Thank you! Also thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel! I feel you on that statement. A LOT of people had that happen… including myself. That’s what actually drove me to collecting like a mad man. Only now my collection is insanely nicer than anything I could have possibly had as a kid and that almost makes it that much sweeter. It’s never to late. One box or one pack or one card at a time my man. That being said, what is broken can almost certainly always be fixed. Happy new year!
I'm in the same boat bro. Went to a group home in 2003. Lost everything. Didn't even know about skyridge for 20 years. I've recollected all of them. Same as this man on the video. It took two years. But the cards are for sale online.
Great video! I've started collecting pokemon cards again. I'm 3 Alt art Machamps away from completing my Astral Radiance Master Playset. I want to get into vintage but being Australian the $ conversion makes my wallet cry when looking at some vintage pokemon cards haha
Hey thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel! Greetings from the US! I’ve felt the same about Australian auctions as well. Some big time collectors out that way! Congrats on you master set! It’s one card at a time! Tune in to the other videos and remember to engage in the comments! We’re all about starting a dialogue here
@@orionsires oh shoot that's awesome man! Any plans for an update video? I am slowly collecting 151 and want to do a budget base set collection, but you got me wanting to collect the first neo series too!
@@orionsires would love to see an update on these binders. I'm doing the same. I'm 5 Jungle 1st edition Holos away from having Shadowless - Team Rocket complete, including all 1st editions (except Base)... So much fun, and I'm 41 lmao
@@orionsires mad respect to you my g I bow down. It's kind of funny. I was scared to watch your video. But you're in the same boat as me. I'm relieved You're dealing with the same struggle I am. I'm in a bid for a PSA 7 first edition Charizard Just like you mentioned. Hey! How's about that Crystal Charizard out of skyridge?? 🤯
Karl Lagerfield, I see you big dawg! Absolutely amazing set's you have. Wow, I'm you but 2 years or so behind you and just getting back into Pokemon. But, man this is amazing set's you've gathered together. So, big news in my household... 1 month back into Pokemon collecting after 20 years... my 5 year old son pulled the 1st Alt. Art today out of a 2 pack blister! So cool, the Origin Forme Palkia V #167 ! Feels very nice, to finally break the ICE on pulling an alt art from anything modern. Hope more is to come, and I'm thinking of starting my first collection binder in vintage with a NEO collection, dont know which yet. I know I stopped collecting at a young kid age when Feraligator came out, in that era... do you know what NEO that would be?
You are extremely observant and clearly know good brands. I’m obsessed with Lagerfeld’s designs RIP. Best pants I own and I’m a big jogger guy. Big props for noticing. Also I think I finally fixed the video quality! Looking crispy finally! I see you have a kid too and I know everything that comes with that can be very tough when you are in your 20’s still figuring out life itself. I always say- better late than never my dude. I think it’s pretty amazing too. But man I’ve got my work cut out to finish. Also- CONGRATS on the kiddo pulling an ALT Art!! That’s LITTY. Sick! Gotta make sure it’s protected and make them understand how important it is to take care of their things. Respect things even if they are material. That’s awesome man I hope my daughter and I can do some openings on the channel eventually. She loves the shiny-ness of the packs haha probably more than the cards.
Also - Feraligatr was in a few Neo Genesis which has 2 so likely neo Genesis. I feel like I remember ex series well but neo was where I probably stopped too. And feraligatr is dope as heck. Honestly dare say cooler than typhlosion… they are neck and neck. Also neo is a great set to start Gen 2 is a great place to begin. The older sets will always be around if they aren’t 1st Edition. The 1st edition cards will be the first to dry up completely. I’m keeping that in mind because down the road I need to complete them all- including 1st Edition versions… that’s going to break the bank for sure…. But it all starts slow. Right now the market is down IMO in terms of vintage it’s a great time to buy lots of listings. Collections going up for sale.. modern is booming though. I just wish I had invested sooner. Hindsight’s a *****!
@@orionsires AHH!!! You've jumped up into the crispy crisp video quality i see lol. Karl has some ripe fragrance as well! That was one thing I was wondering about, I noticed lately your video quality was low, but I didn't mind especially when your putting out quality material to your community. I've researched and used your research your putting out to check into what set me and the wife stopped collecting at. For sure, Neo Genesis is when we stopped, so we agreed on starting back with Neo Genesis! Such a beautiful Gen 2 set, we're ecstatic to start a collection. Currently have about $2k in modern sealed in spare room, $300'ish in raw modern card value when our son open's his packs we give him. I make sure to sleeve any and everything that's at least reverse halo rare and up just to be safe for the future. It all get's stored in a ring less binder w/sleeves. Much love from Atlanta, GA. I always keep an eye out for your content, and thoroughly enjoy what your becoming. I don't mind if you don't reply to messages all the time, etc... I understand this world is BUSY, so please don't feel you have to reply to comments each and every time. 100% understand! Happy New Year, can't wait to see what 2023 has in store!
