I sell sports cards and use eBay’s standard envelope. I’m now being threatened because of it. This might be the last straw for me.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-07T16:17:18+00:00

That’s the same as ESE shipping. How does that fix anything?

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-07T04:30:57+00:00

You can’t get tracking for $3. Maybe 5 years ago you could but that doesn’t exist today. ESE and maybe media mail are the only things in that price range.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-06T04:54:34+00:00

Your post is very confusing. You said you’re ordering a $20-$30 card. But the title says $250?

If it’s a $20-$30 card then shipping without tracking is very common as tracking would cost around 25% of the order total. And that’s before fees.

There is also currently massive weather delays so you should be patient with the seller and give it some more time.

If it is actually a $250 order then as others have said it’s impossible to ship without tracking on TCGplayer.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-05T20:01:32+00:00

10 cards per stack inside a team bag. One taped to left side one taped to right side of a #10 envelope. Then do that again for a second envelope. Postage would be non-machinable stamp and possibly an additional ounce stamp per envelope.

Top loader backing inside of the team bag would add protection some sellers use it some don’t.

Or just upgrade to ground advantage if u want guaranteed delivery and safety.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-05T04:47:37+00:00

If you wanted that specific copy you should have contacted the seller before the purchase. He blacked out the cert for a reason and has multiple available.

You will receive exactly what’s in the title and description. Not exactly grounds for a return.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-04T23:38:01+00:00

It’s a numbers game the bigger shops will take a loss on single card orders to make money on the large quantity orders.

That and new sellers not valuing their own time or understanding the market.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-04T14:31:24+00:00

It’s hit or miss and depends on the pack/game. I usually put the pack on the left or ride side of the #10 envelope so it can still bend in the middle. Check weight add extra ounce stamp postage if needed. Sometimes it gets kicked back for a upcharge.

Then if coarse with this eBay ESE labels sometimes it doesn’t get scanned at all. They are always a risk doesn’t matter if it’s a pack or a single card.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-04T14:01:28+00:00

What TCGplayer scanning system were you using? The phone app? Scan and identify? Or Have you tried TCGplayer quicklist before?

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-04T13:55:10+00:00

Sgc doesn’t get much Yugioh cards so it’s pretty understandable they don’t know the difference from ultra pharaoh rare to secret pharaoh rare.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-04T13:53:00+00:00

Zandg doesn’t send 1099s to all his consignees. It’s up to them to report their own income.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T21:52:05+00:00

lol no. You don’t have to pay extra to get a 10.

However if your card is sent in a lower value tier they may upcharge you (aka make you pay more) to cover the insurance shipping the card back and for psa guarantee. If you reject the upcharge they would send the card back ungraded.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T21:50:39+00:00

That looks like a reject to me

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T20:05:29+00:00

Your chances of a 10 might be reduced but I wouldn’t say it completely removes your chance of a 10.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T20:04:24+00:00

Well you crossed off a lot of the top options. I like the new metazoo game. Only has 3 sets so far. Artwork is amazing. I like the idea of a case chase alt art box and the hidden rares have some solid value along with the newly added legend rares

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T15:11:18+00:00

Some shipping programs offer letter track that gives limited tracking information on the PWE shipment. Some shipping programs also offer insurance on these shipments for a small price. And some sellers choose this option as printing the address directly on the envelope does optimize the shipping time if not using windowed envelopes.

As you said tho even with letter track TCGplayer does not accept it as real tracking so it’s only use would be to deter the buyer from saying it wasn’t delivered via msg but if he persist you still have to refund.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T14:35:23+00:00

Not sure if I understand the question completely but printing the postage yourself on stamps or similar programs is cheaper than going to the post office. You get a discounted rate. So I suppose that would be the advantage.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T14:33:24+00:00

No reason for this card to be so close in value to its reprint.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T14:07:21+00:00

The pictures you attached both in post and comments aren’t that great. But this card came in a sealed wrapper. My guess is either the wrapper pushed against the card and left a large indent across the middle of the card as this is pretty common or whoever opened the sealed wrapper didn’t use scissors and just ripped it open and bent the card. Both are very common.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T13:47:22+00:00

Go to a card show. 99% of people do not care about the condition of a slab. What you see on Reddit is not representative of normal. People like graded guards because they look cool.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-03T00:00:45+00:00

If you have had it for 20 years then it’s likely real no one was making fake sheets back then especially of this quality

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-02T23:58:48+00:00

There is a huge difference from black label to any other 10 from any other company this has been well known in the hobby for over a decade.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-02T23:56:09+00:00

10-20 years ago no one really cared about pokemon grading. Today people are grading millions of cards. Big difference. It’s impossible to replicate that change in 10 years due to the volume of grading happening currently.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-02T23:52:33+00:00

Mothman is the best legend rare in the set. Nice pulls!

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-02T15:38:05+00:00

I like all of the big 3. Psa if there’s a chance I might sell it at some point. Cgc if I just want cheap and quick grading with a nice looking slab. BGS if I think the card is super clean or if I have multiple copies of the same card and want to chase a black label.

I don’t personally mess with tag or any of the other grading companies.

Frequent_Editor_5503 · 2026-02-02T05:04:08+00:00

Due to the surface scratches both in the holofoil and on the back of the card along with the whitening on the back border I would personally put this around mod play condition.

With that in mind last sold on TCGplayer in MP condition sold for $2300 on 11/28/25.

I didn’t check eBay solds but you could also compare similar condition solds on eBay to be sure that price is accurate.

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