What are the recommended shipping supplies for Pokémon trading cards?

For a safe shipment, you will need: Penny Sleeves (Ultra Pro or similar), Top Loaders (rigid) or Card Savers (semi-rigid for grading), Painter's tape to seal the holder, a sturdy corrugated cardboard box (6x4x4 is the ideal size). Avoid plain envelopes or jiffy bags, especially for valuable, insured cards.

How do I ship valuable Pokémon cards safely?

The best method here is Double Boxing. Place the card (sleeved and protected in cardboard) inside a small box. Then place that small box inside a larger shipping box filled with cushioning material (bubble wrap, packing peanuts etc.) This makes the package harder to misplace and protects against crushing.

How should I ship a booster box or sealed product?

Use a sturdy, double-walled corrugated box. Make sure it fits the booster box with around 2 inches of empty space on all sides. All sealed products must remain sealed. Do not let the store staff open the inner packaging. When taking out insurance, value the item(s) at the full retail or market value, sealed products can appreciate significantly.

What Pokémon cards should I invest in in 2026?

Pokémon cards have appreciated more than 3,200% over the past 20 years, so there's no doubt they can be a really good investment. We recommend Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX Alt Art and the vintage Base Set Charizard.

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Send Pokémon TCG by Courier

Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) is one of the most popular collectibles across the world. People from all corners of the globe meet in online forums to trade and buy cards to add to their collections. At Overland Express, we provide shipping and insurance services for single Pokémon cards, Booster Boxes, Elite Trainer Box (ETB), Super Premium Collection (SPC), Ultra Premium Collection (UPC) and more! So whether you're an amateur, hobbyist collector or a veteran Pokémon trainer, we'll walk you through how to safely ship your valuable cards from Kanto to the farthest reaches of Hisui.

As with most valuable items, The MOST important step in the shipping process is proper packaging! Imagine your buyer's dismay if they open up their package and find that the Team Rockets Mewtwo card they've been waiting for is bent or water damaged. Devastating. Don't worry though, we've got you covered. Follow these steps when packing your cards and your shipment will have no issues

1. Double-Sleeving: Always put the card in a soft "penny sleeve" first to prevent scratches, then insert it into a Top Loader (for sales) or a Semi-Rigid Card Saver (for grading).

2. Restrict Movement: Place your card(s) small cardboard box. Ensure they fit snugly and movement is restricted inside with bubble wrap or packing paper. Do not use plain white envelopes or jiffy bags.

3. Double Boxing: For high-value cards, place this small cardboard box into a larger shipping box. Use heavy-duty reinforced tape to prevent tampering.

4. Choose the right box: For the inner box, use BCW cardboard storage boxes (standard in the hobby). For the outer shipping box, we recommend standard 6x4x4 corrugated boxes (found at most office supply stores) as they are ideal for structural integrity.

There are many reputable online stores that sell "trading card shipping kits". These provide everything you need to safely send your cards through couriers, and are especially useful if you'll be shipping cards multiple times. (Always refer to our packing guides to double check for insurance purposes). You should also make sure there is nothing on the box to identify what is contained inside or that indicates that the box contains a high value item. With that in mind, make sure the delivery label does not contain wording to identify the contents in either the description field or collection/delivery address.

Remember, When you send rare or collectable cards through our services and choose to purchase additional insurance, you must be able to prove the value of the item should the need for a claim arise, such as a sales receipt (what you paid for or sold the item for) or evidence of previous sales elsewhere. It must also be adequately packaged by our insurers standards. We also recommend taking photographs that depict the item in good order, where possible capture any serial numbers or visually distinguishing marks, and finally take photographs of the item in its boxed or packaged state.

And that's it! Never worry about a sale gone wrong again. Use our "Send a Parcel" tool above, and see how much you can save when you send Pokémon trading cards with Overland Express.