Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-05
Can you promote on r/pkmntcgtrades?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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What its rules say about promotion
Treat everyone with respect
Absolutely no harassment, bullying, hate speech, or insults. Be polite and keep any foul language to a minimum. Harassing sellers based on how they price things or what they sell is not allowed. If you have an issue with a listing, move on.
No outside links, references, or advertising
This includes eBay, auction sites, other marketplaces/groups, and other social media (Instagram, Facebook, Whatnot, etc.). Linking listings for price reference is allowed. Profile pictures and usernames are subject to this rule. We’re focused on building a tight-knit, trusting community where each member must rely on the reputation they’ve cultivated.
Keep discussions on topic and don’t spam
We have multiple subreddits and channels for various forms of discussion. Please help us keep discussion relevant by reading channel descriptions before commenting. Keep BST (Buy, Sell, and Trade) posts and off-topic chat to the appropriate channels.
Explicitly asking buyers to cover fees is not allowed
* When selling on any other marketplace buyers are not asked to cover fees as they are already included in the asking price. This is the same concept being applied here. If you are looking to accept G&S and F&F, you must default your prices with G&S and offer a discount for F&F purchases.
All posts must be for BST of Pokémon Trading Cards
* Users with under 10 trades may not sell or trade Modern Sealed * Users with 25+ trades may BST items with 1 degree of separation from Pokémon Trading Cards, but posts must still contain Pokémon Trading Cards. * 1 degree of separation includes other TCGs (MTG, YGO, etc.), other Pokémon items (games, etc.), or TCG accessories (binders, etc.). * Trade boosting posts are strictly prohibited * [View all other details of this rule.](https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcgtrades/wiki/guidelines)
All 15 rules of r/pkmntcgtrades
- Treat everyone with respect
Absolutely no harassment, bullying, hate speech, or insults. Be polite and keep any foul language to a minimum. Harassing sellers based on how they price things or what they sell is not allowed. If you have an issue with a listing, move on. - No outside links, references, or advertising
This includes eBay, auction sites, other marketplaces/groups, and other social media (Instagram, Facebook, Whatnot, etc.). Linking listings for price reference is allowed. Profile pictures and usernames are subject to this rule. We’re focused on building a tight-knit, trusting community where each member must rely on the reputation they’ve cultivated. - Keep discussions on topic and don’t spam
We have multiple subreddits and channels for various forms of discussion. Please help us keep discussion relevant by reading channel descriptions before commenting. Keep BST (Buy, Sell, and Trade) posts and off-topic chat to the appropriate channels. - Do not escalate issues publicly
If there is an issue with another member of our community, message the subreddit moderation team or Discord staff immediately. You can find the “Message the mods” button right above the list of moderators on the subreddit sidebar. Use the #open-support-ticket-here channel on Discord to contact staff. - Keep trade offers in the comments and personal info in private messages
* In order to prevent banned users from sending offers, all users must start a trade by commenting on a public trade thread. * Only private message a user once an agreement has been made in the comments. * If a user attempts to trade over PMs, an attempt to keep it public should be made. If this attempt is denied, it should be reported to the moderators. * [View all other details of this rule.](https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcgtrades/wiki/guidelines) - Correctly formatted timestamps are required for ALL items
* Timestamps are required for all items, both when posting or commenting on another post. A timestamp is a picture of what is being offered with your handwritten Reddit username (must be legible), the community name (r/pkmntcgtrades), and the date (M/D/Y). Users with 25+ trades are exempt from having the community name. * Every card/item must be included and clearly visible in a timestamp photo. * [View all other details of this rule.](https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcgtrades/wiki/guidelines) - All items for sale and trade must be clearly priced / have trade values
* Even if you are only trading cards, trade values must be set based on the existing rules * Items valued at $100 or above must be individually priced. * Items valued below $100 must have a specific price reference (e.g. TCGPlayer low, TCGPlayer Market, eBay sold, eBay BIN, etc.). Simply stating a generic reference like “eBay,” “TCGPlayer,” or “sold comps” for items below $100 is not allowed. * [View all other details of this rule.](https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcgtrades/wiki/guidelines) - PayPal Goods & Services is the only approved method of payment
* Only users with 100+ trades may request and receive PayPal Friends & Family as payment with a discounted price. * Offering Paypal F&F to sellers with under 100 trades is not allowed. * The person with the least amount of references should send first in a trade, if requested. If neither user is comfortable with that, they can utilize a verified community middleman. * [View all other details of this rule.](https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcgtrades/wiki/guidelines) - Explicitly asking buyers to cover fees is not allowed
* When selling on any other marketplace buyers are not asked to cover fees as they are already included in the asking price. This is the same concept being applied here. If you are looking to accept G&S and F&F, you must default your prices with G&S and offer a discount for F&F purchases. - All posts must be for BST of Pokémon Trading Cards
* Users with under 10 trades may not sell or trade Modern Sealed * Users with 25+ trades may BST items with 1 degree of separation from Pokémon Trading Cards, but posts must still contain Pokémon Trading Cards. * 1 degree of separation includes other TCGs (MTG, YGO, etc.), other Pokémon items (games, etc.), or TCG accessories (binders, etc.). * Trade boosting posts are strictly prohibited * [View all other details of this rule.](https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcgtrades/wiki/guidelines) - Once payment is sent the sale must be honored
* Once an item is paid for the seller may not cancel should they receive a higher offer. * Enforcement will occur only if payment has been made. * First offense will result in a 30 day ban. Second offense will result in a permanent ban. - Post titles must be formatted correctly
* All titles must start with [XX,XX] which indicates where you are located and where you can ship. Use [official country abbreviations.](https://www.worldatlas.com/countries) * All titles must also include a \[H\] \(have\) and \[W\] \(want\) section where you indicate what you have to offer and what you want to receive in return. * *Example: [US,WW] [H] Steam Siege Singles [W] Paypal* - Post only once every 5 days
* Deleting posts will NOT enable you to post again. * If a post is removed by a moderator, editing the post to comply with the rules will allow it to be reinstated. Do NOT delete posts, instead message the moderators so it can be fixed. * Using multiple accounts to circumvent this rule will result in all accounts being banned. * [View all other details of this rule.](https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcgtrades/wiki/guidelines) - Do not upvote or downvote posts
* Voting is unnecessary on this subreddit. Everyone’s offer should receive the same amount of exposure. We ask all users to abide by this rule to keep our community fair. * Moderators do not have the power to influence voting and cannot assist if a post is upvoted or downvoted due to Reddit’s vote manipulation guidelines. - Staff have the final say
Staff reserve the right to exercise best judgment on enforcement and all decisions are final. Rules are subject to change at any time.
What the written rules don't show
- Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
- Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
- The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.
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