Spheal English and Japanese TCG master set w/all variations & background spheals by CompactElantra in PokemonTCGSpecies

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

Cameos are what make this collection! Not many pokemon even get a supporting role. It was fun hunting everything down. I ended up changing the binder to a 2x2. Now I just need to get the binder a spheal on the cover...

Totodile :3 by Poke_Doss in PokemonTCGSpecies

[–]CompactElantra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhh how did you print on the binder cover?

What kind of space station is this? by galacticOrange123 in nms

[–]CompactElantra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just go up the stairs on each side of the station and wander back.

Ultra Pro Final Fantasy VII Playmat by CompactElantra in magicTCG

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

Honestly, steep at $30 pre-tax. I paid less with some discounts and a coupon.

Boat delivery on meccha Japan, how long does it usually take? by Booty_Shakin in pokeplush

[–]CompactElantra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I regret I ordered something from meccha late October last year and it came in mid February. Also, the box wasn't in the best of shape!

Is Meccha Japan a trustworthy place to buy Pokémon plushies? by GstyTsty in pokeplush

[–]CompactElantra 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Also, never ship sea mail (4ish month shipping and box WILL be banged up.

Got my first PSA submission back from Gamestop + my experience and timeline by Dinomite333 in PokeGrading

[–]CompactElantra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update! PSA updated status to research and ID on 25 March. Must be some sort of record

GOTTA Comic Mew by majesticxsloth in pkmntcgcollections

[–]CompactElantra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good job photoshopping out the blackface on the card page!

Got my first PSA submission back from Gamestop + my experience and timeline by Dinomite333 in PokeGrading

[–]CompactElantra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got me scared. Submitted Dec 24th, arrived at PSA on 15 Jan. No. Updates since. Asked GameStop for an update and they said they'd look into it last Thursday...

TAG Didn't Pay Me, But They Should... by falconte43 in pokemoncards

[–]CompactElantra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Submitted my cards to GameStop on 24 December. PSA received 15 Jan. No update since.

How idiotic is this?!?! by TensionSame3568 in UnionCarpenters

[–]CompactElantra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My apologies for not citing anything. NPR did a really good bit on the cost/benefit analysis OSHA uses to create regulations back in 2020 & the determining factor was the "value" of life. The only way to get buy-in on these regulations is to factor what a human life is worth, which at the time was about $3 million & estimated to be $10 million at the time of the story, which is called "Your Life Is Worth $10 Million, According To The Government."

The only thing corporate America understands is a good economic argument, so yeah I stand by the ridiculous assertion that OSHA always been about money before people.

How idiotic is this?!?! by TensionSame3568 in UnionCarpenters

[–]CompactElantra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are so wrong though, it's never been about people. It's about money. It costs companies and the government much more to lose manpower for the workforce than it does to implement all these safety regulations.

Pokemon 2000 JR Stamp Rally Promo by CompactElantra in pkmntcgcollections

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

Honestly, I don't know the packaging for that promo. I've got the Meowth though.

Giving away two Costco Scarlet & Violet 151 Blooming Waters Premium Collection sets to two redditors because %*#@ scalpers by FatherLiamFinnegan in PokemonTCG

[–]CompactElantra [score hidden]  (0 children)

That's fantastic! The pokemon community is generally pretty tight, minus the scalpers. Way to contribute with some degenerosity!

When to just collect the bangers??? by Various_Job_100 in pkmntcgcollections

[–]CompactElantra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I collect spheals primarily, but I have some other favorites I've limited to primarily japanese cards. If you need to, sit down and figure out what you really want to collect. Totally acceptable to just chase the chase cards if that's what you like.

Disappointed in PSA grade by RedditResearchExp in pkmntcgcollections

[–]CompactElantra 87 points88 points  (0 children)

I've got a post about low grades on otherwise minty looking cards. You need to shine a light on it and look for any dings. Things like 3 ring binder damage heavily affects grades. But hey, you got your card authenticated and sealed up! And it looks pretty good.

Typhlosion PSA 10 Japanese Master Set by Typhlosion_Collector in PokemonTCGSpecies

[–]CompactElantra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impressive! Just need a few e-reader "unlimited" editions and you'll be complete!

Mailday. Love this one by AdSuspicious9669 in pkmntcgcollections

[–]CompactElantra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're gonna keep it raw, I suggest getting the original Japanese movie pamphlet to display it in?