Returns & Refunds Policy
Important: TCGStore is committed to providing a safe and fair marketplace for buying and selling trading cards. This policy outlines our return and refund procedures.
30-Day Return Window
You may request a return within 30 days of order delivery for the following reasons:
- Item condition not as described
- Wrong item received
- Item damaged in shipping
- Suspected counterfeit (see Counterfeit Policy)
Return window begins on the delivery date of your order.
How to Request a Return
- Log in to your account and navigate to your Order History
- Select the order containing the item(s) you wish to return
- Click "Request Return" and provide:
- Reason for return
- Detailed description of the issue
- Photos (if applicable, especially for condition disputes or counterfeits)
- Submit your request for review by TCGStore support
Return Shipping
Once your return is approved:
- Return items to TCGStore at the address provided in your return authorization
- Include your order number and return authorization number
- Use a trackable shipping method and provide the tracking number
- TCGStore will validate items upon receipt (typically within 3-5 business days)
Important: For suspected counterfeits, items must be returned to TCGStore (not the seller) for professional authentication and validation.
Refund Methods
Default refund method is store credit, unless you specifically request a refund to your original payment method.
Store Credit (Default)
- Issued immediately upon validation
- Never expires
- Can be used for any purchase on TCGStore
Original Payment Method
- Available upon request
- Processed within 5-7 business days
- May take 3-10 days to appear on your statement
Condition Disputes
If you receive a card in worse condition than listed:
- Provide clear photos showing the condition issues
- TCGStore will evaluate based on industry-standard grading guidelines
- Partial refunds calculated at 10% per condition grade difference
- Example: Card listed as Near Mint but received as Lightly Played = 10% refund
You may choose to keep the item with a partial refund or return for a full refund.
Items Not Eligible for Return
- Returns requested after 30 days
- Items damaged by buyer after delivery
- Items without valid proof of purchase
- Items that have been altered or modified
- Buyer remorse without valid reason
Refund Timeline
Day 0: Return request submitted
Day 1-2: TCGStore reviews and approves/denies request
Day 3-10: Buyer ships item to TCGStore
Day 11-15: TCGStore receives and validates item
Day 15-22: Refund processed (immediate for store credit, 5-7 days for original payment)
Need Help?
If you have questions about returns or refunds, please contact our support team:
Email: support@tcgstore.ca
Response time: Within 24-48 hours