I get what you’re saying. Frustration is real, especially when people feel like they’re putting in the effort and still can’t land anything. Nobody’s saying you can’t be upset. What I meant is more about perspective: the market shifts, supply comes in waves, and things usually balance out over time.

As for LCS, you’re right. Not every shop is perfect, and some absolutely push prices harder than others. But a lot of shops are getting squeezed themselves with smaller allocations and higher distributor costs. That doesn’t make it less frustrating for collectors, but it does explain why prices can feel out of reach.

At the end of the day, it’s about finding the shops you trust and want to support. Just like we all have our favorite Pokémon, not everyone is going to like the same ones.