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Platform Overview - Emporium offers a user-friendly experience for trading tokenized Pokémon cards, distinguishing itself from platforms with complex gacha systems [1] - The platform allows users to pull cards, ship them physically, or sell them back at 85% of the market value [1] Getting Started - Users can sign up on Emporium using their email, Google account, or X (formerly Twitter) handle [2] - Pulls are purchased using USDC on the Solana blockchain, requiring users to bridge funds and have SOL for transaction fees in a Phantom wallet [2] Trading Mechanics - Before purchasing, users can view the pull price (e.g., $60), expected average value (e.g., ~$65), and buyback rate (85%) [3] - Users can sell cards back to the platform for 85% of their value in USDC; for example, a $100 card can be sold back for $85 [3] - Users can choose to keep cards and manage them on the "My Cards" page [4] Shipping and Fees - Users can ship cards for a flat fee of $25 for up to 10 cards, with delivery in 3-5 business days [5] - Optional shipping insurance is available for $4.99 [5] Potential Upsides - The platform's points system may indicate future airdrops [6] - Emporium's ease of use makes it a good starting point for exploring tokenized card platforms [6]