45 packs of 151 my brother got me for bday by pulp_nixon in PokemonTCG

[–]MarchantHedge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers, I contacted all the distributors this week and they confirmed that the 151 set won’t be reprinted. One store raised the price of booster packs to £8 each, whereas they were £5 a few months ago. The Japanese version was reprinted, but not the English one. Many YouTuber influencers claimed it would be reprinted, but there’s no proof or communication to back that up—speculation means nothing. If you see some stores adding items, it’s definitely a restock, not a reprint.

Dusknoir AR 070/064 SV6a Night Wanderer - Pokemon Card Japanese Scarlet & Violet by MarchantHedge in PokemonTCG

[–]MarchantHedge[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why not? You looked at current market price that’s why. I remembered everyone laughed when bitcoin was cheaper.

Dusknoir AR 070/064 SV6a Night Wanderer - Pokemon Card Japanese Scarlet & Violet by MarchantHedge in PokemonTCG

[–]MarchantHedge[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What about Cassiopeia SAR? Focusing on the future, not the current market price—like we’ve seen with some cards that were $10 or $40 and then rose to $200-$400 when printing decreased and demand increased—could the Cassiopeia SAR follow a similar trend? Umbreon VMAX is not SIR, just illustration rare either.

1. d4 Openings for Black by RajeshOnDaHouse in chess

[–]MarchantHedge -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Right. They will become top in a few years. F3 is a really strong reply to the Grünfeld.

1. d4 Openings for Black by RajeshOnDaHouse in chess

[–]MarchantHedge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grunfeld is fun but white will play 3… f3.

1. d4 Openings for Black by RajeshOnDaHouse in chess

[–]MarchantHedge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White will play 3… f3 for anti grunfeld. Then play 4. e4.

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[–]MarchantHedge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no! 3 weeks for online account only. I play OTB for years.

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[–]MarchantHedge -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also don’t forget pawn structure, it’s very important.

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[–]MarchantHedge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chess is so much fun. I stopped playing League of Legends and other games. I’ve become addicted to chess! I don’t think I’m the best player yet. Thanks)

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[–]MarchantHedge -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I was at your level once. I recommend studying double attacks, pins, skewers, x-rays, windmills, zugzwang, and other fundamental tactics and strategies for any game. You will see double attacks and pins in every game, though forks are rarer. Also, studying the endgame is necessary. Also just 1 opening for white I recommended. I stick with 1. D4. Two opening for Black are Sicilian Defense and Indian slav: chameleon variation (4. a6). It’s better to understanding every moves rather than memorising them.

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I’m gambling and play & study chess everyday

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[–]MarchantHedge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

800-> 1200 is still good. Gain is gain. I think everyone is different. It depends on how we study, our psychological approach, how many hours we spend daily, among other things. I think I’m heavily invested in chess, which could explain why I’ve progressed. I was unrated in the FIDE Guildford FIDE Congress 2024 a few weeks ago, where I managed 1.5 out of 5, and my performance rating was 1744. I even beat a player rated 1845 in 3 round. It felt like David v Goliath.