I Was Scammed | Unboxing The FAKE $10,000 Pokemon Cards

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  • @Lynix
    @Lynix 3 роки тому +1268

    i hope you see the guy who sold it to you in person

  • @luckysevens6852
    @luckysevens6852 3 роки тому +3436

    One of the nice things about being a Yugioh player is that fake Yugioh cards look like they were made by a blind man in a warehouse basement.

    • @james2944
      @james2944 3 роки тому +104

      For the old fakes, yeah they were super obvious. I doubt you will ever start to see deepfakes like this for the modern cards people actually play, but for old sets that have high collectors values starting to crop up like LOB and Metal Raiders I can all but assure you that we will start seeing counterfeits of this degree or better.

    • @sugoiiibeats
      @sugoiiibeats 3 роки тому +54

      I remember getting some fakes when i was a kid in like 2007 n u could easily tell, this is crazy

    • @austinwilburn1772
      @austinwilburn1772 3 роки тому +24

      Yeah, I'm a magic player and most people in that community would of shut it down in a heartbeat at the very first sign of a red flag.

    • @luckysevens6852
      @luckysevens6852 3 роки тому +4

      @@austinwilburn1772 mtg has some pretty convincing counterfeits out there from what I've heard.

    • @BlackAxe101
      @BlackAxe101 3 роки тому +10

      @@luckysevens6852 They do but Its still pretty easy to tell when compared to a legit card. The way light reflects off the cards, the durability of the material are all obvious signs that are very easy to tell in person.

  • @nickadkins7765
    @nickadkins7765 2 роки тому +59

    44:45 is when he finally comes to his senses and realizes he was duped....that's unfortunate, but I'm glad you gave the viewers their money back

  • @kaasutizardrawr883
    @kaasutizardrawr883 Рік тому +52

    I really hate people ruining the hobby for us. I've been collecting for 20+ years and I've been tricked too by convincing fakes ☹️

    • @MrSkibadee
      @MrSkibadee 3 місяці тому +1

      yeah i need to learn how to fake them, you can make so much money with it its awesome

    • @MysticalZeus182
      @MysticalZeus182 3 місяці тому

      @@MrSkibadee

  • @HiMtnSage
    @HiMtnSage 3 роки тому +1964

    3 minutes in and I'm watching a man with the biggest optimistic about attitude of 2020.

    • @PhayzinOut
      @PhayzinOut 3 роки тому +60

      And just like that, 2020 brought him back to 2020

    • @A1onYT
      @A1onYT 3 роки тому +39

      i’d be optimistic as well if i had 10K on the line.

    • @mobileduck5822
      @mobileduck5822 3 роки тому +9

      English

    • @MrDrProfessorSir962
      @MrDrProfessorSir962 3 роки тому +3

      @Bebe Amebe Penisi still a felony after a certain point. And literally scummy

    • @haythem_gaamouri
      @haythem_gaamouri 3 роки тому +4

      wdym *with the biggest optimistic about attitude of 2020*

  • @Noname-eg6xm
    @Noname-eg6xm 3 роки тому +1302

    The “it’s tough” “idk” “hard to tell” all stems from the fact you know deep down someone took you for 10k and you wanna do unspeakable things. I FEEL YOUR PAIN. so upsetting

    • @LookingTheBest
      @LookingTheBest 2 роки тому +5

      Have you ever spent 10k on anything?

    • @Noname-eg6xm
      @Noname-eg6xm 2 роки тому +34

      @@LookingTheBest lol. Yes. Multiple comic collections. 5,10,12,25,45k. Multiple toy collections 5,7,12,15,30k and multiple cash deal vehicles. Most I’ve spent on Pokémon is $8300 tho. Why do you ask tho…I’ve near been scammed out of 10k tho

    • @Noname-eg6xm
      @Noname-eg6xm 2 роки тому +9

      @@LookingTheBest oh and I spent 15k on Doge at $.023

    • @wutangtimmy3064
      @wutangtimmy3064 2 роки тому +27

      @@Noname-eg6xm please tell me you didn’t put 15k into doge 🤡

    • @Noname-eg6xm
      @Noname-eg6xm 2 роки тому +41

      @@wutangtimmy3064 $15k at .02. It’s at .30 and I cashed at .59. Do the math 🤣😅🤯😬🤫🤑

  • @420KingGeo
    @420KingGeo 10 місяців тому +16

    And this is exactly why I'm a casual card enthusiast. I can get just as happy with a basic pokemon card with a new or cute/interesting artwork and only spend MAYBE $40 a month. Any holo pulled results in the happiness dance and ceremonial sleeving. Works for me and my fam, we aren't crazy about investing in it, don't have any plans to trade or compete in battles, just fans of the Pokemon themselves.

  • @robertawiese
    @robertawiese Рік тому +24

    This guy has such a passion and really cares about fellow collectors…. Respect

  • @thomaspfeifer5356
    @thomaspfeifer5356 3 роки тому +351

    Nothing but credit for how well u handled this.

  • @twiztedlettesl
    @twiztedlettesl 2 роки тому +622

    The look on his face when he noticed the cards are in the same order is just heartbreaking. Like a look of total embarrassment and disbelief.

    • @mightymike_69
      @mightymike_69 2 роки тому +4

      im the 100 liker

    • @janirobe
      @janirobe 2 роки тому +47

      thats when he knows for sure its fake and then proceeds to pretend like he doesn't already know for the next 45 minutes

    • @havilavi472
      @havilavi472 2 роки тому +5

      @@janirobe true 😂😂

    • @havilavi472
      @havilavi472 2 роки тому +3

      lmao 🤣 shit was funny as fck

    • @SwuadeTV
      @SwuadeTV Рік тому +9

      @@janirobe he wanted em to turn real, but the real nail in the coffin was ripping the holo's

  • @Phawks-Phire
    @Phawks-Phire 2 роки тому +44

    Man, I felt so bad when he pulled the first pack out and saw it was open. My heart weeps for you.

