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PSA Graded Japanese TCG Cards – Wholesale B2B Supply
Professionally graded Japanese trading cards authenticated by PSA and BGS. Serving B2B buyers worldwide with expert authentication, competitive pricing, and access to vintage and modern graded inventory.
About Our PSA Graded Product Line
TCG-AKIBA specializes in wholesale supply of PSA and BGS graded Japanese trading cards to B2B buyers worldwide. Our graded card inventory encompasses premium PSA 10 specimens, high-grade vintage cards, and sequential number collections authenticated by industry-leading grading services.
Our PSA Graded product categories include:
- PSA 10 Gem Mint modern cards from current releases
- PSA 10 Gem Mint Pokemon, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Weiss Schwarz, sports cards
- BGS graded cards
- Vintage Japanese Pokemon cards with PSA Graded authentication
- Sequential number PSA for premium collections
- High-value promotional and tournament prize cards
Why PSA Graded Cards Command Premium Value
PSA graded Japanese trading cards represent the highest standard of authentication and preservation in the collectibles market, offering several distinct advantages that drive consistent demand among investors, collectors, and institutional buyers worldwide:
Third-Party Authentication: PSA grading provides independent verification of authenticity, eliminating concerns about counterfeit cards that have proliferated in high-value segments. This authentication is particularly critical for vintage Japanese cards and rare promotional items where sophisticated counterfeits exist.
Objective Condition Assessment: PSA’s standardized 1-10 grading scale removes subjectivity from condition evaluation, creating transparent market pricing. A PSA 10 card commands predictable premiums over raw cards.
Enhanced Preservation: Professional encapsulation in tamper-evident holders protects cards from environmental damage, handling wear, and deterioration. This preservation is essential for maintaining long-term investment value, particularly for vintage Japanese cards vulnerable to humidity and handling damage.
Market Liquidity: PSA graded cards demonstrate superior liquidity in secondary markets compared to raw copies. The objective grade and sealed authentication enable confident transactions between parties who have never physically inspected the card, expanding the addressable buyer pool dramatically.
Investment Performance: PSA 10 Japanese Pokemon cards have demonstrated exceptional appreciation, with key vintage and promotional cards showing 300-500% value increases over 3-5 year periods. The combination of Japanese card scarcity, superior print quality, and PSA authentication creates powerful investment dynamics.
Sequential Number Premium: Sequential PSA certification numbers command additional premiums from collectors seeking aesthetically matched sets. Our access to sequential number inventory provides unique opportunities for premium collection building.
Multi-TCG Grading Expertise: Beyond Pokemon, we maintain specialized expertise in grading One Piece Card Game, Dragon Ball Super Card Game, Weiss Schwarz, and Japanese sports cards. Our appraisers understand the unique authentication markers, print quality standards, and condition assessment criteria specific to each TCG, ensuring accurate grading across diverse card types that serve collectors building multi-franchise portfolios.
Our PSA Graded Sourcing Advantage
TCG-AKIBA’s decade-long expertise in Japanese graded cards provides B2B buyers with critical sourcing advantages in this specialized market:
Expert Authentication by Veteran Appraisers: Our professional appraisal staff with 10+ years of experience personally authenticates every PSA and BGS graded card before acquisition. We verify PSA holder authenticity, certification number validity, and card details against known counterfeiting techniques, providing an additional authentication layer beyond the grading service itself.
Market Intelligence and Pricing Expertise: We monitor daily supply and demand dynamics across Japanese and international graded card markets, enabling accurate pricing that reflects current market conditions. This intelligence allows us to identify undervalued inventory opportunities and pass competitive pricing to wholesale buyers.
Comprehensive Inventory Access: When specific cards are not in our direct inventory, we leverage partnerships with trusted Japanese card shops to source requested items. This network provides industry-leading inventory access, particularly for rare vintage PSA cards and specific certification numbers.
Vintage and Modern Expertise Across Multiple TCGs: Our inventory encompasses modern PSA 10 cards from current releases across Pokemon, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Weiss Schwarz, plus vintage Japanese Pokemon cards with PSA authentication. This multi-franchise expertise serves diverse buyer needs from investment-focused modern card buyers across all major TCGs to vintage Pokemon collection specialists seeking authenticated specimens from earlier generations.
Sequential Number Availability: We maintain inventory of sequential PSA certification numbers, offering unique opportunities for collectors building matched sets. Sequential numbers command premiums in the Japanese market and represent distinctive inventory that competitors often cannot source.
