[{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/authors/","section":"Authors","summary":"","title":"Authors","type":"authors"},{"content":"This section attempts to be both a guide and an FAQ when you are selling your collection to Slow Silver Cards. First and foremost, if you have not received an offer from us yet, familiarize yourself with our buying rates.\nCollection Evaluation and Verification When approaching us with your collection, come prepared with either a TCGPlayer mobile app list or your Collectr profile. Both of these services either directly track or aggregate market prices and are currently the most trusted in the community. Please do not send us lists from PriceCharting, Rare Candy, Pokellector, or custom spreadsheets. In cases where Collectr has inaccurate or insufficient data regarding a market price (especially for non-NM, vintage, or foreign language cards), TCGPlayer\u0026rsquo;s market price will be the final source of truth where applicable.\nIn cases where graded cards (e.g., PSA, CGC, TAG) are part of your collection, aggregate prices from Collectr, Alt, or Card Ladder may be accepted. If prices from these apps seem inaccurate or cannot be agreed upon by both parties, recently sold US-based eBay listings may be averaged to derive a market price.\nBefore or after an offer is made to you for your collection, a clear, well-lit, and legible timestamped photo or video of your cards is required. FAQ: What is a timestamped photo?\nCollection Offers Made to You All offers made by Slow Silver Cards are in USD and include all relevant platform service fees, shipping/postage, and/or insurance premiums incurred by the seller. This means that we will not cover any additional charges to account for fees such as PayPal\u0026rsquo;s Goods \u0026amp; Services fee. FAQ: Why don\u0026rsquo;t we cover Goods \u0026amp; Services fees?\nEnsuring Your PayPal Account Is in Good Standing It is the seller\u0026rsquo;s responsibility to ensure that their PayPal account is in good standing. This includes having the ability to issue invoices (sometimes referred to as \u0026ldquo;money requests,\u0026rdquo; depending on your account type).\nEnsure your PayPal account has met the following criteria:\nYour PayPal account and the method in which you contacted us (e.g., Facebook) have the same full name Your PayPal account is registered from the US or a US territory (e.g., Puerto Rico) and not a foreign country (this includes Canada and Mexico) Your PayPal account has completed any necessary email, phone, or identity verification PayPal: How do I confirm my email address? PayPal: How do I confirm my phone number? PayPal: How do I verify my PayPal account? Your PayPal account has a valid, verified bank account or debit card to withdraw payments PayPal: How do I link a bank account to my PayPal account? PayPal: How do I confirm my bank account with PayPal? PayPal: How do I link a debit or credit card to my PayPal account? Payment via PayPal Payment for your collection will only be provided after you issue a PayPal invoice. The specific platform you use PayPal on may have a slightly different flow for sending an invoice (e.g., desktop compared to mobile). Payments will only be made using PayPal Goods \u0026amp; Services. Payments will NOT be made using the following, including but not limited to: Zelle, wire, Wise, Venmo, Cash App, check, physical cash, cryptocurrency, etc. FAQ: Why don\u0026rsquo;t you accept other payment methods?\nUnder no circumstances will PayPal Friends \u0026amp; Family be used.\nIf you are unsure how to withdraw funds from your PayPal account after receiving a payment from us, please review the following official PayPal article:\nPayPal: How do I get money out of my PayPal account? Shipping Out Your Collection When shipping out your collection, you must use the verified shipping address attached to the PayPal payment.\nWhen shipping out your collection we ask that, to the best of your ability, you securely protect the cards and ensure the package has sufficient packing material and reinforcement.\nCards should be:\nSleeved and optionally within a top loader or card saver. If available, team bags are great protection against moisture during shipping Within an inner container (e.g., ETB box, tin, etc.) that is taped to ensure it does not open during transit. If your cards are stored in a binder, consider shipping the entire binder The package should be:\nSufficiently cushioned, such as with bubble wrap or foam inserts, and preferably using space filler, such as brown packing paper Reasonably reinforced with tape across all box seams, edges, and corners Using a polybag on the outside of the box should also be considered if available Packages should be shipped, with tracking, using USPS whenever possible; otherwise, UPS or FedEx may also be used. Please do not use other shipping providers outside of those previously listed, including DHL and Roadie. Labels can either be purchased within a physical store, online directly from shipping providers, or online via third-party shipping software providers, such as Pirate Ship. Third-party shipping software providers are often able to provide discounted rates lower than retail prices (view Pirate Ship\u0026rsquo;s rates).\nUse the following resources to find drop-off locations near you:\nUSPS Locations \u0026#x2b50; USPS stores are closed on Sundays, but most still accept self-service package drop-offs UPS Locations FedEx Locations Once you have shipped your collection, attach the tracking number to your PayPal payment.