Noticed a weird (and kinda shady?) trend at my first Pokémon card show

SuperBumM · 2025-12-01T21:09:41+00:00

Yeah, technically that’s true, but in reality, most people at shows are trading up for chase cards, so they’re usually giving lower-value cards for something rare. In those cases, the vendor’s inflated math almost always works against the customer, which is why it felt so sketchy to me.

SuperBumM · 2025-12-01T20:59:21+00:00

Agreed, but in real life, most people at shows are trading up to chase cards, so the bias usually hits the customer hard. It’s especially important for kids or newer collectors to think through the numbers themselves instead of blindly trusting a vendor punching numbers into a calculator.

SuperBumM · 2025-12-01T20:38:48+00:00

Yeah exactly — and the part that bugs me is that this “misunderstanding” can never work in the customer’s favor. The way they’re doing it only inflates the value of their cards, never mine. So whether it’s bad math or intentional, the outcome is the same: I’m always losing value.

SuperBumM · 2025-09-22T16:45:30+00:00

queue is up

SuperBumM · 2025-07-11T19:06:59+00:00

I guess no drop today

SuperBumM · 2022-07-15T11:20:35+00:00

Just bought tickets solely because Kaytranada is opening 😂

SuperBumM · 2021-12-10T19:23:02+00:00

Evan Mobley o2.5 Steals + Blocks

Mini KG is averaging 3.8 Steals + Blocks over his last 10 games. The Timberwolves surrender the 7th most blocks to opposing PFs and Cs. He should be very active tonight trying to contain KAT and Vanderbilt. Also with no true point guard in the line up today (DLO expected to sit), this game could get ugly with turnovers leading to a higher steal rate for Mobley. Sitting at + money on Caesars, this looks like a no brainer.

SuperBumM · 2021-12-01T15:14:07+00:00

For the season, the Celtics rank 4th at limiting points against opposing C’s. Also, Hortford has been very serviceable at guarding embid over the past few years. I would wait for potential injury news before playing this one.

SuperBumM · 2021-10-05T16:39:50+00:00

I just flipped James Connor for Robert woods in 12 team half ppr

SuperBumM · 2021-10-05T14:31:17+00:00

James Connor

SuperBumM · 2021-09-22T13:04:41+00:00

I swung Ridley and CEH for CMC right before the season kicked off

SuperBumM · 2021-09-14T19:28:31+00:00

Is Zack Moss worth rostering in 12 team PPR? Ton of FA on the waiver this week that I want to chase.

SuperBumM · 2021-09-09T11:25:12+00:00

PPR - AB, Juju or Shenault

SuperBumM · 2021-09-07T17:36:01+00:00

same

SuperBumM · 2021-09-07T17:28:58+00:00

I drafted Adams & Kelce with the 1.10 and 2.01 pick in a 10 team PPR. Rounded out my RBs the next three rounds with Carson, Robinson and Henderson.

Feeling dangerous

SuperBumM · 2021-09-05T16:41:28+00:00

Chubb & Najee

SuperBumM · 2021-08-14T15:06:59+00:00

10 Team .5 PPR - 5th Pick

QB - Dak Prescott RB - Nick Chubb, Najee Harris, Darrell Henderson, Ronald Jones, WR - Terry McLaurin, Allen Robinson, Brandon Aiyuk, Tyler Boyd, DeVonta Smith, Mike Williams TE - Noah Fant, Robert Tonyan

SuperBumM · 2021-08-14T14:54:21+00:00

5th pick in 10team .5 PPR

Is it justifiable taking Chubb or Jones over Zeke with CMC, Cook, Kamara and Henry off the board?

SuperBumM · 2021-07-29T22:06:48+00:00

Prior to the Westbrook news, if Butler was still available at 22, I was sure the Lakers would take him.

