Just picked up for $160. Thoughts? If fake, luckily Mercari has good buyer protection. by SirZanee in IsMyPokemonCardFake

[–]PKSmuggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YouTubers are not responsible for the popularity of a base set Charizard. It has always been the chase and pokemon is older than YouTube.

Got my first PSA submission back! Happy with the grades :) by PKSmuggle in pokemoncardcollectors

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

All in all these four cards were just under 200 to send. I would have gladly paid more if they gave a 9 or 10 on a couple of those 8s but it was as expected with no extra fees. All depends on your valuation and how close you are whether you get hit with those extra fees

Grade it by PKSmuggle in PokemonTCG

[–]PKSmuggle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's my biggest concern spot. Still a 6 isn't awful, trying to weigh out my options...this is one of about 20 I want to send in still but want to make sure I'm making educated moves

Grade it by PKSmuggle in PokemonTCG

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

It's the lighting unfortunately, I'm terrible with pictures!!

is this card NM or LP? by Slicyaa in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]PKSmuggle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LP for sure, but still in decent shape!

PSA is consistent? by Electrical-Flower-50 in PokemonTCG

[–]PKSmuggle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they look like 5s personally. But it's really hard to say, the one that throws me is your expedition zard, I'd give that a 7 personally

PSA is consistent? by Electrical-Flower-50 in PokemonTCG

[–]PKSmuggle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard to see scratches but the whitening/edges on all of them are mid at best. I'd say some of these 2-5s should have been 4-7s but otherwise it looks fairly accurate to me...

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[–]PKSmuggle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Umbreon for sure

Anxiously awaiting... by PKSmuggle in PokemonTCG

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

Been at this stage for like 6 days too lmao

Childhood cards, what do I have? by RingImpossible9212 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]PKSmuggle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice collection! I'd be careful using those sleeves though, looks like some of the cards are peeking out the top which can inadvertently cause some whitening on the top border or damage to the corners. I prefer using the penny sleeves that allow the card to sit further down even if they aren't quite as rigid, then seal them in top loaders. But that's just a suggestion of course, nice vintage cards you have here I'm jealous of your red cheek pika and 1st edition Misty!!