Collecting is more than just a hobby, its a life style. We will unravel the true depths of a collector with Orion Sires and his journey through the good and bad of collecting and the future he continue to lay the ground work for. Yet another great guest and podcast you don't want to miss!
Time tells all truths and in this podcast we will uncover the truth behind enduring time running a brick & mortar store with Mason from Card N All Gaming. From running multiple stores before the pandemic to surviving through what crushed many business (bigger and smaller) to now finding the balance of "the new norm" and the path ahead. This is going to be a fun yet revealing conversation that you don't want to miss!
Running a Pokemon business is hard enough, but running a Japanese Pokemon business adds a plethora of challenges most have never experienced. In this podcast we will dive into the deep with Brian from Pokene and get the insider look at what it takes to be successful, how he got here and the struggles along the way. Make sure to tune in and join the live stream podcast to be part of the action!
This week we dive into the critique of Pokemon and the hobby as a whole with Opossum Bud. From the good, bad, and ugly, we will talk about the aspects of the hobby often overlooked. Bringing his unique view and years of experience, Opossum will temporarily allow us to see the hobby of Pokemon through his eyes. Will be a another great discussion you don't want to miss!
This week we go head first For The Love for Pokemon with Ray from Shining Cards & Collectibles. Hard working family man during the day, turned Pokemon connoisseur at night. Ray has covered a variety of experiences from vending at local events to larger well known ones such as collect-a-cons, to globally selling on eBay, and even occasionally sitting in a few lives discussions as a voice of reason and neutral ground. Ray brings a wealth of experience we can all learn from, so lets dive in and pull that thread for the love of Pokemon!
Near Mint condition cards show minimal or no wear from play or handling and will have an unmarked surface, crisp corners, and otherwise pristine edges outside of minimal handling. Near Mint condition cards appear 'fresh out of the pack,' with edges and surfaces virtually free from all flaws. '
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Lightly Played (LP)'
Lightly Played condition cards can have slight border or corner wear, or possibly minor scratches. No major defects are present, and there are less than 4 total flaws on the card. Lightly Played condition foils may have slight fading or indications of wear on the card face. '
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Moderately Played (MP)'
Moderately Played condition cards have moderate wear, or flaws apparent to the naked eye. Moderately Played condition cards can show moderate border wear, mild corner wear, water damage, scratches , creases or fading, light dirt buildup, or any combination of these defects. '
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Heavily Played (HP)'
Heavily Played condition cards exhibit signs of heavy wear. Heavily Played condition cards may include cards that have significant creasing, folding, severe water damage, heavy whitening, heavy border wear, and /or tearing. '
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Damaged (D)'
Damaged condition cards show obvious tears, bends, or creases that could make the card illegal for tournament play, even when sleeved. Damaged condition cards have massive border wear, possible writing or major inking (ex. white-bordered cards with black-markered front borders), massive corner wear, prevalent scratching, folds, creases or tears. '