitally submitted ones.
DO NOT send in your cards yet, as we still need to review your Buylist.
*NOTE: Our online Buylist provides an estimate based off of market values, the final price is subject to change.
6) Up to 2 emails will be sent after you submit a Buylist, one auto confirming your submission, and the other a manual confirmation from us. At this point you should bring your cards in, or send them to us within 2-3 business days. If there are any cards you no longer wish to sell, you may simply exclude them, and we will remove them when we receive your Buylist.
*NOTE: Physically submitted Buylists MUST be un-sleeved and organized to match their digital submission counterparts. Failure to do so may result in extra fees.
7) Once we have received your cards, we will condition them and apply any applicable deductions.
*NOTE: If you are dropping off cards in person, we cannot under any circumstances guarantee that they can be conditioned immediately.
Once we have conditioned your cards, we will send you an updated total with changes. If you have questions, or would like to remove any cards for which you disagree with our conditioning decision or price offer, please let us know. For returns, you may pick them up with payment, have them returned by lettermail, include them in another order, or take a deduction to receive them tracked. All inquiries regarding changes MUST be made by email within 48 hours or we will assume you accept any changes and begin processing payment.
8) If there are no changes, or once you have approved any changes, we will confirm payment details. Store Credit is automatically applied to the account used. For all Cash payments, E-Transfer will be used.
MAIL IN INFO:
Chimera Gaming
Attn: Mailed Buylist
700 Strasburg Road, Unit 31
Kitchener, ON, N2E 2M2
Canada*NOTE: We are not responsible for lost items, or items damaged in transit. We recommend sending buylists using a tracked method, and purchasing additional coverage for more valuable items. We also strongly recommend that you pack your cards securely, and require all cards under $25 be un-sleeved. Buylists in complete disarray or with too many individually sleeved cards may be subject to deductions.
HOW TO SAFELY PACK YOUR BUYLIST FOR SHIPPING:
If available please use a padded bubble mailer and secure your cards using top loaders & appropriately sized sleeves:
If you do not have access to sleeves or padded letter mailers please see our secondary guide below:
International sellers: if we are assessed any import duties, tariffs, taxes (except GST/HST), or brokerage fees, these amounts will be deducted from your total. Notably Canada Post charges 9.95 CAD per package for items sent tracked in the post, only if they have to collect money on delivery.
Added To Cart :Add To Cart Failed :prouduct successfully added to wishlist !Chimera Grading Guide
At Chimera Gaming we are always striving towards the highest of accuracy when grading and conditioning cards we buy/sell. Below you will find a guide for what to expect when buying or selling at the different conditions we display on our website: NM (Near Mint), SP (Slightly Played), MP (Moderately Played), HP (Heavily Played), DMG (Damaged). All of our staff are trained under the guidelines expressed in this guide.
The overall condition of both sides of the card are considered when grading. Foil cards can be more susceptible to some types of wear such as scratching/clouding, and therefore the foiled portion of the card is looked at with extra care when grading. Scanned cards you see in our inventory or on our website may not explicitly note a condition, and you can reference the image associated with the scan to get information on the wear of the card.Near Mint (NM)
Cards in this condition are often indistinguishable from other copies of the same card. A near mint card will show little to no wear and is always tournament legal in a sleeve.
Cards that show more than one of the issues listed below are likely to be downgraded to Slightly Played.
Examples of issues that can occur on near mint cards:
- Slight border wear – Three or fewer small nicks viewable upon close inspection. Concentrated or more prominent border wear will likely move the card into Slightly Played
- Slight corner wear- nicks on no more than two corners of the card that do not exceed past 10% of the outer black border.
