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// PSA / CGC Grading

PSA / CGC GRADING

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How to get Japanese Pokemon cards graded by PSA

Step-by-step guide to submitting Japanese Pokemon cards to PSA, CGC and Ace Grading — process, costs, turnaround and the right service for each card type.

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// Japanese Arbitrage

JAPANESE ARBITRAGE

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Mercari Japan for Pokemon cards — the step-by-step buyer’s guide

How to buy Pokemon cards on Mercari Japan via proxy services, including search tactics, common seller pitfalls, and when Mercari beats Yahoo auctions.

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How to read a Japanese Pokemon card — rarity symbols, set codes, and text

A complete breakdown of Japanese Pokemon card symbols, rarity codes, set identifiers and text so you can buy confidently without speaking Japanese.

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Customs, import duty and VAT on Pokemon cards from Japan

A practical guide to customs, import duty and VAT on Japanese Pokemon cards shipped to the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia in 2026.

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How long does shipping from Japan really take — EMS vs DHL vs SAL

Actual shipping times for Pokemon cards from Japan to the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia in 2026 — with costs, tracking and insurance compared.

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Japanese vs English print runs — why the arbitrage spread exists

Why Japanese Pokemon card print runs differ from English, how the spread is structural, and why it will not close any time soon.

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The best Japanese Pokemon cards to flip in 2026

Twelve specific Japanese Pokemon cards with the strongest current EN/JP flipping spreads — updated for 2026 market conditions.

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