  • @tjstreamer5982
    @tjstreamer5982 2 роки тому +58

    Crazy how they can do all that shit but can't figure out how to seal the packs

  • @LiKeBuTTeR
    @LiKeBuTTeR 3 роки тому +3594

    Sorry to see this my man. Hopefully it gets sorted. Thanks for being such an icon in the community!

    • @Stallzyx
      @Stallzyx 3 роки тому +24

      crazy seeing you here BuTTeR, I remember seeing you on twitter back in September getting really annoyed at resealed packs in one of the stores in the US and I honestly had no idea it was gonna blow back up in popularity so much! Gonna check out your PSA submissions :)

    • @ricardotorres6919
      @ricardotorres6919 3 роки тому +10

      Hey what’s up butter! I remember watching your channel when you were grinding division 1 with slippery in the dark zone 😂 good ol days

    • @iflossinsmlgproofposts4656
      @iflossinsmlgproofposts4656 3 роки тому +2

      Says u bro u been a legend since. Og Tom clancy

    • @PandaSama.
      @PandaSama. 3 роки тому

      Division 2 content? Any?

    • @dirukutinmao1112
      @dirukutinmao1112 3 роки тому +1

      Sheeeet see u in the Dark Zone 😂

  • @royslapped4463
    @royslapped4463 3 роки тому +563

    He was in so much denial he said "it could have been a sealing issue at the factory" at least 10 times.

    • @supernaturalarch666
      @supernaturalarch666 3 роки тому +21

      Yeah he was hoping but yeah when you have that many packs like that open its not good

    • @MrFuzziiWuzzii
      @MrFuzziiWuzzii 3 роки тому +21

      The whole video is one huge cope

    • @sweetnibblets1499
      @sweetnibblets1499 3 роки тому +7

      That, and people aren't tuned into the stream at the same time, so people will stop spamming "what happened?"

    • @ixonite
      @ixonite 3 роки тому +15

      Well it was a sealing issue at "a" factory, its just not the factory we hoped for :/

    • @Gongolongo
      @Gongolongo 3 роки тому +1

      I had that issue with my box back in the day. It was legit but not this many bags were open.

  • @masoncarpenter5438
    @masoncarpenter5438 Рік тому +14

    Vids like this are why I'm so scared to jump back into the retro market, so grateful I have so much from this Era already open from when I was a kid, makes me want to open all my unopened product just to see but so scared of receiving this kick to the teeth. Im sorry this happened to you bro, you didn't deserve this.

  • @Theplumberscrack
    @Theplumberscrack 2 роки тому +11

    I hope this was all resolved, just recently got back into collecting thanks to you. Thank you for your content , your energy, your humility. I appreciate you

  • @BabyPikachuWithLollipop
    @BabyPikachuWithLollipop 3 роки тому +526

    This really sucks. You can tell by the redness in his ears, the embarrassment and disbelief that this box was full of crap and fakes. I wish you the best in the future that you don't run into this problem.

    • @prod.deathwish
      @prod.deathwish 3 роки тому +14

      Damn his ears where red

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      @paulmanno3916 3 роки тому +1

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    • @SSJFutureGohan62093
      @SSJFutureGohan62093 3 роки тому +6

      His ears were practically on fire

    • @hammer8982
      @hammer8982 3 роки тому +5

      Dam his ears where all red lol

    • @trapgod95xxx63
      @trapgod95xxx63 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

  • @melissawhyte4491
    @melissawhyte4491 2 роки тому +1199

    Best fakes I've seen yet, but never would all the packs be the same cards in the same order. Scary they are making them that good though.

    • @texasslingleadsomtingwong8751
      @texasslingleadsomtingwong8751 2 роки тому +62

      I personally believe this was from the same equipment , paper and inks , but the
      person/s doing this look to be in a hurry . Leading me to think this was unauthorized reprints . That constitutes fakes .

    • @daniswara1164
      @daniswara1164 2 роки тому +17

      The fakes are so good since they only need to do a very little variation. That's why ever pacck contain the same cards

    • @NA-pt6ck
      @NA-pt6ck 2 роки тому +8

      Mehhhh. It’s good for his ass. Maybe I’ll start selling fakes. Seems like a sucker is born every UA-cam channel. Gotta love it.

    • @Marusii847
      @Marusii847 2 роки тому +23

      @@NA-pt6ck Like you even could lmfao

    • @brandonmcgillis
      @brandonmcgillis 2 роки тому +10

      @Boa-Noah if Psa puts them in a slab then it will be impossible to any person to tell it’s a fake lol

  • @Saltfanatic484
    @Saltfanatic484 5 місяців тому +3

    Pokerev is one of those guys that does right by the community. He investigated, didn’t give a bs answer, and shut it down and refunded after the misfortune of finding out they’re fake. We love you pokerev keep it up!

  • @ollivanders8100
    @ollivanders8100 Рік тому

    Who wants me to open a STILL SEALED 1999 not for consumer sale boosterbox? This one: ua-cam.com/users/shortsCom5GSqC2tE?feature=share
    Should i open it at 100k subs?

  • @xYNPR0DUCTi0NS
    @xYNPR0DUCTi0NS 3 роки тому +266

    Dude im not even into Pokemoncards or opening shit, but this made me sad watching him + being him so professionally handling it.

  • @Mogawty
    @Mogawty 3 роки тому +1978

    51:29 Man’s soul just got crushed. Sorry this happened. People are awful.

    • @Szobiz
      @Szobiz 3 роки тому +17

      well.. he deserved it ❤️

    • @chase9018
      @chase9018 3 роки тому +73

      @SimpleGamingChannel it shouldn’t have that plastic film on it...

    • @con8six
      @con8six 3 роки тому +34

      Szobiz why?

    • @poooooooooooooop7777
      @poooooooooooooop7777 3 роки тому +15

      the way the music cut out man.. damn

    • @DeekBoy333
      @DeekBoy333 3 роки тому +3

      I miss your epic seven content

  • @bbrvcustomz2912
    @bbrvcustomz2912 2 роки тому +7

    Massive respect for being so humble and creating a truly inspiring youtube channel. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @andrewmosley2588
    @andrewmosley2588 Рік тому +19

    I’ve never seen someone be in denial for so long. My heart was breaking for you man.

