I’ll be honest, I recently started collecting more sealed product and noticed the difference in prices (like everybody else in the hobby); but I understand the necessity. Am I excited about paying $110-$130 for a booster box, not really. But I’m purchasing from local/small entrepreneurs; and knowing that the increased price will help them maintain and grow their business with the previously slim profit margins makes me more accepting of the changes.
Surging Sparks is good for my collection. I love it. Fun to open, great art and the chase is tough. Bad quality control helps a set. Magikarp from PE can confirm this, just ask Magikarp yourself.
This set is insane. The market is EATING the supply. I checked 3 targets, 2 gamestops, Walmart, my local lgs, and I only saw about 50 sleeved booster packs between ALL of these locations. Nothing else
I don’t have a problem with stores charging more, the problem I have is when they do pre orders at a certain price and then cancel them and up the prices
Surging Sparks are still available, but at a cost. As we push PCI to print more and faster, something suffers, in this case, the print/cut qualities. PCI needs to find alternatives to meet both demand and quality, if not, the people will be disappointed on both side of the scale. I hope you kept some sealed for yourself.
I thought you made a really good point about the brick and mortar stores. I really enjoy going into mine and chatting with the staff. If they can claim some profits, they should.
I’ve heard they want to keep Booster Boxes and Pokemon Center ETBs but eliminate regular ETBs in the big box stores. Instead, keep booster bundles and add a ‘super’ or ‘mega’ booster. Less bulk/more packs/more profit
I must say, I miss the PowerPoint you created with the graphs and percentages. I've noticed a couple videos lately with it missing. Hopefully it comes back
Ok explain then the loss side of things like BattleStyles? If the customers supported the store buying BattleStyles at 120 , but that box sank to 88 and consumer excepted that loss. Why not treat the customers the same when a good set comes out like this ??? It just seams fair , that’s why people see the raising up to 130-160 is greed. Because it’s only happening because it’s a good set , but the greed takes over and we forget about the bad times like BattleStyles. I paid 105 preorder game nerdz and got my second one for 148 from a different seller. Im not mad but I do see the fomo on the sellers part.
I can see the PC ETB going up back to its pre order price of around like 150 or some. I however am definitely waiting for prismatic as I missed the pre order window and will go crazier on those and buy a lot compared to Surging sparks. I am holding 1 PC ETB and I opened a PC ETB and the rest im just buying packs here and there. Gonna stop this week and wait for Prismatics.
Surging sparks is horrible quality control. At the prices we have to pay the crappy corners, whitening and roller marks is pathetic. The set is really cool for the artwork but darn it's rough. Hope they fix this mess before prismatic comes out.
Pulled my SIR Pikachu from sleeved packs and sold it this morning for $350 because of a little off-coloring. But my Pikachu had r almost perfect centering. I don’t regret selling it because the profit goes to my 6 and 4 year old boys. But I am wondering if I should have sold it for more, because mine was nearly in immaculate condition.
@@ThePokeOffice you also said you were dumb multiple times while also saying in another Livestream that you think your smart. There's a reason why you're getting less views when everybody's views are growing.
This set blows butts. The pull rates are horrendous. You are mad to say this set is fun to open? This is by the most depressing set to open. Granted, I opened a case and a half of Surging Sparks and got Booty Pikachu, i didn't... Feel great. Because the journey to get it was a bunch of crap SIRs/IRs or not even ANY. If you didnt buy this at MSRP, buying this crap at 150 to 160 is crazy feel bads when you crack packs with these terrible pulls. Poke tubers are saying "buy it now" is causing the FOMO to keep the prizes high for Booster Boxes.
Surging sparks is phenomenal. Look I have no problem with business's raising there prices because it's a business but you don't need to try and make excuses for why their doing it. First, they choose to be in business in this field second you don't know every businesses margin all of the ins and outs etc and to talk like you know seems disingenuous. A business can come out and say or not say why they are raising prices but if they told me they are doing it because of the market and demand I get it but if they give me a sob story about how much they make normally isn't enough etc I won't want to shop there. If that's the case why are you in business in the first place or it sounds like a pile of Garbage and not someone I would trust.
