From Pokemon to T1, global fandoms open new market for Korean resellers
Korean sellers are finding new opportunities in the global collectibles market, as overseas buyers are willing to pay a premium for rare, hard-to-find items, with trading card sales by Korean sellers on eBay more than tripling year-on-year in the third quarter. EBay said Friday that Korean sellers in the Collectible Card Games Category saw the highest sales growth among all Korean sellers on the…
Korean resellers are capitalizing on the global collectibles market, with trading card sales on eBay more than tripling year-on-year in the third quarter. EBay's data shows that Korean sellers in the Collectible Card Games Category experienced the highest sales growth among all Korean sellers on the platform from July to September this year.
The popularity of these cards, particularly those featuring characters from the globally beloved animated franchise Pokemon and the esports team T1, has attracted buyers worldwide. The 2026 KOREA MEGA FESTA Magikarp card emerged as the top-selling item in the category, ranking ninth in overall sales among Korean sellers on eBay.
This trend highlights the growing market potential for Korean sellers in the global collectibles industry.
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