Post by levelgrind on Aug 5, 2013 6:40:40 GMT
I thought it might be about time we have a trusted photocard sellers list for eBay. (If the admins could stick this, that would be great!)
If you see a seller you use not listed below, please leave a comment with a rating for them and your experience, and it will be added to the masterlist! Likewise, if you see a seller already listed that you'd like to weigh in on, do let us know what your experience with them was like and it will be added and factored into their rating as well. When posting, just say the name of the seller and what star rating you'd give them along with your comment-- no need to worry about adding in the link to their page, unless you're adding someone brand new!
All of the ratings will be listed as follows:
Key:
★★★★★ - Highest rating; no problems.
★★★★✩ - Very good rating; rare problems, but overall good.
★★★✩✩ - Good rating; occasional problems, but still decent.
★★✩✩✩ - Poor rating; frequent problems, not terrible.
★✩✩✩✩ - Very poor rating; constant problems, should be avoided.
All member testimonials will be taken into consideration when listing overall ratings, so even if you already see a seller listed, feel free to add in your remarks. They will be added to the masterlist of testimonials and your rating will be averaged into the seller's overall rating.
If you see a seller you use not listed below, please leave a comment with a rating for them and your experience, and it will be added to the masterlist! Likewise, if you see a seller already listed that you'd like to weigh in on, do let us know what your experience with them was like and it will be added and factored into their rating as well. When posting, just say the name of the seller and what star rating you'd give them along with your comment-- no need to worry about adding in the link to their page, unless you're adding someone brand new!
All of the ratings will be listed as follows:
NAME OF SELLER : 【LINK TO EBAY PAGE】 : RATING
[Information about transactions and other testimonials goes here.]
[Information about transactions and other testimonials goes here.]
Key:
★★★★★ - Highest rating; no problems.
★★★★✩ - Very good rating; rare problems, but overall good.
★★★✩✩ - Good rating; occasional problems, but still decent.
★★✩✩✩ - Poor rating; frequent problems, not terrible.
★✩✩✩✩ - Very poor rating; constant problems, should be avoided.
All member testimonials will be taken into consideration when listing overall ratings, so even if you already see a seller listed, feel free to add in your remarks. They will be added to the masterlist of testimonials and your rating will be averaged into the seller's overall rating.
109_fish : 【109_Fish】 : ★★★★★
levelgrind : Offers a wide variety of Buy It Now with Best Offer listings as well as auctions. Very reasonable! Shipping cost is a bit high, but items arrive quickly and do include tracking. Cards arrived in good condition, and usually lists multiples of cards with a wide range of availability. Also sells autographed polaroids, though the veracity of these is somewhat hard to verify.
levelgrind : Offers a wide variety of Buy It Now with Best Offer listings as well as auctions. Very reasonable! Shipping cost is a bit high, but items arrive quickly and do include tracking. Cards arrived in good condition, and usually lists multiples of cards with a wide range of availability. Also sells autographed polaroids, though the veracity of these is somewhat hard to verify.
alicelllshop : 【alicelllshop】 : ★★★★★
doodlebug : Offers Super Junior starcards both individually and in sets for a very good price. Shipping is a reasonable price and a reasonable speed. Cards arrived in very good condition and well packaged.
doodlebug : Offers Super Junior starcards both individually and in sets for a very good price. Shipping is a reasonable price and a reasonable speed. Cards arrived in very good condition and well packaged.
cliffhua : 【cliffhua】: ★★★★★
doodlebug : Based in Taiwan. Offers a wide variety of Buy It Now listings as well as auctions. Very reasonable! Shipping cost is reasonable, and items arrive quickly and with tracking. Has a lot of CD's some of which include cards and listing usually state whether they do or not. Usually also stipulates what press the CD and card are.
doodlebug : Based in Taiwan. Offers a wide variety of Buy It Now listings as well as auctions. Very reasonable! Shipping cost is reasonable, and items arrive quickly and with tracking. Has a lot of CD's some of which include cards and listing usually state whether they do or not. Usually also stipulates what press the CD and card are.
