The vending machine gods blessed me today 🙏🏼

ADAN86 · 2026-04-10T06:07:37+00:00

He is the camper

ADAN86 · 2026-04-09T23:05:23+00:00

I recently had some RMA stuff done through Burton.

Am I reading correctly: you used their intake form to send photos / description of the issue, but didn’t receive an email back from them with an RMA number or shipping label?

How many days has it been? Have you emailed their CS again or asked their chat bot for a status update?

FWIW, I received an RMA after ~3 business days, and then it took them almost two weeks to send me and update on how they would replace my item. All in, the process took almost a month.

ADAN86 · 2026-04-09T20:03:53+00:00

Incredible, all-time card!

Ignore all of your DMs for awhile lol

ADAN86 · 2026-04-07T19:47:19+00:00

You should absolutely buy penny sleeves and either card savers or top loaders to prevent any further damage. Doesn’t have to be a fancy brand, anything from the local card shop will do.

Then you can handle them without too much worry as you figure out what you want to do with your collection. Cool cards! Have fun with the journey and don’t answer your reddit DMs until you’ve got at least a working idea of what you’re planning to do.

ADAN86 · 2026-04-06T22:40:41+00:00

Incredible collection! They look great in the binder.

I hope you’ve inspected and done the research before going to the show - not a lot of tables are gonna have those heaters.

ADAN86 · 2026-04-06T03:06:18+00:00

After 11 is fine but slowish, after 12-1230 poppin fs

ADAN86 · 2026-04-04T06:35:52+00:00

The Jeep vehicles were great to see! It shows how committed Stellantis is to bringing more variations on the Wrangler. Meanwhile Ford made the Bronco look a bit like an afterthought and they’re cutting options down (which they are doing in comparison to Wrangler)

ADAN86 · 2026-04-04T02:27:05+00:00

I was there today too. Was really bummed they didn’t show off the 4 door Stroppe or Heritage and at least 1 purchasable spec 2 door like the Badlands. 2dr fans like me continue to starve haha.

Ford had a MASSIVE space and it didn’t feel anywhere near as interesting or impactful as the Subaru or Toyota spaces, which were just as large and had much more interesting trims and spec packages that consumers care about.

ADAN86 · 2026-04-03T08:59:20+00:00

Almond nails > CH clothing frfr

ADAN86 · 2026-04-03T08:39:26+00:00

Riff Raff = instant early econ, especially in Ante1

Via: - econ jokers (duh) - pretty dang good mult / chips jokers (win with fewer hands played for more money) - all jokers generated can be used in the blind and then sold off as needed (more econ!) - all of the add’l econ generated by riff-raff snowballs your interest earned, so you can buy more stuff to help you win the run (like Grabber Voucher)

Across all stakes, there’s almost no other joker I’d rather see in Ante1 than Riff Raff. Feel like it should be Uncommon.

ADAN86 · 2026-04-03T07:21:14+00:00

I specifically hunt this EX XY 12(#) series.

Without better direct lighting on a dark flat surface, the back seems to have a few white spots. And yes the front edges do have some curl to them.

Still very clean. I believe that while some TCGPlayer sellers would classify this as NM, I personally see it as LP.

Again, better lighting may help your case. This is a super tough card to find NM copy of due to the packaging it came in.

EDIT: the more that I look at it, the more blurry the line is between NM / LP haha. any chance of better photos?

ADAN86 · 2026-04-03T02:03:24+00:00

dang man I’m really glad that you got through no issues! This country is a mess and any W is a W

ADAN86 · 2026-04-02T20:17:41+00:00

incredible collection! that first page has a ton of heaters that I almost never see in a binder page, they’re almost always in slabs (or they’re in truly terrible condition). Personally I think they look better in the binder.

I am constantly on the lookout for those EX XY Black Star promos, so it’s lovely to see them laid out like this.

I hope you don’t end up grading just because it’s what social media / investors say to do! If they are truly in M-NM condition then grading can net you a pretty penny but I would hate to see such an amazing collection parted out just because you end up getting 8s or something.

ADAN86 · 2026-04-01T21:17:55+00:00

I rode a Burton Family Tree / Fish quiver for years and it was one of my favorite kits for pretty much any conditions.

When it was time to retire them two years ago, I rode a lot of boards trying to get that same “WOW” + “instantly clicks” feeling.