Flexible Transaction Minimums: Unlike many dealers requiring bulk purchases, we accommodate single high-value PSA cards for buyers seeking specific specimens. This flexibility serves both volume buyers and selective collectors pursuing particular cards.
BGS Graded Card Access: In addition to PSA, we source BGS graded cards with subgrades, providing buyers access to multiple grading standards. BGS Black Label cards and pristine subgrade specimens represent premium inventory segments we can fulfill.
Secure International Shipping: Our specialized packaging for graded cards ensures PSA holders arrive undamaged, maintaining 99.8% damage-free delivery across international shipments. We understand that protecting PSA holder integrity is critical for maintaining investment value.
Available PSA Graded Products
PSA10 Mega Charizard X ex MUR M2 116/080
PSA 10 Gem Mint
Professional Authentication
B2B Wholesale Available
PSA10 Mega Charizard X ex SAR 110/080
PSA 10 Gem Mint
Professional Authentication
B2B Wholesale Available
PSA10 Tohoku Pikachu 260/SV-P
PSA 10 Gem Mint
Regional Promotional Card
B2B Wholesale Available
PSA10 Fukuoka Pikachu Promotion 289/SV-P
PSA 10 Gem Mint
Regional Promotional Card
B2B Wholesale Available
PSA10 Pikachu EX SAR 132/106
PSA 10 Gem Mint
Special Art Rare
B2B Wholesale Available
PSA10 nagaba eevee promo 9 Sequential Number
PSA 10 Gem Mint
Sequential Number
B2B Wholesale Available
Need Help Finding Specific PSA Graded Cards?
We can source specific PSA graded cards, sequential numbers, vintage specimens, and high-value promotional items through our network of trusted Japanese partners. Get a custom quote for your specific requirements – single cards or volume orders welcome.
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PSA Graded Cards – Common Questions
Q: What is PSA grading and why does it matter?
A: PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) is the world’s largest third-party grading service for trading cards. PSA grading provides independent authentication, condition assessment on a 1-10 scale, and protective encapsulation in tamper-evident holders. This standardized evaluation removes subjectivity from condition assessment and creates transparent market pricing, particularly important for high-value Japanese cards.
Q: What’s the difference between PSA 10 and PSA 9 grades?
A: PSA 10 (Gem Mint) represents virtually perfect cards with sharp corners, perfect centering, and flawless surface. PSA 9 (Mint) cards may have minor imperfections visible only under close inspection, such as slight corner wear or minor centering variance. PSA 10 cards typically command 2-5x premiums over PSA 9 cards for high-demand cards.
Q: Are PSA graded cards a good investment?
A: PSA graded Japanese Pokemon cards have demonstrated strong historical appreciation, particularly PSA 10 specimens of vintage and promotional cards. Key factors supporting investment value include third-party authentication eliminating counterfeit risk, protective encapsulation preventing deterioration, and objective grading creating market transparency. High-grade Japanese cards benefit from superior print quality and limited availability compared to English versions. As with any investment, past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.
Q: How do you authenticate PSA graded cards?
A: Our veteran appraisal staff with 10+ years of experience personally authenticates every PSA and BGS graded card before acquisition. We verify PSA holder authenticity through multiple authentication markers including hologram verification, holder construction details, label printing characteristics, and certification number validation against PSA’s database. This provides an additional authentication , protecting against counterfeit holders that have appeared in high-value segments.
Q: How are PSA graded cards protected during shipping?
A: We use specialized packaging designed specifically for graded cards, including rigid cardboard holders that prevent PSA slab movement, bubble wrap protection, and reinforced outer boxes. High-value orders receive additional protective measures including cardboard corner protectors and double-boxing. Our packaging methods achieve 99.8% damage-free delivery across international shipments, maintaining PSA holder integrity during transit.
Q: Can you source specific PSA graded cards not in your current inventory?
A: Yes. When specific PSA graded cards are not in our direct inventory, we leverage our network of trusted Japanese card shops and private collectors to source requested items. Our sourcing capabilities include specific certification numbers, sequential numbers for matched sets, vintage specimens, and high-grade promotional cards. Typical fulfillment timeline is 7-14 days depending on card rarity and market availability. This network provides industry-leading inventory access that many wholesale competitors cannot match.
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Pokemon Cards
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One Piece Card Game
Japanese One Piece booster boxes from Bandai authorized distributors.
Weiss Schwarz Cards
Japanese Weiss Schwarz booster boxes from Bushiroad authorized distributors.