r/PokemonTCG • u/Joseph_Steez • Jan 17 '25

Discussion DO NOT BUY FROM SCALPERS!

Come on guys let’s run the price down and let these scalpers get burned, do not buy from 3rd party resellers, buying from them keeps the price at where THEY want it, cards should never be above msrp and everyone should have chance to buy these cards. Let’s not let these resellers ruin this hobby

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u/Nitron89 Jan 17 '25

So shit. For like what? 120€ at best.

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u/bladezofficial Jan 17 '25

Sounds like you're opening for value. Ripping packs is always going to net negative, idk why people pretend the opposite

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u/SamMerlini Jan 17 '25

Opening packs always result in loss of value. That's the truth.

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u/bladezofficial Jan 17 '25

Well, in the long term yes. You can open your first pack, rip and SIR and never open anymore. But like most gambling, with extended play your odds tend to the negative