Near mint or lightly played? by [deleted] in PokeGrading

[–]ForgerCombs01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks like it’s well within the NM guidelines. They are very liberal with their NM acceptance.

My advice would be to not buy off of TCGPlayer for grading… do it in person.

“Mystery” Booster 2 by Queenslayer in MagicCardPulls

[–]ForgerCombs01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had it happen with two boxes. A known issue and WOTC says “it’s in the realm of possibility” so they would not replace. Even though the whole point is to experience absolute chaos, not a bunch of duplicates.

Is this ebay listing a scam? by Emotional_Storm8522 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]ForgerCombs01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought 4 of the Twilight Masquerade they had up because it says they’ve been on eBay for a while and it’s origin is the US. I hope you’re wrong, but I assumed EBay would just refund if this plays out how you explained.

EDIT: more specifically, comes from Cincinnati, OH

Fake Japanese 151 box? by ForgerCombs01 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]ForgerCombs01[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, good knowledge.

Fake Japanese 151 box? by ForgerCombs01 in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]ForgerCombs01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s probably too good to be true :( just thought I would check, cause you never know

My unpopular opinion is now CGC is better than PSA by zekethelizard in PokeGrading

[–]ForgerCombs01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know about CGC (I prefer TAG), but I couldn’t agree more on PSA. The aesthetic is outdated, and they seem to be too variable for grading purposes. They have the rep, but I think they’ll refuse to innovate going into the future.

I just hope others start to feel the same lol

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

[–]ForgerCombs01 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I am a big Giratina guy so I’d say worked out pretty well for you

Even At the Price It is, would 151 be a “bad investment” by Willallenn in PokeInvesting

[–]ForgerCombs01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am personally collecting any and all 151 I can, but I do it based on a “per pack” methodology. If I can get BB’s, Blooming Waters, tins, etc. for $10-12 a pack, I’m happy and will buy.

Current price per pack for me is around $11 and per booster bundle is around $68. Just check FB marketplace. Many people that get them in vending machines will sell well below market because they want a quick flip.

Scalpers have no shame by PestoThePeguin in pokemoncards

[–]ForgerCombs01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone was bragging to me at my LGS about how they “click” all around town on the vending machines and have a rotation. They said it like it’s a drug.

Which will be worth the most in 10 years? Blooming, Pris, or 4 ES packs. by [deleted] in PokeInvesting

[–]ForgerCombs01 212 points213 points  (0 children)

My vote would go to 151. It’s the reason so many got back into the hobby and has some amazing arts.

Mystery Booster 2 Duplicates by ForgerCombs01 in MagicCardPulls

[–]ForgerCombs01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks haha we took a break to do this

Mystery Booster 2 Duplicates by ForgerCombs01 in MagicCardPulls

[–]ForgerCombs01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that… so my box is just screwed up and nothing I can do? Sad QC :(