If you business and eating rice and beans.. then no sorry you cannot afford to run a business thats your decision. this greed thing is gross what they are doing.
It's Market Demand on top of pull rates. Take a step back and look at average cost to pull an SIR card from this set. This is a big set so pull rates are affected by that
@ethanbarton so for all the kids that want this new set their parents have to pay an extra $50 than they should because grown men are trying to make a quick buck off it? Thats being spoiled? You're a literal rat...
I went to Frank N Son Collectible Show In LA, scored multiple boxes for $135-140. ETBs for $40 please ppl don’t believe the hype !! Look around before feeding the scalpers
@@nerdyjobzgaming8498 Google it you monkey. If my reward for over 1000 packs (~$4000 worth of product) is a barely decent looking pikachu... I'll pass.
So every set should just have extremely high pulls rates which causes the value of sets to be dog shit? You sound like a whiny kid mommy and daddy gave everything you cried over
There's a lot of haters in the comments. I think this set is pretty hype, people are mad they can't get it cheap
I was lucky to get 10 trainer boxes for about $35 each and a 36x pack a few months ago so I’m happy about that
Bought about 150 packs of surging sparks. Not selling till the 2030's.
Sure 😂
@MagmaMikeBach all the Timmy say this. Then panic Dump when it's up 60 percent . Gotta make 20 bucks on their one booster box!
@@cryptomon86 yeah I bought a case worth for $690 and 2 cases of PC ETB’s but I’m not crowing about holding em for 5-10 years 😂😂
Hope there sleeved
💯💯💯✊🏿
I’ll be honest, I recently started collecting more sealed product and noticed the difference in prices (like everybody else in the hobby); but I understand the necessity.
Am I excited about paying $110-$130 for a booster box, not really. But I’m purchasing from local/small entrepreneurs; and knowing that the increased price will help them maintain and grow their business with the previously slim profit margins makes me more accepting of the changes.
Surging Sparks is good for my collection. I love it. Fun to open, great art and the chase is tough. Bad quality control helps a set. Magikarp from PE can confirm this, just ask Magikarp yourself.
demand is just high. went to gamestop and they really only had sleeved packs left, and those were almost gone too
No ones arguing if demand is high or not. The question is why.
@Dire_Hit demand is high because instant profit and gambling is a thing 🤣even my dang kids are degenerates 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭
Surging sparks is…GOING TO THE HECKING MOON
This set is insane. The market is EATING the supply. I checked 3 targets, 2 gamestops, Walmart, my local lgs, and I only saw about 50 sleeved booster packs between ALL of these locations. Nothing else
I don’t have a problem with stores charging more, the problem I have is when they do pre orders at a certain price and then cancel them and up the prices
Yes, I also have a problem with this. It's a total scumbag move
The quality on my cases was dam near perfect. Must be a batching issue
Surging Sparks are still available, but at a cost. As we push PCI to print more and faster, something suffers, in this case, the print/cut qualities. PCI needs to find alternatives to meet both demand and quality, if not, the people will be disappointed on both side of the scale. I hope you kept some sealed for yourself.
Surging Sparks is the Evolving Skies of the Scarlett & Violet era.
maybe
Investor here. Bought every pack in my continent, not selling until 2040.
I thought you made a really good point about the brick and mortar stores. I really enjoy going into mine and chatting with the staff. If they can claim some profits, they should.
