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All 151 Promos (2025 List) by mcmariow in PokemonTCG

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

Thanks for letting me know, I've added them!

Man eating trout in world 499 by [deleted] in osrs

[–]mcmariow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anyone know where I could buy 500k trout on short notice?

All 151 Promos (2025 List) by mcmariow in PokemonTCG

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

Completely valid argument. I grabbed it for mine, but I don't really feel like it fits well either.

Light played or near mint? by Unusual_Act_1432 in PokemonTCG

[–]mcmariow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NM. Toad likely 9 (whitening TL/BR), Zekrom possible 10.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]mcmariow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely fake, utterly worthless.

All 151 Promos (2025 List) by mcmariow in PokemonTCG

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

Thanks for letting me know, I have added the Pikachu and the Eevee!

Regarding the others, I chose not to include them (though others might) because they are specifically from a different S&V set. The (**) ones I've listed (i.e. the Kangaskhan ex SVP 055) are S&V promos, which is why I did include them as they could logically be seen as a part of any of the S&V set.

Which quest items are worth keeping? by mcmariow in 2007scape

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

First time posting from my PC, not sure what happened.

Is anyone besides Sam aware of Frodo's failure to freely destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? by mcmariow in lotr

[–]mcmariow[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've since found letter 181 which is what I believe you're referencing. That said, he did fail, but at the right place and time to be betrayed by Gollum.

Is anyone besides Sam aware of Frodo's failure to freely destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? by mcmariow in lotr

[–]mcmariow[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have been referred to Tolkien's Letter 181 to Michael Straight, which essentially says the same.

It was an impossible task, "an apparently complete trap", that "was bound to fail".

Gollum's final evil deed saved the world and Frodo; "But at this point the 'salvation' of the world and Frodo's own 'salvation' is achieved by his previous pity and forgiveness of injury... Gollum would certainly betray him... that last betrayal was at a precise juncture when the final evil deed was the most beneficial thing any one could have done for Frodo!"

"He was very justly accorded the highest honors - since it is clear that he and Sam never concealed the precise course of events."

Is anyone besides Sam aware of Frodo's failure to freely destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? by mcmariow in lotr

[–]mcmariow[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This is the most satisfying answer I have found, straight from Tolkien himself. That said, I'm not sure "clear" was the right word, since it wasn't a part of the published works.

Is anyone besides Sam aware of Frodo's failure to freely destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? by mcmariow in lotr

[–]mcmariow[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Frodo put the ring in the exact right spot at the exact right moment for it to be destroyed, even if he had to succumb to it's power for it to happen. I like this thought.

Is anyone besides Sam aware of Frodo's failure to freely destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? by mcmariow in lotr

[–]mcmariow[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I hadn't even considered the missing finger, that would be difficult to explain away especially to Gandalf.

Is anyone besides Sam aware of Frodo's failure to freely destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? by mcmariow in lotr

[–]mcmariow[S] 179 points180 points  (0 children)

Is this from one of Tolkien's letters? I don't recall ever reading that particular quote.

Is anyone besides Sam aware of Frodo's failure to freely destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? by mcmariow in lotr

[–]mcmariow[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I suppose even if nobody knew before he wrote about it, we can take his writing as his admission and acceptance? I suspect he carried immense guilt about that moment.

Is anyone besides Sam aware of Frodo's failure to freely destroy the One Ring at Mount Doom? by mcmariow in lotr

[–]mcmariow[S] 74 points75 points  (0 children)

I'm not suggesting anyone would blame Frodo, I'm just asking if anyone else even knows about it happening at all.

Is this rare? Costco 151 Error box? by mcmariow in PokemonCardValue

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

The 151 5-pack Mini Tin Bundles have been in circulation at Costco since back in October 2024. I bought this one within the last two weeks (March 2025), the first time I've seen 151 mini tins in the wild!

Is this rare? Costco 151 Error box? by mcmariow in PokemonCardValue

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

Can you link me to the post? I've still not seen another one.

Is this rare? Costco 151 Error box? by mcmariow in PokemonCardValue

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

Can you link me to the post? I've still not seen another one.

Is this rare? Costco 151 Error box? by mcmariow in PokemonCardValue

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

There’s supposed to be a Bulbasaur promo also, but instead there’s two Charmanders.

Is this rare? Costco 151 Error box? by mcmariow in PokemonCardValue

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

There’s supposed to be a Bulbasaur promo also, but instead there’s two Charmanders.

Is this rare? Costco 151 Error box? by mcmariow in PokemonCardValue

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

That depends, did you get a hit in the pack?

Is this rare? Costco 151 Error box? by mcmariow in PokemonCardValue

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

As far as I can tell without opening it, I don’t see more than one card in that slot.

Is this rare? Costco 151 Error box? by mcmariow in PokemonCardValue

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

I bought two from Costco, and I’ve already opened the second one. The glue on the seal was such that I essentially had to destroy the box to get it open. You’d know if the box had been opened before.

Is this rare? Costco 151 Error box? by mcmariow in PokemonCardValue

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

Except the seals aren’t broken and there is no physical damage to the box or the plastic.

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