eiqiwo : 【Korea Star's shop】 : ★★★★✩
levelgrind : Lots of variety. Shipping is a bit on the expensive side and combined shipping isn't an incredibly large discount, but cards generally arrive safely. Offers a mixture of Buy It Now and auction listings. Buy It Now prices are a bit expensive, but they do allow best offers. Unfortunately, I can't remember how their packaging or shipping was handled, however, all of my cards are in good condition, so, cards should arrive safely.
doodlebug : Sells lots of different band cards and not just album cards. Auctions sometime create bidding wars towards the end of them. Offers combined shipping but not a massive discount. Sometimes offers Second Chance offers.
levelgrind : Lots of variety. Shipping is a bit on the expensive side and combined shipping isn't an incredibly large discount, but cards generally arrive safely. Offers a mixture of Buy It Now and auction listings. Buy It Now prices are a bit expensive, but they do allow best offers. Unfortunately, I can't remember how their packaging or shipping was handled, however, all of my cards are in good condition, so, cards should arrive safely.
doodlebug : Sells lots of different band cards and not just album cards. Auctions sometime create bidding wars towards the end of them. Offers combined shipping but not a massive discount. Sometimes offers Second Chance offers.
cho0727 (formerly eycho0916) : 【Unique Korean Culture】 : ★★★★✩
levelgrind : Offers a great variety, especially in post cards and other non-photocard goods. Sells lots of official photos, polaroids and posters. Shipping is fast and not over-priced, however, post cards have a tendency to arrive bent in the corners. I've heard that some people have contact them about this received a partial refund or shipping discount, however, I'm not sure of the veracity of that statement. Usually has a lot in stock and will sometimes give out Second Chance offers to non-winning bidders.
doodlebug : Offers lots of different cards and not just album cards. Shipping is usually quite fast. Has great communication. Might have a tendency to invoice you for cards and then if it's over a certain amount request more for EMS shipping. Sends a message with your tracking number.
levelgrind : Offers a great variety, especially in post cards and other non-photocard goods. Sells lots of official photos, polaroids and posters. Shipping is fast and not over-priced, however, post cards have a tendency to arrive bent in the corners. I've heard that some people have contact them about this received a partial refund or shipping discount, however, I'm not sure of the veracity of that statement. Usually has a lot in stock and will sometimes give out Second Chance offers to non-winning bidders.
doodlebug : Offers lots of different cards and not just album cards. Shipping is usually quite fast. Has great communication. Might have a tendency to invoice you for cards and then if it's over a certain amount request more for EMS shipping. Sends a message with your tracking number.
girls-generation : 【girls-generation】: ★★★★★
doodlebug : Often lists other official cards and posters like SMart postcards and Freestyle Sports cards. Good prices and postcards came quick and well packaged.
doodlebug : Often lists other official cards and posters like SMart postcards and Freestyle Sports cards. Good prices and postcards came quick and well packaged.
goeunice21 : 【goeunice21】: ★★★★★
addictedtoyouleesungmin : Often lists cards from Super Junior's SPY Everysing set, and Perfection cards. Also likes to list EXO stationary cards, and other official Everysing/Pop-up Store goods for SME artists. Very friendly and has amazing communication. Cards are packaged and shipped in a similar manner to eBay seller eycho0916 (now called cho0727) with a lot of protection and sleeves.
addictedtoyouleesungmin : Often lists cards from Super Junior's SPY Everysing set, and Perfection cards. Also likes to list EXO stationary cards, and other official Everysing/Pop-up Store goods for SME artists. Very friendly and has amazing communication. Cards are packaged and shipped in a similar manner to eBay seller eycho0916 (now called cho0727) with a lot of protection and sleeves.
grapemusiccd : 【The Grape Music Store】 : ★★★★★
levelgrind : Very reliable seller. Prices are about even with other sellers, though shipping is somewhat high. Packaging is a lot more thorough. Only sells posters in tubes. Also offers a lot of official goods. Doesn't sell photocards, but a good place to buy albums. Also has very great customer service and good communication. Shipping can be somewhat slow but does include tracking.
