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Newest first. About sets and their rarities, buying, collecting and keeping sealed. 41 articles.
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BuyingBuying second-hand sealed Pokémon: the risks and how to avoid them
Buy second-hand sealed Pokémon products with more confidence. Check authenticity, the factory seal, damage and payment safety with practical checks.
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BuyingHow to recognize a trustworthy Pokémon webshop in the Netherlands: these are the signs
This is how you recognize a trustworthy Pokémon webshop in the Netherlands: check the KvK number, the business details, the payment options and the delivery time, and buy online with more confidence.
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JapaneseImporting Pokémon cards from Japan: how to do it from the Netherlands
Ordering Japanese Pokémon cards from the Netherlands? Find out who handles customs clearance, how the €3 import duty and 21% VAT work, and avoid extra costs on delivery.
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BuyingHow many booster boxes are in a Pokémon case?
How many booster boxes are in a Pokémon case? English cases usually hold 6, 8 or 12 boxes, Japanese cases 12 or 20, and here is how to check your delivery.
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JapanesePull rates of Japanese Pokémon sets: your odds per box at a glance
What's fixed per box, and how big is the chance of a Special Art Rare, a gold card or a God Pack? The pull rates of all Japanese sets we sell, side by side.
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BuyingIs a sealed Pokémon booster box a good investment?
Keeping sealed boxes is popular. What makes a box rise in value, what are the risks and the hidden costs, and who is it suitable for and who not?
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JapaneseWhat's in a Japanese booster box? Packs and cards per set
How many packs and cards are in a Japanese booster box, and what does that cost per pack? Main sets, High Class Packs and special sets side by side, plus the number of boxes...
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BuyingHow we ship and pack your Pokémon order
From our warehouse to your door: how we pack booster boxes and single packs, how fast your order arrives and what happens if something goes wrong along the way.
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BuyingFactory sealed or resealed? How to check a booster box
A box that has been opened, searched and rewrapped: unfortunately it happens. This is how you check from the shrink wrap, the box, the packs and the weight whether a box is still untouched...
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BuyingPokémon cards for kids: from what age, and what should you buy?
From what age are Pokémon cards fun, are Japanese cards suitable for kids and what's the best thing to buy? An honest guide for parents.
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JapanesePokémon cards as a gift: the gift guide for Sinterklaas and Christmas 2026
From a single pack in a shoe to a complete booster box under the tree: which Pokémon gift suits which budget and which recipient?
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JapaneseBuying Japanese Pokémon cards in the Netherlands and Belgium: what should you look out for?
Import from Japan yourself, buy from an EU store or secondhand? What it really costs, how to check the factory seal and what to look for in a seller.
