Guides on importing Japanese TCG, wholesale buying and the European market — for stores, vending operators and distributors.
Japanese vs Korean vs Chinese Pokemon cards for a store: audience, role in your range, how to test each edition, labelling and how to combine them with your core product.
Which Japanese Pokemon cards to buy for your store: sealed boxes, special sets, Pokemon Center product, singles and how to match the range to your customers without overbuying.
A buying guide for European stores adding Simplified Chinese Pokémon TCG: how it differs from Japanese and Korean, what to ask a supplier and how to check authenticity.
How a trading card store can show up when local players and collectors search: complete profile, accurate information, product pages, events and reviews, without tricks or promises.
How to start an online trading card shop in Europe: webshop or marketplaces, product range, photos and descriptions, sourcing with invoices and the checks to run before you launch.
Official distributor, direct importer or EU wholesaler? What each source means for a card store, what to ask each one and how to decide for Japanese, Korean and Chinese editions.