A trade at Hole in the Wall Hobbies is the process of exchanging your gently used hobby itemsâsuch as trading cards, tabletop miniatures, board games, RPG books, paints, terrain, accessories, or collectiblesâfor store credit or cash.
This system lets you turn your extra or unwanted items into real value, so you can reinvest in your hobby with products youâll actually use. Whether you’re downsizing your Magic collection, clearing out a backlog of miniatures, or cycling out games your group no longer plays, our trade program offers a flexible, fair, and transparent way to refresh your collection.
Store credit can be spent on any product in the shop, and unlike buy/sell marketplaces, there’s no shipping, no fees, no waiting. Just walk in, trade, and upgrade.
Every trade we take in is carefully evaluated by our trained staff. First, we log the trade under your name and contact information, and we ask that you complete a short trade-in form. From there, we evaluate each individual item. That means checking condition (like Near Mint or Lightly Played), verifying completeness for boxed sets or games, and assessing market demandâhow quickly and reliably the item is likely to sell.
We use trusted sources such as eBay sold listings and TCGPlayerâs Lightly Played market prices to find a realistic average resale value. Based on that data and our storeâs demand, we determine your itemâs worth. For highly desirable items, youâll often receive close to full value of store credit. For items in lower demand or poor condition, offers may be reduced.
We calculate two values for each trade: one in store credit and another in cash, which is typically about 80% of the credit amount. Once the numbers are ready, our store owner or lead buyer gives final approval before we contact you with the offer. If you’re not available or donât respond within three days, we will automatically finalize the trade as store credit, prepare your gift card for pickup, and the traded items will become store property for resale.
To help us help you, there are a few things you can do to make your trade go faster and smoother. First, organize your items before bringing them in. Stack cards neatly in deck boxes or card boxes, pack miniatures safely in trays or bins, and make sure all game components are accounted for. This speeds up the evaluation process and ensures you get the best possible offer.
For same-day processing, we strongly recommend visiting on Monday, Friday, or Saturdayâthese are our fully staffed days, and most trades brought in on these days are completed before closing. If youâre in a hurry or bringing in a large collection, you can always drop off the trade, and weâll contact you when your evaluation is ready. During special promotions, events, or preorders, we sometimes offer bonus credit incentivesâso choosing store credit not only saves you money, it can also stretch your trade further than cash ever could.
Store credit never expires and can be used on anything in the store, from booster packs and paints to preorders and board games. If you want a great value and a hassle-free experience, trading with us is one of the best ways to power up your hobby.
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