levelgrind : Very reliable seller. Prices are about even with other sellers, though shipping is somewhat high. Packaging is a lot more thorough. Only sells posters in tubes. Also offers a lot of official goods. Doesn't sell photocards, but a good place to buy albums. Also has very great customer service and good communication. Shipping can be somewhat slow but does include tracking.
happy555japan (now camera555japan) : 【happy555japan】 : ★★★★★
hamkyul : Fast and free shipping, offers a grood variety of Japanese and Korean press cards and out of print Japanese albums. Sells singles and CDs without photocards, but always makes sure to list that the cards have been taken out. They sell sealed albums including cards at decent prices too. Cards are always JP press for Japanese releases and Korean press for korean releases. Offers tracking and EMS. Cards come packaged in penny sleeve and in a carboard and inside in a plastic bag, all inside a bubble mailer. Also sells Japanese pre-order photos. Ships from Japan.
hamkyul : Fast and free shipping, offers a grood variety of Japanese and Korean press cards and out of print Japanese albums. Sells singles and CDs without photocards, but always makes sure to list that the cards have been taken out. They sell sealed albums including cards at decent prices too. Cards are always JP press for Japanese releases and Korean press for korean releases. Offers tracking and EMS. Cards come packaged in penny sleeve and in a carboard and inside in a plastic bag, all inside a bubble mailer. Also sells Japanese pre-order photos. Ships from Japan.
ilovecollecting : 【ilovecollecting】 : ★★★★★
doodlebug : Offers not just cards but lots of other cute things like plushies. Really good packaging and cards were in great condition. Also included a huge stack of starcards.
doodlebug : Offers not just cards but lots of other cute things like plushies. Really good packaging and cards were in great condition. Also included a huge stack of starcards.
jace0337 : 【jace0337】 : ★★★★★
levelgrind : Buys albums in bulk and takes out cards for sale. All of the cards I've gotten from them have been official. All are Buy It Now listings and are usually evenly priced, so you don't have to hassle with a bidding war if you're willing to pay a little extra. Shipping is a bit on the high side, but offers amazing discounts for combined shipping, so it's definitely worth it if you plan on buying a lot of cards. Cards come well-packaged in a box and arrive in great condition. Also sells a lot of fan merchandise (like photobooks) and autographed copies of albums (I have no idea the authenticity but overall, I find them very trustworthy.
doodlebug : Good if you want to buy complete sets at once. Prices are usually quite good for these. Usually adds in a free photocard if you buy a certain amount. Sells lots of other fan merch including some OOP things. Comes well packaged in a box and in great condition. Highly recommend.
levelgrind : Buys albums in bulk and takes out cards for sale. All of the cards I've gotten from them have been official. All are Buy It Now listings and are usually evenly priced, so you don't have to hassle with a bidding war if you're willing to pay a little extra. Shipping is a bit on the high side, but offers amazing discounts for combined shipping, so it's definitely worth it if you plan on buying a lot of cards. Cards come well-packaged in a box and arrive in great condition. Also sells a lot of fan merchandise (like photobooks) and autographed copies of albums (I have no idea the authenticity but overall, I find them very trustworthy.
doodlebug : Good if you want to buy complete sets at once. Prices are usually quite good for these. Usually adds in a free photocard if you buy a certain amount. Sells lots of other fan merch including some OOP things. Comes well packaged in a box and in great condition. Highly recommend.
japan24net : 【japan24net】 : ★★★★★
vividhighlight : Puts up a lot of Japan press cards, with decent prices. Shipping is more than I'd prefer but they don't charge more for multiple cards. Shipping was quick and card was packed nicely.
doodlebug Offers a lot of Japanese press cards for cheap prices. Shipping does seem a little expensive but works out quite well if you buy multiple cards. Offers discounted shipping on multiple cards. Shipping was really quick and cards arrived well packaged. Puts 2 cards in 1 toploader but in separate penny sleeves but cards are perfectly fine and not damaged at all.
SHINee Seller is also very lenient and friendly during communication.
vividhighlight : Puts up a lot of Japan press cards, with decent prices. Shipping is more than I'd prefer but they don't charge more for multiple cards. Shipping was quick and card was packed nicely.
doodlebug Offers a lot of Japanese press cards for cheap prices. Shipping does seem a little expensive but works out quite well if you buy multiple cards. Offers discounted shipping on multiple cards. Shipping was really quick and cards arrived well packaged. Puts 2 cards in 1 toploader but in separate penny sleeves but cards are perfectly fine and not damaged at all.
