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Use these packaging and shipping practices to protect cards in transit and reduce delivery issues.
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Usually the simplest low-cost path for lower-value single-card orders.
High-value cards should ship with insurance and better delivery proof.
Raw cards should start with a penny sleeve and rigid protection before shipping.
Start with proper card protection:
Place raw cards in a penny sleeve, then a top loader
Graded cards (slabs) should be wrapped in bubble wrap
Never use rubber bands directly on cards
Use painter's tape to seal top loaders (not regular tape)
Choose the right shipping container:
Use a bubble mailer for 1-3 cards
Use a small box for 4+ cards or high-value items
Wrap protected cards in additional bubble wrap
Fill empty space to prevent movement
✓ The card should not move when you shake the package.
Finish preparing your shipment:
Seal all openings securely with packing tape
Print and attach shipping label clearly
Include 'DO NOT BEND' on the outside
Consider 'FRAGILE' sticker for high-value items
Choose the carrier based on value, speed, and how much delivery proof you need.
Low-value cards, budget shipping
Transit Time
3-5 days
Tracking
Yes
Insurance
Up to $50
Mid-value cards, faster delivery
Transit Time
1-3 days
Tracking
Yes
Insurance
Up to $100
High-value, time-sensitive
Transit Time
1-2 days
Tracking
Yes
Insurance
Up to $100
Bulk shipments, heavier packages
Transit Time
3-5 days
Tracking
Yes
Insurance
Varies
Business accounts, reliability
Transit Time
2-5 days
Tracking
Yes
Insurance
Varies
| Carrier | Price | Time | Insurance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS First Class | $3-5 | 3-5 days | Up to $50 | Low-value cards, budget shipping |
| USPS Priority Mail | $8-12 | 1-3 days | Up to $100 | Mid-value cards, faster delivery |
| USPS Priority Express | $25-40 | 1-2 days | Up to $100 | High-value, time-sensitive |
| UPS Ground | $10-15 | 3-5 days | Varies | Bulk shipments, heavier packages |
| FedEx | $12-20 | 2-5 days | Varies | Business accounts, reliability |
Add insurance for cards worth $50 or more so you have coverage for loss or damage.
Take photos of the card and packaging before shipping. They help if you need to file a claim.
For items over $100, require signature confirmation to reduce delivery disputes.
When purchasing insurance, declare the full market value of the card.
Shipping Responsibility
SuperCatch does not insure the package for you: use tracking and appropriate carrier insurance for valuable cards or any shipment where delivery proof matters.
Why it's bad: Cards can bend, get damaged by sorting machines
✓ Instead: Always use rigid mailers or boxes
Why it's bad: Damages the card when removed
✓ Instead: Use painter's tape on top loaders only
Why it's bad: Can't prove delivery, no recourse if lost
✓ Instead: Always ship with tracking
Why it's bad: Won't recover full value if lost
✓ Instead: Insure for actual market value
Why it's bad: Cards shift and get damaged
✓ Instead: Secure cards so they can't move
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