  • @simplesailor6644
    @simplesailor6644 3 роки тому +292

    I will stay a member and continue to purchase from your shop because i trust your judgment and good natured spirit.

    • @ryguy-qh2qk
      @ryguy-qh2qk 3 роки тому +1

      How u have an alien by ur name wtf

    • @carguy1697
      @carguy1697 3 роки тому

      Right the fact that he uploaded this and didn’t have to tell us shows a lot about his character

    • @capo4ever334
      @capo4ever334 2 роки тому

      He also refunded everyone that purchased. This is the type of guy I'd be comfortable buying from

  • @Chezzworth
    @Chezzworth 2 роки тому +891

    It's crazy seeing denial in action. Says so much about Rev's character though. Such a wholesome dude trying to see the positive. But yeah I can't believe how long he entertained the idea that it was real

    • @sickstuff7624
      @sickstuff7624 2 роки тому +76

      I am a poor character person and I’ve denied to myself that I was sold grass clippings instead of weed all the way up to smoking it before I admitted it to myself. It’s not a character trait, it’s a defensive trait.

    • @GuerillaWar4s
      @GuerillaWar4s 2 роки тому +4

      @@sickstuff7624 true

    • @idahodreams
      @idahodreams 2 роки тому +8

      @@sickstuff7624 crazy introspection

    • @brandongomez1806
      @brandongomez1806 2 роки тому +15

      @@sickstuff7624 damn how tf u not notice that? U buy reggie on the reggie huh?

    • @Slimebal_7
      @Slimebal_7 2 роки тому +14

      @@brandongomez1806 ahahahaha he smoking mud

  • @BurntFaceMan
    @BurntFaceMan Рік тому +3

    This is one of those amazing videos that you hear about but rarely witness.its sad, but I appreciate you bailed on the video and you refunded people, hope you sorted out your own refund from the scammer.

  • @HawksNestYT
    @HawksNestYT Рік тому +4

    dude seeing how good these fakes are and the resealed box is terrifying. I they didn't mess up the pack reseals and, centering, and card order, we may never have known

  • @mkoi228
    @mkoi228 2 роки тому +386

    I am completely in awe of how professional you are. I know that 1 subscriber does not compare to a 10k box, but with this video you won not only a new subscriber, but a deep admiration. Greetings from Argentina.

    • @ekayim
      @ekayim 2 роки тому +2

      amazing.

    • @kurtisknight593
      @kurtisknight593 2 роки тому +1

      Extremely unprofessional!!! He had nothing ready!!! He needs to learn how to edit.

    • @t.c.574
      @t.c.574 2 роки тому +16

      @@kurtisknight593 edit a live stream?

    • @DarrthFaderr
      @DarrthFaderr 2 роки тому +3

      @@t.c.574 lmao that’s what I was thinking like bro, this happened live

    • @ruhenot6682
      @ruhenot6682 2 роки тому +3

      @@kurtisknight593 bro, u alright?

  • @notruben7660
    @notruben7660 3 роки тому +248

    You handled this situation perfectly. Well done Rev!

    • @MRFizzler1
      @MRFizzler1 3 роки тому +3

      @@Angel42515 nope these holo cards are totaly fake... these never came from pokemon themself

    • @notruben7660
      @notruben7660 3 роки тому +10

      @@Angel42515 They were some of the best fake cards I’ve ever seen. Very convincing at first glance, but definitely fake.

    • @maccusmc
      @maccusmc Рік тому

      Minus the spending 10k on fake cards part

  • @smb08150
    @smb08150 Рік тому +6

    Watched this video for the first time and just blown away by how awesome you handled this situation! Admirable for sure!

  • @Tarantula_Fangs
    @Tarantula_Fangs Рік тому +5

    Wooow!!! The amount of detail and work to go into producing these high quality fakes!! I really hope everyone involved in these scams gets caught.

  • @GadgetAddict
    @GadgetAddict 3 роки тому +1554

    My heart sank when you hit the deja vu moment of repeating card order.:(

    • @ATK.
      @ATK. 3 роки тому +48

      It was funny cause a pack before I had that realization.

    • @marcuss7047
      @marcuss7047 3 роки тому +5

      Time stamp?

    • @ATK.
      @ATK. 3 роки тому +11

      @@marcuss7047 22:10

    • @mrpumperknuckles1631
      @mrpumperknuckles1631 3 роки тому +3

      Some card venders have missprints that get passed along production and miss major steps. I know this because I was a production manager it looks like this was a pre print that was post production that was sent ahead without any thought...

    • @JohnnyBeeMon
      @JohnnyBeeMon 3 роки тому +3

      @@macauley4466 those counterfeits are garbage. There's some super high quality ones available on AliExpress that have black cores, pass most tests including light test, the only way to tell if they're real is by using a jewler's loupe to look at the fine details that are hard to replicate. The ones in this video look like they were printed off around 2010 or so. They're definitely good, but a trained eye can see the obvious difference in text size and alignment. The latest batch of fakes I ordered were nearly perfect macroscopically, had to bust out the loupe to check them and they're spot on aside from some of the text/symbol edges.

  • @kbudh01
    @kbudh01 2 роки тому +98

    51:33 - the face of a broken man 😭

  • @Ari19904
    @Ari19904 4 місяці тому +1

    The text just below the typhlosion was literally falling out of its bubble 😂

  • @whycantibefree
    @whycantibefree 2 роки тому +15

    Scammers really are just the worst. It’s like coming home to find out your house has been broken into and a bunch of stuff stolen. Nothing worse. And those few minutes of optimism and hope that maybe it’s just a bad seal from the factory or whatever. Just trying to hold onto the tiniest bit of Hope while the actuality that you know you’ve been duped/screwed is undeniable and screaming at you in your head. Just the worst thing ever. Can’t even imagine how it would feel being live on UA-cam revealing it in front of an audience, let alone an audience of people that also paid for them and are also holding out hope for it to not be true. So sorry for you bro. Obviously no one had anything to worry about because you are a stand up guy and immediately refund everyone. But for you it’s just the worst. And I don’t know how it ended up for you but I really hope you were able to get your money back also.

