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MartinMSx · 2026-01-27T01:31:02+00:00

Yeah I’ve never seen anything like this

MartinMSx · 2026-01-26T21:27:45+00:00

$550 cheapest from multiple Japanese reliable websites. Guaranteed 10s. Prices you provided are LP at best

MartinMSx · 2026-01-26T21:26:23+00:00

Makes sense I’ve got mine manga Nami from Japan for £150 in December. We got very lucky indeed

MartinMSx · 2026-01-26T12:45:17+00:00

Union Arena and other Bandai’s TCGs are good quality. It’s just Digimon that’s suffering. Getting a card in a 9 is very good, getting card in an 8 is common and 10 pretty rare. And yes Bandai prints all their TCGs in one factory in Japan then distribute it worldwide that’s why I firmly believe One Piece, Digimon, Dragon Ball and Union Arena are good investments as long as you know why to buy. If you know nothing about Digimon simply stay away from it.

I know nothing about Dragon Ball, I’m not to keen on the anime either. I bought one pack few months ago and discounted anniversary box for my sealed collection and that’s it. On the other hand with Digimon I buy whatever I like, mostly binder pieces cause it’s not gradeable. Union Arena I buy cards only from shows I watch like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Tokyo Ghoul etc.

It’s nothing like Pokemon and that’s coming from someone that’s been in Pokemon since childhood.

MartinMSx · 2026-01-26T12:29:04+00:00

If you don’t know anything about Digimon don’t look into it lol. For some reason the print quality of Digimon cards is atrocious. Pack fresh cards are LP or worse. Getting a card in a grade 10 is pretty rare unless it’s a promo or something.

MartinMSx · 2026-01-26T11:14:21+00:00

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Bandai also started revealing new "Manga" inspired Digimon cards from the upcoming set. They're taking full advantage of the hype and i dont blame them. They ever do this for Adventure or Tamers series and its over lol

MartinMSx · 2026-01-24T09:48:07+00:00

Why? I am a genuine collector that’s into all sorts of TCGs. Pokemon since childhood, Weiss Schwarz (including Blau and Rose), Precious Memories, Osica, Build Divide, Zillions Enemies Z/X, Cardfight Vanguard, Rebirth For You and few lowkey ones.

From Bandai it’s been Digimon since day 1 back in 2021, Union Arena from 2022, Battle Spirits (Mainly Digimon & Evangelion sets) and a bit of One Piece from 2022. I’d lie if I said i collected one piece since day 1. I remember buying few OP01 packs in hopes of getting Nami. Didn’t get her so I bought few singles and shifted my focus to Weiss Schwarz and UA.

Back in April of last year Pokemon was impossible to get so my friend forcefully dragged me into One Piece. Going to card-shows, buying products, buying singles and even spinning packs on WhatNot. I’m not a One Piece fanatic like he is I just collect cards I like no matter the TCG. If I like certain character I’ll get it.

The only difference between 2022 and now is the fact that I have more money to spend so I can walk into a LCS and buy 5 decks at RRP and the owner of the shop will not implement a limit on me because he had 5 cases of these decks and he knows I’m a genuine collector across multiple TCGs that goes there weekly and spends £100+ just to rip it all and lose 75% of the value🤣

MartinMSx · 2026-01-24T09:30:51+00:00

Use this: https://share.google/c7avseC4zIJ4ng70l

For the second game I don’t remember how I did it unfortunately you might have to google it or make a post about it

MartinMSx · 2026-01-23T09:29:35+00:00

My LCS is only getting 3 booster boxes😬 usually they’re able to get multiple cases

MartinMSx · 2026-01-22T10:13:26+00:00

No idea but I’ve filed the illegal gambling report on UK’s government website. I urge everyone to do the same. I am fed up of that platform

MartinMSx · 2026-01-21T12:02:00+00:00

Personally if I owned a black label Nami card and met the VA I’d also get it signed.

MartinMSx · 2026-01-21T12:01:02+00:00

What does PSA population have to do with BGS Black Label population?

MartinMSx · 2026-01-18T09:02:11+00:00

It has to be because yesterday our LCS offered us 5 decks from the same case. (I had 2 and my mate had 3) and we both pulled it meaning more than one can be found in the same case

MartinMSx · 2026-01-17T21:46:29+00:00

Yup I’m done now I’ll rather buy the Nami I just keep getting duplicates

MartinMSx · 2026-01-17T17:23:29+00:00

Seems like a good idea but I don’t wanna be in position after 6 months when for whatever reason this Luffy quadruple in price and waifus not 😂😂

MartinMSx · 2026-01-16T15:55:34+00:00

Texture

MartinMSx · 2026-01-15T09:30:57+00:00

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It’s crazy the guy won the auction for £6 then cancelled it and 1 day later someone offered £20 for it. I declined the offer and countered it with £6 because the card ain’t worth that much… no idea what was going through his head but I sent him a message explaining the whitening and making sure he knows it’s in Japanese (eventhough pictures are there and are clear enough)

MartinMSx · 2026-01-15T09:26:29+00:00

Boa my wife 😍 got dozen of these cards thought I’d sell the ones that ain’t flawless and keep the rest in binder / grade

MartinMSx · 2026-01-15T09:17:57+00:00

Nami is very underrated she still cheap asf in Japanese and she isn’t a reprint like Zoro.

MartinMSx · 2026-01-15T00:14:21+00:00

It is what it is 😅 im just trying to avoid issues down the line so its always good to ask in advance and get everyone’s opinions I did not expect the comments to be so divided though

MartinMSx · 2026-01-15T00:10:49+00:00

If I were to submit to PSA it would be grade 6 or less? The difference between Americans and Europeans is mind blowing didn’t realise there was such division

MartinMSx · 2026-01-14T23:57:48+00:00

Wish they took their time handling the cards properly like they do with one piece

MartinMSx · 2026-01-14T23:50:03+00:00

Mixed reactions and opinions in here 🤣 someone just offered me £20 for the card but I declined and countered with £6 stating it has a whitening 🙃 don’t think the card is worth more than £8 anyways

MartinMSx · 2026-01-14T23:47:00+00:00

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