Refund Policy

1All Sales Are Final Once Shipped

All orders are final once they have been shipped. We do not offer returns, refunds, or exchanges for:

Buyer's remorse Change of mind Market price changes Opened products Cosmetic preferences Minor packaging imperfections

Once a package has been handed off to the shipping carrier, the sale is considered complete unless the order arrives incorrect, materially damaged, or defective as outlined below.

2Order Cancellations Before Shipment

If you request to cancel your order before it has shipped, we may approve the cancellation at our sole discretion. Approved pre-shipment cancellations are subject to:

10% Cancellation & restocking fee
applied to all approved cancellations

This fee helps cover payment processing, order handling, inventory relisting, administrative costs, and market volatility on collectible products.

Example If your order total was $100.00, your refund would be $90.00 after the 10% cancellation fee.
⚠ Submitting a cancellation request does not guarantee cancellation. If the order has already been processed, packed, labelled, or shipped, it may no longer be eligible.
3Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Orders

Please inspect your order immediately upon arrival. If you receive the wrong item, an item materially damaged in transit, or a defective item, contact us as soon as possible after delivery.

To help us evaluate your claim quickly, please include:

  • Your order number
  • Clear photos of the item
  • Photos of the packaging and shipping box
  • A brief description of the issue

If your claim is approved, we may offer one of the following at our discretion:

Replacement (if available)
Store Credit
Partial Refund
Full Refund
⚠ We reserve the right to deny claims that are incomplete, fraudulent, abusive, or inconsistent with the condition shown in the evidence provided.
4Sealed Product Condition Notice

Due to the nature of collectible sealed products and how they are received from distributors and manufacturers, sealed products may arrive with minor cosmetic imperfections, including but not limited to:

Small dents Light creasing Minor corner wear Surface scuffing Small shrink wrap tears Partial wrap separation Small holes in shrink wrap Shelf wear from transit
⚠ We do not consider minor dents, cosmetic wear, or manufacturer packaging imperfections on sealed products to be damage.

We inspect sealed products to ensure the contents and packs themselves have not suffered meaningful damage, and that any visible issues are cosmetic only.

By purchasing sealed product from Happy Nerd Shop, you acknowledge that sealed products may have minor cosmetic imperfections, that cosmetic packaging flaws do not qualify for a refund, return, exchange, or replacement, and that we do not guarantee mint outer packaging on sealed items unless explicitly stated in the listing. This is standard within the TCG and collectibles industry.
5Singles, Slabs & Condition-Sensitive Items

For raw singles, graded cards, and other collectible items, please review descriptions carefully before purchasing. Condition judgments can be subjective, and minor print lines, centering variance, factory edge wear, or surface imperfections may be present unless otherwise stated.

We do not accept returns or refunds based on:

  • Personal grading expectations
  • Centering preferences
  • "I thought it would grade higher"
  • Minor condition details visible in photos or typical of the product category

All condition-sensitive items are sold as listed.

6Lost or Delayed Packages

Once an order has been shipped, delivery timing is the responsibility of the shipping carrier. We are not responsible for delays caused by:

Carrier delays Customs processing Weather conditions Service interruptions Incorrect addresses entered by customer

If your package is delayed or appears lost, please contact us and we will do our best to assist you with a carrier claim or package trace where applicable.

7Incorrect Shipping Address

Customers are responsible for entering the correct shipping address at checkout. If an incorrect address is provided and the order has not shipped yet, please contact us immediately.

If the order has already shipped to the address provided at checkout, we are not responsible for lost or misdelivered packages due to customer address error.

8In-Store Purchases

Items bought at our Toronto location are sold as inspected. Because you have the opportunity to examine cards, slabs, and sealed product in person before paying, all in-store sales are final.

The condition notices in sections 4 and 5 apply equally to in-store purchases. If you have questions about the condition of an item, please ask a member of staff before completing your purchase.

⚠ Where an online order is collected in store, the same inspection applies. Please check your items before you leave.
9Chargebacks & Payment Disputes

By placing an order with Happy Nerd Shop, you agree to this Refund, Return & Order Cancellation Policy. Customers who initiate a chargeback or payment dispute for reasons that violate this policy may be subject to:

  • Order and account restrictions
  • Refusal of future service
  • Submission of supporting documentation to the payment provider, including this policy, tracking, delivery confirmation, and order records
10Policy Acceptance
By placing an order through Happy Nerd Shop, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this policy in full.
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