99% of products aren’t remotely scalpable. So buy that instead. These “collectors” didn’t want 151 when it was widely available for retail. Now they only want it cause it’s expensive. Same reason as these boogie man “scalpers”
All joking aside, it really does feel like the stores are at fault to some degree. It literally won’t hurt them at all to put a limit on product. The people who do it are scummy and always will be; nothing will ever change people like that, sadly.
151 and Surging Sparks are basically impossible to find where I am. Even Stellar Crown is really tough to find... It just sucks and I refuse to pay scalper prices
People go feral when they see 151. It's like 151 emits some sort of radiowaves or something that make people forget all manner of human decency and start acting like freaking hyenas, total scavenger mentality folks...
Yea I have no idea why stores haven't put a limit yet. Obviously, they don't want to affect their bottom line, but with the amount of demand that's out there, even if they were to limit it to only one per person, they would still have empty shelves at the end of the day. No idea why it matters to them if the items are bought out within minutes of opening or a couple hours
Definitely agree. I guess people are unhappy that some are getting more than others, but it's not like there's a lot of supply to go around in the first place.
There’s scalpers and there’s collectors that want cheap product to open, and with how hard it’s been to find 151 product at stores collectors are more inclined to buy more than they usually would for a set given the current situation. But yes store limits would solve a lot but major retailers do not pay attention to the second hand market of what they sell, they are concerned with just getting product out their stores to turn their profit.
Can we just take a step back in time to a better time such as the early 2000s when you didnt even experience the problems in the Pokémon community? I mean while its definetly happened for longer than we care to admit, there are also the reasons as to why it has gotten worse or just more noticable. But I am with you: While i appreciate hearing about what is going on, I tend to not really care because i'll just open up packs when I can get them, and honestly don't really open up new sets anymore. I don't see the point in trying so hard to fix a problem that is obviously out of our hands when I could instead worry about things I can fix such as my own problems.
Scalping is a very annoying part of the hobby and if we all aim to not buy from them, they will stop. I love your binder man. Just an fyi I have seen PokeRev, CTR and I think vault talk about it.
its pretty infuriating that these stores dont pay attention to limiting. reaaaaaaally sucks walking into a store when its gone then you see them at every lcs that says they do any sort of scalping sell these boxes for 100+ but its silly i wont react to it but watch it all crash and burn 🤣🤣 Id like to note it is very interesting to see how Pokemon has been playing out since around October. Obviously this "boom" is back to stay for a bit
I actually like the Japanese 151 and have no trouble getting sealed booster boxes. You can get some good hits plus the masterball and the possibility of a god pack. I am a Costco member and have never seen these boxes in my local store. I also think that stores should have limits.
I blame the surprisingly large amount of people who are willing to pay 2x or more from scalpers. This isn't a need, so when I see people buy them at the excessive mark up prices from scalpers and then complain, I just don't care anymore. Hundreds of Prismatic Evolutions ETBs are sold everyday at more than 2x MSRP. It's 9 packs of gambling for $130. People sure have deep pockets, so not sure why they are complaining. That or credit card debt. Maybe I'm just too poor for this hobby.
This is what happens when we become complacent within our societal simulacra of false certainties: our perception of reality is reshaped, and we learn to rely on delusions, confident that we are immune to uncertainty. Shit like this is what seems to matter most to people now. This is how we apply our blunted instincts-cloistered from the discomforting truths of the wild from which we emerged.
This whole comment section filled with civilians. You guys can grab 99% of any cards you want online at any time for $20 or less. Quit stressing out and freaking out about opening the same cards out of a different box. Alakazam V boxes are super cheap if you want 151. You’d know that if you weren’t a bunch of casual civilians
Scalpers are scum, but they wouldn't have that ability if people in this community refused to buy from them. They do this because people are willing to pay those prices. My only complaint is I'm a teacher, so finding any products at MSRP when hype is up is impossible. By the time I'm off work, shelves are cleared. Most of these people are doing this as their job and have the ability and time to camp out stores.
yep u can't just blame scalpers without also blaming the people who buy from scalpers, the stores with no purchase limits and pokemon for not producing enough to meet demand. Scalpers can only exist because of those things
I can see why people do, but in the end, we all do to some extent, some more than others. If we have an issue, we need to find a solution instead of blaming the wrong people
absolute savages disgusting people who all do this.. there was a poketoober investor (pokeOffice)who said he did the same in BC canada, went to a costco and shovelled boxes into a cart, disgusting behaviour.
