Before you buy: a parent's checklist
- You asked whether they want to play or collect
- It is in English, unless they asked for Japanese
- The price is fair on the Fair Price Checker
- It costs less than twice the usual price
- The shop has a UK address and reviews on more than one site
- You are paying by card or PayPal Goods and Services
- You are not paying by bank transfer, money transfer or gift card
- You know whether the seller is a shop or a private seller
- A pre-order will arrive before the day you need it
- If it is sold out, you set an alert instead of paying a scalper
RipRaptor: https://ripraptor.com/guides/parents/. Checked by RipRaptor on 27 October 2026.