Guides

Plain guides for collectors and players in South Africa: what to buy, how cards are graded, how to spot fakes, when new sets come out, and what goes into a Galaxy Boxx.

• Booster box vs Elite Trainer Box vs booster bundle: which Pokémon product to buy: What a Pokémon booster box, Elite Trainer Box, booster bundle and blister hold, the cost per pack, and which suits players, collectors or a gift.
• One Piece Card Game: getting started in South Africa: New to the One Piece Card Game? How the game works, what to buy first, what the set codes mean, and where to find cards and players in South Africa.
• Pokémon card conditions and grading explained (PSA, CGC, BGS) for South African collectors: What Near Mint, Lightly Played and the other conditions mean, how PSA, CGC and BGS grade cards, and how South African collectors get cards graded.
• Pokémon TCG release calendar for South Africa: Release dates of the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution sets and special sets, how release dates work in South Africa, and how pre-orders work at Galaxy Boxx.
• What’s inside a Galaxy Boxx: Sneak Peek, Silver, Gold and Diamond compared: How a Galaxy Boxx Mystery Boxx works: the four tiers, what goes inside, the franchises you can pick, plans and prices, delivery and returns.
• Where to buy Pokémon cards in South Africa (and how to spot fakes): Where to buy Pokémon cards in South Africa, what to check before you pay, and how to spot fake cards and fake sealed product. A plain guide.

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