@@RocSandy Personally i think Limit should be 2 per person. EVERYBODY knows what these people are doing store management knows, its absolutely disgusting in my book. have you seen those animal videos of when people throw food on the ground and bunch of animals go crazy and just grab and fight for it....pathetic. its freaking pokemon cards.
@@MaelthasDivine they had it worded as 10 per transaction so people filled there carts. Store meant 10 per membership. My local store had 3 per membership instore per day last time so hopimg they do that again
@@MaelthasDivine that is why I will either grab singles I want or wait later in the year when hopefully other sets take the demand. Not putting myself in harms way for card board. Until consumers say no to 2x prices on release, it will continue to happen.
I don’t know why people complain about the “scalpers.” The early bird gets the worm! If they wanted these boxes they should’ve just been harder, better, faster and stronger!
@@Gengar558 I’m not sure, Gengar, if that even is your real name, maybe they leave their conscience at home with the wife and kids while they take a sick day? Not something that I think about because I don’t do it. Also, nobody is forcing you to pay a premium, it’s a choice you’re making. I don’t agree with scalping by any means, but I also don’t agree with the mentality that anyone is being forced to buy the product. It might even not be a stretch to say that by continuing to buy from scalpers the buyers are encouraging them to keep going.
Its FOMO. The set is not done being printed. We had Crown Zenith until the end of last year. I got boxes at Sams in DECEMBER. 151 will be cheaper when the attention goes to other sets.
This whole comment section filled with civilians. You guys can grab 99% of any cards you want online at any time for $20 or less. Quit stressing out and freaking out about opening the same cards out of a different box. Alakazam V boxes are super cheap if you want 151. You’d know that if you weren’t a bunch of casual civilians
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It’s scummy. Scalping has always been scummy. I agree, stores need to put a daily limit on boxes.
Yep, at the end of day, scalpers aren't gonna listen to us. So best to solve the issue by not giving them a choice 🫡
99% of products aren’t remotely scalpable. So buy that instead. These “collectors” didn’t want 151 when it was widely available for retail. Now they only want it cause it’s expensive. Same reason as these boogie man “scalpers”
All joking aside, it really does feel like the stores are at fault to some degree. It literally won’t hurt them at all to put a limit on product. The people who do it are scummy and always will be; nothing will ever change people like that, sadly.
I'm over it too, bro. It is still pretty disgusting to see people behaving this way, tho.
Yep, still is scummy
151 and Surging Sparks are basically impossible to find where I am. Even Stellar Crown is really tough to find... It just sucks and I refuse to pay scalper prices
3:26 great point, most places arent gonna have the same staff on at 10AM that they will at 9PM, making double dips very easy to do.
4:04 optional 🗿 *Luigi intensifies*
People go feral when they see 151. It's like 151 emits some sort of radiowaves or something that make people forget all manner of human decency and start acting like freaking hyenas, total scavenger mentality folks...
Absolutely
Wait until Prismatic hits shelves. Going to be worse.
The fomo over black eye peas and buttermilk over the holidays was crazy… I went to 8 stores looking for it.. tho I did go last minute..😂😂
Yea I have no idea why stores haven't put a limit yet. Obviously, they don't want to affect their bottom line, but with the amount of demand that's out there, even if they were to limit it to only one per person, they would still have empty shelves at the end of the day. No idea why it matters to them if the items are bought out within minutes of opening or a couple hours
Definitely agree. I guess people are unhappy that some are getting more than others, but it's not like there's a lot of supply to go around in the first place.
