Everything you need to know about collecting sports cards and shopping at byCollectors — shipping, grading, credit, and card basics.
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We offer Zásilkovna (pickup points in CZ, SK, and EU) and PPL courier service. Shipping starts from €4.30. Orders over €43.50 ship free. We also have Save-for-Later storage — keep your cards with us for up to 90 days free and send them together with future orders to save on shipping costs.
Czech Republic: 2-3 business days. Slovakia: 3-5 business days. Rest of EU: 5-10 business days. We typically ship your package the next business day after ordering, so you'll get your cards quickly.
Yes, we sell professionally graded cards from PSA, BGS, and SGC. Find them by searching "graded" in our catalog or filtering by grading service. Graded cards come with authenticity and condition certification, increasing their value and buyer confidence.
We accept bank transfer, credit cards via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All methods are secure — Stripe is a certified payment provider, so your data is protected.
Yes, we ship to the entire EU. Slovakia: 3-5 days, rest of EU: 5-10 days. We do not ship to Russia or Belarus. Shipping costs calculate automatically in your cart based on destination, so you always know the total price.
We offer unique free storage — your purchased cards can stay with us for up to 90 days at no cost. We then ship them together with your future orders, saving you on shipping by consolidating multiple shipments into one. Activate it in your cart before checkout.
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They're our curated bundles — 10 random cards from a specific club across different editions. Not an official manufacturer product, but our own collection. Perfect for collectors wanting a wider mix from one club at a great price.
A rookie card is an official trading card from a player's first professional season. It's usually the most valuable card in a player's career due to rarity and historical significance. Look for "RC" or "Rookie" marking on base editions to identify it easily.
Independent certification services verify authenticity and condition (grade 1-10) and seal the card in a protective holder. This increases value and buyer confidence. PSA is most recognized, BGS offers 4 sub-grades, SGC is faster. Grading is an investment in card security.
Two major publishers. Topps holds licenses for Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and Euro (Merlin, Chrome, Finest editions). Panini has FIFA license (Prizm, Select, Donruss, Adrenalyn). Quality is comparable; choose based on your preferred player or competition.
A parallel card is a variation of the same card with different surface, color, or material (e.g., Silver, Red Prizm, Gold /10). Same player and number, but a rarer version. More valuable than base cards because it's printed in smaller quantities.
Trading cards can appreciate, but there's no guaranteed return. Value fluctuates based on player popularity, rarity (number /X), and condition. We recommend collecting what you enjoy; any profit is just a bonus.
Check print quality, paper, design accuracy, manufacturer logo, and holograms. Red flags: blurry colors, poor sharpness, spelling errors. Most reliable: get the card graded by PSA/BGS/SGC for an authenticity certificate.
Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Basic protection: penny sleeve plus toploader. Valuable cards: magnetic case or semi-rigid holder. Avoid PVC sleeves as they damage card finish.
Shiny or holographic surface with chromatic or rainbow effect. Chrome = Topps, Prizm = Panini. Popular for visual appeal and value — parallel versions of these editions rank among the most valuable cards.
They indicate print run — /25 means only 25 copies of that card exist worldwide. Lower number = rarer. The number is printed directly on the card. It strongly affects value — lower number = higher price.
Autographed cards (player signature), patch/relic cards (piece of jersey), 1/1 (unique), Superfractor, and Black parallels. Combining autograph + rookie + 1/1 = highest tier. These are collector's treasures.
Enter the player's name in the search box at the top. We support Czech, English, aliases, and typos (e.g., "Yamal", "Lamine"). Or set them as a favorite for a personalized feed of their cards.
Yes, we actively collect Czech players — find cards of Souček, Janko, Kuchta, Hložek, and others. Search by name. We continuously add Czech players from European leagues.
Panini and Topps release 2-3 major editions per season (fall/spring/Euro). New editions appear here 2-4 weeks after official release. Don't miss out — set up team or player alerts for email notifications.
Yes — if we don't have it, contact us (footer link). We'll try to source it from collector markets. We usually find big names (Messi, Ronaldo, Yamal), but it's not guaranteed.
Choose up to 3 teams and 3 players in your account. Get a personalized homepage feed (see only their card updates), earn €1.30 credit (€0.45 per team), and receive weekly email alerts for new cards.
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