How to Track the Value of Your Tarot Collection Over Time
A guide for collectors, resellers, and tarot lovers who want to protect and grow the value of their decks
Whether you're a devoted collector, a casual enthusiast, or someone reselling decks from your personal collection, tracking the value of your tarot collection over time is both wise and rewarding. Not only does it help you stay organized and avoid duplicates, but it also gives you insight into market trends, price fluctuations, and which decks are appreciating in value.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the why and how of keeping tabs on your tarot deck values — with practical tools and tips to help you stay in tune with your growing collection.
✨ Why Track Tarot Deck Values?
Here are a few reasons tracking your tarot collection’s value is a good idea:
Preserve value: Some decks increase in value significantly after going out of print. Keeping an eye on pricing helps you identify your most valuable assets.
Insurance purposes: A complete and updated inventory with values can be helpful if you ever need to report a loss or damage.
Resale readiness: If you ever decide to downsize, trade, or sell, you’ll be prepared with pricing info at your fingertips.
Prevent duplicates: An up-to-date list helps avoid buying a second copy unintentionally.
Spot trends: You'll notice which themes, artists, or publishers are growing in popularity — helpful if you're buying for investment or resale.
🛠 Tools You Can Use
1. Spreadsheet Trackers
A simple Google Sheet or Excel file can go a long way. Include columns like:
Title
Publisher
Edition (1st, indie, reprint, mass market)
Purchase price
Estimated current value
Date of last value check
Condition (new, like new, used, etc.)
Notes (guidebook, box, missing cards, etc.)
Tip: Use color coding or tags to highlight decks that are rare, out of print, or increasing in value.
2. Online Marketplaces for Price Checks
Check completed listings on platforms like:
eBay (sold listings)
Etsy (search similar listings and track prices)
Facebook groups
3. Use a Tarot Inventory App or Notion Template
If you prefer a digital interface, apps like Airtable, Notion, or specific collection tracking apps allow you to build a more interactive system, often with images and links.
💸 How to Estimate Current Value
Compare recent sales — not just listings — of the same edition and condition.
Factor in completeness — a deck missing a card or guidebook can drop significantly in value.
Watch rarity and popularity — decks that are out of print, from known creators, or with a cult following will likely appreciate.
Track price over time — revisiting prices every 6–12 months helps you spot value shifts early.
🔄 How Often Should You Update?
Quarterly if you’re actively buying and selling
Bi-annually or annually if you’re holding a long-term collection
After any significant market event, like a creator announcing retirement, a deck going out of print, or a mass reprint launch
🔍 Bonus: Tracking the Emotional or Spiritual Value
While resale price is one side of the coin, remember: the decks you love, connect with, and use regularly have value that can’t be measured in dollars. Consider adding a column to rate how often you use a deck or how meaningful it is to your personal journey.
🧾 Sample Tarot Collection Tracker (Free Template)
Want a jumpstart? We’ve created a free Google Sheet template to help you begin tracking your collection. It includes example data, drop-downs for conditions, and columns for value over time.
👉 Click here to get the template