Should You Insure Your Pokémon Card Shipment? The Numbers
Yes, you should insure valuable Pokémon card shipments—but only if the potential loss would hurt financially.
Category Card Grading
PSA, BGS, and CGC grading guides and information
The Best Time of Day to End a Pokémon Card eBay Auction
The best time to end a Pokémon card eBay auction is between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM EST (4:00 PM to 8:00 PM PST).
What Makes a Pokémon Card Auction Get Bidding Wars vs. Die Quietly
Pokémon card auctions that spark bidding wars share one unmistakable trait: they combine authentication, rarity, and market momentum into a perfect storm.
Pokémon Card Scams on eBay: How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
Protecting yourself from Pokémon card scams on eBay starts with learning to spot red flags before you buy: unusually low prices for high-value cards,...
What Is the Estimated Production Number of Blastoise Base Set Unlimited Pokémon Card
The exact production number for Blastoise #2/102 Base Set Unlimited has never been officially disclosed by Wizards of the Coast, Nintendo, or The Pokémon...
What Is the Most Accurate Estimate of Blastoise Base Set Unlimited Card Production
The most accurate estimate of Blastoise Base Set Unlimited card production is that there is no single accurate figure—Wizards of the Coast and The Pokémon...
The Best Pokémon Card Shows and Conventions in 2025
The best Pokémon card shows and conventions in 2025 span both official Pokémon Company championships and community-run trading events.
How to Negotiate at Card Shows Without Overpaying
The secret to avoiding overpayment at card shows is understanding that dealers intentionally build negotiating room into their prices.
The $200 eBay Lot That Had a $3,000 Card Inside
The discovery of a $3,000 Pokemon card within a $200 eBay lot represents one of collecting's most compelling stories, but it's not as rare as it sounds.
The Card Flipper Who Made $100K in One Year — His Strategy Explained
One card flipper made $100,000 in a single year by focusing on one core insight: raw, ungraded Pokémon cards in mint condition consistently fetch 30–40%...