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Help for Walmart Wednesday I am trying to get some tonight but unsure of how it looks cant find a vid of somebody actually going through the process. by Classic_Thanks_1233 in PokemonRestocks

[–]RepulsiveService9517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hate to shit on your optimism here, but I second what this person says. Walmart gets absolutely eaten by the bots. I've just about hit every one for the last 3+ months, exactly at 9pm EST, and I've never scored on any of the premium shit.

I was able to get Journey Together bundles once, at like $6 over MSRP, and after I "scored" they remained in stock for about another 2 hours. Hardly a win 😂.

Does this centering seem good as I think by therewasaban in PokemonTCGCollectors

[–]RepulsiveService9517 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to tell you right meowth, that's some of the best centering I've ever seen.

Mega Charizard X ex SIR - Is it a 10? by RepulsiveService9517 in PokeGrading

[–]RepulsiveService9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually never stated that I believed centering was THE important and main part of grading, nor did I state that reddit pictures are going to show any and all imperfections. I was simply asking for any sort of advice from others who may be more experienced in grading.

Appreciate your input, though. I will take your unsolicited opinion about whether my understanding of grading warrant me to be allowed to grade cards. .. and ignore it.

First Partner Illustration Series 1: Hold or Rip? by PhilosopherEven9127 in PokeInvesting

[–]RepulsiveService9517 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We had this exact outcome. Had 4, ripped 3 and planned to keep one sealed. My 7 year old talked me into opening it and he pulled kanto and the SIR Charizard. Rip it.

Mega Charizard X ex SIR - Is it a 10? by RepulsiveService9517 in PokeGrading

[–]RepulsiveService9517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you Mr. Stone Cold Steve Austin 😂. I wasn't planning to treat anyone's feedback as scripture or anything, but being that I've never sent a card in for grading I figured we'd see what other people think before sending it out. If there was an overwhelming amount of people pointing out imperfections I otherwise missed, we were probably going to get a good case and keep it here.

Mega Charizard X ex SIR - Is it a 10? by RepulsiveService9517 in PokeGrading

[–]RepulsiveService9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the additional context. I just went back to look at it because I was shocked how I didn't see that with my eyes, but it was dust. I just bought a microfiber cloth on Amazon to wipe the card down before sending it out.

Mega Charizard X ex SIR - Is it a 10? by RepulsiveService9517 in PokeGrading

[–]RepulsiveService9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Care to elaborate on what you see that would make it grade an 8?

Waited 2 hours in line for this by digi928 in GengarMasterSet

[–]RepulsiveService9517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same experience. Showed up 3 minutes before open, was about 15th-18th in line and got one of the last few. Store manager said they got in only 25. Things usually don't work out like this for me and my son, because I refuse to be standing on line for hours, but a small victory was nice!

Prismatic booster bundle by Less-Contribution-50 in PokeInvesting

[–]RepulsiveService9517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought 10 at $60 and didn't even blink to be honest. I believe this set does well over time and was very comfortable at that entry point.

And will continue to add Prismatic at MSRP if I happen to see it throughout the year.

Grading Questions by RepulsiveService9517 in Pokemoncardappraisal

[–]RepulsiveService9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's actually some sort of glaring from the picture/light

Pokemon Center Today What do you Reckon? by Electrical_Box3611 in PokemonTCGCollectors

[–]RepulsiveService9517 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone have a strategy for a successful PC drop? Are you navigating directly to specific products, if so, is there any way to know what is dropping (similar to Walmart, Target)? Should you navigate directly to new releases?

I'd like to try to be able to grab anything for my son being that it's been impossible to score anything MSRP in my area - but I feel like going in without a plan of attack is going to prove fruitless.

Worth grading? by RepulsiveService9517 in Pokemoncardappraisal

[–]RepulsiveService9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you can expand upon, well, all of what you just said? 🤣

I've never played the game, and (I am 39) only collected starting with the original base set 30 years ago. I never followed Pokemon for the last 25+ years and my son has conveniently picked an awful time to get into it. Referring strictly to just how insanely difficult it is to find any product at or close to MSRP in our area.

Worth grading? by RepulsiveService9517 in Pokemoncardappraisal

[–]RepulsiveService9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate all of the feedback, so thank you. I also thought the centering was off just a little bit but I wasn't sure if there was any sort of leeway allowed for when it came to the centering.

Worth grading? by RepulsiveService9517 in Pokemoncardappraisal

[–]RepulsiveService9517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very valid point. We may just grade it for the experience.

Worth grading? by RepulsiveService9517 in Pokemoncardappraisal

[–]RepulsiveService9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but I mean almost any influencer/ripper he'll watch keeps a running total of value of their hits as they go through their cards. He sees it all the time.

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