SHINee Seller is also very lenient and friendly during communication.
jewelrykpopseller (now tobewithkpopbuyer): 【jewelrykpopseller】 : ★★★★✩
levelgrind : Offers free shipping on all items and shipping tends to take between 1-2 weeks. Usually packs in a fanmade card or Star Card as a freebie! Very good communication. I've had cards that never arrived and the seller offered a refund for the item. My only complaint is that they use colored cardboard wrapped in plastic wrap to send the cards, which sometimes creates some color transfer on the back of the card. Usually sells albums without photocards, so there's little doubt that the cards from the shop are fake. Also sells tons of nice fanmade cards!
doodlebug Sells cards for a good price. Also sells nice fanmade card sets. Occasionally offers these free with an album card. Really good communication.
levelgrind : Offers free shipping on all items and shipping tends to take between 1-2 weeks. Usually packs in a fanmade card or Star Card as a freebie! Very good communication. I've had cards that never arrived and the seller offered a refund for the item. My only complaint is that they use colored cardboard wrapped in plastic wrap to send the cards, which sometimes creates some color transfer on the back of the card. Usually sells albums without photocards, so there's little doubt that the cards from the shop are fake. Also sells tons of nice fanmade cards!
doodlebug Sells cards for a good price. Also sells nice fanmade card sets. Occasionally offers these free with an album card. Really good communication.
joys_777 : 【joys_777】 : ★★★★★
SHINee : Very quick shipping! Often sells rare cards or in sets (therefore prices are often high). The seller was extremely cooperative and responds very quickly and is Taiwan-based. They are very specific about the press of their cards or photos. They are really easy to communicate with. The packaging consists of an flimsy envelope and some cardboard, but the card arrives in great condition. Sells legitimate and rare products therefore are limited in stock.
SHINee : Very quick shipping! Often sells rare cards or in sets (therefore prices are often high). The seller was extremely cooperative and responds very quickly and is Taiwan-based. They are very specific about the press of their cards or photos. They are really easy to communicate with. The packaging consists of an flimsy envelope and some cardboard, but the card arrives in great condition. Sells legitimate and rare products therefore are limited in stock.
koreancards1004 (now enjoytradingcards): 【koreancards1004】 : ★★★★★
levelgrind : Offers a variety of Buy It Now and auction listings, typically has a couple hundred cards up for bid all at once. It's been a while since I used them so I can't remember how the card was packaged or how quickly it arrived, but it's not damaged so chances are, it was fine, and they do come with tracking. Lists in bulk, so if you're looking to get more than one card, they aren't a bad place to shop, as they have a great discount on combined shipping. Lists a mixture of Japanese and Korean press cards, however they do not list the press type so make sure to check the images of the back of the card to be sure you know what you're getting.
Sashia : Just thought I'd add, their packaging is very good, I've bought from them a few times and each time the cards came in a bubble wrap envelope, and each card had a plastic slip and it's own top-loader. Their cards have been in great condition each time I've bought from them.
levelgrind : Offers a variety of Buy It Now and auction listings, typically has a couple hundred cards up for bid all at once. It's been a while since I used them so I can't remember how the card was packaged or how quickly it arrived, but it's not damaged so chances are, it was fine, and they do come with tracking. Lists in bulk, so if you're looking to get more than one card, they aren't a bad place to shop, as they have a great discount on combined shipping. Lists a mixture of Japanese and Korean press cards, however they do not list the press type so make sure to check the images of the back of the card to be sure you know what you're getting.