  • @OurBlackFriend
    @OurBlackFriend 2 роки тому +36

    47:33 I bet this poor guy has woken up in a cold sweat screaming "They're all the same!"

  • @Alainzzz
    @Alainzzz 3 роки тому +208

    That's why we buy from you and not single cards on ebay. It's not your fault, i hope you get all of your money back pokerev!

    • @dillontripp2294
      @dillontripp2294 3 роки тому +6

      I always use Ebay honestly

    • @siamsttr
      @siamsttr 3 роки тому +5

      but even buying from someone like him could get you fake cards. Imagine if instead of opening the packs he sold the box thinking they're real, then you'd be buying something that's fake without either of you knowing.

    • @rig85
      @rig85 3 роки тому +8

      @@siamsttr And, to be fair, there’s always a chance the person he bought them from didn’t know either.

  • @t5833
    @t5833 Рік тому +3

    I don't know much about Pokemon cards but I enjoy collecting magic, especially sealed. Heart breaking man... I recently had two kamigawa boxes that were 100% resealed but thankfully I video taped myself opening the package from start to finish and it was so obvious even a frame from the video would show a person who's opened more than a couple magic packs it was resealed. It's tough man

  • @jasonmonico3945
    @jasonmonico3945 2 роки тому +3

    He SO BADLY wanted to stay positive. I hope someone made things right for you my guy.

  • @admiralbert5509
    @admiralbert5509 3 роки тому +174

    So sorry rev! We all looked forward to it especially me as neo genesis is my all time favorite set and finally managed to grab a pack.
    But: No one is blaming you and I think we should use this opportunity to educate each other on how do detect fake boxes. You are doing an amazing job and we appreciate you. We’ll figure this out!! 👽

    • @Chaengster
      @Chaengster 3 роки тому +3

      exactly!

    • @mraaa1394
      @mraaa1394 3 роки тому +2

      well said

    • @airmanwoodsify
      @airmanwoodsify 3 роки тому

      Indeed!!

    • @Szobiz
      @Szobiz 3 роки тому

      the only opportunity worthy i see here is the scammers learn to fo better

  • @aidanmohrman9493
    @aidanmohrman9493 3 роки тому +106

    The sadness in his voice when he said “now I don’t know”...imagine scamming someone for a few thousand dollars and sleeping at night.

    • @terry122
      @terry122 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah. If I did that, I would never be able to sleep at night.

    • @lorenz2781
      @lorenz2781 3 роки тому +1

      @@terry122 then you already have a life and/or live in a country that doesnt/dont let you sleep at night.

    • @FriedChorizo
      @FriedChorizo 3 роки тому +1

      Few??? 10k is not few

    • @js8430
      @js8430 3 роки тому +1

      @@lorenz2781 ?

    • @Dylmark
      @Dylmark 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah, I just don’t get people. How you can be such a piece of shit and have no problem with it.
      It’s calming to know that people who do this sort of stuff always get what’s coming to them, in one way or another

  • @AlejandroIrujo
    @AlejandroIrujo 2 роки тому

    I LOVE going back to this video and watching him just be baffled for 30 minutes or so… LOL

  • @jjkerkhoff7944
    @jjkerkhoff7944 Рік тому +5

    Oh my goodness I feel so bad... They are so hard to tell the real from the fake.These are the most realistic fakes I've ever seen.

  • @FLWVideosYT
    @FLWVideosYT 3 роки тому +970

    The font is different. Slightly more magnified and also some are spaced differently, but seriously though, the fakes are getting better and better! So annoying

    • @Munn-ch8oe
      @Munn-ch8oe 3 роки тому +33

      Did you see the end? The front of the holos isn't just paper.. it's a fcking foil xD

    • @richsanson8497
      @richsanson8497 3 роки тому +5

      Actual Pokémon cards are printed onto foil

    • @ohigedid91xbox9
      @ohigedid91xbox9 3 роки тому +19

      @@richsanson8497 the whole card isn’t foil with a glued on card lmao

    • @richsanson8497
      @richsanson8497 3 роки тому +11

      Just got to the end myself, the whole cards are usually foil, I've removed them before on genuine cards, and that's how you get holo bleed, but would normally be printed on, not a sticker lol

    • @Munn-ch8oe
      @Munn-ch8oe 3 роки тому +4

      I don't know how the new ones are made but the old cards are only foiled in several areas so only where it is necessary.
      And it's seems like they have the same pattern as the genuine neo ones so.. they didn't use new holofoil.. so.. they faked it

  • @brandondebold8270
    @brandondebold8270 3 роки тому +81

    You saw his soul leave his body when he ripped that holo. Tried to stay optimistic throughout but that was it.

  • @pabloroman3261
    @pabloroman3261 4 місяці тому +1

    Yo the dedication to ur craft is awesome the fact ur ripping a real card even just one is respectable bro I appreciate ur realness I love this hobby n it sucks ppl do this

  • @HowlCT
    @HowlCT 5 місяців тому +2

    "This could be a factory issue" *Mans huffing the largest cannister of copium known to mankind*

  • @joeypolisena
    @joeypolisena 3 роки тому +240

    Man you can tell this guy was just not giving up hope

    • @krevin543
      @krevin543 3 роки тому +4

      Imagine how much money he lost here.

    • @avacapone7572
      @avacapone7572 3 роки тому +4

      It was sad for real. It made my heart sink

    • @joegastly6166
      @joegastly6166 3 роки тому +3

      Joey Polisena you'd do the same if you spent 10k on a box.

