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Rainbowchu

Community Spotlight: Meet Rainbowchu

Welcome to another exciting instalment of Community Spotlight at hoardboard, where we shine a light on our community's passionate collectors and their extraordinary collections.

Mewtwo Minded

Community Spotlight: Meet Jake, AKA mewtwo_minded

At hoardboard, we're passionate about building a vibrant community of collectors who share their love for collectibles, from trading cards to figurines. In our first Community Spotlight feature, we're excited to introduce you to Jake.

The London Card Show.

Who is The London Card Show?

Learn about the history, popular products, and future plans of the London Card Show from a Q&A with the event organizers.

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How to tell if a Pokémon card is fake in 5 easy steps: a guide for collectors

Are you a Pokémon card collector? Whether you're just starting your Pokemon collection or you’re an experienced collector, it's important to know how you can tell whether a card is fake or authentic. So many counterfeit Pokémon cards are constantly circulating online, and this increases your chances of getting duped into buying a fake card if you don’t know how to spot a fake Pokémon card."

The Get Graded logo.

Who is Get Graded?

Learn about the history of Get Graded, the first UK-based grading company in the collectibles industry.

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Bearbricks: Are These Toys a Good Investment?

Discover the world of Bearbrick, its history, the best designs to buy, and whether Bearbrick is a good investment. Find out where to buy and sell Bearbrick items and explore the potential for growth in value on hoardboard.

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The Most Underrated Pokémon Cards Of All Time

There are currently more than 13,000 Pokémon cards in existence. And, while this may sound controversial, some of them just aren’t that fascinating – I’d even dare to say overrated! However, there are plenty of hidden gems...

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How To Trade Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh And MTG Online

We at Hoardboard believe that collectors deserve better. Seeing reports of items being stolen or being fake we are laying out the risks of trading using different methods. What about cards with a higher value or what if you want to protect your private information. We are going to set out ways to trade safely online.

2022

Pokémon TCG: What's In Store For The Rest Of 2022?

The recent Pokémon GO expansion has been a huge success. But what’s in store for the remainder of 2022?

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Pokémon Happy Meals Are Returning To The UK!

Pokémon Happy Meals are making a comeback in the UK! At least, we think they are…

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The Top 10 Most Expensive Pokémon Cards In July 2022

Want to know what people are willing to pay? We’ve tracked down and ranked the top 10 most expensive Pokémon cards in July 2022 based on historical sales data.

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These Long-Awaited hoardboard Features Are Now Live!

At hoardboard, we're always looking for new ways to improve our platform and create a safer community for buyers, sellers and traders alike. That's why we've updated the website with some exciting new features! Here's what's now available on hoardboard…

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How To Start Selling On Hoardboard

Online selling isn't new, but we want to make it simpler and safer for everyone. So whether you're looking to make some extra cash, or removing unwanted items from your collection, Hoardboard is the place to go.

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How To Value Your Pokémon Cards

If you grew up in the ‘90s, chances are you have a box of old Pokémon trading cards somewhere in the back of your wardrobe. While these cardboard rectangles may seem insignificant, you could be hoarding valuable collectibles that are worth a small fortune.