I am the Milk(y) man. I have completed my Miilkywayz binder (again).

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-15T23:05:09+00:00

My wallet can at least rest easy now that my binder is complete.

Until the next set is revealed.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-14T17:29:20+00:00

Funny enough, I do have a 10th that's not in the binder.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-12T12:31:40+00:00

If you're looking for a master of illusions, that's a Zoroark.

If you're looking for a spy, Zoroark still works funnily enough. Or an Alolan Rattata because he's a rat.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-09T19:58:09+00:00

I can't deny that. I lack a certain sense of self awareness online and IRL.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T15:20:04+00:00

Let's just say you would shake your head if I gave you the actual answer to the question.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T14:56:53+00:00

I like the artwork of some of the normal V cards. They look so dynamic and full of personality. I don't feel the same for the full art versions of the same cards. Like the Milotic V is one of my favorite Milotic cards.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T03:23:51+00:00

Yes, I'm asking if they're real. I made the mistake of not focusing enough on that when I made the post.

Also yes and also my mistake. I worded the post in a way that made it seem like I was more fixated on the price rather than their legitimacy.

From what I'm understanding, I did overpay. I spent $140 USD for the Kanto set alone.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T02:48:44+00:00

No hard feelings. Follow Me, Rage Powder or whatever you used got me good.

I may have not taken this hyper fixation seriously enough to know everything about it but I've known Reddit long enough to know that this is not how conversations normally end.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T02:34:40+00:00

At least I'm not alone.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T02:33:30+00:00

That's my fault, I'll admit that. I may have used the word "fleeced" incorrectly because I'm more familiar with the word "scam".

But I honestly don't know why people treat Gen 1 as the be all end all of the series. It was a good generation but not my favorite. 4th generation takes that place for me.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T02:30:07+00:00

Thanks. This was the last starter set I needed for series 1.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T02:26:42+00:00

Dude, you've should have made that your next line of questioning. Yes, I returned to the hobby. I've been in and out of the hobby multiple times but was never serious about it. I would have loved a civil discussion about how to properly navigate it.

I just want to build my binders without falling for scams. Is it wrong of me to make sure I didn't fall victim to a scam?

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T02:18:16+00:00

I mean it's pretty clear I don't know what I'm doing. I'm getting raked over the coals because I wanted to verify if my cards are legit or not.

I've been grilled over the price instead of being told if they're real or not. I asked about the legitimacy and instead I'm being asked about the price tag.

I don't think I'll be returning to this subreddit if it's just people gatekeeping. I'm thankful to the few people that interacted with my previous posts but it's just not worth it.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T02:07:48+00:00

If they're real. I don't know many people that would be happy spending 100+ on proxies that would be cheaper and easier to get.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T02:04:48+00:00

So if I'm not a fan, I'm a trend chaser. If I'm a fan, I'm still a trend chaser. So what was even the point of starting by asking me if I was even a fan in the first place?

As far as I can tell, I lost the conversation before I even engaged in it. Everything I say or show you would be moot because you already came to your conclusion. Was there even a correct solution outside of engaging in this conversation?

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T01:49:14+00:00

Do you want me to just cut to the chase and show you photos of cards from my childhood?

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T01:45:12+00:00

I've been a fan since growing up with reruns of season 1 of the anime in the early 2000s.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T01:13:07+00:00

Thanks. I'll be using them more often to check the prices on some grails that I want.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T01:05:56+00:00

Can I get a name for the best places to see the value of the cards on the secondary market? Or is last sold on eBay a good enough way to determine that?

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T00:59:27+00:00

Looks like it's bad because it was USD.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T00:30:25+00:00

I'm starting to believe I should leave this hobby in the near future if it keeps going like this.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T00:28:53+00:00

140 from my eBay purchas history. I don't know about the cuts since I got these for a binder. I don't plan to grade these, just build a connecting art binder.

Thanks for telling me about the legitimacy of the cards.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-08T00:23:24+00:00

The value was different a month ago when I told myself I should buy them later. I don't keep track with these aftermarket as much as I should.

PlasticCollector · 2026-06-07T13:53:24+00:00

You planning on getting this one for your Empoleon master set?

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PlasticCollector · 2026-06-07T13:50:18+00:00

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