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In-depth, no-fluff guides on every way to make money with Pokémon cards. Each silo collects articles from shortest to longest.

// PSA / CGC Grading

PSA / CGC GRADING

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How to get Japanese Pokemon cards graded by PSA

Step-by-step guide to submitting Japanese Pokemon cards to PSA, CGC and Ace Grading — process, costs, turnaround and the right service for each card type.

⏱ 3 min

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// Japanese Arbitrage

JAPANESE ARBITRAGE

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How to spot fake Japanese Pokemon cards

A practical checklist for authenticating Japanese Pokemon cards — print quality, texture, light test, back comparison, and common fake patterns.

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Buyee consolidation shipping — the step-by-step walkthrough

How to use Buyee consolidation to ship Pokemon cards from Japan in bulk and slash per-card shipping cost by 70%.

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JP-to-EN arbitrage case study — a $180 Charizard SAR flip, start to finish

A real-world walkthrough of sourcing a Japanese Charizard ex SAR from Mercari JP, shipping to the US, and selling on eBay for documented profit.

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Buyee vs ZenMarket vs Jauce — the proxy service that actually makes you money

Side-by-side comparison of Buyee, ZenMarket, Jauce and FromJapan for flipping Japanese Pokemon cards into the English market in 2026.

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How to bid on Yahoo Japan Auctions — the complete 2026 walkthrough

Step-by-step guide to bidding on Yahoo Japan Auctions via proxy services to win Pokemon cards at Japanese market prices.

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Mercari Japan for Pokemon cards — the step-by-step buyer’s guide

How to buy Pokemon cards on Mercari Japan via proxy services, including search tactics, common seller pitfalls, and when Mercari beats Yahoo auctions.

⏱ 3 min

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