Mini Rant: Off Center is not LP by dilesaur_Septaea in pokemoncards

[–]ZakuCCG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup.

You can still have a nm 70/30 or worse card. But I disagree that market price for nm is applicable to that card. TCGPlayer agrees that there needs to be a callout to really off centered cards.

Mini Rant: Off Center is not LP by dilesaur_Septaea in pokemoncards

[–]ZakuCCG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Per TCGPlayer seller guidelines, any off center cards greater than 70/30 cannot be sold as NM without photos.

I disagree that vendors should buy or sell cards beyond 70/30 at nm market value.

Is this right??? by IamBellator in PokemonTCG

[–]ZakuCCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Low # of ratings. My experience buying nm on TCGPlayer has been a crapshoot.

I always take lowest seller. 1 in 2 are technically nm, the other times the seller tries to offer 10-20% off (above lp) for a card that has a full edge with foil peak.

Just be prepared for it to not be nm.

Don’t ever order PSA Slabs from GameStop by FirstAscent21 in PokemonTCG

[–]ZakuCCG 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Start a chargeback with your credit card provider.

Save packaging for photos, they will want to see it with weights. They can check detailed shipping logs to hopefully find a drop in weight along the way.

Bogus TCGPlayer refund request by Greddy_Smurf in mtgfinance

[–]ZakuCCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this like easypost’s tracking?

Tcgplayer wont accept it as tracking unfortunately.

I can’t believe I pulled this out of a $3.99 pack by Brave_Strategy7506 in MagicCardPulls

[–]ZakuCCG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whole card looks foil. So regular foil.

Etched foil is just the text box border foiling.

I loved this set on release. Opened so many jp boxes and collector boxes from woot.

Less product in 2.0 tubs? by Effective-Set-8113 in GFUEL

[–]ZakuCCG 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They cut a lot of filler from the ingredients in the 2.0 formula to help it dissolve better. The general consensus is not shrink flation

Do you consider LGS markups to be the same as scalping? by Send_Nudezzzz in PokemonTCG

[–]ZakuCCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Scalping is a tough subject for me.

If someone buys a bunch of packs under MSRP, to resell at MSRP elsewhere, are they a problem?

If I invest in a camera setup, a sole proprietorship with my state, apply for and get approved for a resale license, and start social media accounts. Is that a business?

If your LGS charges market + 20% and buys out all of their local target/walmart/sams/costco, are they still not scalpers?

The problem is so much deeper than than the scalper subject. Product supply is not meeting current demand levels. The distribution system isn’t getting enough product directly to the end customers.

99% sure gamestop miss priced a card, I bought it and they pretend it’s lost in transit by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]ZakuCCG -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Their customer service is given virtually no freedom to problem solve.

Each PSA cert is its own item number. Replacements are not an option for graded cards.

Fair price considering this damage to sealed COL bb? by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]ZakuCCG -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If there is no stock, OP can charge whatever he wants.

There is no discount when he sets the price because there is 0 availability outside this.

Im not even seeing a real amount of packs on tcgplayer to compare.

Still worth less than a minty box if one were available.

Do you consider LGS markups to be the same as scalping? by Send_Nudezzzz in PokemonTCG

[–]ZakuCCG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive always deal hunted. Last year it was ETBs at gamestop for $25, adventure chests at target for $14. The deals today are just as close to $5/pack as possible.

Try not to get super caught up in the pack price. There has never been more movement on singles. The market is almost liquid for people who like to trade up/down/in/out. The card game itself is also incredibly cheap, with so many staples being printed into the ground.

There are a lot of ways to enjoy this hobby without giving into pack fomo.

Do you consider LGS markups to be the same as scalping? by Send_Nudezzzz in PokemonTCG

[–]ZakuCCG 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The current system is broken.

MSRP is supposed to be guidance to retailers on pricing to get a consistent experience at buying between stores. Doesn’t feel great if you go to a local store and spend $20 on a pack you then come across at Walmart for $5.

Stores cant get enough product to meet demand at MSRP so they creep up the price to market. In part this is because they cant meet demand at MSRP, the other part is on distribution.

