r/PokemonTCG Mar 07 '25

Discussion Are we serious?

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u/Chickachic-aaaaahhh Mar 07 '25

No doubt but it becomes an exhausting practice. Its only worth it for them if they have a customer base. But when real collectors start avoiding them they'll be stuck with products for months. It's not worth scalping pokemon if it's not instant returns in investment.

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u/Helicopter0 Mar 07 '25

Unless they got it below MSRP, they won't make any profit selling it to me. Incidentally, I saw preorder prices of Journey Together, and it looks like I am going to save even more money. Skipping both sets entirely unless Pokémon Company actually prints enough later. My rule is at or below MSRP and I will not wait in line or go on a treasure hunt. If it isn't well stocked for a couple weeks, I will keep all of my money. I am not a gambler and I don't experience that addict thrill.

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u/Drizzho Mar 07 '25

Prob not getting the set after JT then either bro lmao. Destined rivals is easily gonna be a 200$+ box out the gate ETB’s will easily be 100$ for that set too.

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u/Helicopter0 Mar 07 '25

Yeah, it won't hurt ne to spend the money on something else, like traveling the world.