Sell It Back: Introducing the Candy ICON Buyback

Every MLB ICON in your collection is now worth Candy Credits. One week. $50K on the table. Fifty spots on the leaderboard.

We've said since the relaunch that everything you've collected with Candy should mean something. Legacy collectibles have started earning their keep in quests. Now we're taking it a step further.

Introducing the ICON Buyback: sell MLB ICONs back to Candy for Candy Credits. Every 2026 ICON. Every legacy ICON from 2021 through 2025.

The MLB ICON Buyback Window opens Friday, October 9 at 3 PM ET and runs for one week or until $50,000 in Candy Credits have been claimed, whichever comes first. Every ICON you sell back puts you in the running for a Top 50 leaderboard with prizes pulled straight from the Candy vault.

What your ICONs are worth

• 2026 MLB ICONs: $0.50 in Candy Credits each (Base Series, All-Star Game, Gold Series and more)
• Legacy MLB ICONs (2021 to 2025): $0.25 in Candy Credits each

That adds up fast. 100 ICONs from 2026 gets you $50 in Candy Credits. So do 200 legacy ICONs.

Candy Credits spend on primary drops and auctions on candy.io, so the ICONs you're ready to move can go straight toward the next pack, the next Gold Series reverse auction or the next lot out of the vault.

Bonus credits for returning collectors

If your Candy account had no purchases, sales or transfers in 2026 as of October 6, you're a returning collector, and you have an opportunity to earn bonus credits on top of the standard rates:

• 50% bonus on the first 100 MLB ICONs you sell back that were already in your account: an extra $0.25 per 2026 ICON and $0.125 per legacy ICON
• $5 welcome credit once you've sold back 10 ICONs
• Up to $30 in bonus credits per account

Sell back 100 ICONs from 2026 as a returning collector and that's $50 in Candy Credits plus $30 in bonus credits.

We've set aside $7,500 of the $50K for returning collectors. Returning collector rewards switch on at a date we'll announce on candy.io during the window, and anything you sell back before then still counts. The reserve is limited and first come, first served. If you qualify, we'll email you the details once you log in.

Bonus credits for Bat Cowl holders

Held a Bat Cowl in your Candy account as of Thursday, October 8 at 12 PM ET? You have an opportunity to earn a 25% bonus on the first 100 MLB ICONs you sell back: an extra $0.125 per 2026 ICON and $0.0625 per legacy ICON, up to $12.50 in bonus credits per account. Credits are limited, so don't sleep on it.

A few things to know: one Bat Cowl or ten, the bonus is the same. Sell from the same account that holds your Bat Cowl. Bat Cowls themselves aren't part of the buyback, so keep yours.

If you're both a returning collector and a Bat Cowl holder, you get whichever bonus is bigger. All bonus credits land in your account after the window closes.

How it works

1. Log in to your Candy account at candy.io
2. The buyback will take place within your collection. Eligible ICONs will have the Sell Back button.
3. Confirm and approve the transfer from your wallet, and your Candy Credits are added to your account.

ICONs you sell back become Candy's property and may be used for future prizes, rewards, promotions, primary sales or secondary sales.

One week or $50K, whichever comes first

• Window opens: Friday, October 9 at 3 PM ET
• Window closes: Friday, October 16 at 3 PM ET, or the moment $50,000 in Candy Credits have been claimed
• Credit cap: $50,000 total across all collectors, bonus credits included, with $7,500 of it reserved for returning collectors

If the cap gets hit on day three, the window closes on day three. Credits are first come, first served, and a sale counts when it's completed, not when you start it. We'll post updates on how much has been claimed throughout the week on X and in Discord. Don't wait until the last day.

The Top 50 Leaderboard

Every ICON you sell back during the Buyback Window earns 1 point, 2026 and legacy alike. When the window closes, the top 50 collectors take home physical prizes from the Candy vault, including game-used gear, signed jerseys and signed baseballs. Standings stay under wraps until the window closes, then we'll spotlight the Top 50.

Bonus credits add to your Candy Credits, not your leaderboard score, so everyone climbs the board the same way.

Already burned with us? ICONs you burned during the pre-migration burn window this past May (May 11 to 20) count toward your rank too, at half a point each. Consider it a head start.

Good to know

• Only MLB ICONs in your Candy account count. ICONs listed for sale or sitting on an outside marketplace like OpenSea or Magic Eden need to be delisted or moved back first.
• ICONs in unopened packs don't count. Open them first.
• Selling back affects your quests. Once an ICON leaves your collection, it no longer counts toward any Collection Quest. If you're chasing a reward, check your progress before you sell.
• Buybacks are final. Once an ICON is sold back, it's gone from your collection.
• Candy Credits aren't cash. They're promotional platform credits, not U.S. dollars, can't be redeemed for cash, and may not cover taxes, mint fees or network fees. They need to be used before the June 23, 2027 expiration date.
• Full terms are here. Questions? Reach us at [email protected] or in Discord.

Get on the board

Dig through your collection, figure out what you're ready to move, and get on the board before the $50K is gone.

One week. $50K. Fifty spots. Go.