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Sorry, I’m not sure of the exact size and dimensions for onepiece. I think they are the same size as Pokemon but I could be wrong. Maybe just make sure the size of the sleeve you are buying will fit the card.

Thanks for the tips!! Unfortunately, I accidentally stumbled upon some of these stores and didn’t keep a good record of the location 😕. Noted for next time!

That’s a good strategy! What kind of cards do you buy in 9s?

Hi sorry, I can’t remember

Thanks for checking out the video and yes, agree with you. The modern alt arts are great for sure - no doubt about that. But collectors nowadays know the sleeve cards right out of the pack and they know to grade chase cards. However, for vintage cards, the same sentiment wasn’t there so not only was the print runs shorter but I could imagine the condition was not kept as well.

Haha yeah, me too! Already wanting to go back 😂

Thank you! W username

That's a nice win! Congrats!!

Hey, thanks for your comment! Yes, you're absolutely right that cards don't always need to be graded to enjoy it. With regards to vintage, I think one really important peace of mind aspect of getting graded copies is knowing that you have an authentic and "non-inked" card. I get paranoid at times when spending hundreds - thousands of dollars on raw cards especially if it could an inked/marked card to make it look in better condition than it is (ie. blue marker ink on the back to hide whitening). Hence, getting a guaranteed mint 9 has always been my play for vintage cards. I wish I could shovel out the money for a 10 for some of the cards I'm interested in but for those middle era cards that I'm collecting, that difference is often 2 - 4k /card which is just a bit outrageous for my wallet. Plus, I have trouble believing that PSA is consistent enough to reproduce a 10 grade (ie. if you cracked a vintage 10 out and resubmit it, I think there is a good chance it may get a 9). They use human graders which always adds a layer of subjectivity which I don't like especially if I'm paying thousands for a difference of 1 grade. Just my two cents but thanks for checking out my video!

​@@TCGCollector Love your channel and down to earth attitude!

Thank you and appreciate it greatly!

No problem! Hopefully it was helpful :)

They should work for YuGiOh as well but they might be a smaller sized magnetic case since the cards are smaller. I think as long as your have an inner sleeve, the cases should work fine too!

Thank you

lol that’s a big brain move!

Thank you and that’s very well articulated. I’m glad you found what you enjoy the most since it did take me a while to start focusing down on what I enjoyed the most in this hobby. And yes, totally agree with you on contentment - there’s way too many things to collect in this hobby and combine that with everyone on social media showing off their collections, it’s definitely hard to not get distracted. Thanks for sharing 🥂

Haha, thanks! Appreciate the comment :). It is quite a challenge for sure but that’s what keeps the hobby fun! Good luck on your pc goals as well.

That’s a good strategy as well! I think especially given that PSA is grading based on human graders, there definitely quite a lot of subjectivity that goes into it. I think especially if I’m buying a 10 that costs so much more, it would be more reassuring to know it’s a “true” 10.

haha, thanks man! Glad to be back at the desk with my hands as the main characters lol. Btw, are you going to the Bossa show in Langley next month?

@@TCGCollector hahha not sure yet... but it's tempting to see all those canucks there! What about you? BTW let me know what you're collecting/missing for your master set I can take a look around

haha, yes! I am planning on going Sunday :). And thanks, that's nice of you. Currently, just starting with DP era cards and maybe 151? How's your legendary collection master set going?

@@TCGCollector I got lots of 151 commons if you want! legendary collection is a bit expensive so might take a break on that one lol

Thanks! I'll let you know what I'm missing and can trade you something in exchange :). Appreciate it man

Show me how you would do it then!

Wow, congrats!! That is a sick find!! Sometimes it's more than $7.99 now!! I've found some Pokemon card binders and loose cards before but they really overprice it :/. You should check out my other video which I actually found some vintage holos and not just mainly bulk like this video lol

It took me a few times lol but definitely quite luck based! Also, a lot of theft happens with these cards

@TCGCollector yeah in my case the closest trift store is goodwill and those sell the cards on auction I did once found an empty tin so I guess that's something no cards though but I'll keep looking. Maybe I can try my luck at a flea market 🤔 I have seen others before getting lucky so may as well try there aswell

Yup, that’s a good option. Sometimes if you can catch a restock, that might be your best chance

@TCGCollector yeah that is a good option and I can enjoy some nice iced drinks for the day

Thanks! Yeah, I feel like the majority of collectors wouldn’t agree with me but I’ve made the decision to have more variety rather than more 10s

@@TCGCollector yeah, if you ask "Do you want five 9's or one 10?" I think that forces people to better think about this.

Yeah, exactly. Sure the 10 looks “nice” and is more pleasing as a “perfect” grade but the fact is that many vintage 10s are not reproducible.

