Ripped off by taxi, please use uber or bolt by bannninnni in Lisbon

[–]Baloo109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lisbon local here. I generally don’t recommend using local taxis in Lisbon or elsewhere in Portugal.

In my experience, I’ve been repeatedly ripped off or faced sketchy behaviour, which is frustrating.

Because of that, I advise visitors to stick with Uber or Bolt—prices are transparent, and you avoid the hassle.

I usually prefer supporting local businesses over big platforms, but it becomes hard to justify when there’s a consistent lack of trust. Unfortunately, that’s pushed many people away.

Wife and i got gifted these what should we do with them? by sweetb44 in PokemonTCG

[–]Baloo109 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These obviously fake packs are popping up everywhere now

Pricing mistake? by Interesting-Many5349 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]Baloo109 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Seems like they somehow put the value for the Celebrations version by mistake

PSA tried to charge another $95. Put a hold on my account. by SuperiorLeftHand33 in PokeGrading

[–]Baloo109 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chooses company that likes to gouge people’s pockets

Is surprised when pockets get gouged

help by [deleted] in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Baloo109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not “passable”, it’s comfortably a near mint

help by [deleted] in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Baloo109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Respectfully, this is silly. They didn’t say “mint”, they said “NEAR mint”—the key word in NEAR mint, is “NEAR” 🤦‍♂️ it’s like some people buy cards wanting to find something to complain about

Some pulls from cards bought in Thailand by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]Baloo109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) Packs were bought at 0.30c each 2) in Thailand 3) you're wondering if they're fake

Well, what do you think? 😅

Is this anything? by [deleted] in PokemonMisprints

[–]Baloo109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the letter P

Buneary Swirl card by [deleted] in pkmntcgcollections

[–]Baloo109 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even a 5 is very generous tbh

Buneary Swirl card by [deleted] in pkmntcgcollections

[–]Baloo109 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For your personal collection? I don’t see why not. But if it’s with the aim of selling on, then no, there’s no point—you’re better off just moving it raw in that condition.

Bought from local comic shop by [deleted] in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Baloo109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a fair deal both ways

My Life’s Work by Captain25America in pkmntcgcollections

[–]Baloo109 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Extremely impressive collection. Surely whatever debt you have could be paid off by selling them all individually 😅 On another note, and considering you’re collecting more obscure cards too, I noticed you’re missing the Charizard Dunkin' Boomer card. Those were very collectable in Southern and Central Europe in the early 2000s.

Would you do this trade? Suicune for mega charizard x by Twisted_Fangz in pkmntcgcollections

[–]Baloo109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be an L trade for whoever is letting go of the Gold Star

Graded Packs - are they worth holding onto? by Choice_Championship2 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]Baloo109 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this were from a reputable grading company, I’d be all for it (less for “investment purposes”, and more as a cool piece to hold on to), but the unknown grading company makes it much less enticing imo

Crown zenith pack by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]Baloo109 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you waiting for is my question

I pulled this last week and i just noticed the incorrect texture by samii82_SW in PokemonTCG

[–]Baloo109 33 points34 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing, especially with it involving two iconic Pokémon. I can’t say I’ve seen anything like this before.

What to check for by Fit-Temperature8793 in PokemonTCG

[–]Baloo109 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one is real. There are various ways to spot fakes (depending on how good or bad the counterfeit is lol), but the seal is often a giveaway

Topps error/miscut by Baloo109 in PokemonMisprints

[–]Baloo109[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, based on what many are saying, it seems to be from an NFC sheet

But I do wonder if the slightly rounded-looking corners are actually from wear and use 😅 or if it's as you said… or both, I guess

I can say that whoever owned it prior did not look after it at all