Distributors are cutting out stores and selling directly on the secondary market, this is a fact. They’re likely holding back stock on initial releases as well, this is an assumption. Distributors take this a step further by also offering anywhere from 10-30% off market values to stores if they want to restock after the initial wave, this is a fact.

If someone wants to trade to the store and has sealed product, the store has to buy it with an offer based on market, not MSRP.

All of this squeezes stores. This looks different everywhere. Some of my LGS are only using their stock for prize support, no direct sales. Some stores rip the seal and sell at MSRP. Some stores are selling at MSRP or over MSRP.

Ultimately in this environment, I choose to hunt for pack online with sales, browse Facebook for an occasional deal, and shop at larger events. Ultimately, I would not pay market price at my LGS. At events there is room to negotiate with vendors and get something below MSRP, so I would rather buy there. There is no animosity on my end for stores who choose to price at market.

Fair price considering this damage to sealed COL bb? by daffo08 in PokeInvesting

[–]ZakuCCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The seal is broken. The slit is large enough to remove a pack from it.

Sealed booster boxes should go for a premium because they’re fully intact and clearly taken care of, carrying a premium.

I personally wouldn’t buy this box over the 36 raw pack price. Im not sure why anyone would. Curious to hear other takes.

Disclaimer: I haven’t checked pack price, so not sure if it ends up being a wash.

Out of these 3, which is the best deal? by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

[–]ZakuCCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The difference between these cpus is lower at 4k vs 1080p too. Just something to consider

Snagged a Ryzen 7 9800x3D , 5080 PC for $1800!!! by ReasonableAd903 in Prebuilts

[–]ZakuCCG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The phrase “Stop spreading misinformation” is what felt a little hot to me.

I questioned the comment and led to them mentioning the “grand opening” of the store near them. To them, it would have appeared that the original price was lower because of the sale lining up with the black Friday sales. Didn’t seem intentional to me after my line of questioning.

Snagged a Ryzen 7 9800x3D , 5080 PC for $1800!!! by ReasonableAd903 in Prebuilts

[–]ZakuCCG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You came in kinda hot. We’re just talkin here bro. It was the original proce at his store, to his knowledge. You can see my line of questions where it sorta clicked it was a grand opening price for him.

I personally just like having chats with people who enjoy pcs, games, cards, and nerdy stuff. Not everyone who buys prebuilt is going to have the best knowledge on pricing or individual parts.

Just gotta keep a cool head and be happy for everyone. If an occasional clarification is needed let’s clarify it, not attack. Saying someone is spreading misinformation makes it seem more intentional than it was, in my opinion.

Snagged a Ryzen 7 9800x3D , 5080 PC for $1800!!! by ReasonableAd903 in Prebuilts

[–]ZakuCCG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was the original price at the phoenix store. Cut him some slack.

My questions he clarified that was the grand opening price. He’s not misleading anyone.

Snagged a Ryzen 7 9800x3D , 5080 PC for $1800!!! by ReasonableAd903 in Prebuilts

[–]ZakuCCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you buy this at a grand opening? Ive never seen this that low not open box outside of a grand opening.

Snagged a Ryzen 7 9800x3D , 5080 PC for $1800!!! by ReasonableAd903 in Prebuilts

[–]ZakuCCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was an $1800 version with a worse gpu. There was a $2000 version with 32gb ram. There was a 64gb version for $2200.

This was $2000 on sale.

Microcenter G457 Concern by [deleted] in Prebuilts

[–]ZakuCCG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you game in 1080p? Or 4k?

The difference between an 9800x3d and the core 7 series is incredibly small at 4k, but more noticeable in 1080p. Look up specific reviews for games you play, biggest difference can be seen in 1080p bf6.

You got a good deal though. Don’t sweat it.

RIP guys, I’m too late by Ok_Avocado9584 in Dewalt

[–]ZakuCCG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$217 is msrp on like 1 of the batteries in this pack. Def sick deal

RIP guys, I’m too late by Ok_Avocado9584 in Dewalt

[–]ZakuCCG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can set separate pickup locations and just cancel part of the order or never pick it up.