How TT Poke Authenticates PSA, BGS, and CGC Graded Pokemon Cards

Buying a graded Pokemon card online is only as safe as the authentication that happens before it ships. Here's how TT Poke handles every PSA, BGS, and CGC graded card on our shop and marketplace.

Step 1 — Cert lookup

For every graded card we list, we query the grading company's official certification API (PSA Cert Verification, BGS Lookup, CGC Cert Verification). The card image, grade, score, and population data must match the slab in hand. Cards that fail this check are rejected.

Step 2 — Physical slab inspection

Our Hong Kong team inspects each slab for tamper signs: re-sealed edges, mismatched fonts on the label, scratched holograms. Slabs with any anomaly are returned to the source.

Step 3 — Marketplace seller verification

P2P listings carry an additional check: every seller pays a refundable deposit before listing. The deposit is forfeit if a card is found to be misrepresented. Combined with phone-verified accounts and rating history, this lets us run a deposit-backed escrow that protects buyers end-to-end.

Step 4 — Escrow shipping

Funds are held in escrow until the buyer confirms delivery. Disputes are handled by our team with seller deposit as the recovery source.

This four-step process is why we can ship internationally with confidence. If you're sourcing graded Pokemon cards in bulk, see /wholesale.