“Nice guys finish last “ that’s what my ex told me 😂
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Card prison is dope
My goat 🥹❤️
There’s scalpers and there’s collectors that want cheap product to open, and with how hard it’s been to find 151 product at stores collectors are more inclined to buy more than they usually would for a set given the current situation. But yes store limits would solve a lot but major retailers do not pay attention to the second hand market of what they sell, they are concerned with just getting product out their stores to turn their profit.
Finally, a coming out video! I have to say that since I ran into your videos last year, I too feel like I can resonate with this.
Nevermind, I just saw you were making a joke lol haha, me too. >.>
Lmfao
So glad I’m not a hype chaser. I get what I can from where I can. FOMO is not an issue for me. Much love Roc!
low taper fade memee is still massive
STILL MASSIVE
Can we just take a step back in time to a better time such as the early 2000s when you didnt even experience the problems in the Pokémon community? I mean while its definetly happened for longer than we care to admit, there are also the reasons as to why it has gotten worse or just more noticable. But I am with you: While i appreciate hearing about what is going on, I tend to not really care because i'll just open up packs when I can get them, and honestly don't really open up new sets anymore. I don't see the point in trying so hard to fix a problem that is obviously out of our hands when I could instead worry about things I can fix such as my own problems.
You cooked 🙏❤️
Scalping is a very annoying part of the hobby and if we all aim to not buy from them, they will stop. I love your binder man. Just an fyi I have seen PokeRev, CTR and I think vault talk about it.
I really appreciate that dude ❤️🥹 and yes, i did see them support the binder. They are absolute legends 🙏
its pretty infuriating that these stores dont pay attention to limiting. reaaaaaaally sucks walking into a store when its gone then you see them at every lcs that says they do any sort of scalping sell these boxes for 100+ but its silly i wont react to it but watch it all crash and burn 🤣🤣
Id like to note it is very interesting to see how Pokemon has been playing out since around October. Obviously this "boom" is back to stay for a bit
💯agreed
Where are these wild buffalo’s located? I really hope they don’t cross over to my savanna. No costco here though.
I believe they live in the hot Sahara desert
I actually like the Japanese 151 and have no trouble getting sealed booster boxes. You can get some good hits plus the masterball and the possibility of a god pack. I am a Costco member and have never seen these boxes in my local store. I also think that stores should have limits.
Yeah Japanese is way better
Ayy solid video! And thanks for the shoutout Roc!
Anytime bro, thanks for sharing it!
Sam's Club has been doing that. they only allow 2 to a person
I blame the surprisingly large amount of people who are willing to pay 2x or more from scalpers. This isn't a need, so when I see people buy them at the excessive mark up prices from scalpers and then complain, I just don't care anymore. Hundreds of Prismatic Evolutions ETBs are sold everyday at more than 2x MSRP. It's 9 packs of gambling for $130. People sure have deep pockets, so not sure why they are complaining. That or credit card debt. Maybe I'm just too poor for this hobby.
Omgoodness, a Roc Sandy binder? If we’re lucky enough to win it, I’ll need you to sign it
How do I enter on your website?
Sign up, and follow the extra steps if you want more entries 😎🙏
I figured it out. Thank you 🙏🏻
13 more days and the real chaos begin 👿 I’m going to walk into Target and buy 2 PE ETBs and walk out feeling happy 😊
Dew it
Good luck
Solid video my man.
Appreciate you gonzo😎
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The Bad - S&V print quality
And The Ugly - Scalpers
This comment was great 🤣🙏
This is what happens when we become complacent within our societal simulacra of false certainties: our perception of reality is reshaped, and we learn to rely on delusions, confident that we are immune to uncertainty.
Shit like this is what seems to matter most to people now. This is how we apply our blunted instincts-cloistered from the discomforting truths of the wild from which we emerged.
Wow, very eloquently put
That was Tame didn't see any weapons. You can tell it's not in USA.
