If you’re looking for the best site to buy MTG cards, there are a hundred different ways to answer that question. Whether you want single cards, packs, boxes, or decks, it will all depend on what Magic cards you wish to buy. The options are infinite, but we’ll help you narrow it down and offer you some suggestions for where to get your Magic The Gathering fix!
Where To Buy Singles
So let’s begin by purchasing singles. It’s a good idea to look for singles because buying pack after pack might end up costing a lot of money if you want a few cards from the set.
For instance, let’s assume you’re creating a RED/BLUE deck, and you really want one or two SCALDING TARN to fetch lands to round it off. You could start buying Zendikar Rising boxes for $100+ each box in the hopes of getting one of these coveted fetch lands in the single box topper pack, but the chances of that occurring are minimal.
Every box includes just ONE box topper, and with 30 different cards to choose from, you only have a 1:30 chance of receiving the one you desire. Unless you have a large money account or have recently won the lottery, this is not a wise option.
It’s preferable to look for the SCALDING TARN (currently $60+) and save a lot of money in this situation. So, where can you get MTG Singles at the greatest price?
eBay
This is the place to go if you want to buy MTG single cards. As of this writing, the number of single card listings on the site has surpassed 600,000! If you can’t find what you’re searching for on eBay, there’s a good chance you won’t be able to locate it anyplace else.
The disadvantage of eBay is that you have to wait for your items to arrive, and you never know who you’re dealing with. Check a seller’s feedback rating and decide whether or not you think they’re a trustworthy person to buy from based on their feedback.
Local Game Stores
If you’re fortunate enough to have an LGS within driving distance, they may have a selection of singles available for purchase. Call ahead of time to get more information on what you’re searching for. We are guessing that most LGS won’t have a Black Lotus on hand, so if that’s the card you want, call ahead to avoid wasting your time.
TCGPlayer.com
Another excellent source for Magic single cards. They have a large range ranging from A/B/U to current goods. Consider it a virtual card show where hundreds, if not thousands, of merchants sell their cards. Prices are competitive, shipping fees are fair, and they have a buyer-friendly refund policy.
You don’t like the state of the SCALDING TARN you just bought? You have 48 hours from the time you receive your order to seek a refund or replacement. When you’re looking for MTG singles, go to TCG Player.
ChannelFireball.com
Channel Fireball is a site that is comparable to TCGPlayer and has a similar fanbase. They not only have a great YouTube channel, but their web store offers just about every single you could possibly need for current and older sets. Their site is quite user-friendly, and when you click on a single card, you will be presented with a wealth of information, which is far superior than most other sites.
The shipping costs are quite affordable, and they provide a variety of alternatives, ranging from USPS First Class (which is only a few dollars) to quicker UPS ways.
Collectible and Comic Book Card Shows
Local, regional, and national comic book and collectible card events are excellent venues to get MTG singles. You might spend hours sifting through bins of singles and yet not find what you’re looking for. Not to add that you’ll almost certainly come across a dealer with a glass case full of ancient Reserved List cards or very expensive MTG singles that you won’t find at your LGS. We’ve seen cases full of Black Lotuses, Moxes, and just about any other extremely rare and costly card imaginable. Keep an eye on your local show circuit, and if it’s not too far away, go to a Regional or National event as well. They’re well worth the money!
Where To Buy Sealed Products (Decks, Boxes, Packs)
Newest Sets
Either your big box retail store (Walmart, Target, etc.) or your LGS are your best bets for getting individual packets (Local Game Store.)
Waiting for shipping from online retailers is not the greatest option for most pack customers who want to fulfill that urge to open packs right away. Visit your local gaming store to see what they have to offer if you’re like other players and have the need to crack some packs every now and then.
Giving your hard-earned money to the LGS is also a far better idea since we want these local folks to continue in business, and the Walmarts of the globe will undoubtedly thrive without us. The LGS has a lot more to offer than simply packs and singles, and the information you may gain from them is well worth the money.
Older Sets
The LGS is, without question, your best bet. We have a few places close by, and we are sure you can acquire packs from just about every Magic set released in the previous few years….and often much older things. Big box stores generally only have items from the last 1-2 years, so unless you’re lucky, you won’t be able to locate any Weatherlight or Stronghold packs.
If your LGS doesn’t have what you’re searching for, you should look online. Individual packs of the older, rarer, and more costly packs may be purchased on places like eBay, and we’re sure you’ll have no trouble locating a pack or two from someone who recently opened a box to sell. Older pack prices can be high, so browse around, check at finished goods to see what current pack values are, and try to get the greatest deal you can.
Many eBay sellers will consider offers, so if you see the MAKE OFFER option, submit an offer and see what they can do with the pricing. Another eBay recommendation is to WATCH the item before purchasing it. When someone WATCHES an item, the seller receives a general signal that someone is looking at it, and they often respond with a special offer or discount. It’s a fantastic method to obtain a good price, and we’ve used it a lot over the years. You won’t believe the bargains you’ll find from eBayers seeking to make a quick buck!
