Guides
Plain-English notes on grading, buying and collecting Pokémon TCG — written by the same people who authenticate every card, photograph graded slabs and assess each raw card's condition.
- GIFTINGPokémon Gift Ideas: What to Buy, by BudgetWhat to buy the Pokémon fan in your life, by budget: how to pick the right single card, when a graded slab is the better present, and which sealed product to get.READ ▶
- BUYINGHow to Tell a Real Pokémon Card From a FakeHow to spot a counterfeit Pokémon card: the light test, print texture, colour and font tells, plus how to verify a graded slab's cert number before you buy.READ ▶
- GRADINGPSA vs BGS vs CGC: Which Grader for Pokémon Cards?PSA, BGS and CGC compared for Pokémon collectors: subgrades, resale liquidity, turnaround, and what makes sense when you're grading from Australia.READ ▶
- BUYINGHow to Spot a Resealed Pokémon Booster BoxPractical checks for telling a factory-sealed Pokémon booster box from a resealed one: the shrink wrap, weight, seams and the seller signals that matter.READ ▶
- BUYINGWhere to Buy Sealed Pokémon in AustraliaA buyer's guide to purchasing sealed Pokémon TCG in Australia: pricing in AUD, tracked shipping, consumer protection, and what to look for in a seller.READ ▶