Trading Card Blog

Expert guides, market trends, and insider tips for Pokémon card collectors in South Africa. Learn from professionals and grow your collection wisely.

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Upcoming Articles

Beginner Guides

How to Start Collecting Pokémon Cards in South Africa (2025 Guide)

Complete beginner's guide to collecting Pokémon cards in South Africa. Learn where to buy, how to spot fakes, and budget tips from R100 to R10,000.

12 min readComing Soon
Market Trends

Top 10 Most Valuable Pokémon Cards in South Africa

Discover the most valuable Pokémon cards on the South African market. Current ZAR prices, investment potential, and where to find them.

10 min readComing Soon
Authentication

How to Spot Fake Pokémon Cards: Complete South African Buyer's Guide

Learn to identify fake Pokémon cards with our comprehensive authentication guide. Common fakes in SA, what to check, and how to stay safe.

15 min readComing Soon
Grading

PSA vs CGC Grading: Which is Better for South African Collectors?

Compare PSA and CGC grading services for South African collectors. Costs, turnaround times, and which one protects your investment better.

8 min readComing Soon

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Topics We'll Cover

🎓 Beginner Guides

  • Getting started with Pokémon TCG
  • Building your first deck
  • Understanding card rarities
  • Where to buy in South Africa

📈 Market Trends

  • Monthly price updates
  • Investment opportunities
  • Rare card spotlights
  • ZAR exchange rate impacts

⭐ Expert Tips

  • Authentication techniques
  • Grading service comparisons
  • Storage and preservation
  • Tournament preparation

Why Read the Alter TCS Blog?

Our blog is written by experienced Pokémon card collectors and traders based in South Africa. We understand the unique challenges of collecting in the South African market, from import costs and ZAR exchange rates to finding authentic cards locally.

What Makes Us Different

Unlike generic international guides, our content is specifically tailored for South African collectors. We cover local shops, shipping times to Johannesburg and Cape Town, PayFast payment options, and how to navigate import duties on graded cards.

Expert Knowledge You Can Trust

Every guide is backed by years of collecting experience and verified through our own purchases. We test the methods we recommend and only share strategies that actually work in the South African market.

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