Buy & sell

A marketplace built around the card.

HoloBay pairs a complete Pokémon TCG catalog with independent sellers. Find the exact set and printing, buy from a shop you trust, and pay that seller directly. No middleman holding your money.

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UK delivery onlyGBP pricingSeller-owned payments

For buyers

4 steps

Find it. Check it. Buy it.

From the catalog to your collection, with the seller in control of the sale.

  1. 1

    Find the exact card

    Start with Sets or Search. Every listing is tied to a specific set, card and printing — normal, holo, reverse holo, 1st edition or promo — so you know exactly what you are buying.

  2. 2

    Compare the seller

    Each listing belongs to an independent shop. Check the condition, photos, price, postage and the shop’s return policy before you order.

  3. 3

    Pay the seller directly

    Checkout uses the seller’s own Stripe or PayPal account. HoloBay never holds your money and is not the merchant of record.

  4. 4

    The seller ships your card

    The seller receives your order and shipping details, then posts the card to you. You can find the order in your Orders page at any time.

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For sellers

4 steps

Your shop. Your payments.

Bring your stock, connect your own payment account, and sell to UK collectors.

  1. 1

    Create your shop

    Sign up, choose a shop name and add your policies, banner and shipping rules. Your shop starts as a draft until it is reviewed.

  2. 2

    Connect payments

    Add your own Stripe and/or PayPal credentials. Keys are encrypted, and you choose which gateways buyers can use. Buyers only see a provider that is enabled and fully configured.

  3. 3

    List cards from the catalog

    Pick the card and printing, then add condition or grade, photos, price in GBP and stock. There is no need to type out set or card details.

  4. 4

    Go live and fulfil orders

    Once your shop is approved, buyers can find you. Paid orders appear in your dashboard; you ship directly to the buyer using the address supplied at checkout.

Start your shop →

Direct payments

Your money goes straight to the seller.

HoloBay is a shop window and catalog, not a payment intermediary. The seller’s own Stripe or PayPal account takes the payment, so there is no platform balance for us to hold, freeze or release. Refunds and chargebacks are handled by the seller through their provider.

  • ✓Seller-owned Stripe or PayPal
  • ✓No HoloBay balance or escrow
  • ✓Payment credentials encrypted at rest
  • ✓Buyers only see configured gateways

Roles

Who does what

Clear responsibilities keep the marketplace honest — and make it obvious who to contact when something needs attention.

HoloBaySellerBuyer
Catalog & searchBuilds and maintains the set, card and printing catalog.Chooses the cards it wants to list.Searches and compares listings.
Condition & priceProvides the listing tools and shop review.Sets the price, condition, grade and stock.Decides what to buy and at what price.
PaymentConnects the seller’s payment account; never holds funds.Receives the payment directly from Stripe or PayPal.Pays securely at checkout.
PostageDisplays the seller’s shipping rules and records the order.Packages and posts the card.Provides a UK delivery address at checkout.
Returns & refundsProvides order records and can take account action.Handles the return or refund under its policy and the law.Contacts the seller first if something is wrong.
Shop approvalReviews a shop before it goes live.Provides accurate shop and business details.Sees the shop’s public policies before ordering.

Good to know

Common questions

Can I buy from several shops in one payment?+

No. Your cart is grouped by shop, and each shop is checked out separately because each seller is paid directly. You can complete one shop, then come back and check out the others.

Who do I pay, and who holds the money?+

You pay the seller through their own Stripe or PayPal account. HoloBay never receives, holds or releases the money. That is also why refunds are handled by the seller.

Who decides the price and condition?+

The seller. HoloBay does not set prices or inspect every card. Check the photos and description carefully, and ask the seller before buying if anything is unclear.

What if a card is damaged or never arrives?+

Contact the seller first using the details in your order. If you cannot resolve it, email support@holobay.co.uk with your order number. Your statutory rights are not affected by a seller’s policy.

Do you ship outside the UK?+

No. HoloBay is a UK-only marketplace. All prices are in GBP and delivery addresses must be in the United Kingdom.

How do I open a shop?+

Create a free account, open your dashboard and complete your shop settings. Add your payment credentials, choose your gateways and submit the shop for review. Once approved, you can list cards and start selling.

Does HoloBay charge sellers a fee?+

HoloBay does not currently take a commission or charge listing fees. Sellers pay their payment provider’s fees directly. Any future marketplace fee will be communicated to sellers before it applies.

Ready to find your next card?

Browse every set and printing, or bring your own stock to the marketplace.

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