Overview
Pokémon cards are small and easy to ship, but buying them correctly can require more care than the shipping itself.
For collectors, value can depend on:
A good proxy workflow should preserve those details from the original listing through warehouse receipt.
- set
- card number
- rarity
- print variation
- language
- condition
- sealed status
1. Match the exact card
Before comparing price, confirm:
Artwork alone is not enough.
Several cards can look nearly identical while having very different values.
- Japanese card name
- set
- card number
- rarity
- promo status
- print variation
- graded or raw
- quantity
2. Use seller photos for raw-card condition
Check for:
Terms such as 美品 are seller descriptions, not professional grading.
- whitening
- corner wear
- scratches
- dents
- print lines
- warping
- stains
- centering
3. Sealed products need separate checks
For booster boxes, decks, and special sets, verify:
Useful terms include:
- full box or individual packs
- shrink-wrap status
- box damage
- product code
- quantity
- whether the product has been opened
- シュリンク付き — shrink wrap included
- シュリンクなし — no shrink wrap
- 未開封 — unopened
4. Authentication limits should be clear
Basic warehouse receiving is not professional authentication.
JPS basic receiving check is included.
Item photos are available for:
¥500 per item
Customers should use photos as visual confirmation, not as a substitute for grading or expert authentication.
5. Cards consolidate efficiently
Cards are one of the easiest categories to combine into a compact shipment.
JPS provides:
For higher-value cards, request appropriate protective packing and avoid pressure from heavier items.
- free consolidation
- 60 days free storage
- packing from ¥500
- actual carrier international rates
- no JPS shipping markup
6. Packaging matters
For singles:
For sealed boxes:
The goal is not simply to use the smallest possible parcel.
- sleeve
- rigid protection
- moisture protection
- corner protection
- movement control
- no unnecessary compression