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Graded Pokémon Slab Buying Checklist: What to Check Before You Buy
A graded slab can be a great way to own a card in top condition, but each slab is a single item, so it is worth checking the details before you buy. Use this checklist for any graded card.1. Read the labelThe label shows the card name, set, number, year and grade. Check that these match the listing. For example, a card listed as a Japanese card should have a Japanese card in the slab. Our guide to ACE 9 vs ACE 10 explains how a one-grade difference can affect... Read more...
How to Store Sealed Pokémon TCG Boxes and Graded Slabs
Sealed boxes and graded slabs keep their appeal when they stay in good condition. These simple habits help protect them at home.Sealed booster boxesKeep them somewhere cool, dry and out of direct sunlight. Sunlight can fade box artwork over time, and damp or very humid rooms can soften cardboard and wrap. Avoid attics, garages and rooms beside radiators or windows.Do not stack heavy items on top of boxes, because corners and edges dent easily. Store boxes upright or flat on a shelf with a little space around them, and keep... Read more...
How to Buy Sealed Pokémon TCG Boxes Safely
Sealed Pokémon TCG boxes are a popular way to collect, but they are also a category where it pays to be careful. This guide covers practical checks you can make before buying Chinese or Japanese sealed products, whoever you buy from.Look at photos of the actual itemStock photos only show what a product is meant to look like. Ask to see photos of the exact box you will receive, from several angles, so you can check the seal, the corners and the printing. A seller who is happy to show... Read more...
Pokémon TCG CSV10C Glory Together: slim booster box vs coin set
A comparison of the Simplified Chinese CSV10C slim booster box and coin set, including packs, cards and what is included. Read more...
Pokémon Storm Emeralda (M6) booster box: what you get, with and without shrink wrap
What is in a Japanese Pokémon Storm Emeralda (M6) booster box, and how the shrink-wrapped and no-shrink versions differ in our listings. Read more...
What is a graded slab? ACE 9 vs ACE 10 explained
A plain-English guide to graded card slabs and what an ACE 9 or ACE 10 grade means when you are buying. Read more...
Pokémon Center Fukuoka, Tohoku & Hiroshima Special Boxes: what's inside
What comes in the Japanese Pokémon Center Fukuoka, Tohoku and Hiroshima Special Boxes, and the differences between the three. Read more...
Chinese vs Japanese Pokémon TCG sealed boxes: what's the difference?
How Simplified Chinese and Japanese Pokémon TCG sealed products differ in language, set codes and box formats, with examples from our stock. Read more...