    • @hlozano400
      @hlozano400 3 роки тому

      Holo Japanese are like sticker the only difference is the should leave no holo on it it should be white on it when you break it and you should be able to see blue in the middle instead of black like the American cards are

  • @angryscotsman2504
    @angryscotsman2504 3 роки тому +111

    I felt so bad watching this. Props to him for keeping going and not flipping out, he’s earned a sub from me.

  • @deepvibez
    @deepvibez 2 місяці тому +1

    you can tell many many differences on the cyndaquil cards at 25:00 - especially the lines and lettering or symobol, differences, and thickness in inking.

  • @Rayniedaygames
    @Rayniedaygames 3 місяці тому +2

    honestly if they printed more then a few types of cards it would have been much harder to tell they shot themself in the foot by only making 20 different cards

  • @shirosobi
    @shirosobi 3 роки тому +205

    So sorry this happened, but don't worry to much about it. No one's gonna blame you for it. Much love from Germany 💕

    • @adityanosora
      @adityanosora 3 роки тому

      What happen

    • @shirosobi
      @shirosobi 3 роки тому +1

      @@adityanosora fake box

    • @faaaaaaaaaaaaaaag
      @faaaaaaaaaaaaaaag 3 роки тому +3

      @@adityanosora watch the video and find out , but I mean you could also read the title like enjoy the creator you watch don’t just click for the craze all the mainstream UA-camrs started

    • @Tsuyoi176
      @Tsuyoi176 3 роки тому +1

      was geht

    • @savagelk9486
      @savagelk9486 3 роки тому

      He looks like he knew they were fake imagine spending 10k on fake pokemon cards 😂who's selling a 1sr edition empty booster box

  • @Drew_93
    @Drew_93 3 роки тому +355

    This is suppose to be a fun hobby and scammers/greedy people are just ruining it for the rest of us. Hopefully you get your money back.

    • @craigj4979
      @craigj4979 3 роки тому +6

      I have too agree just in general it was a cool hobby to own older cards now its just people with loads of spare cash that can invest and the risk of now getting fakes is so high ive even seen fake boxes opened that had wizards seals on aswell

    • @Kikan319
      @Kikan319 3 роки тому +3

      tbf... People were scamming boxes since the start. It became a bigger issue after 2010 starting with base set in english and Neo in Japanese.

    • @RJSAMCRO
      @RJSAMCRO 3 роки тому +11

      This is getting as bad as another hobby of mine. Hot Wheels. Scalpers buying up all the premium cars by having friends on the inside of Walmart , Target, and so on that hold the cars in the back or go through them before they reach the floor. End up on Ebay for 10-20X the price. It's not even fun anymore.

    • @qv9104
      @qv9104 3 роки тому

      Yess I agrea wi dumbies nead too steek toogethear. Stoopid peepol r strongre wen their iz lot ov uss

    • @loopy221
      @loopy221 3 роки тому

      Why are people in the Pokémon community reselling these empty packs and boxes? What did you guys think would happen. If you’re a Pokémon Enthusiast do you go out buying packs to collect them? Explain why. Booster boxes I understand.

  • @brandondiaz901
    @brandondiaz901 2 роки тому +2

    You even rip one of your cards to test if they where fake, dude, you are great. I’m sorry for what happened. Keep the good work.

  • @Ditsycomic
    @Ditsycomic 2 роки тому +5

    The fact that every deck almost had the exact same cards was my biggest red flag

  • @disboima
    @disboima 3 роки тому +65

    One of my rule of thumb, if the cards are glossy, it's fake, and that was literally one of the first thing I noticed.

    • @insaniayt7824
      @insaniayt7824 3 роки тому

      If the art looks really weird tho, it might be a card from the so called "Vending series"
      Its some sort of set that was apparently only sold in vendings? Maxmoefoe mentions those often when opening mystery mandrake cubes.
      [Or it could be a magazine promo.]

    • @Khazz81
      @Khazz81 3 роки тому +1

      @@insaniayt7824 I mean, he openned 3 packs in a row and got the same pokemons at the exactly same order, what are the odds.. right?

  • @karkang
    @karkang 3 роки тому +83

    This dude handled this so well
    I probably would have broke down and cried or punched a wall
    Positive mentality is a great thing to have

    • @vanDevKieboom
      @vanDevKieboom 3 роки тому +11

      ur not a millionaire

    • @Blernster
      @Blernster 3 роки тому +5

      This was pennies to a rich man plus he will make a bunch from the video

    • @rig85
      @rig85 3 роки тому +2

      Getting paid to upload it either way. Plus, likely some “pity donations” during the stream.

    • @LITMOVIESCENES
      @LITMOVIESCENES 3 роки тому

      @@vanDevKieboom how did he make his millions.

    • @tylerdurden1179
      @tylerdurden1179 3 роки тому

      @@LITMOVIESCENES positive mentality boyy

  • @SiLintDeath
    @SiLintDeath 2 роки тому

    Lmao his face when he rips the holo. 🤣

  • @goe5
    @goe5 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the post man. Definitely a good way to help out the community about Japanese fake cards out there

  • @jamesa.paintingjap.7777
    @jamesa.paintingjap.7777 3 роки тому +32

    Damn, my heart broke for you, it was obvious from five minutes in the video and I know you thought so yourself you just didn’t want it to be true. Handled like a professional, much respect for staying professional. 👊🏼

  • @just_hansi
    @just_hansi 3 роки тому +61

    I am a graphic designer and had to rebuild a lot of graphics/Logos for jobs so i know how much work it is to rebuild something like this. Altough i saw the differences in the fonts pretty fast it is really scary how much effort they put into faking these cards... But as always criminals dont know limits... You handled the situation really good and i hope you get refunded somehow!
    Best greetings from germany and i love your streams!

  • @Zachary133
    @Zachary133 Рік тому +2

    This is the reason I can't buy boxes of boosters for me and my sister too open anymore. We loved sitting down every now and then and opening packs seeing who got the best pulls in the box tallying up the value like a game. Spending ages sorting them all and filling our collection books up. Making decks and trading our new cards. Was loads of fun getting a box full.
    But, I just don't trust buying them anymore. We just get a couple of packs from the store every time I vist her. its not the same as getting into a box and isn't as exciting but, it beats the disappointment of opening fakes.

