How to Flip Cards in MLB The Show

Introduction to Card Flipping

In MLB The Show, card flipping is an effective way to accumulate stubs without spending real money. Flipping involves buying cards at a low price and reselling them at a higher price. This guide will break down the basics of flipping and outline strategies to maximize your stubs.

Key Terms in MLB The Show Flipping

Buy and Sell Prices

In the MLB The Show marketplace, each card has two main price points:

• Buy Price: The maximum price another user is willing to pay for a card immediately.
• Sell Price: The lowest price a user is willing to accept for a card, available for immediate purchase.

To maximize your buy price, place a Buy order slightly above the highest buy price; for selling, list the card for one stub less than the current lowest Sell price. These small price adjustments are essential for securing successful flips and higher profits.

Transaction Fees

When selling a card, MLB The Show applies a 10% transaction fee. This fee reduces your net returns and must be factored into your flipping calculations. For example, selling a card at 100,000 stubs will net you only 90,000 after the fee.

Quicksell Values/Floor Prices & Maximum Values

SDS assigns a quicksell value to each card type and rarity, setting a minimum price at which you can sell it instantly. They also assign maximum values, setting a maximum price at which you can ever sell those cards. This value is critical when flipping because it prevents prices from dropping below a specific threshold, and the maximum price must also be considered to avoid accidentally purchasing something that you cannot flip for a profit.

We developed a highly detailed guide on Quicksell Values that can be found here.

Step-by-Step Guide to Flipping Cards

Setting Up Buy Orders

To begin flipping, place a Buy order at the current low price, or slightly above it, to increase your chances of securing the card. For example, if an 83 Overall Gold card has a buy price of 1,200 stubs and a sell price of 1,500, you could place a Buy order at 1,201 stubs and wait for fulfillment.

Listing Sell Orders

Once you own the card, relist it with a Sell order at one stub below the lowest Sell price. Continuing the example, if the lowest Sell price is 1,500 stubs, list it at 1,499. After deducting the 10% fee, you’ll make 1,349 stubs, earning a net profit of 148 stubs from your initial 1,201-stub purchase.

Maximizing with the ShowZone Flipping Tool

ShowZone’s Flipping Tool offers detailed data on every card in the marketplace, updating prices frequently. Key data points include:

• Profit per Flip: Calculated profit after transaction fees
• Sales per Minute: Average sales volume, useful for identifying in-demand cards
• Profit per Minute: Potential earnings per minute based on demand and profitability

Check out the tool here to view the latest flipping data and start flipping efficiently.

The Benefit of ShowZone Pro

ShowZone Pro members receive real-time price updates every minute, allowing for the best flipping opportunities and ensuring you stay ahead of market fluctuations. Free users have access to five-minute updates, still effective but slower compared to Pro.

Additional Tips for Successful Flipping

• Filter cards by specific item types, rarities, overall ratings, or any other variable to target niche pockets of high-profit flips.
• Start small, gradually learning market behavior before investing heavily.
• Avoid undercutting your own Sell orders by carefully tracking listed prices.

Conclusion

Flipping cards in MLB The Show is a rewarding way for No Money Spent (NMS) players to earn stubs consistently. By following these strategies and leveraging ShowZone’s resources, you can build a robust collection without spending real money. For more advanced strategies, check out our additional flipping guides!