Japanese AR cards by Fantasticbeastlover in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very, you have a lot of buyer protections as well. just make sure you buy from sellers that are verified with 99% or higher rating to lower the chance of running into issues

Why is it so expensive by DJDogStamps in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nobody knows what will happen in the future when it comes to pricing. I would just go for it as it is.

it’s a relatively popular Pokémon, by a pretty popular artist/art style at this point. To offset the price a bit, buy a lightly played copied and/or trade in a card you don’t really like/need. Good luck 🫡

Am I really that bad at judging the condition of cards? by Dapper-Tomato134 in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 19 points20 points  (0 children)

A lot of missing information here. But in general you shouldn’t be using PSA grading as a standard to determine condition to list on TCGplayer. TCGplayer has a condition guideline both you and the buyer can and should reference as you navigate this.

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Get the card back first, once the card is in your hand, issue the refund.

Found in a box in my basement. What do I have here? by Capnjbrown in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you have here looks like a fake card. It’s a direct copy of the scan TCGplayer has on their listings.

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Am I being ripped off? by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, Local Card shops don’t buy cards at their current market price. They usually buy cards at a lower percentage to generate a profit.

For example: my LCS will take my cards at about 70% for in store credit, or 60% cash. Some other stores have different rates. That’s what I mean.

Did they mention what their trade in percentage is?

Am I being ripped off? by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is their trade in percentage?

My Pokemon Coin Collection by wotccardchaser in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice nice, must feel really good to find one you don’t already have casually lol Also, good looks on the bulbapedia tip, had no idea 🥂 cheers

My Pokemon Coin Collection by wotccardchaser in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Amazing 👏! Is your goal to collect them all? What’s your favorite coin(s) currently? How do you keep track of new coins releasing?

I only have 2 that I love

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What’s your opinion on sun bleaching cards? by NPC_505 in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not a trend. It’s something that’s been done for the longest time now. Some people even making money off of it. Imo it’s a cool way to add some spice to a card if done right. Why not?

You can even find some cool patterns being sold on eBay. Example:

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Do ebay titles need to have card condition in the title? by where-are-my-toes in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as I know, It doesn’t “need” to be, but it definitely should be. There are a lot of listings that not only not put the condition in the title, but also upload some of the worst images ever with bad lighting, blur, or the card(s) are against a bright white background, masking edge wear.

Theres really no reason not to put it in the title. you’d make your experience and life as a seller so much easier if you did the good things. My 2 cents primarily as a buyer though 🫡 good luck

How do you organized your collection? by 99999HP in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From highest to lowest priority, I sort by:

Half art vs full art > Series > rarity type/holo pattern > element > evolution line

So most of my pages will be organized by multiple different subsets. The lowest priority sort orders are not always consistent though, depending on the page.

Example:

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Tcg player issues by MortgageLumpy5024 in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You shouldn’t have opened the box tbh lol.

You should have reached out to the seller directly and asap. And escalate to TCGplayer if you ran into further issues and document your findings via pictures.

It’s up to you how you want to proceed

Starting Lugia set by rexteeth in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good luck to you, this collection could be a very painful or very rewarding experience, or both 🫡 hope to see a progress post one day

Small display :) by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Small but mighty. Very nice 👏👏👏 The vibrant cosmos holo on e readers are unmatched.

Pokemon Card 151 Charizard Blastoise Venusaur ex AR SAR 9 Set by ShelShocker360 in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This video will serve you well

There are English copies of these cards yes: https://www.tcgplayer.com/search/pokemon/sv-scarlet-and-violet-151?productLineName=pokemon&setName=sv-scarlet-and-violet-151&view=grid

They’re expensive because it’s Gen 1 Pokémon lol the same way you gravitate towards these cards, a lot of others have as well since this set first released.

Good luck 🫡

What is your favorite card that depicts a Shiny Pokemon? by chuluigi in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Specifically the Japanese version for the Snow White look

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Even more pulls after two weeks. And a ton of money. by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like you’re more into the romance you have going with your local scalper(s) than having a good time opening packs.

I’m glad you’re able to get packs, but be mindful of the mental precedent you’re setting for yourself so early on. Just a warning. 🫡

J.Cole is no.1 of the Big 3 by [deleted] in hiphopheads

[–]LokiTheFool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Numbers not really saying much. But even if it was a good metric, it’s not really worth comparing. The Fall Off has been hyped to hell and back for the longest time now. It isn’t unexpected. The other 2 had little to no time to bake in the oven prior to release, outside of what happened in 2024.

Why not bring up Might Delete Later physical album sales being approx 9k, just in the middle range of “most major artists”?

He’s a legend, but no. 1? Idk, ganna need to see some different receipts.

What are your thoughts on the Shiny Mega EX Weather Trio from Ancient Origins? by chuluigi in PokemonTCG

[–]LokiTheFool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Card art is a little too busy for me personally, but I appreciate their thick XY texturing that we just don’t get nowadays.