### IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING OR MAKING AN OFFER
Please note that we are based in **South Africa, not the United States**, and therefore cannot sell graded Pokémon cards (slabs) at prices directly comparable to the US market.
When considering our pricing or making an offer, buyers should take into account the additional costs involved in obtaining professionally graded cards in South Africa. These may include:
* International grading fees and related service charges
* Shipping cards to and from grading companies in the United States
* International courier and insurance costs
* Import duties, taxes and other applicable charges
* Exchange-rate fluctuations
* Limited local supply versus demand
* Bob Shop seller success fees and other platform-related selling costs
For these reasons, **please do not base offers solely on US market prices or direct USD-to-ZAR conversions.** A card selling for a particular amount in the United States does not necessarily represent its fair market price in South Africa.
### COLLECTIBLES & INVESTMENT DISCLAIMER
Pokémon cards and graded slabs are **collectibles and should not be regarded as financial investments**.
Prices can rise or fall significantly based on demand, popularity, grading populations, condition, new releases and general collector sentiment. Past sales or historical price increases do not guarantee future value.
Buyers should therefore purchase Pokémon cards primarily **for collecting, enjoyment, nostalgia or other personal collecting purposes**, and not on the assumption that they will appreciate in value or provide a financial return.
Pokémon collectibles should **not be compared with traditional investment assets such as Krugerrands, precious metals, shares or other regulated financial products**.
Please purchase responsibly, conduct your own research and ensure you are comfortable with the price and item before completing your purchase or submitting an offer.
**By purchasing or making an offer, the buyer acknowledges that they have considered the above factors and are making their own independent purchasing decision.**