Hey OG ! Glad you enjoyed! I was looking at prices in cards I was missing this morning from skyridge and I think I’ll have to put these master sets on the back burner until I can afford the 1st Ed zard…. These prices in general are nuts. Strong market even in a borderline recession!
Awesome sets I just bought a booster box of vivid voltage and pre-order some of the crown zenith so my collection is getting there lol Nowhere near yrs tho
i have the neo lugia as well from when i was younger. I had the card in a three ring binder. one day it was not closed properly. led to my lugia and shadowless blastoise to have an indent from the ring just btm left of holo pushing from backside of the card. only two cards harmed thank god but probably the worst two to happen.
Oooooof that’s terrifying! Luckily at least they weren’t cards you paid premiums for in todays market! And luckily only two cards. I’ve seen entire collections that experience terrible warping from being left in the binder at an incline. Or upright instead of being laid flat. I’m glad you can relate and stay tuned for more videos! Welcome to the channel Stephen! Even though I think I do recognize your username so forgive me if you have been a long time subscriber! I usually notice the OG names! Lots of content coming when I return from Mexico trip!
I made a little bit of progress but for the most part I’m still missing a decent chunk of holos and I’ve also started on sets from 2008-2009 too but I’ve taken a break from my binders because it’s just so expensive and I have big cards I want to find first. I should have chased my grail cards to start with. Thanks for asking Peter! 😎🙏🏼
I'm still looking for some Japanese e series Holo cards. But fortunately not too much anymore. Almost completed them. But I'm glad I finished my japanese wotc Mastersets from base to neo destiny 😄. Somehow I need to share it with the world just like you do. I've got even lot more stuff which I think people would like to see
Great vid!! Question, why collect sets if you are "investing"? Isn't opening packs an instant 85-95% loss on investment apposed to leaving sealed? Mixing these 2 is very dangerous IMO and you will likely never see a ROI on these sets 10-20 years down the road apposed to just leaving them sealed and spending your saved time working/running a 2nd or 3rd job / business?
Ahh good question!! I never opened any packs to obtain these cards all the cards for building these sets were obtained a singles and I bet anything that these sets completed will be worth way more than what they are going for today. Especially for people who don’t want to expend any energy collecting one card at a time. Great question though! I absolutely agree with you though I would be foolish to buy packs and open vintage packs to collect these sets. To be clear I do not try and complete master sets of current modern sets, these are for my personal enjoyment and will likely never be sold. I hope to hand these sets down the family in the end. I like that you questioned me though and I don’t want people to suck up to me I want people to ask the right questions and create a dialogue. You are right about the things you’ve mentioned! Good comment!
I know man I wish I had the camera closer because zooming in wouldn’t fix the problem - I asked my wife to help me but she couldn’t. I will probably do another video in higher quality closer up with the sets completed down the road. But you can definitely see every holo and you can zoom in on the video as well. Welcome to the channel regardless!
@@orionsires that’s fair. Then I stand corrected. I’m not even close to done with Jungle and Fossil. And you have this? I’m blown away!!! Keep up the dope nostalgic content mate
That 1st edition jungle pikachu is a sold investment. I took your word, thanks man.
That’s just one of many cards you could invest in, I need to do more videos like that! 😎🙏🏼
That’s amazing bro, I wish I had my old collections from when I was a kid still. Breaks my heart knowing what I had
Thank you! Also thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel! I feel you on that statement. A LOT of people had that happen… including myself. That’s what actually drove me to collecting like a mad man. Only now my collection is insanely nicer than anything I could have possibly had as a kid and that almost makes it that much sweeter. It’s never to late. One box or one pack or one card at a time my man. That being said, what is broken can almost certainly always be fixed. Happy new year!
I'm in the same boat bro. Went to a group home in 2003. Lost everything. Didn't even know about skyridge for 20 years. I've recollected all of them. Same as this man on the video. It took two years. But the cards are for sale online.
Great video!
I've started collecting pokemon cards again. I'm 3 Alt art Machamps away from completing my Astral Radiance Master Playset.
