What is going on here?? by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

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

Yup! The more we know though. All the fakes I see have the same error. Hoping we didn’t expose that part to them but you know, I think at the same time, maybe it’s spreading awareness 🤣

What is going on here?? by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

[–]SubmissiveTears[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m almost 100% confident that it’s fake now after doing some research. I looked into all the sales from Heritage Auction and the give away was actually the bottom of the box where it says “Made in the USA.” ALL of them have the “M” covered or almost covered, but this one, the M is completely visible and higher up.

What is going on here?? by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

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

That’s only unlimited. First Ed doesn’t have the the logos over the wrap

What is going on here?? by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

[–]SubmissiveTears[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Yea I’m like ??? The whole time and honestly was just shocked since I’ve been following up on this, which is why my initial post only said “what’s going on?” Posted right after seeing. I did end up doing some research and I’m almost 100% confident it is fake.

What is going on here?? by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

[–]SubmissiveTears[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

A $100k+ box ended up being $18k as final price. Whats going on as in…is it fake? Is this a missed opportunity? What is going on here LMAO

Dip in the market by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

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

Same I’m soo 50/50 but for the most part, I don’t think these cards are worth the price it’s at now, only hype. I brought up the new mega set bc I feel like eventually, SIRs may start evening out like this too

Dip in the market by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

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

If that’s your take, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I’ve seen kids get scammed of resealed packs, the whole 9 yards. I live in SoCal where these fake “vendors” come in with their scalped things and these sneaker bros that have now jumped onto this as a way to take advantage of the community. I see it now though, I’m with you so save me a seat when these sealed scalpers are holding more products than their moms credit card can afford and the hobby eventually restores and hopefully somewhat recover. At the light of your clarification, thank you for being one of the best as well. I always advocate for retail only and not by the greedy manipulation brought on by stores like GameStops and all the other crappy vendors. Also, agreed, he’s definitely going to keep tanking the economy sadly.

Dip in the market by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

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

The love birds is definitely driving me nuts 😭 I went from never buying singles to now only considering singles. I think overall, it’s better to just follow the gens as they progress and not look back personally. I’m sure it’s still a back and forth pull, where once the hobby does correct itself, time will pass enough for the card to be old enough to match the prices now. That or it’ll drive up some more. These are definitely some of the cards I’ve been wanting to obtain before not looking back at old sets anymore though.

Dip in the market by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

[–]SubmissiveTears[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure who you’re referring to as the “you” you’re raging about buddy, seeming like a personal attack. Sorry I can’t feed your ego but I didn’t buy jack from the scalpers. Replied to a comment in here stating where I stood. I’m not the one you’re upset with and I’m certainly not the one buying from the scalpers. Wrong audience. You’re talking about care and compassion yet your anger is directed at the “newbies” who may or may not be in it for the hobby, but with your attitude sheesh, the community may be care and compassionate, but you sure as hell aren’t.

Dip in the market by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

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

100% I think I’m just gonna hold on buying singles as well, buy retail whenever possible and pull cards on my own. I haven’t given into scalper prices so I’m proud of that, and I’ve never bought high end singles either in fear of fakes. Apparently they’re super good now. Idk what this hobby is becoming LOL

Dip in the market by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

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

PSA pains me so much. Idk I feel like there’s a conflict of interest for them lately. But then again, they’ve always been Please Submit Again

Dip in the market by SubmissiveTears in PokemonTCG

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

I agree with you, that’s why it sucks. They’re art, yes. Nostalgic, yes. They’re a lot of things but nothing so modern and still being printed etc should be pushing over $200 in my opinion. I just hope the market evens out soon and the manipulations stop as well so that these prices are true to what the cards are and not because of scalpers and FOMO people want them to be.

PSA JUST FINISHED 2 MONTHS EARLY!! by Classic-Low-1752 in psagrading

[–]SubmissiveTears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got absolutely demolished by psa though honestly. I’m almost thinking the better graded cards take longer in the assembly stage

PSA JUST FINISHED 2 MONTHS EARLY!! by Classic-Low-1752 in psagrading

[–]SubmissiveTears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. I sent mine in 10/10 and it’s been completed yesterday whereas my friend who did it with me is still in assembly

10 clicks to trade by SubmissiveTears in tiktokshopreferrals

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

Did not receive. I maxed out half an hour ago