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Newest first. About sets and their rarities, buying, collecting and keeping sealed. 41 articles.
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JapaneseNo shrink: what does a Japanese booster box without shrink wrap mean?
A no-shrink box is missing its factory shrink wrap. Why it is cheaper, what risk you take and what to check before you buy one.
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JapaneseReal or fake? A Japanese Inferno X display next to a counterfeit, under the microscope
A display that looked perfect from the outside turned out not to be factory original. We put it next to a genuine Inferno X (M2) and compared print, crimps and halftone dots under the...
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BuyingSelling or trading Pokémon cards: how to get the most value
Marktplaats, Cardmarket, a dealer or trading for sealed product? What each route gives you in money, time and risk, and why trading almost always gets the most value out of your cards.
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JapaneseDelta Reign or Storm Emeralda? The differences at a glance
Storm Emeralda (M6) is the Japanese version of Delta Reign and has been out since July. Box layout, card list, Mega Rayquaza ex and odds compared, and which one to buy.
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JapaneseAscended Heroes or Mega Dream ex? The differences at a glance
Mega Dream ex (M2a) is the Japanese version of Ascended Heroes. Box structure, the Mega Attack Rare per box and the SAR odds compared, and which one to buy.
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JapaneseScarlet & Violet 151 or Japanese Pokémon 151? The differences at a glance
Pokémon 151 (SV2a) is the Japanese version of Scarlet & Violet 151. Box structure, the Master Ball card only the Japanese set has, odds and prices compared, and which one to buy.
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JapanesePrismatic Evolutions or Terastal Festival ex? The differences at a glance
Terastal Festival ex (SV8a) is the Japanese version of Prismatic Evolutions. Release dates, box structure, the guaranteed SAR per box, Master Ball and God Pack compared, and which one to buy.
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BuyingInsured shipping of Pokémon cards: how to arrange it
Insured shipping of Pokémon cards and sealed boxes: who bears the risk, what PostNL registered or insured costs and how to pack safely?
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JapaneseKid-friendly Japanese Pokémon sets: what suits your child?
Which Japanese Pokémon set suits your child? Advice by age, buying safely in the Netherlands, agreements about trading and Japanese gift alternatives.
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BuyingDelivery times at a Pokémon webshop: what you can really expect
How long does a Pokémon order take? How to read delivery times, pre-orders and your rights, and when to order for Sinterklaas and Christmas.
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BuyingChinese Pokémon cards: what are they worth and which sets are there?
Chinese Pokémon cards are official cards with their own sets, such as Gem Pack and Collect 151. Find out what they're worth, how they differ from Japanese and English cards, and how to spot...
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JapaneseAvailability of Japanese boxes: where do you buy them sealed?
Find out where to buy sealed Japanese booster boxes, compare import webshops and Dutch stores, and see direct options and the right of withdrawal.
