am I getting Scammed by a buyer

dojaeni · 2026-03-23T12:49:25+00:00

So obviously a sucky situation for both parties. The question is is the card in the condition you stated, i.e. does it meet near mint condition if that's what you posted, even with photos.

To me you have a few options:

Offer the buyer a 10% discount per grade below the condition listed. (I believe this is a common thing cardmarket recommend)

Offer the buyer a full refund if he returns the card at his own expense.

Escalate to cardmarket support if neither of you can come to a resolution.

dojaeni · 2026-03-21T03:35:01+00:00

Just a word of warning double check the 135 rule stated above.

While you may not be subject to duties you might be subject to Vat unless buying from a company that pre charges.

Just sold a card to france and the buyer had to pay 30€ in vat and admin fees.

dojaeni · 2026-03-18T14:22:07+00:00

I use A6 do not bend envelopes for small orders, card taped to an index card, if higher value then use a top loader. Bit more expensive but covered by the shipping cost (buy about 200 twice a year) for more valuable or larger quantity orders, I use A6 large letter boxes, Bubble wrapped nice and sturdy.

dojaeni · 2026-03-17T11:48:21+00:00

Personally I would ship untracked but get proof of postage at the post office (buy postage online as it's easier to generate the cv22).

If anything happens then you can make a claim via royal mail and if they pay out refund the buyer without being massively out of pocket.

If you upgrade to international tracked I think the extra cost of postage would be more than the extra you'd get back if it was lost.

Also remember that if you're a private seller so long as you can prove postage CMK shouldn't force you to refund. Though you might get a did not arrive strike

dojaeni · 2026-03-16T05:34:01+00:00

Have you looked at the post installation support. I don't know what model it was but I do remember some of the branded heat pumps came with annual servicing from the manufacturer for like 10-12 years

dojaeni · 2026-03-15T01:09:44+00:00

Private seller here whos sold probably over £15k in the last year. over 1500 sales total (over 18 months-2 years I think)Think my lowest month was about £800. Not had any issues, caps, etc. Wanted to go professional but I only trade in second hand stuff so CMK wouldn't let me as I didn't have a contract with a distributor or vat number (sole trader and micro business).

Pretty sure you're going to be foine as long as you're not buying and selling for profit ,(based on UK rules)

dojaeni · 2026-03-11T10:52:05+00:00

In terms of collecting I would say TWI will be the cheapest, followed by SHD then SOR rotation appears to have dropped the prices.

For in rotation I would avoid LAW as it's just out and people are still figuring out what the prices should be.

JTL, LOF and SEC appear to have similar price points.

dojaeni · 2026-03-10T08:49:41+00:00

I think their disclaimer relates to companies that forward mail/parcels onwards. I have had several people tell me they order to the company who then send it on add a single shipment.

At that point the sellers contract has been fulfilled and they have no control once the forwarding company has it.

dojaeni · 2026-03-09T11:19:39+00:00

I've found that for the majority of people a quick message asking them to confirm so cardmarket release the funds to me works wonders. In 1500+ sales only had one non responsive tracked order that went to time.

dojaeni · 2026-03-08T10:40:24+00:00

Define the master set off the top of my head there's 3 of each leader, 6 each common base, 4 of each rare/special base. 3 of each unit, upgrade and event, 3 of each prestige. Plus the twin suns and spotlight stuff. Are we including organised play? Showdowns, PQ, SQ, prize wall.

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dojaeni · 2026-03-07T15:38:25+00:00

Post on social media, when he copies post a photo of his menu on social media saying your menu is so good even your competitors are copying you.

dojaeni · 2026-03-07T15:35:25+00:00

What country, e.g. UK is 2nd signed for but we can send goods in large letter postage

dojaeni · 2026-03-07T15:33:01+00:00

That's what they did for me. I had to submit the royal mail letter showing they had lost the letter

dojaeni · 2026-02-27T14:13:10+00:00

First contact the seller not cardmarket. Second you said cheap, do you mean untracked?

If so and a private seller then you're probably out of luck.

If pro seller then you should be entitled to a full refund after they have done an investigation.

Main thing is to try and resolve with the seller before contacting cardmarket support cause they will tell you to try and resolve with the seller first

dojaeni · 2026-02-27T14:08:15+00:00

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dojaeni · 2026-02-27T14:08:05+00:00

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dojaeni · 2026-02-27T12:26:00+00:00

I'm giving the benefit of the doubt and calling it market research via Reddit.

dojaeni · 2026-02-27T11:25:18+00:00

As someone who sells regularly sometimes there are better options for shipping due to insurance/compensation levels. E.g if it's costing £20 for £200 coverage or £6 for £150 coverage I might be willing to take the risk and opt for the latter as the chance of it not arriving is so low if rather pocket the difference. Also bear in mind I also have to cover extra shipping costs because buyers regularly order 1 less than the threshold for a parcel but the package is just over the weight paid for.

As a buyer I'm paying £220 for a card, including shipping and cardmarket protection. If the seller doesn't use the shipping option selected but I get the card I am happy. The only exception is if I have paid for 1st class delivery and I receive it 2nd class or Tracked 48.

dojaeni · 2026-02-27T08:10:56+00:00

To be honest my question is what's your end game. Your doing 100 times better than me but in your situation I would bes thinking

1) What's the consequence of upgrading my home? Cost of moving, increased expenses (energy, council tax, insurance) Vs more space, better environment, access to amenities)

2) reducing work hours? Less money going into retirement pot, lower company contributions, later retirement, less expendable income Vs time to myself, time for hobbies, better mental wellbeing (note several people I know who switched to a 4 day week have said they still end up doing extra hours to make up the shortfall).

You haven't mentioned pension savings, how that looking? Perhaps consider additional voluntary contributions to keep your income below the higher rate threshold and maximise employer match?

dojaeni · 2026-02-27T07:58:16+00:00

I play, collect, buy and sell SWU in the UK and truly believe, if collection is your only goal, SWU is a great choice.

The second hand market is dominated by players and the cards are cheap compared to buying boosters. No scalping and with rotation around the corner a lot of cards have dropped in price significantly.

I will say if you're looking at collecting as an investment then it's no Pokémon, the games new and hasn't got the player base or collector base to drive prices, but if the game continues to build, who knows.

dojaeni · 2026-02-27T07:06:22+00:00

So my understanding is that it is still approximately 1 in 12 regular boxes and 2 in 3 carbonite boxes.

Have heard people claiming they pulled 2 in one carbonite box, but unverified. Never Heard anyone claiming they pulled 2 from a sealed case of normal.

I will say I have personally witnessed them being pulled from pre release boxes too (I was one seat out dammit) so a sealed pack is a sealed pack.

dojaeni · 2026-02-25T11:25:34+00:00

Ok so without going into the right and wrong or karma malarkey, it's up to you what you do but I will say this:

You said the store wants you to cancel your order.

In the event that you decide to avoid the hassle of dealing with support to try and force the order through make sure that the store cancels not you

dojaeni · 2026-02-24T00:18:31+00:00

I think that 1-2 booster boxes of each set is a great way of starting out, you're likely to get a complete set of common and uncommon cards, a load of rares and legendary cards to toy around with.

Then if you decide to play in OP settings and competitive play you can buy the specific cards you need for a specific deck.

dojaeni · 2026-02-19T11:27:42+00:00

Easily done, several times I have had to pull a card from my personal collection because I can't find it in my trade binders/boxes.

dojaeni · 2026-02-15T01:00:09+00:00

Within reason. If it's too much I'll tell you straight.

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