{"product_id":"s12a-vstar-universe-booster-box","title":"s12a—VSTAR Universe Booster Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes 1 Japanese Booster Box. Cards shown in the product photo are for illustrative purposes only. They represent possible pulls from the set but are not guaranteed to be included in every booster box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eTransparency Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eMankey Business prices products with low margins to stay fair to collectors. This item is priced at a 15% gross margin, with 3% returned to customers through Primeape Points and 3% paid to affiliates who help keep the shop growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eAfter costs and givebacks, Mankey Business nets roughly a 9% margin—just enough to operate sustainably while keeping prices competitive.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"130\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e📦 No Shrink? No Problem — FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"132\"\u003e1. Why would a booster box arrive without shrink wrap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"192\"\u003eIn Japan, it’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"271\" data-start=\"207\"\u003ecustomary for Pokémon Center staff to remove the shrink wrap\u003c\/strong\u003e from booster boxes before putting them on shelves or fulfilling online orders. These boxes are \u003cstrong data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"367\"\u003e100% authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e and contain the same factory-sealed booster packs inside—just without the outer plastic wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"481\"\u003e2. Should I avoid no-shrink boxes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"950\" data-start=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"521\"\u003eOnly if you don’t trust the source.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"560\"\u003eEven though Japanese booster boxes include built-in tamper-evident features (like tear strips and perforated lids), they can still be resealed by bad actors. \u003cstrong data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"721\"\u003eThat’s why it’s important to buy from trusted sellers. \u003c\/strong\u003eAt Mankey Business, we guarantee that all no-shrink boxes are sourced directly from verified suppliers in Japan—we’ll never send you something we wouldn’t open ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"952\"\u003e3. How does Mankey Business verify authenticity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eEvery booster box, shrink-wrapped or not, goes through \u003cstrong data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003ea multi-step authenticity check\u003c\/strong\u003e—first in Japan, then again at our U.S. location. We examine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eThe integrity of the box’s tear-strip and lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003eThe feel and weight of the sealed contents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003eAny signs of bending, tampering, or resealing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eYou can shop confidently knowing that we take \u003cstrong data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1353\"\u003eauthenticity, trust, and transparency seriously\u003c\/strong\u003e—because that’s the foundation of Mankey Business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"952\"\u003e4. Why would I buy a booster box without shrink wrap?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re planning to open the box and rip packs—not stash it in a sealed collection—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"255\"\u003ebuying a booster box without shrink wrap is a great way to save a few bucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while still getting the exact same authentic product!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"117\"\u003e⏳ Back-Order Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders that include back-order items will \u003cstrong data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"292\"\u003eship once all items are in stock\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you’d like in-stock items to ship sooner, please place a separate order. All back order purchases are \u003cstrong\u003eunable to be cancelled. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks for your patience and support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mankey Business","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49974406316327,"sku":"VST-JPN-BOX","price":174.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/6906\/0135\/files\/CopyofBoosterBox-22.png?v=1748771214","url":"https:\/\/www.southofkanto.com\/products\/s12a-vstar-universe-booster-box","provider":"Mankey Business","version":"1.0","type":"link"}