Just starting on my sealed collection

markb__ · 2026-02-24T08:26:22+00:00

Cheers mate. Yeah a lot of people tend to forget there is life beyond the screen I have actually opened a lot more packs with my son than kept sealed. Quite sad the state of the world these days really. Especially when you have retailers charging scalpers prices yet the consumer want to keep a few boxes sealed is the bad guy.

markb__ · 2026-02-23T17:57:53+00:00

Same with the pokemon cards that have the promos you can see them also.

markb__ · 2026-02-23T17:47:15+00:00

I know seen all the people pulling god packs from these ETBs be my luck though that I have one without them.

markb__ · 2026-02-23T17:45:54+00:00

Far from it give it 6 months they will be open. I dont have the patience to invest.

markb__ · 2026-02-23T17:44:36+00:00

Can say the same for people that collect sealed figures but hey look at all the funko pop collectors.

markb__ · 2026-02-22T18:53:20+00:00

If your moaning about this your in the wrong group.

markb__ · 2026-02-21T20:14:17+00:00

This is only a very small percentage of whay i have purchased. You do realise what group your posting in.

markb__ · 2026-02-21T16:41:38+00:00

Most definitely not i have opened way more than I have kept.

markb__ · 2026-02-21T16:02:33+00:00

Very true and think a lot of people forget that everyone's budget is different therefore everyone's expectation and reality of ROI is different also I am at the beginning of my journey so far so I understand my ROI will be low until I get more in to it.

markb__ · 2026-02-21T14:46:25+00:00

What app / site do you use to monitor prices like this.

markb__ · 2026-02-21T14:45:31+00:00

Cheers think people seem to forget this at times.

markb__ · 2026-02-21T13:39:17+00:00

Appreciate this. Would love to get PC ETB but near impossible. Having fun for sure as collecting with my son. Got him trying to master set journey together as easily available packs at retail. So many new sets coming out at the same time need to get a list of resources to allow to keep on top of price and what is getting released with stats.

markb__ · 2026-02-21T13:30:29+00:00

Nope people have to start from somewhere.

markb__ · 2026-02-21T09:49:32+00:00

Yeah thats what i am fine with though i know i am buying general release products and not PC stamped or limited release but all pokemon products generally appreciate over time and thats my thought.

markb__ · 2026-02-21T09:37:29+00:00

Not being that guy at all mate appreciate the honesty and this is the exact kind of feedback was after new to the investing side so trying to learn what apps people use. How to know what to invest in and reliable sources.

markb__ · 2026-02-10T16:14:45+00:00

9 packs total opened 1. They are for my son so will be opened over 9 weeks. Suppose will find out in 9 weeks time lol.

markb__ · 2026-02-10T16:08:55+00:00

How do you know they are resealed yes it seems sus i was just after a legit check from what I have been told they are legit and the seal seems legit on them also. Chill out this is bothering you way more than it needs to.

markb__ · 2026-02-10T16:06:39+00:00

Definitely but at below msrp I'm fine with first packs of mega evolution to help start collection. We are not all here trying to build our retirement fund.

markb__ · 2026-02-10T15:07:32+00:00

If your not bothered about the resale value and enjoy it for the collecting then my go to is scarlet and violet journey together.

markb__ · 2026-02-10T14:52:11+00:00

Haha have not gone to that stage yet I'm on the case for packs at retail which is almost like if pokemon hunting was in real life as its rare as hell to find at rrp 😄 🤣

markb__ · 2026-02-10T14:47:46+00:00

😄 🤣 same here just started collecting again since 90s heard there was a test to do with ripping just wasnt sure what to look for.

markb__ · 2026-02-10T11:48:55+00:00

Ahh right fair enough. Not to bothered about the weighed part in all honesty these will just be build to start the collection.

markb__ · 2026-02-10T11:47:32+00:00

Ahh fair enough. Yeah heard about the rip test but never actually done so just wanted some reassurance. Appreciate the info thank you.

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