\nPayPal: How do I add tracking information to my payment or update an order status? Insurance USPS\u0026rsquo;s Ground Advantage service tier automatically includes $100 of insurance against loss, theft, or damage. Collections shipped this way that exceed $100 should consider obtaining third-party shipping insurance, such as with InsureShield when using Pirate Ship. Insurance premiums are usually $1 per $100 of insured value and are a one-time fee per package. It is the sole responsibility of the seller to ensure the collection arrives without damage, within reason. Depending on your risk tolerance, it is highly recommended to consider obtaining insurance for higher-value collections.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/before-selling/","section":"Before Selling to Us","summary":"","title":"Before Selling to Us","type":"before-selling"},{"content":"Before sending cards in, please read before selling to us. Slow Silver Cards is primarily focused on non-graded, English language Pokemon cards. All products must be in MP+ condition.\nLanguage Product Type Rate EN Holo \u0026amp; Reverse Holo Bulk $40/k EN Bulk Double Rares (e.g., ex, V) $0.25/ea EN Non-Bulk Items \u0026lt;$5 market price 60% EN Items \u0026gt;$5 market price 70-80% EN Sealed Promos (e.g., ETB promos) 75% EN Graded PSA, CGC, or TAG Cards in 9s or 10s Subj. to avail. JP Bulk Double Rares (e.g., ex, V) $0.10/ea JP Non-Bulk Items \u0026lt;$20 market price 60% JP Items \u0026gt;$20 market price 70% CN Non-Bulk Items \u0026lt;$20 market price 50% CN Items \u0026gt;$20 market price 60% Items we are currently not accepting:\nSealed product in any language1 English Non-holo bulk (i.e., commons and uncommons) Foreign language bulk (including Japanese and Chinese) Cards not in English, Japanese, or Chinese Jumbo cards Sports cards and other non-Pokemon TCGs Unofficial or fan products Playmats, dice, empty containers, or other misc. accessories Damaged or heavily played cards Exceptions can be made if sealed product is a small portion of a larger collection.\u0026#160;\u0026#x21a9;\u0026#xfe0e;\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/rates/","section":"Buying Rates","summary":"","title":"Buying Rates","type":"rates"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories","type":"categories"},{"content":" What is a timestamped photo or video? A timestamped photo or video, sometimes referred to simply as a \u0026ldquo;timestamp,\u0026rdquo; is a simple method of proving ownership of a certain card or collection. While not foolproof, it is a simple deterrent against scammers who may be reusing existing photos of someone else\u0026rsquo;s collection. A timestamp almost always also includes a handwritten note containing the current date, time, and both parties\u0026rsquo; full names clearly visible. Do not print out timestamp elements or digitally superimpose them.\nA timestamped photo or video should be taken in a well-lit room, have all cards visible (it is okay to split a timestamp into multiple photos), and be reasonably high quality. Almost all modern smartphones take high-quality photos.\nWhy can\u0026rsquo;t you cover PayPal\u0026rsquo;s Goods \u0026amp; Services fee? When issuing an invoice with PayPal or generally accepting non-F\u0026amp;F payments, you agreed, with PayPal, to be responsible for all relevant fees as part of their User Agreement. Passing on a 2.99% invoicing fee (generally referred to as the \u0026ldquo;G\u0026amp;S fee\u0026rdquo;) to a buyer is against their TOS, AUP, and Seller Agreement.\nWhy can\u0026rsquo;t you accept PayPal Friends \u0026amp; Family? Sending payments with PayPal\u0026rsquo;s Friends \u0026amp; Family payment option provides zero buyer or seller protection. It is also against PayPal\u0026rsquo;s User Agreement to ask a buyer to send a payment using F\u0026amp;F.\nWhy don\u0026rsquo;t you accept other payment methods? PayPal\u0026rsquo;s Goods \u0026amp; Services payment method offers the strongest buyer and seller protections for the lowest cost and barrier of entry. Almost all people in the US can easily obtain a verified PayPal account. If you are unable to obtain a PayPal account (such as if you are underage or have previously been banned from the platform), we are unable to deal with you.\nCommon alternative payment methods offer little or no buyer or seller protection, are non-refundable (e.g., Zelle or Wise), or do not have reasonable verification methods (e.g., cash, cryptocurrency).\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/faq/","section":"Frequently Asked Questions","summary":"","title":"Frequently Asked Questions","type":"faq"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/","section":"Posts","summary":"","title":"Posts","type":"posts"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/series/","section":"Series","summary":"","title":"Series","type":"series"},{"content":" What are you looking for? If you are looking to sell Pokemon cards, check out our buying rates then get familiar with our purchase process before selling to us.\nIf you are looking to learn more about shipping, handling cards, or the business side of TCGs, browse our posts for guides and information.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/","section":"Slow Silver Cards","summary":"","title":"Slow Silver Cards","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags","type":"tags"}]