Frequently asked questions
Buying, selling, trading, shipping and returns. Not here? Ask Dub.
What do you buy?
Vintage Pokémon cards first — Wizards of the Coast era singles (Base Set through Skyridge), graded slabs, and whole collections. We also buy sealed product from any era if it is factory sealed. Modern bulk is a maybe; ask.
How much do you pay?
Around 70% of current market value on cards we need, paid on the spot at a show or by PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle once cards arrive by mail. Market means recent sold prices, not asking prices, and we will show you the comps we are using.
Do you trade?
Yes, and most of our regulars prefer it. Bring what you have and trade toward anything in the case. Trade value is worked out the same way as a cash offer, in front of you.
How do I pay for an order?
Add cards to your cart and send the order. Dub confirms everything is still available (a lot of stock moves at shows) and sends an invoice by PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle within a day. Cards ship once the invoice is paid. Show pickup is free if you would rather grab it in person.
How do you ship?
Singles go in a penny sleeve and a toploader inside a bubble mailer, tracked. Graded cards and sealed product ship boxed with tracking and insurance. Orders under $50 ship for a flat $5; over $50 ships free within the US.
Are your cards authentic?
Every card is checked by hand before it is listed — light test, print pattern, texture, weight for sealed product. If anything ever turns out not to be genuine, you get a full refund, no questions asked.
How do you grade condition?
Conservatively. The condition guide explains exactly what Near Mint, Lightly Played, Moderately Played and Heavily Played mean here. If you would grade a card lower than we did, tell us and we will make it right.
Can I return something?
Raw singles and lots can be returned within 7 days of delivery if they arrive in the same condition they left in. Graded cards can be returned within 7 days if the case is intact. Sealed product is final sale once it leaves our hands, because we cannot verify it stayed sealed.
Do you hold cards?
A 24-hour hold on any listed card is fine — just ask. Longer holds need a deposit.
Where can I see the cards in person?
At shows. The schedule is on the Shows page, and the case is always fuller than the website because things get listed after every weekend.