Frequently Asked Questions

What is TrueView Cards?

TrueView Cards is a platform for buying and selling raw (ungraded) Pokémon cards. Sellers upload high-quality photos and a video, and each listing includes a TrueView Card Report that evaluates authenticity and condition so buyers can make a more informed decision before purchasing.

Why does TrueView Cards exist?

Buying raw Pokémon cards online often means guessing. Photos can be inconsistent, condition labels are subjective, and that leads to surprises, disputes, and returns. Traditional grading can be expensive and slow. TrueView Cards exists to make raw card transactions clearer and more predictable, without the cost or wait of grading.

How does TrueView Cards work?

1. Sellers upload high-quality photos of the front and back of their card along with a short video that clearly shows surfaces, corners, and edges.
2. A TrueView Card Report is created and attached to the listing, covering authenticity checks and condition notes.
3. Buyers purchase with clarity, reducing misunderstandings after delivery.

What does TrueView Cards cost?

Listing is free. Sellers pay a flat 15% fee only when their card sells. No grading submission fees or upfront costs.

What’s included in a TrueView Card Report?

A summary of authenticity checks and condition notes across key areas like corners, edges, surfaces, and centering, based on the listing media.

Who should use TrueView Cards?

Sellers: Collectors, card shops, and vendors who want their cards represented accurately without traditional grading fees or multi-month waits. If you can capture clean photos and a short video (lightbox recommended), you’ll do great on TrueView Cards.

Buyers: Anyone who buys raw Pokémon cards and wants a clearer, more trustworthy view of condition and authenticity before committing.

How does TrueView Cards compare to other platforms for buying Pokémon cards?

Most marketplaces rely on whatever images a seller posts and the condition label the seller chooses. That works sometimes, but it also creates a lot of gray area.

With TrueView Cards:

• Listings are built around high-quality, detailed media, not blurry photos.
• Condition is supported by consistent analysis, which reduces disagreements.
• Expectations are set upfront, so transactions are more likely to go smoothly the first time.

Many platforms offer buyer guarantees, but those kick in after something goes wrong. Disputes can take time, and funds may be held during review. TrueView Cards is designed to prevent the issue upfront by standardizing the media and attaching a consistent report so buyers and sellers are aligned on what’s being transacted.

How does TrueView Cards compare to traditional grading?

Traditional grading is valuable, but it can take months, and costs add up quickly, especially for mid-value cards.

TrueView Cards is designed for raw Pokémon cards when you want:

• Speed: no long grading turnaround or submission shipping risk. TrueView Card Report turnaround is typically same-day (often within a few hours).
• No Upfront Fees: pay only when it sells (15% fee).
• Better pricing: Clear authenticity and condition evidence create a reliable pricing anchor for sellers.

Is TrueView Cards only for Pokémon cards?

Yes. TrueView Cards is built specifically for Pokémon cards. Our listing flow, media requirements, and card analysis are designed around the details that matter in a Pokémon card transaction.

We’re collectors ourselves, and we’ve spent years buying and selling across existing platforms. We’ve seen where those experiences break down, and we built TrueView Cards to be a better alternative.

Today, we support Pokémon. Other major card categories may come later.