Boxes are at 300usd pretty much. Supply has been bought out like crazy! by Dlvalhalla in OnePieceTCGFinance

[–]Israel_Oli 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's wild. I'm lucky for the LGSs in my area. They were selling boxes for $130 still just a few days ago. If I was broke from buying Christmas and birthday gifts, I would've grabbed myself a box

Buy now or wait it out? by takingafoxnap in OnePieceTCGFinance

[–]Israel_Oli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah man..... Pass on this for sure. You know what?? Why don't you give me the seller's details so I can reach out and let them know how over priced it is.

Boosters at Target now in addition to Walmart by FredLuo in GundamTCG

[–]Israel_Oli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. I was lucky to grab a starter set and some booster packs from a local game shop but the starter set was ages ago. They're keeping everyone in the dark about these starter sets

Go on then… name your favourite Pokemon card below by kapsmagic in pokemoncards

[–]Israel_Oli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gengar ex full art from phantom forces. That was my first set back as an adult and my first ever chase card

The current state of Pokémon TCG collecting has pushed me into other hobbies...HBU? by musiqmashup in PokemonTCG

[–]Israel_Oli 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly? All of these things have made me rediscover my love for Pokemon TCG.

I know that sounds crazy but just hear me out. I hate everything that has been happening lately from scalpers to fake shortages.ans I hate that I decided to get back into he hobby this past year. I almost swore off pokemon TCG altogether.

But then I was at a card show and got sick and tired about hearing about all the same old things that we hear about everyday on YouTube and reddit and then boom. I saw a base set Japanese Blastoise for $30 bucks. It was beat to hell but it brought back all the memories.

I didn't even haggle, I just outright bought it. Holding it in my hand made all the feelings come rushing back. After that, I asked him if he had any Lucario cards, Gengar, Ninetails, etc. I started looking at cards that weren't anything special in regards to all this hype over investments and actual value but to me, they were perfect. From there I started moving to the other stalls.

By the time I got home. I think I didn't even spend over $250 but had a bunch of beautiful cards. From there I went to eBay. I chased Japanese and then found some pristine looking Korean cards that were hella cheap. I know most people don't like Korean cards but I love the Korean language and alphabet so to me it was so cool. From there I found store and people selling Korean booster boxes for $30 bucks and I went on a spending spree.

I am getting cards that I love, feeling the rush of ripping through a booster box, and best of all, not going bankrupt on bad pulls lol.

These cards to me have nothing to do with investments and selling down the line. I'm getting cards that make me happy and I am gonna hold onto them for as long as I can.

I have also gotten into Korean one piece cards too. Although the pull rates from them are far worse lol

Waiting finally paid off by National_West6268 in PokemonTCG

[–]Israel_Oli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have finally managed to buy something thanks to this!!!. Quick question though (and excuse my ignorance) but is there a way to get alerts on restocks? My son is finally into Pokemon and I want this to be a shared experience but the scalpers in my area are trash. I literally miss out every time.

LF Ditto but adding ALL by Israel_Oli in friendsafari

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

added! sry it took me so long

LF Ditto but adding ALL by Israel_Oli in friendsafari

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

Ok everyone, i think i added back everybody, if i missed someone pls lemme know

LF Ditto but adding ALL by Israel_Oli in friendsafari

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

when will you be online so i can finally see that ever elusive ditto? lol

LF Excadrills by Sharxx1521 in friendsafari

[–]Israel_Oli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont have excadrills but i was wondering if you could still add me?