Crack Packs or Buy Singles? Pokemon Booster Box Opening! Paradox Rift is Here!

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • Paradox Rift is here! Let's answer some questions that come up often when you're just getting into master set collecting. How many booster boxes should I buy? Should I concentrate on buying singles instead? Should I be an idiot like Pokelou502 and buy a full case? Let's check pull rates and get our Paradox Rift master set started!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 40

  • @earthtoa1245
    @earthtoa1245 11 днів тому

    I really enjoyed this style of video! This set is really cool!

  • @ruttpatel8505
    @ruttpatel8505 11 місяців тому +7

    The artwork in this set is amazing and that’s why I don’t mind the set being huge because there’s so much art to appreciate. Excited to see your progress towards the master set!

  • @mightydavid76
    @mightydavid76 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the QUEST! cant wait to see the finished masterset!

  • @DynamaxDragonite
    @DynamaxDragonite 5 місяців тому

    When you put cards into the master set binder, but you have duplicates, do you check which card you want to keep in the binder thoroughly? Or do you just keep the one you pulled first and add the duplicate into your duplicates binder/box?
    I tend to over analyse the cards I need in my binder for whitening, scratches, etc,... Even for reverses and the holos...

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  5 місяців тому +1

      If there is a noticeable defect or something, I definitely replace with a better duplicate. But for most bulk, I don’t stress too much. They’re all NM essentially since I pull them from packs, and even if I have a bad copy most bulk is like 10 cents or free at my local shop.

  • @Justin-n8o
    @Justin-n8o 11 місяців тому

    Lou, do you plan on mastering any sets that came out before crown zenith? If so, which ones or which have you done already

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  11 місяців тому +1

      Yep! I have a whole shelf with binders made for all of the SWSH era stuff. I haven’t sorted all my bulk to make binders for anything earlier than that yet. But eventually as I complete earlier stuff I’ll do reviews of those too-maybe just as a group though since they will be a bit older by that point. I just pulled that giratina from lost origin last weekend and now I’ve got the itch to finish lost origin!!

  • @SaintBaker92
    @SaintBaker92 10 місяців тому

    wheres a good place to buy singles for 151?

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  10 місяців тому

      I’ve used eBay and TCGplayer if my local shop doesn’t have them, but finding a local store that does singles is always best! That can be tough though. A lot don’t buy or sell singles

    • @SaintBaker92
      @SaintBaker92 10 місяців тому

      @@Pokelou502 I’m in Northern Ireland so no places near me that sell singles

  • @ajwellsshares
    @ajwellsshares 6 годин тому

    Love the vibe here. Cool, mature, chill. 😊

  • @jasons2194
    @jasons2194 11 місяців тому +1

    I am on the fence with this set. Good video and advice, buy two boxes and get singles / swap for the rest. What do you do personally do with your duplicate bulk? Keep / swap / sell / play? Or combination of all. What’s your advice to make the most of them? (I am new to the hobby 😊)

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  11 місяців тому +1

      Right now I keep all my bulk in the normal trading card cardboard storage boxes everyone uses. I have one buddy who collects too so he’ll dig through them sometimes, and occasionally we’ll pull out stacks to give to kids in the family, but otherwise I just have my bulk all organized and sitting!

  • @RealLostGlitches
    @RealLostGlitches 9 місяців тому

    I have most the set done, have around 20 hit cards left, I did it all by 2 booster boxes & maybe 40 hanger packs, tons of bulk left over, gonna finish the last little bit buying singles or the actual cards I need, it wouldn't be a good money investment to try & finish the little bit left buying more booster boxes or packs, way cheaper to buy the few cards I need, ordered a few cards last nite, excited for em to get here & more excited when I'm finished with this set, I'm almost done with crown zen & Obsidian Flames as well

  • @biged6196
    @biged6196 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the advice..me and my daughter are trying to complete the 151 and next we are gonna start this please 🙏 help my out odds if you have any doubles or tips have a great day 🤗

  • @kriskollects
    @kriskollects 6 місяців тому

    super super satisfying, love the style of videos! im going back to watch all your content haha

  • @marijnnoorlander4613
    @marijnnoorlander4613 11 місяців тому

    I don’t think I am going to collect the whole Paradox Rift set, as I am still trying to complete 151 😁

  • @stryterken
    @stryterken 11 місяців тому

    I’m all for boxes!! It’s the rush in opening that does it for me! What’s the fun in buying singles?! Lol

