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Any of you have kids (or you) into Pokemon? Shortages, high demand...
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:03 pm
We are in birthday season in this household, and the kids all love Pokemon, but the damn cards have been nearly impossible to find, so I'll pick some up if I come across them and thrown them in a box so we have them.
I was at Walmart this morning, and they had just stocked up on the big $40 boxes, $20, $15, $10 and the $4 packs. I picked up some and thought it was enough, but later I decided I should probably get some more while I could. I went back at lunch, not 3 hours later, and they were completely sold out of what was easily $2000+ in Pokemon cards.
It's absurd. What the heck is going on? Meanwhile, baseball cards sit on that aisle collecting dust...
I was at Walmart this morning, and they had just stocked up on the big $40 boxes, $20, $15, $10 and the $4 packs. I picked up some and thought it was enough, but later I decided I should probably get some more while I could. I went back at lunch, not 3 hours later, and they were completely sold out of what was easily $2000+ in Pokemon cards.
It's absurd. What the heck is going on? Meanwhile, baseball cards sit on that aisle collecting dust...
This post was edited on 4/29/21 at 10:06 pm
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Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:05 pm to concrete_tiger
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I went back at lunch, not 3 hours later, and they were completely sold out of what was easily $2000+ in Pokemon cards.
It's absurd. What the heck is going on? Meanwhile, baseball cards sit on that aisle collecting dust...
A microcosm of what America has become. A bunch of limp wristed, Pokémon chasing, sissy boys who think they’re owed something.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:08 pm to concrete_tiger
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What the heck is going on?
Much like anything else printed on a card, people are paying astronomical prices for them right now.
This post was edited on 4/29/21 at 10:09 pm
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:12 pm to concrete_tiger
It's probably related to the supply chain and shipping issues. Pokemon cards are probably made in Asia.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:12 pm to concrete_tiger
It is the same reason certain Targets across the country have started selling cards only for a couple hours on a given weekday. They have signs posted at the displays. People have lost their minds over cards. I feel for anyone buying for longterm investment right now. The money is in flipping.
This post was edited on 4/29/21 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:15 pm to concrete_tiger
Have a friend who sells them and makes good money. I think it’s stupid but whatever don’t hate player game etc.
My real question is what kind of idiot is paying thousands for these worthless pieces of paper? Flipping is where it’s at but who is the end buyer?
My real question is what kind of idiot is paying thousands for these worthless pieces of paper? Flipping is where it’s at but who is the end buyer?
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:18 pm to concrete_tiger
Been like that for months with all trading cards. People got into pack breaks during covid, and it went crazy from there.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:24 pm to concrete_tiger
Yeah my son is kinda info pokemon. Last year he was really into the cards and then backed off but a few weeks ago we looked and couldn't find any.
My tip from last year was I just went on ebay and searched for lots of the holo cards or full arts or whatever. I'm sure they were knockoffs but he can't tell and his friends don't actually play the card game just collect the cards.
My tip from last year was I just went on ebay and searched for lots of the holo cards or full arts or whatever. I'm sure they were knockoffs but he can't tell and his friends don't actually play the card game just collect the cards.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:35 pm to concrete_tiger
Tell me you don't have tiktok, without telling me you don't have tiktok
Download it if you are into Pokémon cards and sports cards. It's cool to see unwrapping and rare cards. I follow quite a few card ppl.
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Meanwhile, baseball cards sit on that aisle collecting dust...
Download it if you are into Pokémon cards and sports cards. It's cool to see unwrapping and rare cards. I follow quite a few card ppl.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 10:58 pm to concrete_tiger
I kind of got the vibe you are the Pokémon player and your kids are longing for a real father to teach them sports, hunting, camping, etc.
Posted on 4/29/21 at 11:40 pm to concrete_tiger
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We are in birthday season in this household, and the kids all love Pokemon, but the damn cards have been nearly impossible to find, so I'll pick some up if I come across them and thrown them in a box so we have them.
I was at Walmart this morning, and they had just stocked up on the big $40 boxes, $20, $15, $10 and the $4 packs. I picked up some and thought it was enough, but later I decided I should probably get some more while I could. I went back at lunch, not 3 hours later, and they were completely sold out of what was easily $2000+ in Pokemon cards.
It's absurd. What the heck is going on? Meanwhile, baseball cards sit on that aisle collecting dust.
Ummm this has been going on for 18 months now. $20 blaster boxes are now goin for $200 at card stores and ebay. You have to lineup at Target on Friday mornings to even have a chance to by cards. People are bribing distributors to be altered when Walmart stock is put out.
You got really really lucky you got anything at all.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:22 am to concrete_tiger
You can usally find cards near the checkout stands at Walmart or Target. Also check for any card shops or comic shops near you.
For the best deals go to yard sales and flea markets. Can usally find old people selling their kids' old cards some that are work a frick ton.
For the best deals go to yard sales and flea markets. Can usally find old people selling their kids' old cards some that are work a frick ton.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 12:36 am to concrete_tiger
If you’re in BR, I recommend hitting up Little Wars across the street from Town Center to buy Pokémon cards. In Prarieville, Gamers Paradise would be your stop. Lafayette has And Books Too.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 1:32 am to concrete_tiger
I mean I’ve enjoyed the series (primarily the first two editions), but never the cards. I find those to be ridiculous.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 6:19 am to concrete_tiger
Garbage Pail Kids were better than all these.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 7:58 am to concrete_tiger
I occasionally buy MtG cards not because I play (anymore) but that I really enjoy the art. Have a couple thousand cards at least, spanning from the early 90s til today. It's my most guilty pleasure.
Posted on 4/30/21 at 7:59 am to concrete_tiger
I found a box of cards on Amazon a few weeks ago for my sons birthday.
They weren’t that much. I think 40 bucks for 150 cards. Something like that.
They weren’t that much. I think 40 bucks for 150 cards. Something like that.
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