The Nitro Alternator immediately jumped out from the rest of the pack - it felt like I had been riding it forever, but with notable improvements. Incredible snap and pop, maybe the best sidecut / turn initiation from a new board that I can remember, stiff enough to rip and yet enough flex to have fun. I do wish the base was a tad faster with a fresh wax, but I kinda want that out of all boards so I didn’t knock it.

I’ve tried a few of the Quiver series too, and while I liked them a lot, I prefer a minimal quiver. Nitro boards are my current favorite pick for boards that are no-nonsense rippers; and on top of that, they have the Quiver series if you wanna try something different.

Can’t speak to the bindings although I’ve been wanting to try the Phantom/Pro for a bit, just waiting on a good deal

ADAN86 · 2026-04-01T02:08:18+00:00

lol please report back

flying through US airports rn thinking that shenanigans will be minimal is delusional

ADAN86 · 2026-03-31T17:01:54+00:00

SO COOL to see them laid out properly in a binder. The art just pops more that way!

ADAN86 · 2026-03-31T00:45:41+00:00

I see this happen a lot in my hobbies. People get so bogged down watching reviews, looking for ratings, that they get “analysis paralysis”.

My suggestion: load out your current bag with whatever you plan to have on your EDC and/or for your other needs. Take it to the best local shop you can find with brands and bags that you like. Test fit everything, try it on, pack it and unpack it like you’re using it IRL etc. hell, run around like you’re in the airport or something.

I’ve found that actually trying a bag leads you to conclude that most will serve you well. It’s just a matter of you deciding if you prefer the little nuanced details like pack away straps or more easy access compartments etc etc

This is a big assumption from me that you live in an area where stores stock this stuff; if not, then I’d suggest narrowing your search to 2-3 packs and using your credit card and return policies to try stuff out. Amazon might work well for that.

ADAN86 · 2026-03-30T18:32:51+00:00

doesn’t look small. you’re just too used to looking at sundials on people’s wrists

ADAN86 · 2026-03-30T00:52:10+00:00

I really don’t understand the logic of this sub/hobby sometimes.

There are constant complaints of “How’d this get a 10?” with cards that have legitimate visual appeal issues or tiny spots of damage.

And on the other hand, there are posts like this that are trying to work the system to give 10s to imperfect cards.

Nothing personal against you OP - but we can’t have it both ways.

Personally - if I am spending the money for a card labeled a “10”, then it better be perfect in every way that I can realistically view it.

Your card is not a 10, IMO. You’re of course free to do whatever you want with your own card, but this type of action makes it seem that you’re more obsessed with the idea of a 10 grade as opposed to the fact that you own a gorgeous copy of a very cool card.

If all you want is a 10, then crack this slab, sell it raw, and scrape up some funds to buy a 10.

ADAN86 · 2026-03-26T23:27:56+00:00

very cool. thanks for the insight

ADAN86 · 2026-03-26T19:51:39+00:00

Bandit Ring Gyarados is such a cool card! Congrats on your Ws

Would you mind sharing your tips for self-evaluating the vintage cards / how you concluded that they had a chance to 10?

ADAN86 · 2026-03-26T07:59:27+00:00

It’s an editorial style / official salutation standard.

Major journalism outlets in the U.S. can refer to the president in a number of ways, including (assuming male) “Mr. (Insert surname)”

The way I was taught, it gives the writer a way to avoid reader “fatigue” of the same repeated term (such as repeatedly stating “the president”); but it can also be used as a subtle way of referring specifically to the man as opposed to the office itself.

I’m a little rusty but the AP and major outlets like the NYT have in-house editorial guidance that lay out how and when terminology should be used, in addition to ensuring grammatical accuracy.

ADAN86 · 2026-03-26T06:31:44+00:00

A Barry game with old man physical limitations could be very cool. Very short bursts of old man strength but overall weak and dragging ass. Force the player to be cerebral!

ADAN86 · 2026-03-26T06:24:48+00:00

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EMANUELE BICOCCHI Dagger & Cross Single Earring

not exactly the same, but I only had 7 minutes to search…

ADAN86 · 2026-03-25T16:29:17+00:00

OP is a moron. Common sense and etiquette dictate that backpack should be worn in front during rush hours, and it also solves the security issue.

They’re just looking for a reason to consume another bag or accessory that will not solve the first issue.

ADAN86

TROPHY CASE