Behind Matrix TCG
How We Work — and Why You Can Trust Us
Matrix TCG is an independent trading card retailer based in Inglewood, California, run by genuine collectors who care about the hobby. This page explains how we handle every order — from sourcing and authentication to packing and support — so you know exactly what goes into the cards you receive.
Our Approach
We're collectors first. We approach every part of the business — sourcing, authentication, packing, and customer service — with the same care we'd want as buyers ourselves. No shortcuts, no guesswork, and no listing anything we haven't personally checked.
How We Work
Authentication
Before any product is listed, it's inspected using magnification, good lighting, and reference materials. For graded cards, certification numbers are verified against the grading company's official database (PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC). For sealed product, boxes are weighed against published factory specifications to confirm they haven't been tampered with.
This step is the foundation of our 100% authenticity guarantee. Without it, the promise would be hollow. With it, we can confidently stand behind every product we sell.
Customer Support
When you email support@matrixtcg.shop or call +1 (424) 227-2983, you reach a real person who knows the inventory and the trading card hobby — not an outsourced call center or a chatbot pretending to be human.
Every reply comes from someone who actually understands what you're asking about, whether it's condition, grading details, or order status.
Shipping & Fulfillment
Every order is packed according to its contents. Single raw cards are sleeved, top-loaded, and shipped in rigid bubble mailers. Multiple cards are organized in rigid boxes with bubble wrap. Graded cards are wrapped and shipped in sturdy outer boxes. Sealed product is wrapped and weighed before shipment to verify factory weight.
High-value orders (over $100) include automatic insurance, tamper-evident packaging, and signature confirmation by default.
Inventory & Sourcing
We source from authorized distributors, established collectors, and verified suppliers. We don't buy from anonymous sellers, and we don't list products we haven't physically received and inspected. This disciplined approach is what makes our authenticity guarantee possible.
What We Know Best
As collectors ourselves, we pay close attention to the details that matter:
- Vintage Pokémon identification (WOTC vs Nintendo era, 1st Edition vs Unlimited, Shadowless variants)
- Magic: The Gathering Reserved List, Old Border vs Modern Border, and foreign printings
- Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG and OCG identification, including English, Japanese, and Asian-English variants
- Sports cards across baseball, basketball, football, and hockey — vintage and modern
- Grading standards across PSA, BGS, CGC, and SGC
Work With Us
As Matrix TCG grows, we're always open to hearing from people who love the hobby and value attention to detail and honest service. If that sounds like you, reach out to support@matrixtcg.shop with "Careers" in the subject line.
Get In Touch
Matrix TCG
335 W. Arbor Vitae St., Suite 6, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
Phone: +1 (424) 227-2983
Email: support@matrixtcg.shop
Website: matrixtcg.shop

