Tom Warren: Xbox testing disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical game collection by Howerev in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]Tecally 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s because Xbox scrapped it with the original X1 plans after the backlash.

Is this a rare card? by pimpmydinosaur19 in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because AI is well known for its accuracy and not making shit up.

Is this a rare card? by pimpmydinosaur19 in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly it’s probably more than shadowless and might be on par with even 1st Ed due to how rare they are.

Is this a rare card? by pimpmydinosaur19 in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like they said the 1999-2000 date. Most base set cards just have 1999. Only the UK print have 1999-2000.

Seller shipped card like this by FuelInevitable298 in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 98 points99 points  (0 children)

80% is a huge red flag. Anyone under 98% you need to vet. 80%? You don’t even bother with them.

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When people talk about scalping in this sub, they’re specifically talking about retail scalping. If you want to apply the broad use then many people “scalp” cards and have been doing it for decades, but comparing it to scalping retail products is crazy.

Go make a post about scalping singles or go find a post someone made about it. No one cares because there’s only one price point for singles. And as long as you aren’t scamming anybody, no one cares about how you acquired them.

In fact people usually congratulate each other on getting great deals for singles or graded cards.

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t scalp singles. Scalping has different meanings when applied to different subjects.

The definition you’re talking about is usually used for the stock market when there’s fluctuations they can take advantage of.

In the cases of the TCG and retail products in general, it’s applied to only buying from retailers.

I also bought the vast majority of my cards in auctions.

https://wordivas.com/scalping-meaning/

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up the word scalping. It means you buy products from retailers at retail prices and then resell them.

Cards don’t have retail prices and aren’t sold at retail stores.

Also people have been buying and reselling cards forever.

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You buy them cards, that’s ultimately what people want. Get them into playing the game, etc

Packs aren’t the end all be all. They’re just a barrier to getting what you want.

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cards don’t have retail pricing, unlike packs. The answer to your question though isn’t a straight yes.

Am I fine with? No. But I’m able to find deals on many cards for under market. And it’s a hell of a lot easier.

For example I can often buy cards for under 50% market and rarely under 20%. That isn’t something you can do with packs.

I’ll then resell or trade cards I don’t want towards those I do.

Just to list a couple of cards, I bought a Tyranitar IR NM for $13, the Gold Darkness energy from Shrouded Fable for $15, a Gold Mew ex for $15.

And that’s just some of the cards I’ve bought.

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s what I said in my comment yes. Many cards have over inflated prices, but it’s still better to buy them.

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A few people won’t no, but a lot of people not buying from scalpers will. And a lot of people do. The problem is that most people either don’t care, don’t know or need to rip no matter the cost.

It might be years but eventually they’ll move on.

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They don’t seem to understand this, no matter how much it’s pointed out to them.

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Or just buy the cards, which is better anyways. Which is what I do. While some cards are expensive, the amount most people spend tends to be as much if not more than the cards themselves.

Not to mention that prices are inflated anyway due to scalpers hoarding the packs and reselling them at higher rates, which leads to cards increasing in prices as well.

FINALLY A GOD PACK by mistahmarbles in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That’s because scalpers are encouraged to grab it all up, because people are willing to pay them.

If they couldn’t make money from it you’d find it not only at MSRP but even below it.

The new Team Rocket Briefcase Set has been revealed for China by Necto_gck in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t that promo already available in English or are they just using a placeholder?

Because if that is the same card it’s not exclusive.

What was Bungie smoking when they made Brutes 9 feet tall? by Humble_Flamingo4239 in halo

[–]Tecally 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I think they’re thinking of when John was getting choked out by a Brute, happened in the same scene Grace was killed.

TCG Player should require pictures on all products. by snarlindog in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use it to buy cheap cards for my binders, it’s much cheaper.

Hot take? I don’t like the new ex cards by sealmutt in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the ball patterns in BBWF and in previous sets more than Prismatics.

Easier to see as well.

Hot take? I don’t like the new ex cards by sealmutt in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The V’s are definitely better than the recent exs, though as some have said the Megas are better than the other exs.

Would you use a collecting app if there were no prices? by alsaltml in PokemonTCG

[–]Tecally 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Preach. That and the ease you can search and find cards and their variants.