  • @ChanEssen
    @ChanEssen 2 роки тому +1

    Pokerev: uh we got a problem
    Me: welp your 10,000 in debt now

  • @zacktrammel614
    @zacktrammel614 3 роки тому +31

    This video was my first time in the pokecave after it appeared in my recommended. The way you handled this situation said a lot about your character which got me interested in your other videos and ultimately led to me becoming a member and participating in your live openings. Keep killin it Rev and I can't wait to see what's gonna go down in the cave in 2021.

  • @juanb7808
    @juanb7808 2 роки тому +87

    Some of the best fakes I ever saw was in Mexico. The cards honestly felt and looked exactly the same and that was early 2010s. I can only imagine them now

    • @zero3556
      @zero3556 2 роки тому +1

      Sometimes there are bubbles of criminal genius in some places of the world that are so sophisticated in the art of forgery that we can be lucky that those are often contained inside of their respective country's borders and don't have either brain or capacity to export.

    • @shawnvick1824
      @shawnvick1824 Рік тому +1

      Sheesh

    • @projectfear22
      @projectfear22 Рік тому +1

      Howd u differ em

  • @James-vk1jr
    @James-vk1jr 2 роки тому +1

    Dude didn't seem surprised at all makes me think he knew all along, if I just lost 10k I'm be abit mad

  • @oldman5364
    @oldman5364 2 роки тому +2

    Rewatched a year later and for a guy who wasn’t convinced they were bad packs he man handled the shit outta them

  • @JB-zn9pl
    @JB-zn9pl 3 роки тому +150

    Damn the hobby/market has become very toxic in the last 6 months, it's just not fun to collect anymore...
    Thanks for everything you've done so far Rev

    • @adityanosora
      @adityanosora 3 роки тому

      What happen

    • @JB-zn9pl
      @JB-zn9pl 3 роки тому +2

      @@adityanosora the box rev opened today was fake, seems a lot of fake card and boxes on the market

    • @vengefulskys4661
      @vengefulskys4661 3 роки тому +4

      I'll still try to collect. Just can't buy anything online anymore. Yard sales and garage sales, flea markets ect and graded products only at this point. I got ripped off on a few mystery boxes on amazon and its just bad that if you don't personally get the item yourself in store its most likely resealed.

    • @BurgerPwner
      @BurgerPwner 3 роки тому +8

      Yup i've also noticed this. So many people just getting into pokemon because they saw in logan pauls video that there's a lot of money in the hobby.

    • @jobstoker5399
      @jobstoker5399 3 роки тому +3

      Quite sure this box has been faked ages ago, not anything recent. Stories have surfaced for very convincing japanese neo fakes few years back.

  • @charleschamberlain1844
    @charleschamberlain1844 3 роки тому +566

    It was fake from the jump , poor guy just didn’t want it to be, I feel for you.

    • @Lifeofbass
      @Lifeofbass 3 роки тому +44

      Yeah, can't blame him. Dude lost A LOT of money.

    • @DreadFool
      @DreadFool 3 роки тому +50

      @@Lifeofbass but he made it all back on stream. Still can get a refund and can probably buy another box. It isnt the money he cares about. He love the cards more. I think he's more disappointed than sad.

    • @db5094
      @db5094 3 роки тому +1

      @@DreadFool he made 400k on stream?

    • @TheMarcnaundorf
      @TheMarcnaundorf 3 роки тому

      @@db5094 pretty sure this booster went for like 10k

    • @Sam-sh1hp
      @Sam-sh1hp 3 роки тому +8

      @@db5094 where did you get 400k from?

  • @MB-yc8yr
    @MB-yc8yr 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, some ppl are cleaver and sneaky.. im really sorry to see you had this happen.. its a horrible thing to do to someone.. my inner child sure felt hurt and disappointed.. i couldn’t image that happening in IRL :( i hope good luck found you this year and you got some real card pulls you wanted in a real box.. and hope you were given a full refund/or a full real unopened box of cards.

  • @MoisesMoncibaez
    @MoisesMoncibaez Рік тому

    This video still blows my mind over a year later, I’ll never forget this live stream.

  • @justsomemonkeymanwithlongh3188
    @justsomemonkeymanwithlongh3188 3 роки тому +291

    People are getting better and better at faking cards that soon the cards won’t even look fake anymore lol

    • @eliaskristmansson3063
      @eliaskristmansson3063 3 роки тому +35

      its like with shoe replicas, over time they have gotten so good that if the replica is gonna be indistinguishable, or almost indistinguishable from the og, the price is still gonna be really high

    • @teemalparmanan5798
      @teemalparmanan5798 3 роки тому +2

      @@eliaskristmansson3063 I have been there

    • @juicebox2780
      @juicebox2780 3 роки тому +4

      ehm not true. These fakes are terrible

    • @Zetunez
      @Zetunez 3 роки тому +1

      Gonna need a microscope soon enough lol

    • @kevinsay2492
      @kevinsay2492 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah. It’s getting good. To the point where people are going to be so afraid of even buying the real ones. Eventually people just stop buying. this can mean, that market is going to crash? I’m hoping. So now I can afford it. All joke asides, though. I feel bad for him. Hope you get this resolved. Lol

  • @xedalpha1
    @xedalpha1 2 роки тому +175

    I remember when fakes were just ridiculously shiny holos for all cards, and were also stickers.

    • @CutieRingoJoy
      @CutieRingoJoy Рік тому +2

      OMG! My friend had those

    • @nereososa7764
      @nereososa7764 Рік тому +7

      though they were fake my 10 year old ass was still excited about those fake 50 cent machine pokémon card stickers 😂

    • @sportsfanjw559
      @sportsfanjw559 Рік тому +7

      Ayyyye i member the stickers 🤣

    • @Groglor
      @Groglor Рік тому +1

      Is there any real sticker ones?

