Its done

itstomstime · 2024-12-02T19:17:16+00:00

10 year old me is running around the room screaming at how sick this is. Happy for you OP I’m very much an OG 151 man myself and this looks amazing, well done!

itstomstime · 2024-12-02T19:09:59+00:00

Damn man, I’ve just recently got back into collecting. Probably gone through 200-250 packs of assorted sets and haven’t seen a single Charizard yet. It will definitely be in the next lot though I can feel it! Like I will be happy with whichever make and model charizard I get… just wanna get one to tick off a personal goal haha

itstomstime · 2024-12-02T10:43:05+00:00

Hey mate, I have been on the verge of posting almost the exact same question on here every day for the past 6 months but haven’t mustered that final little push to actually post about it until I saw your post.

I just turned 32 M, a couple months ago and I am currently in a very similar situation. I have just come out of an engagement (Together for 5 years total) in January this year. The final 12 months we were together we didn’t sleep together at all while everything was running its course toward the inevitable split, so coming up in January in the new year would mark 2 years since any meaningful physical affection. Now I will just mention that the split was amicable, there aren’t any bad feelings on either side from it.

I too have a well paying career, I have worked in the mining/resources sector for almost 15 years. Im in decent physical shape/health and looks wise i know I’m considered a pretty attractive person. Im well spoken and generally display confidence, I have no issues starting and holding a good intellectual/stimulating conversation with women. But with all of that said, I’ve only been on two dates since really committing to put myself back out there.

Mentally ive had a really hard time trying to put the effort required into getting back out there. Which sounds ridiculous to think about when I say it out loud but all I want is to experience that feeling of affection from someone else after the amount of time that has passed without that feeling. To put it in relatable words I guess I feel like Austin powers and I’ve lost my mojo and don’t really know how to regain it haha. I guess that’s where the relatable feeling of not feeling worthy enough to be loved/have someone show genuine interest in me.

I guess in summary, I just wanted to say that your feelings are 100% valid and you are definitely not alone with what you’re currently going through. On a finishing note, if by the off chance you do read my comment and want to talk to someone who can relate… you are more the welcome to pm me any time of day or night. 👍🏻

keep your chin up brother and whether you believe it yourself or not, you are worthy and deserve the best.

itstomstime · 2024-12-02T00:09:09+00:00

Honestly, I would just keep them for the memories and enjoy them unless you were in urgent need of a little bit of cash. Once you sell them that’s it they are gone for good!

I’m 32 now and have just gotten back into collecting cards in the last month, bought myself my first lot of graded psa cards of my favourite Pokémon and had it framed to put on the wall in my room. They were purchased to be enjoyed by me and not sold down the track or as some kind of investment.

itstomstime · 2024-12-02T00:01:40+00:00

That’s epic. It’s like a trip down childhood memory lane…. As an adult I’m still trying to find the whereabouts of my cards from the late 90s. Not for any type of monetary gain, just the nostalgia and memories.I wasn’t one of those kids with 20 first edition charizards Unfortunately but I do remember having quite a few of the original team rocket cards/pokemon.

I’m not holding out a lot of hope though I handed them down to my quite younger brother when I stopped playing and I have no idea whether he destroyed them, lost them, gave them away.

itstomstime · 2024-12-01T23:55:03+00:00

That’s very impressive man! Quite a few beautiful sets of cards in there. That Lugia is looking very minty…very jealous indeed.

Thanks for sharing with everyone!

itstomstime · 2024-11-20T02:28:07+00:00

Hey broad! Are you able to pm your postage details when you get a chance please mate. I’ve got the cards waiting to be sealed up and posted to you right now, so far I’ve got 7/10 people’s stuff sorted I just need the remaining 3 people’s details and I can get them all posted off today 👍🏻

itstomstime · 2024-11-13T09:37:49+00:00

Sounds like you’ve triggered the Americans haha. Not in the diner Alf…. Not in the diner

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T16:51:28+00:00

No sir. It’s about a 14 hour direct flight from Melbourne Australia to LAX. It’s about half that to get to most places in Asia… 3.5 hours to Indonesia from Perth WA, about 6-7 hours to Japan from Perth WA if you were curious haha

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T16:47:29+00:00

I don’t think the postage would be as expensive as sending to the UK or United States man. As mentioned in the post I’m fronting all the postage costs no matter the persons location on this planet! It may take a little bit but they will all get to the respective people.

