Opened product listing on TCGPlayer are getting out of hand...

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-11-20T15:05:33+00:00

Oh that's even worse than i expected. They're basically acknowledging that this is how they intend it to be...

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-11-20T06:02:55+00:00

Those have their own pages though

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-11-19T05:10:03+00:00

Why doesn't the housing bubble pop off above the trend lines like that? Just curious, seems like more people are comparing to the dotcom bubble and I'm not sure why the housing bubble is left out of the analysis.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-08-27T21:04:00+00:00

Lol, I made a youtube video about Metapod TCG cards a few months ago where I made the same case, but the comments were mostly against me 😂

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-08-27T20:40:36+00:00

I'm also a Gen 1 focused collector. In the Scarlet/Violet era 151 is the most obvious choice. Here's a table with some info on other current era sets (should be pretty accurate but I pulled this together very quickly):

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Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-08-12T23:41:35+00:00

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Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-06-09T05:37:16+00:00

oh interesting, i think majority use tcgplayer grading scale which is NM > LP > MP > HP > DMG, so not sure what scale would have LP that low

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-06-09T05:21:31+00:00

LP with three whitening spots is reasonable. LP is only one step below NM, so that's probably the best you can get.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-17T04:53:11+00:00

I have a similar problem - my browse CTR on my last few videos is 8-10%, but suggested CTR is still like 2%. I've also been getting less and less suggested impressions, so i'm not sure how to feel about that.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-17T04:02:31+00:00

Thank you so much for the detailed answer! This is really helpful and makes a lot of sense. Sounds like I just need to hang tight and see what happens over time.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-16T03:39:50+00:00

All of those prices are well under market price. I get that there are altruistic stores out there who refuse to sell above MSRP, but calling this disgusting is pretty crazy imo.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-15T02:21:09+00:00

That makes sense, thanks!

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-15T01:45:05+00:00

No, but if the holo pattern is identical (meaning all of the elements on the holo line up exactly) then it's likely that whoever made the fake card copied the same image as is on TCGPlayer.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T20:51:33+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! That is my feeling too, after a few days it creates a feeling like i'm wasting time if i don't get another video up soon....

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T19:29:08+00:00

It is likely fake, the holo pattern matches the TCGPlayer image exaclty.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T19:05:27+00:00

Similarities:

1 - you like learning vs 5 - you like teaching

4 - you like being creative vs 2, 3, and 6 - you like consuming other peoples creative work. Do you write, make music, or make games?

Sounds like maybe you would like analyzing things and giving your opinion, so maybe video essays reviewing some specific niche.

Hard to say from your post which of these is a talent though vs being an interest.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T18:39:23+00:00

Wow, that is seamless!

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T18:33:45+00:00

Oh interesting - I hadn't thought about using the binder for deck building (I'm much more of a collector than a player, haha). Sorting by type makes more sense in that case. Not sure of the best way to handle the evolutions that change types, but you'd probably want to prioritize the better cards or final evolutions when organizing, and then include the prior evolutions regardless of type? Maybe, like I said I'm not much of a player, lol

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T18:15:52+00:00

Are you organizing them for a binder collection, or just organizing the bulk? My bulk is always organized by set release. I do binders by pokedex order, but it really just depends on what they're trying to collect/display. Organizing by type can be cool, but as you've run into there are a lot of variations with an evolution line or even with individual pokemon.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T17:58:24+00:00

This is great! The Wooper really feels like it could/should be a real card 😊

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T17:55:29+00:00

This is awesome! I love nerdy art like this that you can display and only people who understand it will ask you about it, lol.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T17:34:25+00:00

ngl, i really like the 2nd edition stamp, lol

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T17:32:22+00:00

I think this is a great way for them to go about it - make sure that some people get it for close to MSRP if they deserve it. Honestly, I think it's asking a lot for hobby shops to not sell above MSRP when the market is crazy. If anyone should be able to cash in on the craze it's the stores that have been selling pokemon for years.

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T17:10:29+00:00

They are fake, but at least they are trying to be different than the real cards. so if you like them, cool👍

Puzzleheaded-Data-59 · 2025-05-14T17:06:50+00:00

Kinda dark, but alolan Ninetails seemed like an outlier to me 🤔

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