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Seller access is controlled
The marketplace is not a free-for-all. A smaller verified seller base makes it easier to protect quality and keep bad listings out.
Only 3 Verified Sellers • Protected by The Sandwich Protocol™ • Zero Fakes Guaranteed •
Zero Fakes Policy
Real cards only. No exceptions.
Card Catchers is built for serious Pokémon TCG collectors who expect authenticity, protection, and a clear process before valuable cards change hands. Every trade is held to a simple standard: verified sellers, manual review, and a zero-fakes promise backed by real buyer protection.
The Standard
Authenticity is checked before trust is asked for.
Card Catchers does not rely on vague marketplace promises. The process is designed around a smaller seller pool, direct review, buyer education, and clear packaging standards for valuable cards.
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Trades are reviewed
Card Catchers reviews trade details before trades are posted or finalized, adding oversight where most peer-to-peer deals have none.
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Buyers stay informed
The Authentication Tips page gives collectors practical checks for holograms, borders, text clarity, card backs, thickness, and UV testing.
Buyer Protection
If a fake ever slips through, you are covered.
If a buyer receives a confirmed counterfeit card through Card Catchers, the current Zero Fakes Policy protects the buyer with a 100% refund.
Full refund protection
The policy is clear: confirmed fake cards are covered.
Direct support path
Buyers can submit the report form on this page with order details, photos, and packaging information.
Marketplace accountability
Problem listings can be reviewed and addressed instead of being left active.
What Buyers Should Check
Smart collector habits make the policy stronger.
Card Catchers adds protection, but collectors should still review premium cards carefully before committing to a deal.
- Check listing photos for print clarity, borders, holo pattern, surface quality, and card back alignment.
- Compare valuable cards against known authentic copies when possible.
- Use the Authentication Tips page before moving forward on high-value raw cards.
- Keep communication and trade details inside the Card Catchers process so the review trail stays intact.
Hologram quality
Text clarity
Border alignment
Card back pattern
Weight and thickness
UV light testing
How It Works
The Card Catchers trade flow keeps authenticity visible from start to finish.
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Browse trades or post your own offer
Collectors can review active trade offers or submit a new trade with the cards being offered, the cards being requested, and any important condition details.
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Card Catchers reviews the details
Before a trade is posted or finalized, Card Catchers reviews the submission. This adds a real checkpoint before cards move forward.
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Both sides confirm the exchange
The trade details are confirmed so collectors understand what is being exchanged, what condition is represented, and what protection applies.
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Qualifying cards use the Sandwich Protocol
For trades with a combined estimated value of $30 or more, or any individual card valued at $15 or more, the sleeved card is secured between two rigid toploaders or hard cases.
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The trade closes with protection behind it
Once the trade is reviewed, confirmed, and shipped under the required protection standard where applicable, both collectors have a clearer and safer path than a typical peer-to-peer exchange.
Sandwich Protocol
Protection rules should be specific.
The Sandwich Protocol is Card Catchers’ packaging standard for valuable trades. It is designed to reduce bending, warping, and pressure damage during shipping.
Combined value
$30+
Any trade with a combined estimated value of $30 or more qualifies.
Single card value
$15+
Any individual card valued at $15 or more qualifies.
The sleeved card is placed between two rigid toploaders or hard cases, creating a reinforced structure around the card before shipment.
Counterfeit Report
Report it quickly with clear details.
If you believe a card may be counterfeit, submit the details below. Clear photos, listing information, and packaging notes help Card Catchers review the issue accurately.
FAQ
Zero Fakes Policy questions
Who can sell on Card Catchers?
Card Catchers currently operates with a small verified seller base. That tighter structure helps keep quality control stronger than an open marketplace.
Are trades reviewed before completion?
Yes. Card Catchers currently reviews and verifies trades before they are posted or finalized.
What happens if a fake card is confirmed?
The current Zero Fakes Policy protects buyers with a 100% refund if a counterfeit card is confirmed.
When does the Sandwich Protocol apply?
It applies when a trade has a combined estimated value of $30 or more, or when any individual card is valued at $15 or more.
How can I check a card before trading?
Use the Authentication Tips page to review checks for hologram quality, borders, text clarity, card backs, weight, thickness, and UV light testing.
Built for real cards, serious trades, and buyers who expect accountability.
Card Catchers combines verified sellers, manual trade review, authentication guidance, and the Sandwich Protocol to make premium Pokémon TCG trading safer, cleaner, and easier to trust.
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