Category: Beginners Guides
New to the world of collecting, trading cards, gaming, or tabletop games? Our Beginners Guides are here to help you get started—with easy-to-follow tips, essential terms, and step-by-step breakdowns to help you build knowledge and confidence in every fandom.
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How to Organise Your Pokémon Cards (7 Smart Systems)
Seven collector-tested systems on how to organise your Pokémon cards—by set, number, type, rarity, Pokémon, and artist—plus storage tips, checklists, and how I personally organise my own collection. Whether you’ve got a shoebox of bulk or a wall of binders, the “right” way to organise Pokémon cards depends on your goals—display, trading, set-building, or deck-building.…
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Card Show Checklist: What to Bring to a Comic Con or TCG Event
Planning your first big convention or just want to stay better organized? This card show checklist covers everything collectors should bring to a comic con or trading card event to make the most of the day — whether you’re buying, selling, or trading. 🎒 Card Show Checklist Essentials 📜 Extra Card Show Checklist Items 🔍…
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Beginner’s Guide to Starting a TCG Collection
Trading Card Games (TCGs) like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh! have sparked global communities of collectors. If you’re considering starting a TCG collection, this guide is designed to help you avoid overwhelm, save money, and enjoy the process. 🎯 Step 1: Pick the Right TCG for Starting a TCG Collection Your journey into starting…