I want to get into vintage but being Australian the $ conversion makes my wallet cry when looking at some vintage pokemon cards haha
Hey thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel! Greetings from the US! I’ve felt the same about Australian auctions as well. Some big time collectors out that way! Congrats on you master set! It’s one card at a time! Tune in to the other videos and remember to engage in the comments! We’re all about starting a dialogue here
This is such a dope collection bro! I've started collecting again since the last time as a kid and this is inspiring. Keep it up bro!
Thank you fam!! This was super old too I’ve collected much more of these sets since then, glad this video is still being appreciated !!
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@@orionsires oh shoot that's awesome man! Any plans for an update video? I am slowly collecting 151 and want to do a budget base set collection, but you got me wanting to collect the first neo series too!
@@orionsires would love to see an update on these binders. I'm doing the same. I'm 5 Jungle 1st edition Holos away from having Shadowless - Team Rocket complete, including all 1st editions (except Base)... So much fun, and I'm 41 lmao
The e reader sets just HIT. I have an Aquapolis Espeon in reverse from childhood and recently bought the holo. I wish they were cheaper lol
Bruh they hit sooooo hard!!! But I still don’t understand the prices!! Insanely high priced cards… last of the WOTC tho
Thanks for the video! I love seeing progression videos, and also I see how many people are still after these cards and know how competitive it is 🤕
Thanks for the comment Johnny! Great to have your support and welcome to the channel! 💪🏻😎
That e-card series needs some love for sure
I need to retry and collect everything in better conditions too and kind of start over again 😎🙏🏼
@@orionsires mad respect to you my g I bow down. It's kind of funny. I was scared to watch your video. But you're in the same boat as me. I'm relieved You're dealing with the same struggle I am. I'm in a bid for a PSA 7 first edition Charizard Just like you mentioned. Hey! How's about that Crystal Charizard out of skyridge?? 🤯
Karl Lagerfield, I see you big dawg! Absolutely amazing set's you have. Wow, I'm you but 2 years or so behind you and just getting back into Pokemon. But, man this is amazing set's you've gathered together. So, big news in my household... 1 month back into Pokemon collecting after 20 years... my 5 year old son pulled the 1st Alt. Art today out of a 2 pack blister! So cool, the Origin Forme Palkia V #167 ! Feels very nice, to finally break the ICE on pulling an alt art from anything modern. Hope more is to come, and I'm thinking of starting my first collection binder in vintage with a NEO collection, dont know which yet. I know I stopped collecting at a young kid age when Feraligator came out, in that era... do you know what NEO that would be?
You are extremely observant and clearly know good brands. I’m obsessed with Lagerfeld’s designs RIP. Best pants I own and I’m a big jogger guy. Big props for noticing. Also I think I finally fixed the video quality! Looking crispy finally! I see you have a kid too and I know everything that comes with that can be very tough when you are in your 20’s still figuring out life itself. I always say- better late than never my dude. I think it’s pretty amazing too. But man I’ve got my work cut out to finish. Also- CONGRATS on the kiddo pulling an ALT Art!! That’s LITTY. Sick! Gotta make sure it’s protected and make them understand how important it is to take care of their things. Respect things even if they are material. That’s awesome man I hope my daughter and I can do some openings on the channel eventually. She loves the shiny-ness of the packs haha probably more than the cards.
Also - Feraligatr was in a few Neo Genesis which has 2 so likely neo Genesis. I feel like I remember ex series well but neo was where I probably stopped too. And feraligatr is dope as heck. Honestly dare say cooler than typhlosion… they are neck and neck. Also neo is a great set to start Gen 2 is a great place to begin. The older sets will always be around if they aren’t 1st Edition. The 1st edition cards will be the first to dry up completely. I’m keeping that in mind because down the road I need to complete them all- including 1st Edition versions… that’s going to break the bank for sure…. But it all starts slow. Right now the market is down IMO in terms of vintage it’s a great time to buy lots of listings. Collections going up for sale.. modern is booming though. I just wish I had invested sooner. Hindsight’s a *****!
@@orionsires AHH!!! You've jumped up into the crispy crisp video quality i see lol. Karl has some ripe fragrance as well! That was one thing I was wondering about, I noticed lately your video quality was low, but I didn't mind especially when your putting out quality material to your community. I've researched and used your research your putting out to check into what set me and the wife stopped collecting at. For sure, Neo Genesis is when we stopped, so we agreed on starting back with Neo Genesis! Such a beautiful Gen 2 set, we're ecstatic to start a collection. Currently have about $2k in modern sealed in spare room, $300'ish in raw modern card value when our son open's his packs we give him. I make sure to sleeve any and everything that's at least reverse halo rare and up just to be safe for the future. It all get's stored in a ring less binder w/sleeves. Much love from Atlanta, GA. I always keep an eye out for your content, and thoroughly enjoy what your becoming. I don't mind if you don't reply to messages all the time, etc... I understand this world is BUSY, so please don't feel you have to reply to comments each and every time. 100% understand! Happy New Year, can't wait to see what 2023 has in store!
