Simple, transparent pricing
Sellers always receive
exactly what they list
TCG Assistant charges no fees to sellers — not for listing, not on sales. A single Buyer Protection fee is added to the buyer's total at checkout.
Buyer Protection fee breakdown
Applied to item price only — postage is always charged at cost.
| Item price | Rate | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10 | 8% | £5 card → £1.20 fee |
| £10 – £50 | 6% | £30 card → £2.40 fee |
| £50 – £150 | 5% | £100 card → £5.50 fee |
| £150 – £500 | 3% | £325 card → £10.05 fee |
| £500 and above | 3% | £750 card → £22.50 fee |
The Buyer Protection fee is mandatory and cannot be opted out of — it is what guarantees your purchase. Postage is set by the seller and charged separately at cost. Payments are processed securely by Stripe.
Example checkout
Charizard ex (Near Mint)£85.00
Buyer Protection (5% + £0.50)£4.75
Royal Mail Tracked 24£3.49
Total£93.24
Seller receives£85.00
The seller always receives exactly what they listed.