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Shipping is agreed between the buyer and the seller. KorttiMarket does not arrange transport and is not responsible for shipments. The seller states in the listing which shipping methods are offered and what they cost. The buyer pays the price and shipping costs to the seller, see Fees.
Shipping options
Prices, weight limits and service names change, so check current information on the carrier's own website.
| Option | Tracking | Suitable for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posti: standard letter | No | Inexpensive cards | Cheapest, but no tracking and usually no insurance. Not suitable for valuable cards. |
| Posti: tracked letter or small parcel | Yes | More valuable single cards and small shipments | Tracking code and often a reasonable price. A good choice for ordinary valuable cards. |
| Posti: parcel (pickup point, parcel locker or home delivery) | Yes | Slabs, multiple cards, booster boxes | Sturdy and tracked. Price depends on size and weight. |
| Matkahuolto (parcel to pickup point or bus parcel) | Yes | Parcels with several cards or products | A wide network of pickup points, including smaller towns. |
| DB Schenker | Yes | Large and heavy shipments (collections, crates) | Suits large lots. |
| Budbee | Yes | Home delivery or locker in urban areas | Convenient for the recipient where available. |
| Pickup | No | Local trade, valuable cards | Agree place and time. See pickup tips below. |
Choose the shipping method according to the card's value: the more valuable the card, the more important tracking and insurance are.
What should you choose?
- Cards under roughly €20–30: a standard letter may be enough if the buyer accepts the risk.
- Mid-value cards: tracked letter or small parcel.
- Valuable cards and slabs: tracked parcel and insurance or a valuables service.
- Very valuable cards: consider pickup or a valuables shipping service and insurance. Agree packing and delivery in writing.
The threshold is always for the seller and buyer to agree. Write the agreement in the listing or message.
Packing: a single card
Good packing protects the corners, edges and surface and keeps the card in place.
- Penny sleeve. First put the card in a soft plastic sleeve (penny sleeve), which protects the surface from scratches.
- Toploader. Move the card to a hard plastic holder (toploader) or use a semi-rigid holder (e.g. Card Saver). Do not leave the card loose.
- Team bag. Put the toploader in a plastic bag (team bag) so moisture cannot get in and the toploader does not slide out. Tape the bag's opening shut, but do not tape directly on the toploader or the card.
- Cardboard. Place the toploader between two stiff pieces of cardboard (a "cardboard sandwich") and tape the cardboard together so the package does not bend.
- Envelope or box. Use a sturdy padded envelope or a small cardboard box. Mark the address clearly. Add a "Do not bend" mark.
Do not use just an ordinary envelope or put the card straight in a bag. Do not use rubber bands that press on the cards.
Multiple cards
- Put the cards in penny sleeves and in one shared toploader, or stack them in a rigid card box.
- Fill empty space with padding so the cards do not move.
- Use a sturdy cardboard box for larger quantities.
Graded cards (slabs)
- A slab is sturdy, but the corners and the label are easily damaged.
- Wrap the slab in bubble wrap or foam and put it in a rigid box with at least a few centimetres of padding on all sides.
- Do not pack a slab in just an envelope.
- Photograph the slab before and after packing.
- Ship valuable slabs tracked and insured.
Sealed products (booster packs, booster boxes)
- Protect the corners and the wrap. A booster box should be packed in a box with at least 2–3 cm of padding on all sides.
- Do not put heavy items on top of the product in the parcel.
- Use a large enough box so the product does not bend or get crushed.
- The condition of a sealed product cannot be shown without opening it, so photograph all corners and the wrap before shipping.
Insurance and liability
- The carrier's liability is usually limited, and standard compensation may not cover a valuable card. Check the carrier's compensation terms and consider a valuables service or separate insurance when the shipment's value is high.
- In sales between private persons, risk in principle passes to the buyer when the seller has handed the shipment to the carrier, unless otherwise agreed. So agree delivery liability clearly in advance: who is responsible if the shipment is lost.
- When buying from a business seller, the consumer does not bear the transport risk: the seller is responsible for the item until it has been delivered to the buyer.
- Keep the postage receipt, tracking code, photos and packaging until the sale is settled.
- If a shipment is lost or damaged, report it to the carrier immediately.
Pickup
- Arrange to meet in a public, well-lit place (for example a shopping centre).
- Check the card before paying.
- Pay in cash or with MobilePay only after you have checked the card.
- Tell someone about the meeting and bring another person if the sale is valuable.
For the buyer
- Check the parcel as soon as you receive it and film the unboxing.
- If the parcel is damaged, photograph it before opening and contact both the seller and the carrier.
- Tell the seller when the parcel has arrived.
More: Safe trading and How selling works.