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Alter TCS began as a late-night trade stream among friends obsessed with clean pulls and competitive play. Today we are a full-service trading card partner balancing curated sealed drops, vetted singles, grading prep, and a thriving player network.
Our mission is to protect the excitement of the hobby with professional standards that rival any luxury retailer. From intake to final delivery we photograph, document, and verify every card so you can trade confidently across borders.
We operate from Cape Town with a hybrid team of graders, logistics experts, and tournament judges who share one goal: keep collectors excited and confident with every order. Whether you are cracking cases, upgrading to PSA slabs, or building a league-ready list, we have specialists ready to help.
Collector first
Every product and feature is designed by people who play the games, grade the pulls, and chase the same grails you do.
Trade with trust
We authenticate every card by hand, photograph high-value singles, and ship with the same care we use for our personal vaults.
Community powered
Weekly events, live box breaks, and a Discord full of analysts keep Alter TCS plugged into the meta and ready to help.
Milestones
We grow alongside the communities we serve. Here is a quick look at the journey so far.
Origin story
Started as a late-night trading channel and quickly grew into a pop-up shop serving local players in Cape Town.
Warehouse launch
We launched our first climate-controlled storage and began offering next-day delivery for regional collectors.
Global drops
Expanded inventory to include graded grails, exclusive sealed product, and curated theme decks shipped worldwide.
Thabo Maseko
Founder & Head of Curation
Former national championship judge who leads inventory sourcing, grail authentication, and partnerships with grading houses.
Naledi Pillay
Operations Director
Logistics specialist with a decade of cold-chain experience who keeps fulfilment, customs, and courier SLAs on point.
Riley Hart
Community & Events Lead
Hosts our weekly league nights, orchestrates live breaks, and manages sponsorships for regional tournaments.
Professional assurances
Trust is everything in trading cards. We invest in compliance, insurance, and community transparency so our partners know their collections are protected.
- Registered South African business with POPIA-compliant data practices and secure payment processing.
- Member of the Cape Town Collectible Dealers Guild and vetted partner of PSA, Beckett, and CGC for grading submissions.
- Dedicated QA bench with dual verification on all high-value orders before they leave the vault.
Sustainability also matters. We recycle all inbound packaging, use FSC-certified materials for outbound orders, and offset courier emissions on international routes.
Where to find us
Our warehouse and studio are located in Salt River, Cape Town. Visits are by appointment so we can prep the cards you want to review. International orders ship from a bonded facility with end-to-end tracking and insurance options. All visitors sign a quick NDA to protect consignors and must check in with a valid photo ID.
- Email: support@altertcs.co.za
- Discord: discord.gg/ccdDs6JE4K
- Hours: Weekdays 09:00-18:00 SAST - Saturdays for events and box breaks