    • @shadowsmith1386
      @shadowsmith1386 11 місяців тому

      @@CutieRingoJoy 🤣😂 sad

  • @codyhudson3566
    @codyhudson3566 Рік тому +2

    I think that booster box was put together for the packs to be sold individually and nobody would have been any of the wiser.

  • @KevinJr77
    @KevinJr77 2 роки тому +1

    Just now seeing your video. Now we can tell by how light the colors and how thin the box is. So sorry you found one this way. Seeing the way you handled this made subscribe.

  • @KaiStormSpryzen
    @KaiStormSpryzen 2 роки тому +124

    I’m really sorry that happened. I’m really mad at whoever sold the box.

    • @shaneshelby9348
      @shaneshelby9348 2 роки тому

      Dude what does it take the card that says reprent

    • @sierra9283
      @sierra9283 4 місяці тому

      The person who sold it could have been scammed too. It could have been a long way back to the scammer. So a lot of people could have been scammed in the process. It ended with him, if he didn’t know any better he would have technically scammed everyone else. Luckily for everyone else and unfortunately for him, it ended with him.

    • @sierra9283
      @sierra9283 4 місяці тому

      @@shaneshelby9348huh??

  • @caydengraham6635
    @caydengraham6635 2 роки тому +74

    This is scary. Imagine the amount of fakes there are out there.

    • @calibomber209
      @calibomber209 2 роки тому +3

      Millions. I see lots of vendors at the fleamarket all day!

    • @cable30
      @cable30 2 роки тому +1

      Almost everyone trying to bank off those who dont think and just buy so fakes are made anytime and we get taken and loose out anytime.

    • @caydengraham6635
      @caydengraham6635 2 роки тому

      @@cable30 facts

  • @kylewestcott1095
    @kylewestcott1095 2 роки тому

    Very good video and catch, and I salute you for keeping the video going to your viewers to show that you weren't trying to hide or be shady about anything. As well promising everyone their money back. To me the contrast is different but the fake one where the two stars are near the bottom the white is totally in a different area even though you said it could be a printing issue. But you are correct the fakes were way too blurry compared to your PSA 10. Too me I thought the picture of the two you were comparing the top left part of the picture was off and was cut off a little. But you are right as well again about the cards being glossy. For some reason I was sent 4 boxes of Darkness Ablaze that I never ordered but somehow, they were delivered to me when I only visited the site but never ordered due to the prices and being skeptical. You have taught me so much when I decided to get into this hobby to collect and invest in for years later to come like you said in your earlier videos, to set it and forget it. I try to only buy from reputable sites, but you have taught me how to not trust Ebay as well about people hacking accounts, to mystery boxes. I have never been a fan of those, but unfortunately bought some from TCG and other reputable seller's that I thought were good but now am worried and will be inspecting any goods that I buy from Ebay or anywhere else. So now the mystery boxes that I have purchased and was going to put away, I now want to open to make sure that I wasn't scammed. I did order two mystery boxes that guaranteed to include at least one pack from 2009-2012. Which now I am worried and suspect that those packs are probably weighed and is the reason why these sellers make these boxes because they are giving me the packs that weigh less and gave me the one's they wanted. I am not sure what I am going to do now, maybe just keep the packs just for show and display, rather than opening them. Thanks for all your knowledge and content. Just know I will always do what you have suggested going further to help me ensure I am not getting scammed! I salute you and keep the great videos coming, never give up or be discouraged. We need to figure out a way to stop the scammer's so that this cannot happen anymore as hard it maybe but the community needs to come together and think of something!

  • @SmallTownFishing830
    @SmallTownFishing830 Рік тому +4

    It’s so crazy seeing this happen. My son just got into Pokémon cards so I was thinking about starting a channel for him where we do pack openings and this scares me. I noticed after just a few packs they were in the same order. Sucks this happened man..

  • @laceytopmiller794
    @laceytopmiller794 2 роки тому +92

    Working at a print shop for 7 years taught me that when you scan an object and then print it digitally, it thickens all the lines and makes them bolder.. they are all in the same order bc they were printed off and stacked before cutting...

    • @MrSanpoil
      @MrSanpoil 2 роки тому +5

      I think you're right. The fake one looks a tad bit bigger/bolder in certain areas.

    • @nickjones3793
      @nickjones3793 2 роки тому +3

      100% correct look at the set symbol the lines on the stars are way to thick.

    • @applemusic5568
      @applemusic5568 Рік тому +2

      But the plus sign was way smaller

    • @zachdaikawa4872
      @zachdaikawa4872 Рік тому

      @@applemusic5568 also just in a different spot

  • @indianajones6887
    @indianajones6887 3 роки тому +32

    "How...did they do this?"
    This was by far the most interesting pokemon video I've ever seen.

  • @bren9193
    @bren9193 5 місяців тому +1

    I feel the pain.. he went through all the stages of grief in this video.

  • @mayson212
    @mayson212 2 роки тому +3

    Damn rev. That's a really impressive fake box. Handled it like an absolute champion ❤️

  • @fireside9549
    @fireside9549 3 роки тому +490

    Pulls first card. Surface is shinier than the moon. Seems legit.

    • @nicoschnabel7580
      @nicoschnabel7580 3 роки тому +11

      Bro there are some packs that are Hella fucked up but real and they even cost more I think BTW u know he just lost 10k right

    • @nizzlerbizzle
      @nizzlerbizzle 3 роки тому +4

      @@nicoschnabel7580 i mean he got his money back,things like this are good to learn on even if its unfortunate.

    • @fireside9549
      @fireside9549 3 роки тому +6

      @@mo938 well if it isn't reflective or shiny. How else would you see the moon? 🤣

    • @fireside9549
      @fireside9549 3 роки тому +2

      @@mo938 the moon is basically a mirror to the sun. Physics

    • @jak_sho
      @jak_sho 3 роки тому

      Right? I knew right away the surface was way too reflective and glossy it’s an obvious giveaway

  • @WorldCompilationsVideo
    @WorldCompilationsVideo 3 роки тому +118

    Ive bought a few packs in the last 4 years and this is the first year i got a fake vintage pack, its getting scary how real it looks too.

