Don’t Buy into the Hype

TLDR: Don’t overspend on Pokemon cards. And don’t pay over retail for the new stuff. Skip to the bottom for the positive.

I have opened everything from Base Set to all of the new stuff. I opened dozens of Champions Path ETBs and booster boxes of Evolving Skies. Almost every card in the picture I pulled.

Please don’t pay over retail for stuff still being sold. Even if the shelves are empty. I would even go further to say don’t buy stuff sold in the past 5 years for 2-10x the retail price. I bought into the hype and I will never do it again. It’s exhausting and you will find yourself always wanting more and more.

The positive: I checked the older (+5 years) singles market and it’s great!! I firmly believe the early 2000s stuff is undervalued and significantly cooler. Ever heard of the original Shining Pokemon, Crystal Pokemon, Base Set 2 Reverse Rares, Original Ex, Delta Species, Tag Team. There are all sorts of absolutely gems. I would HIGHLY recommend picking these up. They will never be reprinted and are hands down my favorite cards.

TLDR: Don’t overspend on Pokemon cards. And don’t pay over retail for the new stuff. Skip to the bottom for the positive.

I have opened everything from Base Set to all of the new stuff. I opened dozens of Champions Path ETBs and booster boxes of Evolving Skies. Almost every card in the picture I pulled.

Please don’t pay over retail for stuff still being sold. Even if the shelves are empty. I would even go further to say don’t buy stuff sold in the past 5 years for 2-10x the retail price. I bought into the hype and I will never do it again. It’s exhausting and you will find yourself always wanting more and more.

The positive: I checked the older (+5 years) singles market and it’s great!! I firmly believe the early 2000s stuff is undervalued and significantly cooler. Ever heard of the original Shining Pokemon, Crystal Pokemon, Base Set 2 Reverse Rares, Original Ex, Delta Species, Tag Team. There are all sorts of absolutely gems. I would HIGHLY recommend picking these up. They will never be reprinted and are hands down my favorite cards.