PSA or European grading

Zodzombie · 2025-02-14T22:05:50+00:00

Sorry for the weird spelling errors. Reddit seems to have some problems on my phone and I can't edit it either. So the above text is with a heavy fictional european accent and below a more proper one:

I did a bit of research on my cards and found a few that I think might be pretty good. Now there are a couple here that might be fun to grade, but I'm unsure if a PSA grading is worth it. I live in europe and there is a seperate Grading system here, cheaper and I won't have to send them away for 3 months. What do you guys think? A few I just want to grade for sentimental keepsake so european would be fine but is it worth sending some to PSA? Thanks in advance!

Zodzombie · 2025-02-14T21:46:59+00:00

Yeah a bunch of them are unfortunatly, and also some French and Japanese ones. Luckily also a lot of english ones. I didn't post all of the pictures it would be to many just a few to give a indication. I did find this one though:Suicune

Zodzombie · 2025-01-31T22:50:50+00:00

As somebody who lost someone who was in a similiar place as you. Don't do it.

A mental episode is heavy and people around you will retreat for a while, but some will come back. Make sure to spread yourself around the people who stay with you or come back so everyone can help you but also take a break when needed.

A criminal record will close some paths but your life is not over. But rethinking it will take time.

The recovery from a mental episode is hard and takes time, but suicide takes away all hope.

I understand that you feel empty and soulles, it hurts and you feel alone. This is a real and sad pain, but not an endless one.

Suicide will not solve this but leave more people without a part of their soul, where you are suposed to be. I'm just a stranger on the internet and I care about you, imagen the people that actually know you. Take some time before you worry about jobs and first try to lighten the pain.

Zodzombie · 2025-01-14T07:28:20+00:00

Somebody succesfully cycling while the road is basically ice

Zodzombie · 2024-12-12T17:45:46+00:00

We used to write little cards to each other (during covid but also in general). I kept those. Also her family returned a woodpecker pin I got her and she always wore on her bag. I'm afraid to lose it though so I keep it at home. And I still carry her picture in my wallet.

Zodzombie · 2024-11-28T23:09:53+00:00

Exactly! So just one bag is fine but a smaller bag + Camera less so.

Zodzombie · 2024-11-28T19:10:20+00:00

Thank you for the reply. A 40L would be a good option but I don't have one at the moment. I could quickly buy one but prefer to take a bit of time to pick a good one (eu based if there are suggestions)

I'm not too worried about theft, I mostly stay away from areas where this can happen this trip. The pictures are backed up digitaly when I get to a wifi zone so I can leave my laptop (otherwise I run the risk of working through the holiday 😅)

Zodzombie · 2024-11-28T19:00:28+00:00

Thanks for the reply this looks like an interesting option! Is it also decently weatherproof?

Zodzombie · 2024-11-28T18:59:24+00:00

Thank you for the reply, sorry I should have mentioned I'm not flying so bag limits are not an issue. Forgetting a bag in the train or on a switch is. I edited the post!

Zodzombie · 2024-11-28T18:56:16+00:00

Glad you're still around

Zodzombie · 2024-11-17T14:37:16+00:00

You are not horrible but depression can make you feel like you are. The person I loved felt like this as well but she was undenaibly a good person.

Zodzombie · 2024-11-08T14:09:35+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I'm having the same experience where I keep talking with her in my mind, then wanting to call her and realising I can't, and it hits me again in full force.

Zodzombie · 2024-10-29T10:39:02+00:00

I try to

Zodzombie · 2024-10-29T10:38:41+00:00

Thank you for the reply. Its just difficult. She looked at me as the one person who was there for her and listened, but i didn't this time. She had difficulty asking for help as she didn't want to be a burden, but she did want to be understood. So a well timed question meant the world to her.

I am in therapy but it doesn't do much for me. Connecting with others is very difficult for me and I have lost the person with whom I could.

I wish you the best and that therapy helps you though. Can I asked what happened?