    • @pokedez748
      @pokedez748 3 роки тому +8

      Hopefully psa can tell the difference

    • @jamilaknight1216
      @jamilaknight1216 3 роки тому

      @@pokedez748 that part.

    • @dah_v33d24
      @dah_v33d24 3 роки тому +3

      That's so messed up. ☠️ Damn scamers

    • @tomroose7733
      @tomroose7733 3 роки тому +3

      The trouble is the fakers will invest more money into making heathers cards look just as good if not better than the originals.
      I remember seeing a program years ago where this dude made a load of copy pottery or some shit and even the art experts couldn’t tell what was fake or real.
      Same thing will happen with Pokemon, probably has already been happening for years

    • @Veyenel
      @Veyenel 3 роки тому

      That must feel like Brrchacha all the way, we like to see your umbeufo ❤️

  • @one.2622
    @one.2622 Рік тому

    I love how people think he was in denial. He knew the moment he opened them but had to keep going for the sake of the video. That's just his attitude! He even said at the beginning people were gonna get refunds.

  • @777Bviews
    @777Bviews Рік тому +2

    I believe you handled this well. It really shows your professionalism.

    • @llamacebu216
      @llamacebu216 Рік тому

      This video made over 1.9 million views plus his ads.. He made well over 10k. Probably easily made over 5k from just UA-cam

  • @cowsiam7388
    @cowsiam7388 3 роки тому +551

    If they should have a chance of getting away with this they should have sold the boosters separately and sealed them correctly.
    Cus it just got way to obvious when u worked ur way through the box..

  • @MercenaryZack
    @MercenaryZack 2 роки тому +23

    Here is a compilation if things I noticed and are to look out for:
    1. Burred Packs
    2. Sealing Areas of the Pack Cover itself was lower than usual.
    3. Opened/Improper Sealing off the Packs
    4. The Pack Sealing Marks were much larger.
    5. Horrible Centerings of the Cards
    6. Card Order of the packs were often in the exact same order.
    7. Color and Gloss
    8. Text on cards were misplaced, look at the text of an attack and then the attack value, the attack values positioning was incorrect.
    9. Text Spacing was off, in this case so close that the HP 50 was instead like HP50 where the P and the 5 was touching each other.
    10. The 5 was different in the HP 50, the font was more curved at the bottom where the original was not, pay very close attention to that 5.
    11. Blur on Cards, displacement or odd features of various marks, such as the card generation indicator, the evolution indicator.
    12. Texture and Feel
    13. Holo failing the Rip test.

  • @thatonethreeheadedwolf2895
    @thatonethreeheadedwolf2895 Рік тому

    how do you do that like where can i buy the sleeves so you put booster pack?

  • @sonderer
    @sonderer 2 роки тому +1

    I'm not much of an expert, but I saw Leonhart using a blacklight, maybe there is a way to see if there were any fingerprints left behind???

  • @ricsreptiles9531
    @ricsreptiles9531 3 роки тому +14

    This one was tough to watch but I respect how you handled this and how you proceeded with treating it like normal until you were sure. Bless up Rev, better times to come

  • @jzieb
    @jzieb 2 роки тому +59

    "They couldn't even have faked a Lugia for us at least?" 🤣😅🤣 You had me dead man. We outta find out who these bum darts are and tie some socks around there nuts with rocks and watch them sink in a Chinese river somewhere.

    • @realslideFN
      @realslideFN 2 роки тому +1

      i agree

    • @animedxd5862
      @animedxd5862 2 роки тому +4

      So descriptive and i like it

    • @ATF.California
      @ATF.California 2 роки тому +2

      Lol 😂 this comment almost made me cry
      Dude said tie some socks 🧦 with rocks 🪨 in them around there nuts 🥜 lol

    • @LordDiscord
      @LordDiscord 2 роки тому

      That would give us too much value. Can't have that

    • @fallmerry2583
      @fallmerry2583 Рік тому

      Do you need help?

  • @poekiebeest7729
    @poekiebeest7729 Рік тому

    For everyone still watching this. Shine a flashlight behind the card. Its a great way to check if the card is real. A real card will not shine trough (maybe a tiny bit) and a fake will completely shine trough

  • @ChaoticFaze
    @ChaoticFaze 2 роки тому

    My respect to you my friend the way of professionalism is on point here

  • @majintar13
    @majintar13 3 роки тому +189

    This guy was trying to talk himself into believing they’re real so bad he knew deep down they where fake just didn’t wanna come to terms with it

    • @pokelegend1592
      @pokelegend1592 3 роки тому +7

      Exactly what i was thinking.

    • @omegangel3368
      @omegangel3368 3 роки тому +21

      It’s such an awful feeling when something bad happens to you ..

    • @ellisgill1337
      @ellisgill1337 3 роки тому +9

      Right he kept saying I cant tell. Guy 1, they were in the same order, then that typhlosion was clear as day a fake.

    • @jamesaloyisius6210
      @jamesaloyisius6210 3 роки тому +6

      Yup... he was in denial. The colors and graphics were seriously off and the typeset differences were a dead giveaway. Buy yourself a 10X loupe. It will give even more clarity to the fakeness.

    • @markfigueroa2594
      @markfigueroa2594 3 роки тому +1

      I'm so dead lmaooooo

  • @aaronhutto3690
    @aaronhutto3690 3 роки тому +37

    Shame on that person for doing that. People like that make me so sick.

  • @emilyRose-bo6jh
    @emilyRose-bo6jh Рік тому +1

    This was so sad to watch, sorry that happened to you and I hope you got your money back! Also, at 37:50 you can see that the first line of text under the attacks, they used the wrong first character or put it too close to the other character altering the way the text reads. :(

  • @MiloZabal
    @MiloZabal 2 роки тому +1

    People just dont get how easy is to replace the plastic wrap on those boxes and pretty much anything else. You only need like a 20USD machine and some plastic.