Shipping & Delivery
OPPA Cards ships standard orders via DPD (registered). If you prefer a different delivery service, please indicate this in the “Comments” section of your order. DPD is the default, but you can also specify a preference for PostNL, DHL, or UPS. Once your order is processed, you will automatically receive an email with a track and trace code so you can follow your package. OPPA Cards ships orders throughout Europe. If you live outside the EU but would like to place an order, please contact us by email!
What are the expected delivery times?
If you place your order before 3:00 PM, it will be shipped the same day! Orders arrive within 1-2 business days. In some cases, it may take a little longer for the carrier, but in most cases, this won’t happen.
What are the shipping rates?
OPPA Cards charges a standard rate of $6.95 within the USA and Europe. For orders over $250, you can select the option for free shipping. International shipping rates are automatically calculated at checkout.
- A “Special Delivery” in Pokémon TCG usually refers to a limited-edition, collectible box from the Pokémon Center which includes various Pokémon items like plush, cards, and figures. Delivery involves protective packaging like bubble mailers, cardboard, top loaders, and sleeves for individual cards to prevent damage, and shipping boxes with cushioning for larger items. The “Special Delivery Box” is an exclusive shipping box with a reversible design that includes the items and is shipped without additional exterior packaging.
Pokémon Center Special Delivery Box
Product: A pre-order bundle exclusive to the Pokémon Center.
Contents: A collection of items such as plush, TCG cards, figures, pins, and more.
Shipping Box: The items arrive in a special, reusable box with a reversible design, but it will not have an extra outer box.
Note: The shipping box is designed to protect the contents, but the box itself is not guaranteed to be free from minor wear and tear during transit, and replacements are not offered for such imperfections.
Professional shipping of individual cards
Protection: For single cards, the standard practice is to protect them with multiple layers:
Sleeve: A “penny sleeve” is the first layer.
Top loader or card saver: A rigid plastic sleeve is placed over the card.
Team bag: The top-loaded card is then put in a “team bag” for extra security.
Packaging:
Cardboard: The protected card is then sandwiched between two pieces of stiff cardboard (like “top loaders” or “card savers”) to prevent bending.
Bubble mailer: This sandwich is placed inside a bubble mailer for cushioning during shipping.
Packing slip: A packing slip is often included, and the package can be sealed with tape.