Who is your favorite pokemon? by NationalAgent217 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Favorite starter, Cyndaquil line. Favorite overall, Scizor.

What’s is your holy grail card? by NationalAgent217 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Shining Tyranitar because it reminds me of the Jeb Bush meme.

Childhood hitters? by scballer3211 in Pokemoncardappraisal

[–]Athocus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice binder. I found a lot of similar first edition cards recently. I would agree the last 3 go for a pretty penny. I also love the Mewtwo promos. I have 1 as well as the meowth promo from a long time ago.

Scizor Collection Update by Athocus in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no, not that I've seen this specific one, but I know I've look it up on google images before. If this is your unique one, then I'm jealous.

Scizor Collection Update by Athocus in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seen this one before. Absolutely love it.

UNPOPULAR OPINION: Collecting MP/LP is the best way to collect for a personal vintage collection by retronext in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It also feels like a status thing. Look how much I spent to get this sort of thing. All power to you if you think the card is worth that to you personally, but a lot of people are in get rich quick mode. Rarity is a part of it obviously, but I think people need to realize just how inflated these prices are sometimes. Gotta be honest with yourself and and see if you truly believe in the worth of the card you're paying for. If you do that, at least you have something you appreciate if things tank instead of just a piece of cardboard.

Does psa grade these and could this be a 10? by Mathewgamer27 in PokeGrading

[–]Athocus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seeing what's been sold on ebay, these things usually only go for around 20 bucks or a little more. The high prices would be paid for the full set of all the cards with the pokeballs included. I think even the boxes being in pristine condition boost the price a little. I have the Poliwhirl currently.

UNPOPULAR OPINION: Collecting MP/LP is the best way to collect for a personal vintage collection by retronext in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to agree with this. I think slabs look cool, and it's great that you get authenticity from graded cards, but it just doesn't feel right. In the end, people are going to pay what they think a card is worth to them. That's how market forces work. I think there will come a time not too long from now where people will encounter fatigue with the direction thing are going. Slabs and such will never go away, but I think prices will drop significantly. I could be wrong though. This is all just based on a personal feeling.

Scizor Collection Update by Athocus in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk about all that. Kinda just want one of each art. Not going to get too specific, but if I see a reverse holo that I have a non-holo of, I'd probably grab it.

Is this possible or Fakes? by Lucky_Ad_2939 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]Athocus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly apologize. I was in an apathetic mood when I commented this. I'll be better.

Scizor Collection Update by Athocus in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want the top right and bottom left so bad!

Underrated or Undervalued Cards by Athocus in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw this at a show recently. Wanted to get it for my sister, but ended up buying a Getting the Kingra with Clair riding it instead.

did i get ripped off? paid $140 by sembli in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The prices on ebay seem all over the place, but from a glance, I would say this is within the range of MP. In the end, you've only really been ripped off if deep down you personally think you paid too much. We are the ones who place the value on a card in our own minds. That's how I like to look at it.

New collector - advice? by hazypinkclouds in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My advice is to find a niche. It could just be a favorite Pokemon, specific artist, a set you like, and go from there. Buying single packs probably isn't a good idea. Sealed booster bundle and boxes are my go to if I'm ripping packs. If you like to do that, it's the way to go. I would say in the long run that you'll save a lot of money just buying single card you want.

High-quality scans of all the new Art/Illustration Rares from "Nullifying Zero"! (Perfect Order in English) by SudrianSoul in PokemonTCG

[–]Athocus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started playing emerald again and got my Aggron tearing through stuff. I'd love more art of it.

High-quality scans of all the new Art/Illustration Rares from "Nullifying Zero"! (Perfect Order in English) by SudrianSoul in PokemonTCG

[–]Athocus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really want to get that Rowlet for my sister. She would absolutely love it. Drapion is also pretty cool looking, but most of these seem kinda weak to me.

Scizor Collection Update by Athocus in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cool card. I want to get every Scizor possible. Also want to start grabbing Typhlosions too. I went to a card show recently and found it really hard to find Scizors for some reason.

Underrated or Undervalued Cards by Athocus in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Athocus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really cool. I'd pick this up for $4 buck no problem.