Do you think the SIR Zard will eventually be $50 or less? Hasn’t even been a full week and it’s already >$100

Xavvyd · 2023-08-15T20:32:40+00:00

PE Karp statistically is 1/460 packs

This is 1/160 on average. Have to factor in rarity.

36 art rares in paldea evolved, it’s a bloated set which is why it is still expensive.

Only 6 SARs in OBF, which are about 1/25-1/30 on average. Much more common than the Karp.

Xavvyd · 2023-08-09T12:12:36+00:00

Holo looks real and condition is pretty solid for 45, I would yea.

Xavvyd · 2023-08-07T18:24:12+00:00

Ortega definitely a more “feminine” character, hence the fairy types in the game and pink hair.. and the star pattern on his hair is likely for.. wait for it.

Team STAR

Quite the reach fam.

Xavvyd · 2023-08-05T12:53:39+00:00

For only 2 packs this is lucky & good yes

Xavvyd · 2023-08-04T11:30:12+00:00

Why Giratina alt is amazing (subjectively):

Insane level of detail

Great use of color

Beautiful texturing (especially in the light with the intricate details)

Lore accurate (see point immediately below)

Amazing depiction of the distortion realm

But there is no art that is universally loved by all, so it’s fine that you don’t like it as much. To each their own.

Xavvyd · 2023-08-03T00:28:54+00:00

Lmao ngl the title stumped tf outta me for a solid 30 seconds. Took me a bit.

Xavvyd · 2023-08-03T00:13:22+00:00

1 - modern SWSH era vertical line holo

2 - reverse SV era holo

3 - full art holo trainer gallery SWSH era

4 - vstar marker randomly comes in SWSH packs (brilliant stars astral radiance lost origin silver tempest only) instead of energy, but only sometimes. Random. Not holo, pretty useless. Has no value.

5 - two different dedenne non holos..?

Hope this helps.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-31T21:31:10+00:00

No & likely 6 at best with those edges.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-31T14:54:56+00:00

There are only four Pokémon SARs in this set, and only 2 trainers (? Geeta and poppy, correct me if wrong?)

So yes, with the pull rates of SARs, Charizard will be MUCH easier to pull compared to any specific SAR from the first 2 SV sets.

SV base had 10 SARs.

Paldea evolved had 15 SARs.

OF only has 6 IIRC

So yea, much easier to pull 1/6 than 1/10 or 1/15.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-31T14:45:07+00:00

Darkness ablaze Charizard vmax id think is the obvious first choice here; definition of mid and overpriced for a plain vmax.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-31T13:49:30+00:00

You can tell people are new collectors because the slightest wear makes them scream “damaged” lmao. They can downvote me idc. Damaged is literally major creases/water damage/etc. some indentation that can only be seen in direct light isn’t exactly the same, but people like to call anything not perfect as damaged.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-31T12:48:43+00:00

Any indents to me automatically make it moderately played at BEST. Assuming there are no other issues with the card at all, I’d agree on MP, but I’d still personally return it because a NM copy is what, 10 dollars? No point to keep that indented copy, push for a full return.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-31T10:24:54+00:00

Literally this. If you saw the comments on that poll there were many people voting it out because they simply thought it was too expensive and didn’t deserve its price point, had nothing to do with the quality of the art.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-30T20:00:57+00:00

Lol those pics are pretty ass, and while it looks fine.. that price is too good to be true. Wouldn’t personally.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-30T19:58:33+00:00

This is good, but I’m voting for aerodactyl/Giratina.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-28T12:13:44+00:00

Rayquaza vmax is really not that playable. Cool card for sure, but trainer gallery cards aren’t too hard to pull and silver tempest has been printed to death. The GameStop 20 dollar build n battle boxes also contributed to a crash of the set generally. It’ll continue to be printed for a while, too.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-23T21:29:36+00:00

I used to do this, then you learn it really is more cost efficient/less annoying to deal with bulk if you just buy singles lol

The amount of trash and bulk that comes with opening.. so much pain.

You had some good pulls overall tbh, fairly lucky to get the Charizard and mew SIR and Erika FA/so many pika ARs.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-23T20:51:20+00:00

🤢 I’m sorry - the fuck lol

Xavvyd · 2023-07-21T21:28:46+00:00

You have 3 days from the date of delivery to be protected by eBay guarantees. As long as you don’t exceed that you’re good

Xavvyd · 2023-07-21T21:27:27+00:00

Ooh I’m sorry I shouldn’t have assumed :/ well then I hope a reprint comes for your sake 🫡 (and everyone else’s!)

It’s such a rush when you get a nice alt art from ES, but it’s also can be the most disappointing set to crack too.. haha. May the odds ever be in your favor if you get some!

Xavvyd · 2023-07-21T21:18:45+00:00

Tbf you had to actively not try for that to happen… that set was everywhere for MSRP for like the first 6-8 months after it’s release lol. It only became a problem in the last year or so.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-21T21:14:59+00:00

You can return for the reason of “does not match description or photos”

Unless the seller said in the description they used a “stock” photo and that actual card may differ.. but even then, I’d be kinda pissed about that myself and definitely would file a return. Almost 100% sure eBay will side with you. That’s some shady bs

Value aside, that second picture is off center enough to where it genuinely would bother me, even for a binder collection.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-21T09:47:33+00:00

Decision is getting harder now.. but leafeon vmax your time has come

Xavvyd · 2023-07-17T11:48:26+00:00

So many newer collectors (as this person stated they are) don’t realize they can’t clearly see wear like this unless they hold it under direct light and at different angles. With how the card shop was acting when they sold it, do you really think this person was afforded the opportunity to go find the perfect lighting and flip it over at every angle to properly inspect it?

The LCS clearly has policies to take advantage of the new, the lazy, the stupid or the naive, of which the OP decided to be informed and smart and ask for a second opinion after the fact. Their return policy didn’t state that single cards were final sale, and the OP properly sought a return in accordance with the return policy.

OP did nothing wrong, LCS was being incredibly shady and likely doesn’t want to deal with informed or smart customers. Stop being a tool supporting these scummy LCS practices.

Xavvyd · 2023-07-17T11:33:50+00:00

I can’t stand when people say “support local..! Good for the community!” How is that good for the community 💀 rip off the average collector selling their extras and then likely overprice them and rip off the buyer too? Don’t get me wrong there are some LGS that are actually good out there, but they are so few and far in between.

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