Yep completely agree👌
my gamestop was stacked they had a ton of etbs, booster bundles and sleeves
Not the P.C ETB’s. That’s what collectors want
@ im not referring to the PC etbs im talking regular. gamestop is stocked up with surging sparks
I think they are printing A LOT of Prismatic Evolution… like a lot
I’ve heard they want to keep Booster Boxes and Pokemon Center ETBs but eliminate regular ETBs in the big box stores. Instead, keep booster bundles and add a ‘super’ or ‘mega’ booster. Less bulk/more packs/more profit
thay would be crazy, pc ETB would shoot through the roof
that*
All the Timmys thought it'd go down on release, now there isn't any product around 😁
TIMMY
I must say, I miss the PowerPoint you created with the graphs and percentages. I've noticed a couple videos lately with it missing. Hopefully it comes back
I don’t do that very often anymore - it’s a lot of work, and those are the videos I enjoy making the least
@ThePokeOffice fair enough, I always found them really useful though. Gotta do what works for you
Surging Sparks is draining my wallet and maxing my credit cards. 🤣
oof
You like to tell people what they should like and think pretty often.
I do?
It’s his opinion and he’s giving you the information of the set from his experience, if you can’t think for yourself then that’s on you.
You pulled my chase!
So good
I ‘insert positive adjective’ your title choice
lmao good one ahh!
Ok explain then the loss side of things like BattleStyles? If the customers supported the store buying BattleStyles at 120 , but that box sank to 88 and consumer excepted that loss. Why not treat the customers the same when a good set comes out like this ??? It just seams fair , that’s why people see the raising up to 130-160 is greed. Because it’s only happening because it’s a good set , but the greed takes over and we forget about the bad times like BattleStyles. I paid 105 preorder game nerdz and got my second one for 148 from a different seller. Im not mad but I do see the fomo on the sellers part.
Took me around 2000 packs for the giratina V alt from lost origin….
My local card shop has it for $125 a box, is that an automatic buy now price?
I mean, I would be buying more if I could get it for $125
You can still buy the booster boxes on their site?
I can see the PC ETB going up back to its pre order price of around like 150 or some. I however am definitely waiting for prismatic as I missed the pre order window and will go crazier on those and buy a lot compared to Surging sparks. I am holding 1 PC ETB and I opened a PC ETB and the rest im just buying packs here and there. Gonna stop this week and wait for Prismatics.
Surging sparks is hype
Hard to find no but expensive right now
Pullrates are tough makes the value of cards hold longer from pre release
surging sparks is surging money
Surging Sparks has changed the market.
indeed. or I think a better word is "changing" because its still in the process
Surging sparks is horrible quality control. At the prices we have to pay the crappy corners, whitening and roller marks is pathetic. The set is really cool for the artwork but darn it's rough. Hope they fix this mess before prismatic comes out.
Surging sparks is the surge that Pokémon needed right now
Congrats on the pull!
Got 2.booster boxes today opened the first one and got the pikachu!!!! Cant belive its going for TCG $600 aus 😮🎉
CRAZY!
This set will not hold its price for too long
we'll see
If someone is saying they can’t find it’s because they can’t afford it. Straight up
Sold my Pikachu SIR on eBay for $450 earlier and almost instantly.
Unreal
Do we care about stores making sales or do we want product at a reasonable price?
both?
@ yes please
The ripping stream was tons of fun. Fell asleep before the live with rob last night. Been loving the content Colin!
Pulled my SIR Pikachu from sleeved packs and sold it this morning for $350 because of a little off-coloring. But my Pikachu had r almost perfect centering. I don’t regret selling it because the profit goes to my 6 and 4 year old boys. But I am wondering if I should have sold it for more, because mine was nearly in immaculate condition.
What packs were those from? Been loving the content lately
sleeved
@ThePokeOffice no kidding. I've had horrible luck open 120 packs. No sir. Got a booster box and a PC ETB tonight let's see
2 booster boxes, 3 etbs and 2 pre release build and battle boxes. Keeping sealed until 2031.
Hey you do realize you said in the investor bro livestream that you didnt like sv and now you just said its the best era ever.
I did not say that. I said that the general consensus is that sv era isn’t good. I have loved sv era for a long time
@ThePokeOffice that's not what you said lol. Would you like me to find and quote exactly what you said? You said you weren't a fan of the sv era.
