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2. Terminology
3. Condition Hierarchy
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9. Scams Database
10. Common Counterfeits
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17. Receiving Shipments
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20. Leaving Feedback
21. Useful Tools
22. Appendix
What Does "TCG" Mean?
"Trading card game."
In the context of collectibles, "TCG" stands for "trading card game". It is a game where the cards required to play are acquired by purchasing random packs. This encourages the "trading" aspect of the card game - players trade cards with each other to build their own unique decks to compete with. Common examples of trading card games include Magic: The Gathering (Affiliate link), Pokemon (Affiliate link), Yu-Gi-Oh! (Affiliate link) and Disney Lorcana (Affiliate link).
Back of a 2021 Magic: The Gathering Concordia Pegasus card (Affiliate link).
Updated: 2025-05-02
First published: 2024-10-19
