Collecting6 min read
What condition is my card, really?
NM, LP, MP, HP — what each one means in practice, the three things that actually decide the grade, and why the back of the card matters more than the front.
18 July 2026Read →
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Grading7 min read
Is grading worth it? The maths, honestly
What a submission actually costs once you include postage and insurance, the break-even most cards never reach, and the four cases where grading genuinely pays.
5 July 2026Read →
Buying5 min read
Buying sealed Pokémon in London without getting caught out
How to spot a resealed box, why the weight test does not work any more, what "case fresh" should mean, and the three questions worth asking any seller.
20 June 2026Read →