@@ThePokeOffice you also said you were dumb multiple times while also saying in another Livestream that you think your smart. There's a reason why you're getting less views when everybody's views are growing.
Bought a case of BB ($622) and P.C. ETB’s ($260)
Where do we think the pikachu price will land?
Surging sparks is a mixed bag. Good and bad.
Wow, that's a good opening! Ive pulled nothing 🤣
You opened up 700 packs? So like 19 cases. How much did you leave yourself.?
You selling the singles? Or opened to give away?
Surging sparks is not as good as prismatic 😂
I would buy 2 pikachu sirs, rip one in half and 💩 and 🔥 the 2nd copy for but 1 prismatic moonbreon….
Prismatic won’t have booster boxes.. collectors want that..
This set blows butts. The pull rates are horrendous. You are mad to say this set is fun to open? This is by the most depressing set to open. Granted, I opened a case and a half of Surging Sparks and got Booty Pikachu, i didn't... Feel great. Because the journey to get it was a bunch of crap SIRs/IRs or not even ANY.
If you didnt buy this at MSRP, buying this crap at 150 to 160 is crazy feel bads when you crack packs with these terrible pulls. Poke tubers are saying "buy it now" is causing the FOMO to keep the prizes high for Booster Boxes.
Lol msrp is 160usd dude
@@ThePokeOfficeif you got it early, it was 110 (by the time I got it) on preorder from a big LGS.
So you bought it for way below msrp
I just got a surging sparks box for $130 😎
Bought mine for $103
Best SV Set After 151
Overhyped set with stupid prices
I love this set, had great pulls so far
My lgs in Canada has a lot more coming in two weeks
Music is 🔥.. pow midnight
is almost Sold Out lol
Awesome video!
: A perfect storm
Surging sparks is phenomenal. Look I have no problem with business's raising there prices because it's a business but you don't need to try and make excuses for why their doing it. First, they choose to be in business in this field second you don't know every businesses margin all of the ins and outs etc and to talk like you know seems disingenuous. A business can come out and say or not say why they are raising prices but if they told me they are doing it because of the market and demand I get it but if they give me a sob story about how much they make normally isn't enough etc I won't want to shop there. If that's the case why are you in business in the first place or it sounds like a pile of Garbage and not someone I would trust.
Actually pretty good
Awesome set!
Love surging sparks
Theres nothing different about this set and every other set.
My walmart has alot . Just not fab of set
Live stream Chris py 1860 packs for the Masterset
If you business and eating rice and beans.. then no sorry you cannot afford to run a business thats your decision. this greed thing is gross what they are doing.
This is literally such a bad take. It’s not greed. It’s market demand
@@ThePokeOffice agree to disagree
It's Market Demand on top of pull rates. Take a step back and look at average cost to pull an SIR card from this set. This is a big set so pull rates are affected by that
You're so spoiled. They have no obligation to sell below MSRP
@ethanbarton so for all the kids that want this new set their parents have to pay an extra $50 than they should because grown men are trying to make a quick buck off it? Thats being spoiled? You're a literal rat...
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I went to Frank N Son Collectible Show In LA, scored multiple boxes for $135-140. ETBs for $40 please ppl don’t believe the hype !! Look around before feeding the scalpers
-goated
Surging Sparks is overhyped
The gold pika goes hard!!
fully agree, pika looks demented
Surging is literally one of the least fun to open packs in at least the last year. I would rather open Shrouded Fable. These rates are dogshit.
What are u yapping about
fully agree. this set is good but not the best. pikachu looks retarded af
@@nerdyjobzgaming8498 Google it you monkey. If my reward for over 1000 packs (~$4000 worth of product) is a barely decent looking pikachu... I'll pass.
So every set should just have extremely high pulls rates which causes the value of sets to be dog shit? You sound like a whiny kid mommy and daddy gave everything you cried over
Overrated
so stupidly over rated & heaps of people will regret paying these prices
1stt
Surging sparks is the most over rated, expensive set with ok cards 😂