How do you ship a single Pokemon card?

Can I ship Pokemon cards in an envelope?

If you're shipping a single card and you've protected it as described above, it is probably ok to send it in an envelope. However, we highly recommend a bubble mailer as the minimum. From here it's as simple as writing the postage information on the mailer and dropping it off at your local post office or mailbox.

What is the best way to ship single trading cards?

Sleeve and Topload Your Card

The #1 rule of how to ship trading cards is to ALWAYS sleeve and top load the card. Toploaders and penny sleeves can be found online and at pretty much any local card shop. The process is pretty simple: sleeve the card first, and then carefully slide it into the toploader.

How much does it cost to ship a single trading card?

The cost of shipping a sports card in a bubble mailer will obviously be dependent on where you're sending it to. If you're sending the card within the US, then it'll cost no more than $5.00 to send first class. The cost of safely packaging a card to be shipped should cost no more than $2.00.

Can I send a card through regular mail?

Once your envelope or postcard has the correct addresses and postage, you can send it several ways, including putting it in your mailbox or dropping it in a blue collection box or at a Post Office^™ location. Put your letter inside your mailbox and raise the flag (if you have one).

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Can you send a small card by mail?

To be eligible for mailing at the price for letters, a piece must be: Rectangular. At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick. No more than 6-1/8 inches high x 11-1/2 inches long x 1/4 inch thick.

How to sell 1 Pokemon card?

Can you buy singles on Pokemon TCG?

Buy singles – there are a number of places to buy singles online, and local shops often have Pokemon cards on display. This is likely the most cost effective way to get the specific cards you are looking to add to your deck.

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What are individual Pokémon cards worth?

Most common and uncommon cards are worth less than $1, and even rare cards are usually worth less than $5. However, holographic rare Pokémon cards often go for $15 and up—especially for older cards that have been sitting in your self storage unit for years.

Is it better to buy individual Pokémon cards?

On the other hand, if you are trying to build a specific deck, then the best way to accomplish that is to buy the single cards you need to complete the deck. If you are looking to invest in TCG cards for profit, then buying and opening booster packs is probably the single worst method to do so.

Can you make money selling individual Pokémon cards?

It depends on the card. Common cards can sell for as little as 5 cents, while rarer cards can be $10-100.

What's the smallest package you can mail?

Minimum Sizes

If a mailpiece is 1/4 inch thick or less, it MUST be rectangular and at least 3-1/2 inches high by 5 inches long. All mailpieces MUST be at least 0.007 inches thick.

What is the smallest size card you can mail?

Dimensions: Minimum: 5 inches long, 3-1/2 inches high, and 0.007 inch thick. For letter-size and postcard pieces 0.009 inch thick if more than 4-1/4 inches high or 6 inches long, or both. Maximum for First-Class Mail card prices: 6 inches high, 9 inches long, and 0.016 inch thick.

How much does it cost to ship a card in the mail?

Postcards. Standard-sized, rectangular postcard stamps start at $0.48. Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.63.

How many stamps do I need to mail a trading card?

For a standard single card in a standard size toploader, you can get away with a single stamp. The card is protected and the envelope is still flexible enough to be machine sorted. If the card is thick like Museum you will need to apply a “2 oz” or “non-machinable” stamp.

How to ship trading cards without damage?

How to ship Pokemon cards without top loader?

What you can do when sending with cardboard, is to tape the card (in a sleeve) onto one side, tape the top so it's sealed, then put the other piece of cardboard on top of the card and tape it as tight as possible. Scotch tape to seal the top part of the sleeve so the card doesnt fall out, a stronger tape for the rest.

Is it legal to sell Pokemon cards on eBay?

It is against the law to sell fake, counterfeit, or "proxy" items.