Is It Safe to Buy Graded Pokémon Cards Online in Australia?

Yes, as long as you check a few things before you pay. Here is what to look for when buying a graded (slabbed) Pokémon card online in Australia, and how we handle it at Trader’s Cache.

How do I check a graded card is genuine?

• Every slab label carries a certification number. Look it up on the grading company’s own website (PSA, Beckett/BGS, CGC and SGC all have a free cert lookup). The card name, set, year and grade should match the listing exactly.
• Compare the label and case with the grader’s current design: label fonts, hologram, spacing and a cleanly sealed case with no gaps or glue marks.
• Be cautious of listings with stock images, blurry photos, or no photo of the back of the slab.

What should I look for in the seller?

• Photos of the exact slab you will receive, front and back.
• A long feedback history from other buyers.
• Tracked postage and proper packing for slabs.
• A written returns policy.

How should I pay?

Use a payment method with buyer protection, such as PayPal, a credit card, Afterpay, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Avoid paying an unknown seller by direct bank transfer.

What are my rights in Australia?

Under the Australian Consumer Law, goods must match their description. If a card is not as described, you are entitled to a remedy, whatever the seller’s own returns policy says.

How we do it at Trader’s Cache

• Every graded listing shows the grading company, the grade and the certification number so you can verify it before you buy.
• The photos are the exact slab you will receive, front and back.
• Slabs are sleeved, bubble-wrapped and sent tracked with Australia Post.
• Change-of-mind returns within 30 days, plus your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. See our Refund & Returns Policy.
• Over 1,000 feedback ratings on eBay, 100% positive. See our eBay feedback.

More detail: Card Condition & Grading Guide and Shipping & Delivery FAQ. Questions? Email contact@traderscache.com.au.