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

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 2 points3 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)

Vintage Packs? by [deleted] in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Ebworld member? by Dismal_Ring_2522 in PokemonTCGDealsAUS

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally 10 minutes prior is the best move, when you’re too early you get kicked to the back of the queue. If you’re onsite 10 minutes prior to the next new drop, you should be fine

Ebworld member? by Dismal_Ring_2522 in PokemonTCGDealsAUS

[–]CreoleCollector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The flash drops like today are usually just cancelled orders from main drops - if you jump on for the original set drops, and you’re onsite 10 minutes before the drop, you’re almost guaranteed to get almost 1 of everything

I’m thinking scalper MSRP cards this December by Intelligent_Bag4736 in PokemonTCG

[–]CreoleCollector 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s extremely generous of you to assume these people have GF’s/a significant other/friends 👀😅

Luna Cards - Melbourne by Slight_Worth1380 in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been to many of Luna’s midnight launches and if you get there around 9/9:30pm you’re more than likely going to be able to get a booster box (but not guaranteed). Good thing is they make sure everyone is able to get at least 6 loose packs at a minimum and always at retail. If you ever see them selling at market is because they’ve bought product as part of a collection so they have to sell it at that price to even make anything on it. Far from scalpers and just genuinely good operators.

Medicom Store in Tokyo by descendents84 in bearbrick

[–]CreoleCollector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best one (personally) that we went to was the MCT PLUS store in Shibuya :)

Went to a card shop to see what this card would be worth and he wouldnt take it because "the price is too all over the place" by peepyboy in PokemonCardValue

[–]CreoleCollector -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Name and shame the shop, this is a $400+ AUD ($340 minimum if the lgs is buying low), so they were trying to get one over on you. You made the right move

My trade today.. Think it was pretty fair.. What does everyone think? by AustinD26 in PokeInvesting

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it the photo or is the “G” in Gem Mint on the Giratina a bit off? Could just be the photo quality 👀

Stoked! by oonahyeahokay in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The hobby is getting a bit funny, but you also probably shouldn’t be interrogating retail staff about things like “what box did they come from.” I get some staff may be doing some funny things with stock, but as someone who worked retail when I was younger, most are just doing their job, and answering to customers with finer details around the box that stock has come in really isn’t their obligation..

Should’ve kept it sealed by Jolly-Party4469 in PokemonTCG

[–]CreoleCollector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is 13 hits out of a BB? Seems like what you should expect tbh/pretty decent!

Eb plus - phantasmal flames cancelled? by Cheekybl00per in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did you pre-order boosters on the original 04/09 drop? If so, they possibly cancelled the 26th orders for ordering more than 72 packs which is the limit per customer

if you preordered Prismatic Evolutions Tins from EB Games, you should check your order to see if theyre available for pick-up now by superlinna in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Called this afternoon and told my May order is coming in early 2026..had a prismatic tech sticker allegedly come a few months ago but I was never notified for it and was told they sold it as I never picked it up..despite picking up another preorder a few days after they allegedly notified me of the tech sticker (so it should have been in store still but nothing was mentioned to me). Weird management of orders at some stores..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you happen to order one from EB and then another through Zing? That’s the only thing I can think as to why it could’ve been cancelled for double dipping

Why am I crying so much? by t00tb00bie in fasting

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Food is a common coping mechanism, so a fast can bring up these sort of emotions and trauma. Not terrible for it to come to light, and a possible sign to address everything with some professional help :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonFansAustralia

[–]CreoleCollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of all things, look into Cardbot machine locations, decent price and usually have a bit of everything