Frequently asked questions

What is Cardboard Deals?

Cardboard Deals is a live deal finder for Magic: The Gathering singles. We continuously scan eBay, identify each card, and flag listings priced below the going market rate so you can spot a good buy without watching the marketplace yourself.

How do you decide something is a deal?

For each card we build a market benchmark from recent sold and active prices, tracked separately for raw and graded copies. A listing is flagged when its asking price sits a meaningful percentage below that benchmark. The percentage below market is shown on every deal.

Is it free?

Yes — browsing the deals feed, card pages, price history and your collection is free on the website. Real-time alerts run through Discord (free) and the mobile app, which offers a paid tier for custom alert rules.

Do you verify that listings are genuine?

No. We surface eBay listings and our automated card matching is not perfect. Always check the seller's feedback and the card's price history before buying — counterfeits exist, and a price that looks too good can be a red flag rather than a bargain.

Where do your prices and card data come from?

Card identity (names, sets, collector numbers, finishes) comes from Scryfall. Prices come from marketplace listings plus external reference sources. Analytics are normalised to GBP under the hood; each listing also shows its native marketplace currency.

Do you earn commission on purchases?

Yes. Links out to eBay are affiliate links, so we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. It never changes the price you pay or which deals we show.

How often is everything updated?

The pipeline polls marketplaces throughout the day, re-prices cards and refreshes the deals feed continuously, so prices and the below-market percentages reflect recent activity.

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