Sashia : Just thought I'd add, their packaging is very good, I've bought from them a few times and each time the cards came in a bubble wrap envelope, and each card had a plastic slip and it's own top-loader. Their cards have been in great condition each time I've bought from them.
kpopmarket01 : 【kpop market】 : ★★★★★
levelgrind : All orders come with tracking and come well packaged in tons of bubble wrap and a toploader. Usually comes in a box, though lately they've switched to bubble mailers for smaller, single cards. Offers great prices for combined shipping. Very easy to work with and has never given me, personally, any problems. They're very quick about shipping and sending you an invoice if you request a combined total. Also offers FedEx shipping so things get to you incredibly fast! Offers a huge selection of products and usually restocks photocards so you don't have to worry too much about missed opportunities!
levelgrind : All orders come with tracking and come well packaged in tons of bubble wrap and a toploader. Usually comes in a box, though lately they've switched to bubble mailers for smaller, single cards. Offers great prices for combined shipping. Very easy to work with and has never given me, personally, any problems. They're very quick about shipping and sending you an invoice if you request a combined total. Also offers FedEx shipping so things get to you incredibly fast! Offers a huge selection of products and usually restocks photocards so you don't have to worry too much about missed opportunities!
kshop4u : 【kshop4u】: ★★✩✩✩
doodlebug : Often lists albums cards and other merchandise for a mixture of auction and Buy It Now. Prices are reasonable and shipping is also a reasonable speed. Postcards came well packaged and in a good condition however this was about a year ago. People have been having problems recently with damaged cards and poor customer service.
doodlebug : Often lists albums cards and other merchandise for a mixture of auction and Buy It Now. Prices are reasonable and shipping is also a reasonable speed. Postcards came well packaged and in a good condition however this was about a year ago. People have been having problems recently with damaged cards and poor customer service.
live-jp : 【livejp-53】 : ★★★★★
levelgrind : Fast and free shipping, offers a great variety of Japanese press cards and out of print Japanese albums. Sells a lot of singles and CDs without photocards, but always makes sure to list that the cards have been taken out. Sometimes lists sealed albums including cards at decent prices. Cards are always JP press, never KR, since they sell from Japan. Shipping on albums is $3. They do offer tracking. Cards come packaged in a larger than usual toploader, a penny sleeve and inside a sealed plastic bag, all inside a bubble mailer.
doodlebug : One of my favourite sellers for Japanese press cards and for ELF Japan CD's. Really good communication and great packaging.
levelgrind : Fast and free shipping, offers a great variety of Japanese press cards and out of print Japanese albums. Sells a lot of singles and CDs without photocards, but always makes sure to list that the cards have been taken out. Sometimes lists sealed albums including cards at decent prices. Cards are always JP press, never KR, since they sell from Japan. Shipping on albums is $3. They do offer tracking. Cards come packaged in a larger than usual toploader, a penny sleeve and inside a sealed plastic bag, all inside a bubble mailer.
doodlebug : One of my favourite sellers for Japanese press cards and for ELF Japan CD's. Really good communication and great packaging.
maximlee_5115 : 【maximlee_5115】 : ★★★✩✩
levelgrind : Cards arrive scratched; does not list the condition or press of cards on auctions, and may be selling fakes. Selling full sets of cards that are most likely Malaysian press, but does not specify which press version it is. Typically bad communication.
levelgrind : Cards arrive scratched; does not list the condition or press of cards on auctions, and may be selling fakes. Selling full sets of cards that are most likely Malaysian press, but does not specify which press version it is. Typically bad communication.
mcmugpig99852 : 【mcmugpig99852】:★★★★✩
addictedtoyouleesungmin : Offers a lot of rare Japan press Super Junior photocards. The cards usually arrive very quickly and safely. However, they often do not answer messages (recently my messages have gone unanswered).
doodlebug : A good seller for some rare Japanese press cards or other goods. Cards arrive quickly in a tie up envelope and always in great condition.
addictedtoyouleesungmin : Offers a lot of rare Japan press Super Junior photocards. The cards usually arrive very quickly and safely. However, they often do not answer messages (recently my messages have gone unanswered).
doodlebug : A good seller for some rare Japanese press cards or other goods. Cards arrive quickly in a tie up envelope and always in great condition.
