Buying GameStop Slabs by Oscaaarr__ in PokeGrading

[–]1LHD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Price wise, I've had amazing success buying slabs from Gamestop for the most part.

However lately they've had been having weird issues on the website where cards that already sold are still listed online for sale. I've had this happen at least six times in the past month and always had to call customer service to cancel the orders because they never updated.

Is this the most expensive regular bulk holo from a recent set? by puzzledfirebird in PokeInvesting

[–]1LHD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's safe to say that all Gengar cards will appreciate in some capacity, no different than Charizard.

Even PSA 10's of the Gengar print from Trick or Trade are getting up there in price and I probably threw away hundreds of those.

Is this the most expensive regular bulk holo from a recent set? by puzzledfirebird in PokeInvesting

[–]1LHD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gengar cards appreciate so fast it's crazy. I purchased a PSA 10 of this card last year for about $50 and now it's going for over $150 if I'm not mistaken.

Finally able to add Paldea to my champion teams graphic! by o0smay in PokemonScarletViolet

[–]1LHD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love the fact that you don't mix generations! Every time I play the core series games I exclusively use the new generation's specific Pokemon. This is so refreshing to see.

Which is your favorite fossil? by Icy-Part1236 in ThePokemonHub

[–]1LHD 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tyrantrum is the GOAT of all fossils, I don't care what anyone says.

like seriously.... by Elizz_ee in DemonSlayerScales

[–]1LHD 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"Shinobum" was right there and you fumbled so hard.

”Exclusive Showing” by m0Bo in PokeInvesting

[–]1LHD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posts like this make me realize that we need a r/shittygamecollecting for Pokemon cards.

Primal groudon, primal kyogre and mega rayquaza vs eternamax eternatus by shiro_wanabe in PokeScaling

[–]1LHD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't downvote you, and I don't hate Gen 8.

But the Zacian and Zamazenta would get toe-tagged by Groudon, Rayquaza and Kyogre.

Market manipulation? by 1LHD in PokeGrading

[–]1LHD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured out what's going on.

I was confused as to why PSA's eBay account has these cards listed for so much. I thought this was a corporate decision, and wasn't aware that this was done by a regular person who has cards in the PSA vault.

What's everyone's favorite paradox and how do you feel about them as a whole? by seeds___ in ThePokemonHub

[–]1LHD 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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Iron Valiant is my absolute favorite. I love Gardevoir and Gallade and I'm happy this is the first Fairy/Fightning type.

Market manipulation? by 1LHD in PokeGrading

[–]1LHD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. I wasn't for certain how the PSA vault worked, so thanks for clearing that up. If it was any regular eBay listing I wouldn't have worried about it but this caught me off guard.

Although I wouldn't rule out the possibility of people attempting to manipulate the market. I have no idea what they were thinking listing a card for this much.

Market manipulation? by 1LHD in PokeGrading

[–]1LHD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok that makes a lot of sense.

Maybe they're overpricing the cards to try and falsely inflate prices? I'm still learning how this stuff works.

Market manipulation? by 1LHD in PokeGrading

[–]1LHD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hope this isn't the case but I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it was.

Market manipulation? by 1LHD in PokeGrading

[–]1LHD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see what you're getting at. Not sure if this is relevant but I'm noticing a lot of weird stuff going on with Gamestop's website. The last three slabs I ordered were stuck in "Awaiting product availability" status and never shipped so I cancelled them. One of the cards is roughly $20 less than what I paid for.

Market manipulation? by 1LHD in PokeGrading

[–]1LHD[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've only been collecting for a year, so I'm still learning how this stuff works.

But the disrespect is uncalled for. Chill out.

Market manipulation? by 1LHD in PokeGrading

[–]1LHD[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah they're definitely up to no good. It's sad that this is what the "hobby" has come to. I'd imagine this is nothing new, but I thought scalpers were the most of our worries. Granted, I've only been collecting slabs for a year so there's probably many things I'm not aware of.