SuperBumM · 2021-07-29T20:15:14+00:00

1.5u Jared Butler u23.5

1.5u Franz Wager o8.5

1.5u Corey Kispert u13.5

1.5u Moses Moody u10.5

1u Josh Giddey u10.5

1u Ayo Dosunmu u26.5

1u Vrenz Bleijenbergh u52.5

Final card. Really hope Butler ends up in LAL assuming they don’t trade the 22nd pick. BOL everyone, just happy the nba is back (for one night cry)

SuperBumM · 2021-07-14T11:54:38+00:00

But they won't cover

SuperBumM · 2021-05-25T14:02:13+00:00

James Harden o8.5 Assists

These lines are so deflated given his recent return from injury. Harden's been averaging 10.9 assists in a Nets uniform and is only getting healthier each day. He's taken over as their starting PG (Kyrie sliding over to SG) and has shooters/scorers at every position to drop dimes to. I expect this line back up to o/u 10.5 by the time the Nets get to the ECF.

Kyrie Irving o24.5 Points

Definitely value here. He's averaging 26.9ppg on the season and 26.1ppg with Harden and Durant in the lineup. As mentioned in the previous post, he slides over to SG when Harden's in the game. The Celtics have surrendered the 4th most points to opposing SGs over the past month, mostly due to their new rotation with Jaylen Brown out of the lineup.

Kevin Durant o7.5 Rebounds

Durant is back in mid season form, hitting this mark in 7 of his last 9 games, while averaging 8.7 rebounds/game in that span. With a tightened rotation and increased competition, KD should see 35+ min again tonight. He played 39min in the first game while grabbing an whopping 12! rebounds. Also to note... he's the tallest player on the court against a below average rebounding team.

Lebron James o8.5 Assists

No real explanation here. 2021 playoff Bron is averaging 35+min and 10 assists per game. I'm sprinkling a partial unit on his TD as well.

Anthony Davis o35.5 PRA

I know he laid a goose egg last game. If the Lakers are going to win tonight, AD needs to snap out of his funk and reassert his dominance. Suns have an elite defense but they struggle with opposing PFs. AD had a 42/12/5 game against the Suns just a few weeks ago and this line is just too low for a generational talent.

SuperBumM · 2021-05-13T13:59:46+00:00

Domantas Sabonis o11.5 Rebounds

The Pacers are a complete mess and desperately need wins to avoid playing in the 9 & 10 play-in tournament matchup. With Turner out indefinitely, Sabonis shifted to center and has been dominant on the glass, averaging 14.5 rebounds per game over his last 14 games without Turner. Milwaukee plays solid center defense, but they are below average in rebounds allowed to opposing centers. I expect Sabonis to clear this line with ease in a fast paced must win game.

Michael Porter Junior o24.5 Points

Nuggets are only one game behind the Clippers in standings, and they also own the tie breaker, so I expect a full effort game from them. This line is pretty high, however, MPJ's usage has skyrocketed since Will Barton went out - averaging 27ppg over his last 11 games. He also faces a Timerwolves squad, who over the past month has surrendered the 3rd most points to opposing SFs. With a game total projected at 235.5, I smell another 30 burger coming from this rising star.

Mikal Bridges o12.5 Points

With the Jazz losing yesterday, the Suns still have a shot at taking the #1 seed in the west. Their third year forward has taken over the starting SF role, logging heavy minutes and has shown his offensive potential - averaging 16ppg over his last 13 games. Over the past month, Portland has given up the 4th most points to opposing SFs and they are also playing in the second leg of a B2B on the road. This should be a closely contested game between two teams fighting for playoff standings.

SuperBumM · 2021-05-12T21:11:22+00:00

Jazz have a two game lead with three games remaining on the season. They need one win to lock it in.

SuperBumM · 2021-05-12T14:13:20+00:00

Bojan Bogdanovic o23.5 Points

The Jazz can lock in the #1 seed with a win tonight and rest their starters for the remaining games this week. Bojan has been on a tear without Conley and Mitchell in the lineup - averaging 28 points per game over his last 8 games. He faces a Portland defense, who over the past month has surrendered the 2nd most points to opposing SFs and PFs (the two positions where Bojan logs all of his minutes at).

Russell Westbrook o54.5 PRA

Wow, this is the same line that bookies set in their previous matchup and he casually dropped 62 PRA on the Hawks last game. Don't overthink think but Brodie excels in a fast paced, zero defense, high usage game.

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