my5star : 【my5star】 : ★★★★★
levelgrind : Offers shipping with tracking, however the tracking fee is a bit on the higher side, and they do offer combined shipping for an extra $1 for each extra card. Cards arrive somewhat quickly and safely. Wide variety of cards for sale, including star cards and post cards. Offers a mixture of Buy It Now and auction style listings; most Buy It Now listings are a bit overpriced, but do include Best Offer options for buyers. Usually has hundreds of listings up and re-lists often. Cards from Japanese releases are almost always KR press. Probably the largest and most popular photocard seller out there, so cards tend to have pretty aggressive bidding wars! Also, has really wonderful customer service. I received a damaged card and they offered a partial refund!
levelgrind : Offers shipping with tracking, however the tracking fee is a bit on the higher side, and they do offer combined shipping for an extra $1 for each extra card. Cards arrive somewhat quickly and safely. Wide variety of cards for sale, including star cards and post cards. Offers a mixture of Buy It Now and auction style listings; most Buy It Now listings are a bit overpriced, but do include Best Offer options for buyers. Usually has hundreds of listings up and re-lists often. Cards from Japanese releases are almost always KR press. Probably the largest and most popular photocard seller out there, so cards tend to have pretty aggressive bidding wars! Also, has really wonderful customer service. I received a damaged card and they offered a partial refund!
pjlissy : 【pjlissy】 : ★★★★✩
doodlebug : Based in Ireland although one time an item came from France which confused me. Offers some ELF Japan photocards and hard to get CD's. Prices can be a little high sometimes. Main little problem is lack of communication and slow shipping but other than that cards arrived in a good condition and well packaged.
doodlebug : Based in Ireland although one time an item came from France which confused me. Offers some ELF Japan photocards and hard to get CD's. Prices can be a little high sometimes. Main little problem is lack of communication and slow shipping but other than that cards arrived in a good condition and well packaged.
sarangbee : 【sarangbee】 : ★★★★★
hamkyul : Fast and reasonable prices for shipping-- often offers free shipping. Offers a good variety of albums, posters, star cards, magazines, fanmade items. Item's conditions are well-described. Star cards are shipped with a small normal envelope but well protected with cardboard. They provide different packaging for magazines, and for poster they send in a hard tube.
hamkyul : Fast and reasonable prices for shipping-- often offers free shipping. Offers a good variety of albums, posters, star cards, magazines, fanmade items. Item's conditions are well-described. Star cards are shipped with a small normal envelope but well protected with cardboard. They provide different packaging for magazines, and for poster they send in a hard tube.
sm_town : 【sm_town】 : ★★★★★
doodlebug : Fast and reasonable prices for shipping - offers tracking too. Offers a good variety of albums, cards and fanmade items. Cards usually go for a really low to good price. Can't remember much about the packaging but cards was in great condition. Usually stipulates if album contains photocard or not.
doodlebug : Fast and reasonable prices for shipping - offers tracking too. Offers a good variety of albums, cards and fanmade items. Cards usually go for a really low to good price. Can't remember much about the packaging but cards was in great condition. Usually stipulates if album contains photocard or not.
susiataiji : 【susiataiji】 : ★★★★✩
doodlebug : Sells lots of different things including cards and albums. Buy It Now prices can be a little expensive though. Shipping is usually free or quite reasonable and quick.
doodlebug : Sells lots of different things including cards and albums. Buy It Now prices can be a little expensive though. Shipping is usually free or quite reasonable and quick.
undercatdog2 : 【undercatdog2 Music】 : ★★★★✩
twinkletae : Offers free shipping on all items and also local tracking (the seller can track from their post office). Usually takes 10-20 days for items to arrive. Sells posters, photocards, albums, promo CDs, and various other official merch. Ships jewel cases in cardboard boxes, and labels thin goods as "printed matter" to avoid buyer being charged customs. From what I've seen, all of their items are tw press, which may be a downside if you are searching for kr or jp versions. Notifies buyers when on holiday.
twinkletae : Offers free shipping on all items and also local tracking (the seller can track from their post office). Usually takes 10-20 days for items to arrive. Sells posters, photocards, albums, promo CDs, and various other official merch. Ships jewel cases in cardboard boxes, and labels thin goods as "printed matter" to avoid buyer being charged customs. From what I've seen, all of their items are tw press, which may be a downside if you are searching for kr or jp versions. Notifies buyers when on holiday.