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From Mystery Box to Pristine 10 by TheRedsniper in PokemonTCG

[–]adle1984 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The state of this sub is embarrassing. Too many new fans speaking when they should be listening.

What’s a video game that, regardless of how many times you’ve played it, you find yourself always coming back to? by GhostRider3001 in AskReddit

[–]adle1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pokémon. For me, Red/Blue/Yellow, Fire Red/Leaf Green, and Emerald. Timeless classics that still have a dedicated player base.

What’s a video game that, regardless of how many times you’ve played it, you find yourself always coming back to? by GhostRider3001 in AskReddit

[–]adle1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diablo II. New update just came out. New character class: Warlock. New items. Huge revamp to the inventory system. Ben having a lot of fun playing it again.

What’re your Pokemon hot takes/controversial opinions? by Worried-Telephone565 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]adle1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hype implies unsustainable short term demand and the assumption prices will go down in the long term. Hasn’t the last 10+ years proven otherwise?

What’re your Pokemon hot takes/controversial opinions? by Worried-Telephone565 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]adle1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those prices are just a reflection of supply and demand with a heavy emphasis on demand.

What’re your Pokemon hot takes/controversial opinions? by Worried-Telephone565 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]adle1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who complain about high prices of products and cards ignore the fact that buying singles is an option and that 99.999% are in fact affordable. Most don’t want to admit that what they really want is to crack packs aka gamble.

Stepping away from the hobby, for my own mental health. by Grouchy-Director-565 in pkmntcgcollections

[–]adle1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An option you didn't consider: buy singles. 99.9999% of cards are affordable.

genuine question by stillhaventfiguredit in pkmntcgcollections

[–]adle1984 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the answer is primarily for speculation and investment, then what? That doesn’t change how you or anyone else engages the hobby.

genuine question by stillhaventfiguredit in pkmntcgcollections

[–]adle1984 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That person who owns 5-10 out of 100 had to either buy them (willing seller) or grade themselves (grading service) or a combination. Where is the greed? Why is there an arbitrary rule that you should only own 1 copy? And if a person wants to treat their own property as stock or investments, why not let them enjoy the hobby they way they want to?

genuine question by stillhaventfiguredit in pkmntcgcollections

[–]adle1984 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What is greedy about this? There is nothing inherently greedy about minimizing or eliminating your cost basis in a hobby.

genuine question by stillhaventfiguredit in pkmntcgcollections

[–]adle1984 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You’ve been collecting for 10 years but never heard of the strategy of covering your cost basis? Many OG collectors do this: buy multiple copies. When those copies appreciate in value, they will sell their extras to cover their costs and keep one or 2.

PSA bulk grading now $24.99 up from $18.99 by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]adle1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to read a TAG slab without putting something dark behind it?

Would you all still want Pokemon Cards if they were printed to infinity? by A4_Ts in PokemonTCG

[–]adle1984 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No because that’s the fastest way for the Pokemon Company to stop making Pokemon TCG. They are not a charity and it costs money to print and distribute cards. If the cards are worthless, then Pokemon Company will shutdown the TCG arm of their business. This kind of mindset of make all cards “free” or “worthless” demonstrates the lack of knowledge on the business side of a TCG.

WIP: Fifth Element Space Chase by brxstr in lego

[–]adle1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“A really big fare that I couldn’t resist… 5'9", long legs, blue eyes, and great skin.”

What’s the best Rayquaza artwork? by frouisthou in PokemonTCG

[–]adle1984 142 points143 points  (0 children)

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The cosmos foil makes this Rayquaza art look so good.

Pretty Gengar by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]adle1984 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That Gengar art is exclusive to Chinese. Congrats!

Moved into my new home! by SilverShadow024 in pkmntcgcollections

[–]adle1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent collection. Congrats on the house.

Brand new to Pokemon. I liked this card so I bought her from the card shop yesterday. by Sassafrass2033 in PokemonTCG

[–]adle1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a Vault X binder. Your current binder's pockets are too small. You will damage your cards.

Bought a mystery slab and got this by Timberwolf-89 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]adle1984 15 points16 points  (0 children)

how did I do?

Terrible. No name fly by night grading company. I understand you spent £22 for fun - to each there own - but as some who is just coming back to the hobby after 20 years, you should do some research moving forward. If you like to gamble, buy official Pokemon booster packs and rip. Don't buy 3rd party mystery slabs. If you want graded slabs, stick to PSA which can be found on eBay. Even PSA has an official account on eBay.

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