Lmfao
Underrated channel agan wow
Thank you ☺️🙏
Just limit it to 2 or 3 per person ffs
This whole comment section filled with civilians. You guys can grab 99% of any cards you want online at any time for $20 or less. Quit stressing out and freaking out about opening the same cards out of a different box. Alakazam V boxes are super cheap if you want 151. You’d know that if you weren’t a bunch of casual civilians
Another good video on explaining what’s going on with this . Love your take on things . 🪨 ❤️
Appreciate you ❤️
That shirt reminds of silent movie criminals from the early 1900s.
Lmao 🤣🤣🤣
I’m just gonna try GameStop l;
Hype makes me sad.
Bottom feeders always exist. It s healthy for the long run tho.
Hashtag ScalpOrBeScalped
Scalpers are scum, but they wouldn't have that ability if people in this community refused to buy from them. They do this because people are willing to pay those prices.
My only complaint is I'm a teacher, so finding any products at MSRP when hype is up is impossible. By the time I'm off work, shelves are cleared. Most of these people are doing this as their job and have the ability and time to camp out stores.
yep u can't just blame scalpers without also blaming the people who buy from scalpers, the stores with no purchase limits and pokemon for not producing enough to meet demand. Scalpers can only exist because of those things
Exactly!
Quack quack
I find that shirt very cringe.
Ong 🗣
Shoegazey
@@frameandi it screams OshKosh
KEVIN
Hard to hate on people for liking money 🤷♂️
I can see why people do, but in the end, we all do to some extent, some more than others. If we have an issue, we need to find a solution instead of blaming the wrong people
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absolute savages disgusting people who all do this.. there was a poketoober investor (pokeOffice)who said he did the same in BC canada, went to a costco and shovelled boxes into a cart, disgusting behaviour.
Question: How many boxes should a person be allowed to buy, and when does it start to be unacceptable?
@@RocSandy Personally i think Limit should be 2 per person. EVERYBODY knows what these people are doing store management knows, its absolutely disgusting in my book. have you seen those animal videos of when people throw food on the ground and bunch of animals go crazy and just grab and fight for it....pathetic. its freaking pokemon cards.
@@MaelthasDivine they had it worded as 10 per transaction so people filled there carts. Store meant 10 per membership. My local store had 3 per membership instore per day last time so hopimg they do that again
@RazMors yeah I still think 2 per person. Pokemon cards are not a essential item or food, limits are needed.
@@MaelthasDivine that is why I will either grab singles I want or wait later in the year when hopefully other sets take the demand. Not putting myself in harms way for card board. Until consumers say no to 2x prices on release, it will continue to happen.
I don’t know why people complain about the “scalpers.” The early bird gets the worm! If they wanted these boxes they should’ve just been harder, better, faster and stronger!
@@Gengar558 I was being facetious, I thought the Daft Punk homage would give it away.
@@Gengar558 also, it’s rude to assume people don’t have families and jobs.
@@Gengar558 I’m not sure, Gengar, if that even is your real name, maybe they leave their conscience at home with the wife and kids while they take a sick day? Not something that I think about because I don’t do it. Also, nobody is forcing you to pay a premium, it’s a choice you’re making. I don’t agree with scalping by any means, but I also don’t agree with the mentality that anyone is being forced to buy the product. It might even not be a stretch to say that by continuing to buy from scalpers the buyers are encouraging them to keep going.
I thought it was a Kanye reference
@@sirmaster8972 well played
Its FOMO. The set is not done being printed. We had Crown Zenith until the end of last year. I got boxes at Sams in DECEMBER. 151 will be cheaper when the attention goes to other sets.
151 is cringe
You're mad at corporate America only being interested in money? U new to life?
Where and when did I say I was mad?
This whole comment section filled with civilians. You guys can grab 99% of any cards you want online at any time for $20 or less. Quit stressing out and freaking out about opening the same cards out of a different box. Alakazam V boxes are super cheap if you want 151. You’d know that if you weren’t a bunch of casual civilians