Shipping policy

Shipping Policy

Pre-Order Fulfillment

YellowBolt Hobbies operates primarily on a pre-order model for upcoming Pokémon TCG releases (e.g., Wave 1 / Wave 2 sets). By placing a pre-order, you are reserving your allocation before the product is released.

Estimated ship dates are listed on each product page at the time of purchase. These dates are based on information provided by our distributors and are subject to change. We appreciate your patience and understanding as release schedules are ultimately set by the publisher and distributor.

Ship Date Changes & Delays

Pre-order ship dates are estimates only. If a ship date changes — whether due to distributor delays, allocation adjustments, or publisher schedule changes — we will notify you by email as soon as we are informed. We are committed to keeping you updated throughout the process.

Fulfillment Order

Pre-orders are fulfilled in the order they were placed. Customers who ordered earlier will receive their shipment first within each wave.

Shipping Notification

Once your order has shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information. Please allow 1–2 business days for tracking to update after your label is created.

Cancellations & Refunds

If a pre-order is cancelled by YellowBolt Hobbies due to distributor unavailability or a significant delay, you will receive a full refund to your original payment method within 5–10 business days.

Order Cancellations for pre-orders not affected by distributor delay or unavailability are not permitted as we rely on our community's commitment in pre-orders to continue to provide reasonable pricing and stock availability. If you are not sure whether you are able to commit to the purchase of your pre-order, please remember that there is no pressure to make a purchase with us.