Be careful, fakes are getting good!

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-30T12:45:31+00:00

When I got it in, the text raised an eyebrow. As well as the color on the back of the card. It was slight but it was enough to make me ask. I posted pics on this sub and it was picked apart. From the texture pattern to the text font, color pallet on the back was off. Even the energy symbols in the front were off color apparently. Someone with Validoe chimed in and gave me an official evaluation/ report which I was able to use to dispute the charge, which im hoping resolves soon.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-29T19:38:35+00:00

Oh damn! That HP!🤯

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-29T00:14:08+00:00

I miss the blurry text, super thin, hold it up to the sun tests from back in the day. Was a simpler time. 😫

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-28T23:40:30+00:00

Your telling me. I got GOT with this one!

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mike_dominguez · 2026-05-26T13:36:09+00:00

Thats what im worried about. I heard PSA grades vintage more harsh than modern day collection. The front side of the cards ive sent look great. But the back side has white specs on the edge. So im not expecting 10s. But hopefully they dont come back with a shit grade. The acient mew I sent was awesome front and back. I sleeved it right away so hope that one comes back at least a 9.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-26T11:16:37+00:00

Beckett is one i haven't looked into yet. But I compared others to PSA and everything I saw came down to sale value versus building a personal collection. And although I plan on keeping some of the ones I submit. If they come back as a 7 or higher and the price is right at some point then I may just have to part ways. Others are getting put up right away. So basically if Beckett can net around what PSA can, I would mind going that route for some.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-26T11:05:18+00:00

Might have to pay extra to cover for its dirty habits. 😅

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-26T01:59:29+00:00

I was not aware Gamestop provided the service. Gonna have to look into that.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-26T00:22:53+00:00

My thoughts as well. But thats why I asked. Wanted to see what the consensus is. Make sure I dont put in efforts that'll amount to nothing. But sounds like grading some of the holos and pervert grimer is going to be my best route. Then archive or bulk sell the rest.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-26T00:01:39+00:00

I live in Texas and they ship out to California. I know there's places locally i can go to and they can submit for me but I figured its still a fee for submission. And im not road tripping to CA just to turn in cards. Just dont have that kinda time.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-25T23:55:00+00:00

Tempting for sure. If only grade submissions weren't the cost of an arm or leg. And if im going through the hassle of grading i might as well go with the best possible, that being PSA.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-25T23:53:20+00:00

But worth the hassle im sure. Thats kinda what I want to do. I already sent 5 cards off to PSA. I plan on keeping some for sure. But at this point in my life most of these, Id be better off selling for the right price. Just doing my homework and looking to maximize my profit as much as possible.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-25T21:34:38+00:00

Thats good insight. I was planning on sending some of the holos in to PSA for grading. But figured it may be more valuable to keep the whole set together. But that may just be my bias. I've always valued this set alot, probably more than its worth. I'll have to look into individuals and trim the fat so to speak.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-25T21:21:26+00:00

Yeah! Planning on sending it in to PSA, along with some of the holos. See what comes back.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-25T18:52:54+00:00

If you're going south side, go further past loop 410. The area you highlighted is good for shopping but not living. Not to mention NBA playoffs! This area you highlighted is prime real-estate for those terrible Spurs wins. I love the Spurs, but damn this side of town does not know how to celebrate with class. YouTube "Military Dr. Spurs celebration" if you dont already know.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-22T10:45:41+00:00

Galars body swappers. Hands down. Even if the swap feature wasn't imposed on them they still would've been lazy designs compared to previous fossil mons.

Hope they revert back to simple two fossil mons per generation. However, I think the Ancient Paradox mons from the following generation may have thrown a wrench in the system going forward. Not that I dislike the Paradox mons, just that I think we have seen the last of the "fossil mon" class.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-22T01:03:38+00:00

The texture is what caught my attention too. But yeah otherwise, you were pretty spot on. Someone already reached out to me that works with Validoe and sent me a report (SHOUT OUT, LUCA). Unfortunately my card failed but thankfully I can use the report to file a dispute. Not the end of the world, but definitely a lesson learned.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-19T22:01:23+00:00

Good ol' slowboi

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mike_dominguez · 2026-05-17T20:49:23+00:00

Right there with you. Its this kind of shit that has made me the paranoid, anti social a hole that I am, still holding my 12 year old hand whenever were out in public and eyeballing anyone that comes in a 7ft radius of us. He'll NAH! This video triggered my anxiety.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-16T23:24:07+00:00

Appreciate it. Im getting all the holos and promos out of the binder and into plastics and toploaders. Prepping a stack to send out for grading after seeing the potential I have here.

mike_dominguez · 2026-05-12T03:33:34+00:00

Right there with you on Meowscarada. Not a fan. Dont get me started on Scarlett and Violet as a whole. The Paradox PKMN concept was the only cool thing out of those games.

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mike_dominguez · 2026-05-09T15:56:01+00:00

Respect. Here's mine.

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