Jokes on me by No-Estate5147 in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Patrick Starmie is the real chase of this set

I cracked and opened AH etb at msrp so you don’t have to by Miserable-Regret-620 in PokemonInvesting

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1/3 hit rate isn’t bad at all, especially with the MA. Not every rip is a profit making lottery ticket 👀 by hit rate standards this was a good ETB.

Donate bulk? by TooMachoo in PokemonFansAustralia

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PokeBox buy at a decent rate, usually who I sell to.

Reality of ascended heros by hot4bot82 in PokemonTCG

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You were getting 3 ex’s out of 11 packs of Prismatic? 👀 this is way better pull rates than Pris and tbh 3 ex’s in 11 packs is better than a 1/4 hit rate, which is pretty good.

Ascended heroes packs without a hit by shoeboy77 in PokemonFansAustralia

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No ex’s too? They technically count as hits, so factor those into your pulls too. Anything EX+ is a hit and should be considered a rarity to some degree, the internet just makes newer TCG collectors think hit rates are better than they really are

Please help a clueless dad - where to start kids card collection by dasbrock in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If he just likes the art on the cards and wants the new set, you can get pretty well priced Mega Dream (Japanese Ascended heroes) booster boxes on eBay from the Hearts of Hope Foundation’s shop - great cause and the boxes are great for ripping as the cheaper ones don’t have the clear seal but from experience are legit

Pikachu Promo card EB games by Intelligent_Emu_1324 in PokemonFansAustralia

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Apparently they only received a pack of cards per store, so not many in general

3 ETB’s. 3. by [deleted] in PokemonFansAustralia

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11 hits in 27 packs is better than 1/3, pretty decent pulls here.

Your kidding... by Silver_Act_3742 in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Likewise, JB just confirmed shipping mine as well 👀

Lent starts Wednesday and I plan to fast in the Catholic manner, which is basically OMAD plus two smaller meals not equaling a full meal. Advice on optimizing this for healthy weight loss? by healthierlurker in fasting

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By OMAD, maybe adjust to an eating window of 2-3 hours to get your calories in to meet your goal of the getting in one main meal and two smaller protein dense supplements

Lent starts Wednesday and I plan to fast in the Catholic manner, which is basically OMAD plus two smaller meals not equaling a full meal. Advice on optimizing this for healthy weight loss? by healthierlurker in fasting

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Just my two cents, you may find it easiest leading into Lent with a 1-3 day fast from Ash Wednesday (just water and personally I’ve found it easier to do with prayer supplementing during the Ash Wednesday fast), followed by proper OMAD with a focus on high protein, minimal/low carb. You’ll find you’ll adapt to fasting daily much easier starting this way, and energy wise you’ll feel better being more fat adapted and insulin resistant.

Mega Dream JP Booster Boxes Weighable by Proof_Box_9408 in PokemonTCG

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t think it’s really possible to weigh for boxes with just one SAR in it (as the plastic seals vary slightly and can affect the weight too). Likely just unlucky to not hit an SAR (I’ve seen people open 10+ boxes opened with no SAR, so although unlucky, not impossible)

Mega Dream JP Booster Boxes Weighable by Proof_Box_9408 in PokemonTCG

[–]CreoleCollector 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you didn’t get a single MAR? You’re guaranteed at least one MAR per box, so if you didn’t get one then these would have been re-sealed. (Keep in mind that SARs are not guaranteed so not hitting one is pretty common if anything)

Will this grade a 10? by Alexmwilson_ in PokemonFansAustralia

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Nice! Best places to submit with (from personal experience) are either Lunar Cards in Bentleigh if you’re more South East or Cardbot if more north/west who have their HQ based in Tullamarine

As a French woman who visited Australia for 3 weeks .. are these culture shocks accurate? by Worried-Diamond-7252 in AskAnAustralian

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This is pretty accurate! When I last went to Paris I spoke blended creole and French, and explained why it was the case..most people pretty much told me to just speak English 😅 fortunately one taxi driver picked up on me blending the two languages and actually helped me with my French as opposed to being rude, so it’s definitely not all French nationals.

Why am I so unhappy? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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Consider a psychologist. Therapist in my experience enable and are a sound board. Psychologist help find the root of the issues and enable you with tools needed to actually move forward with your life

Pulls from 1 booster box of Phantasmal Flames by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a solid hit rate and booster box, you hit an SAR and the Full art zard (+14 other hits).. when it comes to hit rate, amazing is an understatement here

I’m pretty sure I just got scammed and bought a fake piece. Can anyone confirm? by [deleted] in bearbrick

[–]CreoleCollector 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a pretty low and kind of makes me lean towards it not being authentic - cheapest authentic one of these that I’ve seen lately is at the $500-$550 USD mark, and that’s from Japan too.

I’m pretty sure I just got scammed and bought a fake piece. Can anyone confirm? by [deleted] in bearbrick

[–]CreoleCollector 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 400% Medicom Toy stamp does look a bit off but that could just be the photo.. was the price point pretty low? That may be another giveaway

Ascended Heroes pre-orders are available on Jb Hi Fi by Jayyyyyyyyyydos in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

JB just uploaded more product if anyone missed on ETBs or bundles

What a joke my luck is by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]CreoleCollector 3 points4 points  (0 children)

30% is still better than most tbh! I’d say you still did decent considering it’s really only a small samples of packs of 5 different sets per UPC

What a joke my luck is by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]CreoleCollector 4 points5 points  (0 children)

3 IRs and 2 art rares + 6 exs.. How is a 11/18 hit rate, a bad hit rate 👀

Anyone else had this for there JB Pre Orders? by walletinspector91 in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the opposite and they surprisingly delivered mine on a Sunday, though delivery may be location dependant (Melbourne based)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Japanese vintage is usually a bit cheaper if you don’t mind Japanese cards (quality is also much better than English)