What happens if you get scammed on TCGplayer?

As a Buyer, if the order you receive is different from what you purchased, our team will help you get a refund or replacement. Simply follow our Buyer Safeguard.

Does TCGplayer have a money back guarantee?

1) If you are not satisfied with the condition of any single cards you have received, simply contact the seller within 48 hours of receipt. The seller will either issue you a partial refund or ask that you return the item for a replacement or full refund.

Can you get scammed on TCG?

Payment Protection

As a Seller, you will never be contacted by TCGplayer asking you to refund an order due to fraud as we eliminate fraudulent orders before they are provided to you for shipment. When you receive an order on TCGplayer, you can ship it risk-free, knowing you will be paid in full.

Is buying cards on TCGplayer safe?

We care about your security on our site, so TCGplayer is proud to be 100% PCI compliant. We use internet standard 128-bit secure encryption technology for all checkout pages (HTTPS).

Can you get banned from TCGplayer?

Violation of our Terms of Services may result in a termination by TCGplayer.

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Does TCGplayer scan fake cards?

TCGplayer Buyer Safeguard

Our expert team will review the card to determine if it is indeed counterfeit through a series of tests. If it is a counterfeit, we'll work directly with the seller to resolve this issue. Our expert team checks every card we ship through TCGplayer Direct.

What if I never received my TCGplayer order?

If your buyer doesn't receive their package by the end of the Estimated Delivery Date quoted on TCGplayer—12-15 business days for Standard Domestic Shipping or four business days for Expedited Domestic Shipping—you should submit a case with USPS either via their online form or by calling 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) ...

Does TCGplayer have tracking?

The TCGplayer subscription gives shoppers even more compelling reasons to shop Direct: free priority shipping and tracking on EVERY Direct order.

How long does TCGplayer usually take to ship?

Domestic Standard (12-15 Business Days)

Domestic standard shipping is available on all orders. Packages sent via domestic standard shipping are expected to be shipped by the seller within two business days and received by the buyer within 12-15 business days of the initial purchase.

Can you go to jail for scamming in a game?

§330 sets forth the misdemeanor of participating in prohibited games, and authorizes a fine ranging from one-hundred ($100) dollars to one-thousand ($1,000) dollars and/or incarceration in county jail for a maximum of six (6) months.

Is scamming on a game illegal?

According to the answers in this question, you are legally responsible when scamming someone for virtual goods in a game. However, in most of the cases it is very hard to actually get any information about a player, who he or she is, which just makes it useless.

Does TCG have fake cards?

Printing Distortion/Errors

With all TCGs, there will always be cards that have printing abnormalities or cutting issues, but when you find an abundance on a single card, then it should point to a counterfeit. One thing to look at is the energy symbols.

How do I report a fake card on TCGplayer?

Buyer Safeguard

If you believe you have received a counterfeit card from an order through TCGplayer, contact our dedicated customer service team right away to report it. We'll send you a prepaid mailer that you can use to send the item to TCGplayer HQ.

How does TCG pay you?

Payments made via direct deposit usually appear in accounts after four business days; although, the official timing of payments are dependent upon your banking institution. TCGplayer recommends that you speak with your bank to confirm payment timing.

Who pays for shipping on TCGplayer?

– TCGplayer.com. The TCGplayer Buylist uses a simple fee structure to help you get the cards you want without breaking the bank. You're also responsible for all shipping costs when the items you've purchased are sent back to you.

Does TCGplayer buy your cards?

TCGplayer Trade-In (formerly known as the TCGplayer Buylist) is the fastest way to get cash for cards with no need to create individual listings or set specific prices.

Does TCGplayer ship all cards at once?

When you buy from them, TCGplayer will ship your cards to you in a single package, using our own carefully managed inventory. You can also choose Direct by TCGplayer options by using the Cart Optimizer.

What percentage does TCGplayer take?

All online purchases that are processed and protected by TCGplayer.com through either the TCGplayer Marketplace or your custom website include a 2.5% Pro fee.

How does shipping work on TCGplayer?

The form is simple enough to fill out; just plug the information that TCGplayer provides into the fields, and click through to get to the shipping information. The carrier will be USPS, the service type will be First-Class Mail (2-5 days), and the package type will be Package/Thick Envelope.

How does TCGplayer send their cards?

Sellers are expected by default to ship physical code cards. Upon purchases, buyers may reach out to sellers via “Contact Seller” and opt in to digital receipt instead. Be sure to take the time to properly package your gaming cards so that they do not get damaged during shipping.

How do I cancel an order on TCGplayer?

How do I verify a buyer on TCGplayer?

We want you to be assured that your order is secure with TCGplayer. On occasion when purchasing, you will need to pass Buyer authentication either via phone or verification refund to your credit card. For a phone verification, all you need to do is supply us with the 5-digit code that is sent to a valid phone number.

Is it illegal to sell fake trading cards?

It is absolutely illegal to knowingly sell any counterfeit item, even selling it as as counterfeit and stating that it's fake as you wouldn't own the copyright for the product and are still making money off of it.

What is the rarest Pokémon card?

Even outside of a Gem Mint score, Illustrator Pikachu is the rarest card in existence, with only 39 being distributed following a series of contests in the last 1990s.