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How to negotiate a card trade without turning it into an argument
Learn how to negotiate TCG trades clearly: proposals, value gaps, boundaries and agreements before meeting.
How to organise your TCG collection: have, duplicates and wants
Organise your TCG collection with a simple system for tracking cards you have, duplicates, missing cards and cards available to trade.
How to prepare for your first TCG event: cards, gear and basic etiquette
Everything you need for your first TCG tournament or meetup, including cards, supplies and trading etiquette.
How to ship trading cards safely for a remote trade
A practical guide to preparing, protecting and documenting a shipment of Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana or other TCG cards.
How to spot fake Pokémon cards: 10 signs before accepting a trade
Ten checks to help you spot fake Pokémon cards before accepting a trade and know when to ask for a second opinion.
How to take good card photos before a trade
Learn how to photograph TCG cards clearly so you can show set, condition and details before agreeing a trade.
How to tell if a card trade is fair: value, condition and price gaps
Learn how to evaluate whether a TCG trade is fair by considering value, condition, demand, liquidity and price differences.
Language, edition and version: how to identify a TCG card before trading
Avoid TCG trade mix-ups by checking language, set, collection number, version and finish.
TCG sleeves, binders and storage boxes: a card protection guide
Learn how to choose sleeves, binders and boxes to protect TCG cards based on use, value and how often you carry them.
What to do with duplicate Pokémon cards: 7 ways to use them
Seven ways to use duplicate Pokémon cards: trade, play, give away, build lots and keep your collection useful.
Where to trade Pokémon cards in Barcelona: stores, events and local collectors
A practical guide to finding Pokémon card trades in Barcelona through stores, events, local groups and the TradeMatches radar.
Where to trade Riftbound cards in Spain: players, stores and apps
Learn how to find Riftbound players in Spain, locate stores and arrange safe trades with other collectors.
Which Magic cards should you offer for trade? A selection method
Select Magic cards for trade by format, exact version and a collector’s actual request. Includes a practical selection table and current-rule references.
How to trade Pokémon cards: prepare and inspect a trade
Learn how to safely trade Pokemon TCG cards with collectors in your city. Methods, tips and where to find players near you.
How to trade TCG cards safely: avoid scams
A complete guide to safe TCG card trades: how to check cards, spot fakes, avoid online scams and protect yourself in person.
How to value your TCG cards before trading
Identify the exact TCG printing, compare dated evidence and agree a trade value. Includes a worked example, valuation record and links to official price methods.
One Piece TCG beginner guide: which cards to look for first
A complete guide to starting One Piece TCG: the most sought-after cards, how to build your first deck and where to get them through trading.
Where to find Yu-Gi-Oh! players in your city
Discover how to find Yu-Gi-Oh! players near you: stores, tournaments, apps, groups and official events in Spain.
A good collection starts with clear answers.
Answers to help you find your way through the guides.
Where should I start if I’m new to collecting?
Choose your game, then define your goal: playing, completing a set or trading duplicates. Each category brings related guides together.
How do I identify the card I want to trade?
Record its set, number, language, finish and condition. Confirm those details with the other collector and use photos of the actual copy.
How do I prepare a trade?
List what you can offer and what you want. Agree on the exact copies, their condition and the delivery method before confirming.
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Do all games in the blog appear in the app?
The blog covers more games than the app. TradeMatches supports Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana and Riftbound.
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