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Long-form how-tos, collecting playbooks, and culture deep-dives.

32 guides · 13 categories

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Marketplace8

K-pop7

TCG6

Spotting Fakes2

Collections1

Condition & Grading1

Lexicon1

Platform1

Pop Mart1

Pre-orders1

Reviews1

Storage & Display1

Value & Pricing1

Marketplace

Selling on Tokyofishmarket

Whether you're clearing one shelf or running a shop, here's how selling works.

tfm-team
1 min
Marketplace
Marketplace

Buying on Tokyofishmarket

Find it, buy it, get it delivered — with full protection every step of the way.

tfm-team
1 min
Marketplace
Marketplace

Disputes & Resolution

When something goes wrong, we fix it. Here's exactly how the process works.

tfm-team
1 min
Marketplace
Marketplace

Fees & Payments

What it costs to sell, how you get paid, and where every dollar goes.

tfm-team
1 min
Marketplace
Marketplace

Trust & Reputation

Trust is earned, not given. Here's how the system works and how to level up.

tfm-team
1 min
Marketplace
Marketplace

Shipping

From Japan to your shelf. Here's how shipping works on the marketplace.

tfm-team
1 min
Marketplace
Marketplace

Safety & Prohibited Items

How we keep the marketplace clean and how you can protect yourself.

tfm-team
1 min
Marketplace
Marketplace

Seller Tax Guide

What you owe, when you owe it, and how to stay compliant. We're not accountants — but here's what you need to know.

tfm-team
1 min
K-pop

The Photocard Bible

If you collect photocards, this is your scripture. Every type, every term, every tip.

airi
1 min
K-pop
K-pop

Albums & Merch

Photobook, digipack, jewel case, lightstick, slogan, seasons greetings — if it exists in K-pop, it's here.

airi
1 min
K-pop
K-pop

Spotting Fakes (K-pop)

The bootleg industry is real. Here's how to protect yourself and your collection.

airi
1 min
K-pop
K-pop

Display & Shelfie Guide

Your collection deserves to be seen. Here's how to make it beautiful — on your shelf and on your feed.

airi
1 min
K-pop
K-pop

Agencies & Where to Buy

HYBE, SM, JYP, YG — how each agency's merch world works and where to find what you're looking for.

airi
1 min
K-pop
K-pop

Events & Conventions

KCON, concerts, fansigns, pop-ups, cafe events — where K-pop comes alive and the merch flows.

airi
1 min
K-pop
K-pop

Become a TFM Ambassador

We're building something for K-pop collectors. We want you to be part of it.

airi
1 min
TCG

Getting Started with Asian TCGs

You pulled your first SAR and now you're here. Welcome. Here's everything you need to know.

airi
1 min
TCG
TCG

Card Protection

A $500 card in a penny sleeve is a crime. Here's how to protect everything from your bulk to your grails.

airi
1 min
TCG
TCG

Grading Guide

That PSA 10 slab looks beautiful. But is it worth the $50+ to find out? Here's when grading makes sense.

airi
1 min
TCG
TCG

Spotting Fakes (TCG)

The bootleg industry is getting better. You need to be better. Here's how.

airi
1 min
TCG
TCG

Where to Buy (TCG)

The best Japanese cards come from Japan. Here's how to get them, whether you're in Tokyo or Toronto.

airi
1 min
TCG
TCG

TCG Game Guides

Every game has its own world. Here's what makes each one worth collecting.

airi
1 min
Spotting Fakes

Spotting Fake Anime Figures

Six checks that take 30 seconds and can save you hundreds of dollars.

airi
1 min
Spotting Fakes
Spotting Fakes

Spotting Fake BE@RBRICK

BE@RBRICK by Medicom Toy is one of the most counterfeited collectibles on the planet. Here's how to tell real from fake.

airi
1 min
Collections

Your Collection

This isn't a wishlist. This is a portfolio tracker, a showcase, a marketplace on-ramp, and a flex — all in one.

airi
1 min
Condition & Grading

Condition Grading

When someone says 'mint condition', what do they actually mean? This guide defines every grade so there's no ambiguity.

airi
1 min
Lexicon

Collectibles Lexicon

Every term you need to know to buy, sell, and collect Japanese figures and goods. Product-oriented, no fluff.

tfm-team
1 min
Platform

Your Tokyofishmarket

Profile, avatar, badges, points, coupons — everything about YOUR experience on the platform.

tfm-team
1 min
Pop Mart

Pop Mart & Blind Boxes

From Labubu to Skullpanda — the complete collector's guide to the biggest blind box brand on the planet.

airi
1 min
Pre-orders

Pre-Order Guide

You're about to commit to something that won't exist for 6-18 months. Here's everything you need to know before you do.

tfm-team
1 min
Reviews

Reviews & Ratings

Reviews aren't just stars. They're trust signals — verified purchases, detailed criteria, real photos. Here's how they work and how to write one that actually helps.

tfm-team
1 min
Storage & Display

Storage & Display

You spent good money on these figures. Here's how to make sure they still look perfect in 10 years.

airi
1 min
Value & Pricing

Value & Pricing

Why some figures are worth 10x retail and others drop to half. Understanding the aftermarket is understanding collecting.

airi
1 min