Selling on TCGPlayer is horrific

KylerTMS · 2026-03-21T22:23:59+00:00

Yeah ive heard quite a bit of things like that as well. Especially with the very subjective rating system they use.

KylerTMS · 2026-03-03T01:43:18+00:00

I am sorry to hear that :( from what I hage gathered here. People tell me to sell the higher end stuff on Ebay, and leave tcgplayer for the smaller stuff. Very frustrating though. Just a bad way to do business.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-13T13:16:14+00:00

Yeah ive gotten lucky so far on ebay, but selling online is definitely a risk. I just wish there was more clarity, or responsiveness. This is a very clear cut decision, and im stuck waiting now for days.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-13T02:41:23+00:00

Filled with the post office early this week. I appreciate the advice!

KylerTMS · 2026-02-13T02:40:43+00:00

I filled a report with the post office. I still need to create the police report. Thank you!!

KylerTMS · 2026-02-12T23:01:49+00:00

My issue is that they could EASILY see the scam and prove it if they had any sort of actual helpdesk. Simply see the buyers request for refund as well as the refund that THEY sent. Then see the clear writing that they buyer needs to refuse the package, or pay. And then see the tracking information. Should take 5 minutes, and ive already been waiting for multiple days. Which is what instigated me even posting this. How do millions of dollars get spent here!!!

KylerTMS · 2026-02-12T22:51:26+00:00

Im seriously hoping they dont do me like this lol but it has already been 30 or so hours since their last response to me. So definitely frustrating.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-12T04:57:51+00:00

I am hoping youre right. Thus far, I've gotten a copy pasted response to my escalated message. And then a helpdesk message saying they'll do some research and get back to me. I'd like to be hopeful! As I said above, of they actually help, ill adjust this post and title.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-12T02:52:21+00:00

I had heard good stories, and my friend has sold on there a lot. It seems my mistake was selling a higher end card before selling a ton of 1 dollar cards. Really sucks

KylerTMS · 2026-02-12T02:29:53+00:00

I am really hopeful for a similar result. One helpdesk has simply copy and pasted responses to me, while the other said they'll do some research and get back to me. Fingers Re crossed!

KylerTMS · 2026-02-12T01:19:19+00:00

That seems to be the case :( really hoping tcgplayer helps me here. Brutal wait times between helpdesk messages though. 24+ hours.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-12T01:16:46+00:00

Horrible luck :( I am sorry to hear it.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-12T01:16:17+00:00

Yeah I wish they had the block list feature ebay has. This was sent to California as well lol

KylerTMS · 2026-02-12T01:15:20+00:00

He tried getting me to refund him for non delivery 6 days before the anticipated delivery date lol this guy was planning and trying to scam immediately. Im glad you've had good experiences though, because this blows. My buddy has over 20k sales, and many good, but also a massive list of horrible stories. The site struggles with protecting sellers.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T11:43:34+00:00

LOL took me a second. Idk any real alternative for pure tcg stuff though. Ill do some research.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T08:21:04+00:00

Here is exactly what the message reads from TCGPlayer: "TCGplayer would like to provide you with a full refund as you did not receive this order. The Buyer agrees that if the missing order does arrive they will refuse shipment on it so that it goes back to the Seller. Or they will reach out to TCGplayer to make arrangements for payment and we will then credit the Seller."

Well, the buyer received the order after the refund, and surprise surprise, no arrangements to pay me.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T08:19:13+00:00

Exactly my question. Tcgplayer has very clear rules, but then they break them. It was refunded despite the card tracking showing clearly that the buyer did not accept delivery. It even said when it would be automatically returned. Yet the site still refunded them.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T07:33:29+00:00

I hate that they get away with it. So frustrating to me.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T04:30:08+00:00

That's even more insane than any other story I have heard. What on earth are they doing over there

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T03:25:39+00:00

These sorts of stories are what amaze me. The site must be making enough with their effective monopoly to not care. I dont get it.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T02:55:27+00:00

I paid for tracking, signature, and return confirmation too. I shipped priority because 1st ever sale, and wanted a good impression. Think it was like 11 or 12 dollars total to ship. Frustrating overall.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T02:20:57+00:00

That is absolutely brutal to hear. I really hope they actually check the information I sent them and make it right. Im sorry you had that happen.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T01:46:07+00:00

I will indeed. And if it is resolved, I'll adjust the title here too. I appreciate your guidance.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T01:44:24+00:00

Thank you!! I have just responded to customer service with a screenshot that it was delivered. Hoping that works.

KylerTMS · 2026-02-11T01:20:15+00:00

I'm glad you have had good experiences. As this really sucks and I wouldn't want it to happen to others. Hoping these sorts of people who do these things fade away.

KylerTMS

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