All Cards Are Sold Near Mint (NM)
Near Mint (NM) is the standard for "pack fresh" or "investment grade" raw cards.
The Anatomy of a Near Mint (NM) Card
To be classified as NM, a card must generally meet these four criteria:
1. Corners: Sharp & Crisp
- Allowed: A tiny "nick" or a single speck of white on one or two corners.
- Not Allowed: "Fuzziness" on all four corners or any significant rounding.
2. Edges: Clean & Unblemished
- Allowed: Very slight silvering (common in Japanese cards) or a few microscopic points of white (whitening) on the back edges.
- Not Allowed: Heavy "chipping" or a long line of white along the edge.
3. Surface: High Gloss & Minimal Wear
- Allowed: 1–2 faint hairline scratches only visible under a harsh light, or minor "print dots" from the factory.
- Not Allowed: Cloudiness (loss of gloss), deep scratches you can feel with a fingernail, or any staining/dirt.
4. Structural Integrity: Zero Damage
- Strict Ban: A card is never NM if it has a crease, a bend, a dent, or any signs of water damage—no matter how small.
Singles Card Authenticity
Every raw single in our inventory is manually inspected under 10x magnification. We guarantee authenticity through a 3-point material audit:
- Core Verification: We verify the internal opaque layer using the light-diffusion test.
- Texture Check: For all Rare/Secret Rare cards, we verify the presence of unique factory etching patterns.
- Rosette Audit: We confirm the presence of high-precision offset printing patterns, ensuring no pixelated digital reprints.
The card pictured is the exact card you will receive.
We maintain a strict "No Stock Photo" policy for singles to ensure full transparency of the card's unique DNA.
Trading Card Singles: Returns & Authenticity Policy
Please Choose Carefully. We do not offer refunds for change of mind.
Due to the sensitive nature of card condition, the volatility of the TCG market, and the high risk of "card swapping" or handling damage, all sales of raw singles are final. This policy ensures the integrity of our inventory, guaranteeing that every customer receives an untouched, high-quality asset that hasn't been "recycled" through multiple returns.
Why We Maintain This Policy
Once a card leaves our climate-controlled environment, we can no longer verify its "Near Mint" status. We cannot in good conscience resell a returned single to a new collector as "Pack Fresh" if it has potentially been handled, surface-scratched, or swapped. This policy exists to protect the quality of the cards you buy from us.
Buy with Total Confidence
We want you to be 100% sure of your decision before you commit. We provide:
- Detailed Media: High-resolution photos/scans of the exact card you will receive are provided in every listing. Please inspect corners, edges, and surfaces carefully.
- Pre-Shipment Assistance: If you are unsure, do not make the purchase yet. We are happy to share additional photos or video via WhatsApp to assist with your decision.
- Tamper-Evident Packaging: Every card is documented and photographed during the packing process to ensure it matches the listing perfectly and is dispatched in the stated condition.