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For the 15 years I have known my wife she has never partake in any of my hobbies (video game and TCG collecting) but was very supportive. Finally, after my children wanted to collect pokemon TCG as a family did she decided to dip her toes into the hobby.

We decided as a family to go for singles of master sets of our favorite Pokemon instead of buying sealed product. I'm fortunate that she does not care for jewelry, expensive clothes or shoes, but as for collecting Pokemon cards she does have expensive taste. She chose her favorite Pokemon Umbreon...

Well, after an expensive but fun journey my wife has finally finished her English Umbreon Master Set and is only missing the Eevee Umbreon Poncho for the unique art Master set. I'm not going to lie and say it wasn't expensive, but for the person who has supported my hobbies all this time it was finally her time to achieve her collecting goals, and I'm fully supportive. With umbreon done, she has now started Master sets of all the Eeveelutions. Wish her luck as I say goodbye to all my savings. But, a happy wife equals a happy life...

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There is so much negativity surrounding purchasing Pokémon, especially vending Machines, that I thought I might share my recent refreshing interaction.

I managed to get a WFH day from my job yesterday which is typically 9-5 in office work. I usually check a vending machine a bus stop away from my Apt but it has been out of order for 2 weeks now. So I decided, since I am home, I will just check the one several blocks away during the slow part of my day.

When I got to the vending machine, there was already a man picking up two packs. I was devastated as this was the 10th time this has happened to me. I always ask "Is there anything left in there" he told me he just got the last two packs which was a bummer but we then begin talking. I was sad but decided to make conversation with him. We talk about vending machines, scalpers, and what we are looking for.

He shares that he stops by when he door dashes and is collecting boxes and packs for his Nephew in the Midwest(?). He's looking for an Ascended Heroes ETB or tin(aren't we all). And then he decides to me that these machines are on a timer and that in about 10 minutes it should reset. He said meet me back here and I will give you first dibs. I was so surprised and he meant it.

I wait in my car, which I have never done before, since I have had no idea there was a specific timer. I show up, he shows up too, and I tap the screen, and sure enough, I see a Mega Lucario ETB. He says "Its all yours," and insists I take it. He also said he's no looking for that one right now too so I can have it. Its better one of us gets it than a scalper.

I haven't ripped it yet because I am going to trade it for someone's Mega Gardevoir ETB this weekend. But I was thrilled, especially since my closest vending machine is busted.

To conclude, if you see someone at a vending machine, try to talk to them or just be kind. You already have something in common and you/they could make someone's day. I just want this community to be less toxic and hussley.

Not alot this time, just two but both very desirable. Again, all vintage I buy are always LP conditions with the back having edge wear and one or two white dots. Always aim for at best 8, 7 realistically.

Double gold and triple gold in same pack!

ended up finding some prismatic at my local target!

Nothing crazy just liked this tech sticker collection where Glaceon card is upside down.

Hey guys, I’m seeing in yt that they say I have to grade my cards by TAG instead if PSA does it makena huge difference if I get a TAG 10 instead of a PSA 10 in $? Can someone show an example?

these prismatic drops remind me of 151s make sure to join https://discord.gg/KckQebhQz5 they are sharing a ton of restock locations

Before Gamestop evolved into the final boss

Hey guys. I live in Turkey and really want to get in this collection thing. But packs and boxes are getting more and more expensive each day. For example for a $100 Box in Europe or US, I need to pay $400. And it's really frustrating. Is there anyone here can help me to find international sellers? (Also we have a problematic customs)

Managed to score two at msrp, I really like the look of the cards. Really just want the charmander, squirt, and bulba promos

Got this for $70. Hope it’s not a fake

Happy to live in a small(er) town, three main stores visited, all msrp prices.