Vancouver has one of the busiest Pokémon card scenes in Canada, from kids opening their first packs to collectors chasing PSA 10 slabs. Card Tings is an online card shop based in Vancouver, BC. This guide covers where to buy Pokémon cards in Vancouver, what to look for in graded cards, and how to get the card you want without overpaying.
Local Card Shops vs Buying Pokémon Cards Online
Metro Vancouver has plenty of hobby shops that sell Pokémon packs and host trade nights and tournaments. They’re great for opening product and meeting other collectors. When you’re hunting for one specific card, such as a certain holo or a PSA 10, buying online is usually faster: you can compare grades, check cert numbers and see the exact card before you pay.
Buying from a Canadian seller has a few extra perks for Vancouver collectors. Prices are in Canadian dollars, there are no surprise duties or brokerage fees like you can get when ordering from the US, and shipping within BC is quick.
Graded Pokémon Cards and Slabs
A graded Pokémon card has been checked by a grading company such as PSA or CGC, sealed in a tamper-evident slab and given a grade from 1 to 10. That makes it much safer to buy online. Our guide on how to buy graded Pokémon cards walks through PSA vs CGC, Japanese vs English cards and what to check before you buy. If you are new to grades, start with the PSA grading scale explained.
Graded Pokémon Cards in the Shop
Every graded card we sell has a cert number you can look up yourself. Here is how to check a PSA cert number. You can browse all of our graded slabs or jump straight to PSA 10 cards.
Vintage and Raw Pokémon Singles
Not every card needs a slab. Vintage Base Set and Jungle holos are still popular raw, as long as you judge the corners, edges, surface and centering from clear photos. Our photos always show the whole card with all four corners visible, so you can see the condition for yourself. Not sure which way to go? Read raw vs graded cards.
Sealed Pokémon Products
We also list sealed Pokémon products such as Elite Trainer Boxes, booster bundles and collection boxes. Stock changes often, so check the sealed products page for what’s available right now. Browse everything Pokémon on our Pokémon cards page.
Protecting Your Pokémon Cards in Vancouver
Vancouver’s damp, rainy months can be hard on cards. Keep raw cards sleeved and in toploaders, and store your collection somewhere dry. Our guide to storing trading cards in Vancouver’s rainy climate covers humidity, storage boxes and what to avoid. For supplies, see card sleeves and toploaders.
Selling Pokémon Cards in Vancouver
Have Pokémon cards you’re ready to move? We buy cards from collectors locally in Vancouver, or through your existing eBay or online listing. Send us a few photos on our sell your cards page and we’ll come back with options.
Pokémon Cards in Vancouver: FAQ
Is Card Tings a physical store in Vancouver?
No. Card Tings is an online card shop based in Vancouver, BC. We don’t have a storefront or offer local pickup, but every order ships tracked from Canada within 2 business days of payment.
Are prices in Canadian dollars?
Yes. Every price on the site is in CAD, so there is no exchange rate to work out and no US customs or brokerage fees when you order from inside Canada.
How much is shipping to Vancouver and the rest of BC?
Shipping anywhere in Canada is a $12 CAD flat rate with tracking, and it’s free on orders over $150 CAD. Delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days. You can also ask for a signature or no safe drop at checkout for free. See our shipping policy for details.
Also collect sports cards? See our guide to buying sports cards in Vancouver.
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