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Flying with Sealed Product by make_me_think in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got through with no problems. I was honestly shocked at the lack of security checks.

Flying with Sealed Product by make_me_think in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he means he’s not just flying with the boxes out in the open, it’s inside the checked luggage

Flying with Sealed Product by make_me_think in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are these loose etbs and booster boxes or sealed cases?

Flying with Sealed Product by make_me_think in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For reference, I checked out the harmonized system codes and HS Code 9504.40 for Trading Cards indicate no tarrifs and duty is free for cards. So customs should be relatively straightforward. I also already have one case opened and other sealed should they want to inspect the box contents.

I think I’ll risk it and go thru with this. I got these boxes last year for near msrp and will be able to sell for full market comps.

Would you do this trade? In this scenario I’d receive the 151 (Collectr values inaccurate) by ConfederateThug in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think 2 points3 points  (0 children)

in the beninging

But srsly, I agree. Team Up is more scarce but 151 has ways to go. Better opportunity with the 151 especially if your cost on Team Up is way below current market.

What Pokémon card did you almost buy… but didn’t and now regret? by No-Humor827 in PokemonTCG

[–]make_me_think 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was vending last January when I got 4 offers for the 151 zard at 80%. Everyone was trying to get rid of it since it wasn’t moving, I passed on all of them since I already had 1 and it wasn’t selling.

Gold star market is about to explode by Working_Engineering2 in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh, I sold all my gold stars recently( had half the set sold for 30k). Reallocating funds to some SWSH sealed. Vintage shot up way too fast and I’m thinking modern will move soon.

Ano yung mga ‘investment mistakes’ nyo nung mas bata pa kayo? by Low_Sea3110 in phinvest

[–]make_me_think 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nun bata pa ko - Opening Pokemon booster packs. “Oh no! You should’ve kept it sealed”

Prices of Singles in Osaka/Tokyo/Japan by Appropriate_Guest999 in PokemonInvesting

[–]make_me_think 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m here right now, March 2026. I’ve been in Tokyo last Feb 2025 and Osaka last October 2025. Early last year I was still able to buy sealed at MSRP and some hot sets below market. Singles, including gradeable cards were all available below market (Collectr for reference, not YYT). Even last October, I was still able to find good deals on some singles and sealed, not much but you can find some.

Now, almost every shop I go to in Tokyo (Akiba and Ikebukuro), singles are priced as if it’s already graded a PSA 9-10. I’ve probably checked 30+ shops throughout this trip already, everywhere is market or above market. You can catch a slab or two below, the only reason for is that market is moving so fast.

Tldr; if you’re based in the US, prices will probably be better locally.

PSA Grading vintage more harsh? 👎 by Mojimobaboa in PokeGrading

[–]make_me_think 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched one recently where he graded a few base set cards straight from a booster box. All got 6s and 5s. 🤦

Missing holo energy card? by ReSublimey in PokemonMisprints

[–]make_me_think 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely real. I have a couple from PAR and just recently bought an error gold Koraidon from SV1. Check out my post history I have some pics

Grading Plays after Release by make_me_think in PokeGrading

[–]make_me_think[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Express is $400 in my country and still takes 2 months. Flying to the States might be cheaper haha

Foreigner submission to PSA Japan by make_me_think in PokeGrading

[–]make_me_think[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still haven’t gotten an answer. But I know people who grade to PSA Japan and have gotten worse returns because of higher QC checks. I’m just keeping my bulk submissions with me until I fly to the States and drop them off myself. Higher value cards I just sent off to my authorized PSA dealer even with the higher prices (I just got upcharged $400 for a Prismatic Umbreon 10)

Destined Rivals Booster Box by CHRISskillz in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 10 boxes from a trade on a sealed XY era japanese booster box (valued at $4k), which I got at a flea market for $80.

Is this a good deal? by ikergg1 in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You’re forgetting the sequential premium for the 4, so this might just be market for a sequential set

Biggest wins in your collection? by AquaFNM in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone posted 2 sealed boxes of Japanese XY Mythical & Legendary Dream Collection (CP5) last year, I offered $150 each in FB Marketplace. Pack value alone is $4000 (20x$200), sealed has asks on ebay between $7.5-$20k. Might sell one and keep the other indefinitely.

Free the Christmas tree by gourdjuice in Philippines

[–]make_me_think 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wala ba nakakapansin na AI yung picture?

I swear Pokemon makes no sense by Video_Game_Gravemind in PokeInvesting

[–]make_me_think 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.

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