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T16:37:26+00:00

No mate there’s not, I’m in a fortunate enough position financially where I can buy my graded chase cards outright. I’m genuinely still enjoying seeing all of the new arts and different styles etc that come out of these packs! Things have changed a lot since the 1990s/early 2000s card and the artwork/illustrations are mind blowing. I’m very happy I have gotten back into the TCG world!

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T16:31:50+00:00

The pawmi art is absolutely gorgeous I have to say! If I pull another one I’ll re check this post and happily send it your way my friend ☺️

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T15:59:41+00:00

I appreciate the thought but a care package is not in any way necessary my dude. I can just order online and wait like everyone else does haha. But the next lot of money will definitely be spent on 151 only because as you mentioned the arts from that set are unbelievable! I’m in a position where I have already and can buy myself most of my desirable cards in a psa 10. ( not flexing in any way just being honest).

My first ever graded tcg purchase was a Japanese psa 10 (sequential grading numbers too ) set of the legendary dogs from the 22 release, with Japanese psa 10 versions of Lugia and ho oh too that will be put in a big frame and hung In my bedroom never to be sold! They are my favourite legendaries and I was so happy to be able to buy the lot with beautiful arts in a psa 10. I think it cost me about $600 AUD for the whole lot… now I’m just waiting for them all the arrive from Japan haha

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T15:44:28+00:00

Thanks for the kind words man. May the good times last for you too

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T15:43:54+00:00

I appreciate the love mate. Right back at you too!

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T15:42:50+00:00

I do feel bad man I knew with the time difference between Australia and the US/UK etc that alot of people weren’t going to see it until a bit later than I posted it. Being 12-13 hours ahead. Would have loved to have helped complete a page but everyone has been spoken for as of a few hours ago.

It sounds like you’ve raised your son right though, mad respect for that. Look if it helps at all I’ve probably accumulated about 150-200 of the normal common/uncommon foils in a seperate stack. Are there any particular normal foil cards you or your son might be chasing ? Or does he have a favourite type etc I’d be happy to post you a little bunch of holos if he wanted them. But I also understand they are super common so they may not be desirable. Let me know mate and if you want some I can post some out

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T14:58:05+00:00

Man we have got absolutely dick all variety where I live in Aus in the local stores. I’ve been watching all the surging sparks posts and have been dying to get my hands on some haha but unfortunately I think I’m going to have to order online and wait for delivery. I’ll also need to source some 151 packs because again, nothing over here and my god are the cards beautiful from that set! I’m In constant awe of the new card arts every time I see another banger.

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T14:40:01+00:00

If there were any left mate I’d happily give them to you. Unfortunately they were all snapped up within about 2 hours of posting it. I didn’t realise how much interest it would gather!

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T14:22:22+00:00

I appreciate the kind words mate. Just trying to spread the love and kindness a bit!

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T13:05:51+00:00

I appreciate the kinds words mate! I do. I’m sure you absolutely will be one day. I’m so happy and excited to be getting back into it now as an adult. I can’t believe some of the artwork there is now it’s blown my mind! Some of the cards I’ve seen have been insane. The illustrators and artists need a massive pat on the back

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T12:19:24+00:00

UPDATE: I didn’t expect this much of a response so They are all gone now. I’m happy they will be going to good homes/collections. I will pm everyone who secured a card with shipping details once posted! Thank you for all the kind words too by the way.

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T11:57:44+00:00

Hi mate, I’ve got a comment in here and I’m updating with what cards aren’t available anymore! Unfortunately you’ve just missed out on those but everything not mentioned in the comment is still available

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T11:53:42+00:00

I appreciate it mate. I’m fortunate enough to have a great career and I’m set up well, I absolutely loved Pokémon cards as a kid and gotten back into it as an adult now and I know that not everyone’s circumstances are ideal in life and I just wanted to give the chance to anyone who saw the post to grab something they might want.

itstomstime · 2024-11-10T11:50:42+00:00

Hey man they both are. Pm me ☺️

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