How to Ship Pokemon Bulk
Pack Pokemon bulk so it arrives in the condition it left in: organized by category, snug in the box, and tracked the whole way.
What You Need
- A sturdy box. Cardboard card storage boxes (the common 800-count size, for example) hold stacks well, or use a small shipping box that fits your piles snugly.
- Dividers, such as blank index cards or plain paper, to separate categories.
- Packing paper or similar filler to remove empty space.
- Strong packing tape and a shipping label.
- A scale, so you can weigh the finished box before buying postage.
How to Pack Pokemon Bulk Cards, Step by Step
1. Keep Your Cards Organized
Stack each category in the piles you counted when you used the Pokemon bulk calculator. An organized box keeps your count intact and makes your shipment easy to check.
2. Separate Categories
Put a divider between categories and write the category name and count on it. A printed copy of your quote or a slip with your name and email inside the box is also helpful.
3. Avoid Rubber Bands
Rubber bands dent edges and corners, and they can snap and mix your piles. Use dividers and a snug box instead.
4. Use an Appropriate Box
Choose a box built to hold cards or a rigid shipping box. Thin envelopes and bubble mailers are not enough for large quantities, because the weight of the cards can split the seams or let the stacks bend.
5. Minimize Empty Space
Fill gaps with packing paper so nothing can shift. Cards should fit snugly without being crushed.
6. Protect the Shipment from Movement
Cards that slide inside a box get corner and edge damage. Pack tightly, and if you use an inner card box, put it inside a larger shipping box with padding on every side.
7. Seal and Label Clearly
Tape every seam, and include a return address on the outside.
8. Follow Your Submission Instructions
After we confirm your quote, you will receive shipping instructions. Follow them for the address and any details, and email us your tracking number once your package is on its way.
Sleeved or Unsleeved?
Under our submission guidelines, WOTC, commons, uncommons, rares, holos, and reverse holos must be unsleeved. Everything else can be sleeved. Whatever you ship, the cards must be Near Mint (WOTC-era cards may be Lightly Played to Near Mint) and English.
Shipping Slabs and ETB Sleeves
If you are including graded slabs, wrap each slab individually and keep them apart from loose cards so they cannot knock against each other. New ETB sleeves should stay in their original packaging.
Choose a Carrier and Buy Your Label
We recommend pirateship.com, which is cheaper than buying a label directly through USPS. Weigh your packed box, choose a service that includes tracking, and consider insurance for a shipment you would not want to replace. We cover shipping for bulk quantities of 5,000 cards or more.
Pre-seal Checklist
- Cards are sorted and counted, with a divider between categories.
- No rubber bands.
- No loose space: the box is snug and padded.
- Cards meet the guidelines (condition, language, sleeved or unsleeved).
- Box is taped, labeled, and has a return address.
- You have your tracking number ready to email.
Quick Answers
Should I put Pokemon bulk in toploaders or sleeves?
Not for the categories that must be unsleeved (WOTC, commons, uncommons, rares, holos, and reverse holos). Other categories may be sleeved.
How much does it cost to ship Pokemon bulk?
It depends on the weight, box size, and distance. Weigh your packed box and compare label prices; we suggest Pirate Ship. Shipping is covered for bulk quantities of 5,000 cards or more.
Do I need tracking?
Yes. Choose a service that includes tracking and email us the tracking number so we know your shipment is on its way.
Ready to Sell Your Pokemon Bulk?
Enter your quantities, see your estimated payout, and email your quote. It takes a few minutes.