Never heard of mini snaps! Will have to check it out, thanks! But yeah toploaders are probably the cheapest option

@@TCGCollector the one toucher are better tho. mini snaps are a bit flimsy. But they do protect the card well enough and are aesthetic imo. I just order 50 pieces from temu for 25 euros. So they are cheaper than one touches but not as cheap as toploaders

@@TCGCollector ultra pro mini snaps are nice but more expensive than the Chinese japanese ones. Gamenetics has nice slide cases, similar to mini snaps

Interesting, how are you planning on storing it?

I usually just go for whatever the best deal is. So it’s a combination of different places (eBay, game stores, or conventions).

Exactly! The only downside is there’s no tracking unless you purchase it beforehand or go to the post office and get them to print you a a label.

I didn’t recall! I believe there were pikachu luggage at the donki store!

Ah, depends on how bad it was actually. If it’s a noticeable indent in the card, PSA is pretty harsh with it. But if there’s no damage, it may be ok

@@TCGCollector I think they'll be fine hopefully I don't like card savers though 😂

Did the same thing

@@slickback2772 lmao it's good to know I'm not the only one!

Haha, yes the amount of plastic really builds up in this hobby!

Thanks!!!

Thanks! Appreciate you for checking out the video! I think it's fine to team bag your cards and I actually do that myself. I think the team bag doesn't create such a tight seal that water would be trapped inside so I think you should be fine!

@@TCGCollector Appreciate the response. Thank you!

Good luck!

Sorry I don’t think I remember. I remember it was underneath a dog cafe since I kind of stumbled upon it by accident

Thanks for checking out the video! Let me know if you have any other questions :)

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the kind comment :). I think definitely the older collectors market the be more selective in purchasing cards that have more “significance” to them. This may be cards from their childhood or cards that have more chase; thus, it’s likely these cards are also more rarer/pricer. That being said, I think there will always be a market for mystery lots. Since standard pokemon product comes in packs, I think people inherently enjoy the gambling aspect of the hobby

This is in Japan! I don’t think Korea has one

Thank you!!!

Nope, no ticket required to enter nor was there a long line. Just get up to the floor and walk in

My understanding is, unless it's a weekend or a known holiday, most weekdays no longer need the ticket system

Haha, good luck and have fun on your trip :). It’s super fun in Japan

Haha this is the last one! Feel like everyone is tired of seeing it xD. Thanks for checking it out man

bruh

Then put in top loader, some may say overkill but I say I’m passionate lol

lol I’ve never tried that brand of inners before? Is it better than the more common ones (dragonshield or kmc)? Good for you man

@@TCGCollector the game genic inners are actually the first inners I’ve tried, but so far they feel really nice

As long as they are acid free, they should be fine. I only worry about some of the cheaper brands as their sleeves may be more susceptible to degradation and can lead to damage to your cards

Haha no worries. Yeah, a lot of nice cards but I guess those are relatively common in Japan? Love the smaller cities where you can still find something decently priced 😂

Exactly, the only exception for me is if it’s super modern then maybe I’ll opt for a raw copy since a lot of them have a higher chance of getting a 10. Otherwise anything older than Sun and Moon, I would just get the 9 instead.

Hey! Thanks for checking out the video. Totally understandable. There’s definitely quite a few videos on this if you search up something like “how to determine the value of Pokémon cards”. Usually you can look this info up by typing in your card name and the little number at the bottom of your card on eBay and see if there’s any sold listings for that item. Alternatively, with the eBay app, you can search by uploading a picture of the card. That could give you a rough estimate of how much you should expect. This way, you at least know the value of the cards. There are some trustworthy people that can see your cards or I believe even grade your cards for you and then sell it on your behalf. Definitely worth doing some research!

People have been able to remove bigger dust/debris from cards but some are also able to polish the holo which is often scratched. But I think these cards are a bit beyond saving - especially the holo hits we got

lol not sure what to say but sure they’re just cartoon drawings designed for kids but the nostalgia is just too strong for myself. The hunt for rarity is what really keeps me going as an adult now and many people are coming back to the hobby trying to collect cards they used to have or never had the chance to own when they were younger. Never thought I be pulled back into the hobby but it’s been fun for myself personally!

Yeah :). Super nostalgic for sure!

Haha keep looking! Really just gotta get lucky but I often see a lot of those cards being stolen. Be sure to also check the counter where they store more valuable items. I’ve been disappointed quite a few times though because sometimes they’re way overpriced (eg. a few commons and uncommons in a binder costing $50)

lol why would I steal those?

@@TCGCollector value village is backed by private equity and they make record profits year after year off insane price market ups and have for almost a decade now. Their donations to non profits is based off of single digit cents/lb of donated goods they choose to acquire. They make massive profits and chose to over charge for used goods. Tl;dr I be stealin from them because they’re stealing from us

​@@TCGCollectori think its because value village has been overpricing like everything recently