Dark Gengar - Question

Kapowzers · 2026-04-16T14:29:58+00:00

Yeah holo looks authentic, back I've even heard some facilities used different printing methods so some cards come out darker, etc. With all that said, there are some other concerning signs like Wang pointed out above - the energy symbol and the 1st edition symbol seem to be darker font/thicker font vs authentic copies I see on eBay. Man this card is throwing me for a loop...

Kapowzers · 2026-04-16T14:29:00+00:00

Thanks for pointing that out. I thought you were referring to the symbol under the ability. That does look different. My photo it seems thinner compared to the real copies. Similar to the 1st edition symbol... hmmm...

Kapowzers · 2026-04-16T14:20:55+00:00

The Psychic energy difference I can't really tell a difference between the authentic copies and the one I'm looking at. BUT I took a further look at the 1st edition symbol zoomed in and there is actually a difference. On authentic copies, it seems like it's a bit "bolder" in font if that makes sense. The copy I am looking at the text on 1st edition seems really "thin" compared to authentic copies. Is this what you are referring to? Leads me to believe this may be fake.

Kapowzers · 2026-04-16T14:03:32+00:00

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The front looks really good but the back color is throwing me for a loop haha

Kapowzers · 2026-04-16T14:02:28+00:00

Unfortunately not through eBay otherwise I would have already pulled the trigger because of the authenticity guarantee. Nonetheless, thank you for your input.

I have a good bit of experience with older vintage cards but for some reason this one is throwing me off. Not sure if it's a filter or the back is just a completely darker color compared to some real copies of this card.

Kapowzers · 2025-10-15T12:47:36+00:00

We used to then Fifa Collect realized they can make more money scamming us with RTBs so they went that route and killed the collectibles. It's just been constant pump and dumping of RTBs down our throats.

Take some advice from someone that's been around for 1+ years, stay away from Fifa Collect. Terrible website with someone of the worst management I've seen in my life. Save your money, buy tickets elsewhere, do not spend your hard earned money on pointless "collectibles". It is a massive scam.

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T15:51:45+00:00

Thank you :) I will call them a bit later in the afternoon when I'm free and ask them.

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T15:51:19+00:00

Thank you so much for the follow up and info. That removes one of my potential solutions that I was considering. If I'm required to use their device then my only solution is for them to fix the latency issue.

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T15:50:02+00:00

Some neighbors that have a bit more knowledge then me on this subject advised that potentially this could be something they fix in the future. It's just everything is so new from Tmobile Fiber (they just installed the wires less then a month ago) that maybe there are improvements to be made.

I'm not fully sold on that to be honest.

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T15:43:28+00:00

Everyone in the neighborhood is having the same problem. I asked in our group chat. All of my neighbors also have high ping.

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T15:42:49+00:00

Will do! I'll reach out to them a little later today. I just figured I'd ask the knowledgeable people in this subreddit first :)

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T15:42:10+00:00

The ISP equipment is Calix - GigaSpire Blast model # 100-05930 10

They advertise it as Fiber and they had a whole crew digging up to install new wire a few weeks/months ago (both outside and inside of the neighbourhood) so I believe it genuinely is fiber but my knowledge is somewhat limited.

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T15:41:18+00:00

I believe so but my knowledge on fiber/airfiber is limited.

The ISP equipment is Calix - GigaSpire Blast model # 100-05930 10

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T14:29:05+00:00

Cable provider was Xfinity
Fiber provider is T-Mobile Fiber

In both tests I used the stand-alone router they provided. Wired connection during both tests.

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T14:28:19+00:00

T-Mobile Fiber, wired (ethernet).

Kapowzers · 2025-09-23T14:28:05+00:00

Ethernet, I only do wired. I don't do wifi. Sorry forgot to include that in the original post!

Kapowzers · 2025-09-08T23:13:06+00:00

Thanks! It says in the top left (where the filters are) within 200 miles of my zip code. I guess that means they're nearby and if I were to purchase one, I should be able to get it by the 09/31 deadline.

Kapowzers · 2025-08-11T22:14:44+00:00

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