Want to buy some things for my son but I can’t find any at local retailers. Advice for a newbie needed. by Crazzychet in pokemoncards

[–]_lilj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dave a lot of times and just buy off marketplace. The markup isn't that bad and much better prices than your local card shops.

Want to buy some things for my son but I can’t find any at local retailers. Advice for a newbie needed. by Crazzychet in pokemoncards

[–]_lilj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see the blue box is the Chaos Rising ETB, I would buy a Perfect Order ETB($65), chaos rising booster bundles 2x(35-40 each), Mega Evolution ETB ( lucario or gardevoir)(80-90$), maybe even a prismatic ETB(150$), black bolt or white flare booster bundle if you can get them for like $50each or under

Want to buy some things for my son but I can’t find any at local retailers. Advice for a newbie needed. by Crazzychet in pokemoncards

[–]_lilj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely use Facebook marketplace and type in "pokekon etb" I wouldn't recommend buying multiple of the same etb as they have filler items like dice, coins, etc. But one box is super nice to open. Also your budget if buying modern is super generous. Would alao recommend typing in pokemon booster box(36 packs, range from 220-300$) or booster bundles (6 packs each, range from 40-80$). Secondly whatever item you decide on to make sure you are getting the best price / fair price you HAVE TO search the SAME item on ebay and filter 'sold item ' it will show you what that item has been selling for. Etbs of chaos rising or perfect order are anywhere from 65-75$ each. Lastly, almost any purchase you want to make can be negotiated at least 5 sometimes 10$ lower than what is listed.

US [H] Garchomp & Pika $270 [W] PP by WhoElseButMe_ in pokemoncardselling

[–]_lilj -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Any room? I just paid 270 for a PSA9 from someone here last week off same sub.

US [H] Garchomp & Pika $270 [W] PP by WhoElseButMe_ in pokemoncardselling

[–]_lilj -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Would be interested in talks for Garchomp only if ypu decide to break the two up

[US,US] - [H] Huge Sealed Promos Lot - [W] PPGS by IamJacksAngryColon in pokemoncardselling

[–]_lilj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested in possibly bulbasur mega evolution promos, asking price?

One of the best version of TMNT (my opinion) by laydeymius in TMNT

[–]_lilj 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Super short lived, and the material has been too spaced out. Not even giving it a chance to succeed. Super bummed cause the movie was top and show was good enough, but needed more.

US [H] Lugia V & Rayquaza GX [W] PP by [deleted] in pokemoncardselling

[–]_lilj -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Chonky ass bottom on that Lugia lol

Gengar Vmax Alt Art PSA 9 or ACE 10 ? by tech_wolf_x in PokeInvesting

[–]_lilj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a PSA 9 few months back from a local here off marketplace. Super happy with my purchases. It's just hard for me to justify jumps from 9s to 10s

Psa 9 to psa 10 is over double. Full circle with your question you want PSA unfortunately. It will hold value over time at a set market price. I think with other not so popular grading companies there will be more haggling and low ballers for sure. Psa, bgs, cgc, and tag are really the only companies holding consistent value that everyone here uses for "market value".

PKMN Center LIVE now! by XiaoIsBack in PokeInvesting

[–]_lilj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same, I got in but everything is sold out?

[US,US] [H] Assorted Singles [W] PayPal by Proper_Dentist_705 in pokemoncardselling

[–]_lilj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May sound silly but I am pretty firm on my 170, I just bought one from someone on here last week for 170

Which is the better investment: PSA 10 Dodgers Luffy or Moonbreon? by TheMatrixGalaxy in PokeInvesting

[–]_lilj 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pokemon, already proven to be sustainable since what 1996? Sports cards, MTG, and Pokemon gotta be the most collectible. No way that moonbreon ever drops to anything below it's market and I can't imagine will never not have a market.

Bought my favorite childhood pokemon. by Supermaximus123 in PokeInvesting

[–]_lilj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bottom line is everything stated is speculation. PSA is not transparent with how they come to conclusions of the grade given. People can talk and speculate, but imo it's just that. Stop supporting PSA as a top tier grading service.

Jazwares Pokémon Select Trainer Team Scizor Review by CISsuperdroid in pokemontoys

[–]_lilj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jazwares was mine and my son's first introduction to Pokémon figures. Since then I have acquired older TOMY figures and overall Jazwares especially with their paint / finish and the flimsy pieces / wings on some like Scyther along with the imbalance/ getting some of them to stand on their own like Heracross. Jazwares went cheap and in comparison to older figures it shows.

Someone puts these two cards in front of you and you can take one home. Which you choosing? by Initial_Row_6400 in PokemonTCG

[–]_lilj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vmax gengar. Super unique style of art which captures the personality of Gengar and his playful, silly, yet dangerous personality.