- Slight scratching – Surface scratches that do not affect the colouring of the card. These scratches should be isolated to one instance, or two to three very minor instances
- Slight clouding – These are areas on the card that appear ‘clouded’ due to micro-scratching on the surface generally caused by dust or dirt. Instances of this should be small and isolated to one or two spots
- Minor misprints – Mild discolouring, mild misalignment, minor miscutting, and other similar minor issues caused by the printing process will not affect the grade of the card
Slightly Played (SP)
Cards in this condition are likely to have multiple of the issues in the Near Mint grading section or have other issues like those listed below. These cards often have multiple instances of minor wear and are always tournament legal in a sleeve.
If several of the issues listed below appear on the card, it will likely be downgraded to Moderately Played.- Minor Border Wear – Nicks along the edges that do not exceed past 10% of the outer black border of the card. Consistent wear or more major markings will move the card to Moderately Played.
- Minor Corner Wear – Wear on the corners of the card that does not exceed past 10% of the outer black border.
- Minor Scratching – Small scratches that show no discolouration or whiting on the card surface.
- Minor Clouding – Small areas of clouding on the surface of the card. This issue should not surpass one side of the card if it is along the border.
- Minor Printing Flaws – Printing lines that do not indent the card, minor border damage from the printing process, and other minor printing process related flaws will make a card Slightly Played. Printing lines where an indent can be felt will be lowered to Moderately Played
Moderately Played (MP)
Cards in this condition show visible moderate wear. Cards will often be distinguishable from one another and can often have multiple issues. Cards in this condition are tournament legal in a sleeve.
If a Moderately Played card has several of the issues listed below, it will move to Heavily Played.- Moderate Border Wear – Minor markings in addition to Major markings that can exceed past 10% of the outer border but no more than 30%. Borders can have whitening as long as it is minor. If a card has more than 3 major border wear markings it will be moved to Heavily Played
- Moderate Corner Wear – Slight bending or compression on up to three corners, or multiple instances of minor corner wear.
- Moderate Clouding – Micro-scratches that make the card look dull or ‘cloudy’ that appear in multiple instances on the surface. Can cause minor whiting.
- Moderate Scratching – Scratches on the surface of the card that can show minor whiting or shallow indentation. Heavy scratches that cause significant damage to the surface will be graded Heavily Played or Damaged
- Binder Indentation – Dents caused by a binder or related that do not show on both sides of the card. More extreme denting will result in Heavily Played or Damaged.
- Minor Water Damage – Any small amount of water damage on the front or back. Frequently seen along the border of the card.
- Stamped – A stamp from a Grand Prix or Pro Tour/similar event
- Signed cards – Cards that are signed are generally dealt with on a case by case basis and are often custom items on our website. By default if we take in a signed card that isn’t dealt with separately, it is graded at Moderately Played
- Moderate Misprint/Printing Defect – Any misprint or defect that is largely visible on the card. If the defect is causing significant damage to the card it will be graded at Heavily Played or Damaged
- Minor Shuffle Creasing – Shuffle creasing that does not go past the outer black border of the card and does not exceed 20% of the width of the card. More extreme shuffle creasing will be graded at Heavily Played
Heavily Played (HP)
Cards in this condition have significant wear which often extends across the surface. There can be a multitude of issues with each card in this condition. These cards are tournament legal when sleeved or double sleeved. Given the wide variety of defects a card in Heavily Played quality can have, customers generally inquire before making a final purchase.- Major Corner/Border Wear – Wear that extends to most of the border and can have significant whitening. Bends and compressions on the corner that can also show significant whitening
- Inking – Anything above a small dot of ink will be immediately Heavily Played
- Moderate to Heavy Water Damage – Water Damage that extends past the outer border and/or can be seen on multiple sides of the card.
- Major Shuffle Creasing – Clearly visible shuffle creasing that extends past the outer border and goes more than 20% across the width of the card.
- Dirt – Any amount of dirt more than a very small isolated amount will grade at Heavily Played
- Creasing & Indentation – Any bend in the card where the card remains flat
- Layer Separation – Any card that has visible layer separation on either side of the card
Damaged (DMG)
We only sell cards in this condition that are fully intact and can be played in a casual setting. These cards are never tournament legal and can have a large array of major issues. Customers purchasing Damaged cards generally inquire before making a purchase to see the type of wear the card has experienced.