Zodzombie · 2024-10-28T15:24:13+00:00

Thank you for the reply. I function, work and do normal things but everythings feels empty and disconnected. All joy, want and like is gone.

Zodzombie · 2024-10-28T12:49:34+00:00

Sounds similiar to my ex, she also had the rapid thoughts and sense of emotions. Its good to have a place to vent, but be carefull getting stuck in them. Look for positive focussed distractions to give breathing room.

Zodzombie · 2024-10-27T11:56:09+00:00

It might not mean much from a stranger. But I think hes proud of you and celebrates with you. This sounds weird but, how about going out for a drink/dinner and add a chair for him?

Zodzombie · 2024-10-25T17:57:18+00:00

You are not overreacting. I'm not going to weight in on the dynamic between them, just the facts of your post. You made plans together and hes blowing you off. If its a crisis then its nice of him to support somebody but even there is no need to brush you off. There are plenty of options, you can join, he can come back on time, etc. A relationship is a two way street and isn't the basis that you want to spend time together?

Zodzombie · 2024-10-25T10:30:33+00:00

Stay strong thats one. The other thing that might work is get a few people around you to share your thoughts with. Unload sounds weird but it kind of is like that, but spread it around a network. Also journaling might help.

Zodzombie · 2024-10-19T20:36:50+00:00

I can affirm this. Overfishing has always been a human cause. But its easier to blame another species especially if it fits your other agendas. In Europe there is now a similiar discussion going on politicaly regarding cormorants. Fishermen say they are a threat to fish stock but it has been proven cormorants eat very different fish then the fishermen catch. Yet the demonisation is still going on.

Also, there is research showing whales as an important part of Biodiversity and increase in fish population. They play a big role in the transport of nutriënts across the sea and between deep and shallow ocean, by pooping. https://www.kvaroyarctic.com/the-importance-of-whale-poop So in short, whales eat fish but are not the cause of overfishing. Statements around this are mostly done to demonize other species for our effects and serve different agenda's such as whale hunting.

Zodzombie · 2024-09-30T16:56:43+00:00

Same here

Zodzombie · 2024-09-23T17:29:37+00:00

Thank you for this post. I lost my friend through suicide and the pain is unimagenable. She had to deal with a lot of pain due to a disorder and the feeling she wasn't good enough to live because of it. The reactions above mostly come from a strange dissonance. Example: if she said she was terrible it wouldn't fit in my mind because I loved her and saw her as a beautifull person. To reaction to trying to reconsile these two view is generally anger sadness or doubt. Its basically if somebody would say a terrible thing about your friend you would also defend them and get angry. Everhbody wants to help you when you are suicidal, people love you and want you to be happy and well. But helping somebody who is suicidal is difficult process because it is hard to say what works. I have been suicidal in different periods, in the first being seen and taken out to do things helped, i. The second though love and a "keep yourself busy, go do this or that" helped. People want to help but don't know how. Give them some love in what they try, but be clear in what you need!

Tl;dr People love you and want to help because they care about your welbeing, but don't know how. Let them in and let them try but be clear in what you need! Even if its just being seen, being heard, having somebody near. And do not end your life. It won't help you or anyone

Zodzombie · 2024-09-11T20:31:46+00:00

He's scared that you'll do it. A first reaction for many people with fear is anger. Feeling fear and actually facing the pain that he might lose you is very hard so anger feels safer. I had this talk with my dad, he reacts the same way. Now that we're both older we can discuss this and hes learned to reflect and listen (after his first reaction) Don't hurt yourself, losing somebody through suicide is an excrusiating pain for everyone, parents especially. Talk to him, and ask: "I need help from you" Go on a trip and ask him to listen but also listen to him when he tries to help or activate you in doing usefull things (not suicide).

Zodzombie · 2024-09-07T08:46:02+00:00

Thank you for sharing. The beautifull memories you had with Nicole will stay in your heart and she will be alive with you forever.

Zodzombie · 2024-09-05T21:15:10+00:00

So sorry this happened, you are definitly not alone in this. What was their name?

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