  • @Papucrue
    @Papucrue 11 місяців тому

    You should film a video where you sleeve every card and put them in the binder

  • @xxmsjennyxx
    @xxmsjennyxx 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing and can’t wait to see you complete the Master set! I’m itchy to open these packets too haha

  • @mikeleonard8521
    @mikeleonard8521 11 місяців тому

    I enjoyed the pack opening and your thoughts you were sharing. I opened 1 box so far and have 4 pokemon center ETBs on the way. I'm still debating on doing 151 - my pull rates have been terrible and I want to do Lorcana. I am JUST completing Paldea and have already completed SV Base and Obsidian. Definitely an expensive hobby!

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  11 місяців тому

      It definitely is haha. Adding Lorcana in to already collecting 4-6 Pokemon sets a year is gonna be tough for me!

  • @user-je3su7cz5c
    @user-je3su7cz5c 11 місяців тому

    Regarding questions about completing master sets, i’m still with 151, so the question is, when do you think is better to buy the remaining singles i need, right when the set comes out or waiting a few months to see if the prices drop? Good video!

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  11 місяців тому +1

      Most of the time, prices will drop. For 151, since I tried to complete it quickly, I actually bought a few singles before the prices went up for a lot of the cards and they haven’t gone back down to the prices where I bought them yet. But it’s almost always a safe bet to wait until a price drop for sure!

  • @Kingdingalang
    @Kingdingalang 10 місяців тому

    U motivated me to complete the master set for 151!

  • @Chiheb_AK
    @Chiheb_AK 11 місяців тому

    So excited for this set! loving the artwork

  • @xASAPxGODxx
    @xASAPxGODxx 11 місяців тому

    I’m back again ! Love seeing the full journey of a master set . I wish you luck on this huge set it has like 3 Japanese sets combined in 1 😅

  • @anniejefferson7329
    @anniejefferson7329 10 місяців тому

    Tons on duplicates in commons. Omg. It's horrible

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  10 місяців тому

      This was actually the first set I've ever been able to complete by just opening packs, as far as commons, uncommons, holo rares, and reverse holos go. The secret rares are tougher!

  • @PokeNash
    @PokeNash 11 місяців тому

    Where do you buy your sleeves, top loaders, etc? Also, do you sell off your bulk, or hold?

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  11 місяців тому +1

      I get all my sleeves either from Amazon in 1000 packs, or just from my local store if I run out. I haven’t found a good way to really get rid of bulk so currently I store it all! Just in the regular white cardboard card boxes that are sold at any card shop.

  • @Dadcana
    @Dadcana 11 місяців тому

    I’m with you on just ripping 😅That’s my issue with Lorcana too I could have finished my 204 weeks ago if I bought a Rapunzel but I get too much pleasure in opening them myself. Helps that they’re so pricey lol.

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  11 місяців тому +1

      Yup. You’ll eventually hit a rapunzel though for sure! Let’s hope these restocks coming up actually work and there is stuff out there to buy!

    • @Dadcana
      @Dadcana 11 місяців тому

      SOON I CAN FEEL IT! @@Pokelou502

  • @PokeNash
    @PokeNash 10 місяців тому

    I just opened two full boxes and two ETBs and still have a ton left to fill honestly. Would the move be to wait and buy singles, or buy singles now? Do you think prices will fall in the next few weeks?

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  10 місяців тому +1

      Oh absolutely. The vast majority of cards are currently tanking in value compared to release. In another week or two we’ll know the general floor. Some may go up, like roaring moon, but nearly everything else should keep dropping for a bit.

    • @PokeNash
      @PokeNash 10 місяців тому

      @@Pokelou502 I’ll probably hold off then. I cracked two boxes and really didn’t get any of the chase cards which is pretty unfortunate. Pull rates seem to be rough on this set.

  • @JayZ21
    @JayZ21 11 місяців тому

    Dont waste your money after 2 or 3 booster boxes folks ! Singles all the way and trading with friends 😊

    • @Pokelou502
      @Pokelou502  11 місяців тому

      Pretty much. With this set I may say even 1 booster box is enough… there are so many secret rares there’s no chance at pulling them all without spending thousands and thousands.

    • @JayZ21
      @JayZ21 11 місяців тому

      @@Pokelou502 I just completed obsidian flames and 151, i think I’ll skip this set, but I say that every time 🤦🏽‍♂️ 😩