Cards can have extreme instances of wear seen in the Heavily Played Category and may also have some of the issues below.- Writing – Any writing on the card that isn’t an artist’s signature
- Extreme Creasing & Indentation – Any crease that leaves the card raised or flayed. Indents that show through both sides of the cards and leave the card raised
- Tears & Holes – Any tear or hole in the card
- Odors – Any odor coming off the card such as smoke or house pets are Damaged
- Other Damage – There are a variety of methods where a card can become damaged including extreme instances of any issues listed in Moderately or Heavily Played. Heavy water damage, punctures, folds, etc. will give a card a Damaged grade
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topOur Buylist Makes Trades Easy
Looking to trade in your cards for Cash or Store Credit? Our online Buylist can help you put together an itemized list & estimate the value of your cards. The trade-in process has never been easier!
HOW IT WORKS:
1) You must be logged into your account to access our built in Buylist. Login/make an account here.2) Once logged in, navigate to our 'Content & Grading' tab at the top of our website and select the type of singles you would like to trade in.
3) Prices can be displayed in Cash or Store Credit. We offer higher value for trades towards store credit.
We offer increased trade-in value for MTG cards on our Hot Buylist check it out here!
4) Use the Buylist search bar to select the singles you want to trade. Choose the correct version, finish, and condition for accurate card value estimates.
Click here to view our extensive guide on how we condition cards.
5) Once you've completed your list, click "Submit Buylist", making sure to keep your physical cards in the same order as your digitally submitted ones.
DO NOT send in your cards yet, as we still need to review your Buylist.
*NOTE: Our online Buylist provides an estimate based off of market values, the final price is subject to change.
6) Up to 2 emails will be sent after you submit a Buylist, one auto confirming your submission, and the other a manual confirmation from us. At this point you should bring your cards in, or send them to us within 2-3 business days. If there are any cards you no longer wish to sell, you may simply exclude them, and we will remove them when we receive your Buylist.
*NOTE: Physically submitted Buylists MUST be un-sleeved and organized to match their digital submission counterparts. Failure to do so may result in extra fees.
7) Once we have received your cards, we will condition them and apply any applicable deductions.
*NOTE: If you are dropping off cards in person, we cannot under any circumstances guarantee that they can be conditioned immediately.
Once we have conditioned your cards, we will send you an updated total with changes. If you have questions, or would like to remove any cards for which you disagree with our conditioning decision or price offer, please let us know. For returns, you may pick them up with payment, have them returned by lettermail, include them in another order, or take a deduction to receive them tracked. All inquiries regarding changes MUST be made by email within 48 hours or we will assume you accept any changes and begin processing payment.
8) If there are no changes, or once you have approved any changes, we will confirm payment details. Store Credit is automatically applied to the account used. For all Cash payments, E-Transfer will be used.
MAIL IN INFO:
Chimera Gaming
Attn: Mailed Buylist
700 Strasburg Road, Unit 31
Kitchener, ON, N2E 2M2
Canada*NOTE: We are not responsible for lost items, or items damaged in transit. We recommend sending buylists using a tracked method, and purchasing additional coverage for more valuable items. We also strongly recommend that you pack your cards securely, and require all cards under $25 be un-sleeved. Buylists in complete disarray or with too many individually sleeved cards may be subject to deductions.
HOW TO SAFELY PACK YOUR BUYLIST FOR SHIPPING:
If available please use a padded bubble mailer and secure your cards using top loaders & appropriately sized sleeves:
If you do not have access to sleeves or padded letter mailers please see our secondary guide below:
International sellers: if we are assessed any import duties, tariffs, taxes (except GST/HST), or brokerage fees, these amounts will be deducted from your total. Notably Canada Post charges 9.95 CAD per package for items sent tracked in the post, only if they have to collect money on delivery.
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