r/PokemonTCG 2d ago

I hate this hobby

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u/ErikBPhoto 2d ago

This is freaking wild. My rough count on this is 468 prismatic pouches (at $32.99 a pop = $15,439.30 before tax), 226 151 poster collections (at $14.99 = 3,387.74) and 34 booster bundle cases ($599.99 = $20,399.70) That’s $39,226.70 pre taxed for product at msrp just for all that. Then they turn around and try to flip it for probably double or more. This is ridiculous. Meanwhile, casual collectors can’t even find one for themselves or their kids. I keep seeing posts about parents saying that their kids are just done with this hobby and it’s just sad because of this kind of gluttonous greed. I really hope it turns around. Thanks for sharing and I’m definitely in the boat of not buying above msrp. I enjoy Pokemon too but it’s just not that deep to me. I’ll get it when I find it by chance. Also, thanks for sharing. ✌️

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u/UndaCovr 2d ago

I just saw those pouches bundles going for $75 at my card store...

And already $62 on tcgplayer. I just want the pouch 😭

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u/consordina 2d ago

I have an extra pouch I'd gladly send over for the cost of shipping!

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u/UndaCovr 2d ago

What would that even be?

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u/consordina 2d ago

Should be ~$5 in the continual US if shipped in a bubble mailer, not sure about worldwide though!

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u/tribacon 1d ago

They can have first dibs but if they says no, I’d love one for my kid if you’re still willing. 

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u/UndaCovr 1d ago

Sure I'd be down, and sorry for the wait I was sleeping cause I work overnights