4:00 USE BOTH SIDES OF THE BINDER AAAHHHHHHHHHH 😤😤😤
This is as an old video I definitely do use both sides now 😂
@@orionsires GOOD
So nostalgic
Hey OG ! Glad you enjoyed! I was looking at prices in cards I was missing this morning from skyridge and I think I’ll have to put these master sets on the back burner until I can afford the 1st Ed zard…. These prices in general are nuts. Strong market even in a borderline recession!
Awesome sets
I just bought a booster box of vivid voltage and pre-order some of the crown zenith so my collection is getting there lol
Nowhere near yrs tho
What’s good OG yeah it takes time like I said. One box at a time slowly but surely !
Aye bro I just spent $450 on a bunch of packs and ended getting a 17 year old box MEGA POWERS LOL
no base set 2? just curious as to why?
I have a base 2 binder now just got lazy 😂 base 2 is honestly amazing
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Enjoy- Welcome to the Channel!
i have the neo lugia as well from when i was younger. I had the card in a three ring binder. one day it was not closed properly. led to my lugia and shadowless blastoise to have an indent from the ring just btm left of holo pushing from backside of the card. only two cards harmed thank god but probably the worst two to happen.
Oooooof that’s terrifying! Luckily at least they weren’t cards you paid premiums for in todays market! And luckily only two cards. I’ve seen entire collections that experience terrible warping from being left in the binder at an incline. Or upright instead of being laid flat. I’m glad you can relate and stay tuned for more videos! Welcome to the channel Stephen! Even though I think I do recognize your username so forgive me if you have been a long time subscriber! I usually notice the OG names! Lots of content coming when I return from Mexico trip!
Sheeeeesh 🔥.
Ayyy thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel !
Did you make any progress until today? Greets Peter
I made a little bit of progress but for the most part I’m still missing a decent chunk of holos and I’ve also started on sets from 2008-2009 too but I’ve taken a break from my binders because it’s just so expensive and I have big cards I want to find first. I should have chased my grail cards to start with. Thanks for asking Peter!
😎🙏🏼
I'm still looking for some Japanese e series Holo cards. But fortunately not too much anymore. Almost completed them. But I'm glad I finished my japanese wotc Mastersets from base to neo destiny 😄. Somehow I need to share it with the world just like you do. I've got even lot more stuff which I think people would like to see
Great vid!! Question, why collect sets if you are "investing"? Isn't opening packs an instant 85-95% loss on investment apposed to leaving sealed? Mixing these 2 is very dangerous IMO and you will likely never see a ROI on these sets 10-20 years down the road apposed to just leaving them sealed and spending your saved time working/running a 2nd or 3rd job / business?
Ahh good question!! I never opened any packs to obtain these cards all the cards for building these sets were obtained a singles and I bet anything that these sets completed will be worth way more than what they are going for today. Especially for people who don’t want to expend any energy collecting one card at a time. Great question though! I absolutely agree with you though I would be foolish to buy packs and open vintage packs to collect these sets. To be clear I do not try and complete master sets of current modern sets, these are for my personal enjoyment and will likely never be sold. I hope to hand these sets down the family in the end. I like that you questioned me though and I don’t want people to suck up to me I want people to ask the right questions and create a dialogue. You are right about the things you’ve mentioned! Good comment!
It’s so far away. Can’t really see any holos.
I know man I wish I had the camera closer because zooming in wouldn’t fix the problem - I asked my wife to help me but she couldn’t. I will probably do another video in higher quality closer up with the sets completed down the road. But you can definitely see every holo and you can zoom in on the video as well. Welcome to the channel regardless!
The Shinings?
I have those graded though not in binders 😎
@@orionsires that’s fair. Then I stand corrected. I’m not even close to done with Jungle and Fossil. And you have this? I’m blown away!!!
Keep up the dope nostalgic content mate
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If only it was complete ! Oh well I think everyone can appreciate where it’s at still
i know why machamp were only 1st edition. It's because they were only obtainable in the starter decks, and they were all 1st edition.
Hey thanks for the comment and welcome to the channel! I’m sure others will find this useful!