Trading Cards 101

Do you want to know how to properly use top loaders? We made a guide for newbies, parents, and those who just need a refresher.

Are you wondering how to stop your cards from falling out of sleeves? We educate about sleeves, sizes, selection, and more in this post.

Having trouble differentiating between Lightly Played Vs. Near Mint? We really split hairs here and determine which is which, based on published guidelines.

This guide will walk you through step-by-step on how to select a grading company and get your cards graded in Canada.

StockX claims that all products pass through them to be authenticated before being shipped out to the buyer. This sounds like a unique system, and is probably why they are able to separate themselves from a bigger site like eBay. However, there may be flaws.

You’re probably wondering why everyone is going bonkers over the “holo” cards, hey? Well, they’re shiny, rare, and more valuable. In this article we’re going to dive into what makes a card holo, and what it means to collect holo cards.

What the heck is holo bleed on Pokémon cards, and can it prevent my card from getting a 10? Are holo cards worth more? Let’s get answers.