When a lot beats singles
Every single sale carries a per-order fee, a shipping cost and supplies. For cheap cards, those fixed costs eat most of the price: a $3 card in a plain envelope loses more than half its value before you see a dime. Bundled into a lot, those cards cost one fee and one shipment.
The calculator compares the two directly. "Lowest lot price that beats singles" is the price at which the lot nets you exactly what selling every card separately would, so anything above it is a better deal for you.
How much to discount a lot
Buyers expect a lot to cost less than buying the same cards one at a time, because they're taking cards they may not all want. A discount of 10 to 25% off total comps is common, deeper for lots full of low-demand cards and shallower when the lot holds one card people are chasing.
Getting good comps
- Use sold listings for the exact card, parallel and condition, not asking prices.
- For cards with no recent sales, use a similar card's sales or leave it at a nominal value.
- Paste a list into the box, one card per line with the price at the end, to add many cards at once.
More in how to price a card lot.
Questions
Should I offer free shipping on a lot?
It's common and simple for buyers. The calculator assumes you pay the shipping, so the cost comes out of what you keep. If you charge shipping instead, lower "your cost to ship the lot" by what the buyer pays.
Is my list saved?
Yes, in this browser. It stays until you clear it.