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Hector the Pup Retired Number
Joined: 25 Jul 2002 Posts: 35946 Location: L.A.
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:03 am Post subject: Pokemon cards |
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It's the holiday season. My nephew wants Pokemon cards. He's been collecting and playing for about a year. I am vaguely aware of the scene but to be honest my awareness began and ended with getting baked and watching the cartoon when it first came out.
I know there are a bunch of versions. I think he plays the latest one. He's into water types. I know that much. After that? Nothing.
Do i get him a bunch of packs of cards like I used to get with baseball cards? What version? Is there one pack that would be cooler than getting a box of normal cards? I'm not going to ask about a holy grail card because I know that would be way too much. |
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Huey Lewis & The News Star Player
Joined: 18 Dec 2015 Posts: 5234 Location: So what's the uh...topic of discussion?
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:30 am Post subject: Re: Pokemon cards |
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Hector the Pup wrote: | It's the holiday season. My nephew wants Pokemon cards. He's been collecting and playing for about a year. I am vaguely aware of the scene but to be honest my awareness began and ended with getting baked and watching the cartoon when it first came out.
I know there are a bunch of versions. I think he plays the latest one. He's into water types. I know that much. After that? Nothing.
Do i get him a bunch of packs of cards like I used to get with baseball cards? What version? Is there one pack that would be cooler than getting a box of normal cards? I'm not going to ask about a holy grail card because I know that would be way too much. |
Is he a tourney player? _________________ "All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers."
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LakerFan87 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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I haven't collected Pokemon cards since I was in grade school but I have seen sets for sale which include a lot more cards than booster packs and they usually include 1 or 2 special holographic cards so you know you're not going to get screwed over with 73 Pidgey and Energy cards. And if I remember correctly, they won't break the bank. _________________ ...in my opinion. |
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nickuku Star Player
Joined: 09 Jul 2010 Posts: 7844 Location: Orange County
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: Pokemon cards |
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Hector the Pup wrote: | It's the holiday season. My nephew wants Pokemon cards. He's been collecting and playing for about a year. I am vaguely aware of the scene but to be honest my awareness began and ended with getting baked and watching the cartoon when it first came out.
I know there are a bunch of versions. I think he plays the latest one. He's into water types. I know that much. After that? Nothing.
Do i get him a bunch of packs of cards like I used to get with baseball cards? What version? Is there one pack that would be cooler than getting a box of normal cards? I'm not going to ask about a holy grail card because I know that would be way too much. |
Whats your budget? The most economical option would be to buy a box of boosters.
See below for prices.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games&field-keywords=pokemon+booster+box
If he wants a specific card try looking below however its usually not worth it.
https://www.tcgplayer.com/
The last thing you want to do is walk into a card shop and buy packs or single cards as you'll get most of the time get ripped off.
I'm a former Magic the gathering/Yugioh player that traded in cards worth hundreds to thousands of dollars and still play online tcgs to this day. _________________ Don't let perfect be the enemy of good |
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ChefLinda Moderator
Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 24158 Location: Boston
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Pokemon cards |
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Hector the Pup wrote: | It's the holiday season. My nephew wants Pokemon cards. He's been collecting and playing for about a year. I am vaguely aware of the scene but to be honest my awareness began and ended with getting baked and watching the cartoon when it first came out.
I know there are a bunch of versions. I think he plays the latest one. He's into water types. I know that much. After that? Nothing.
Do i get him a bunch of packs of cards like I used to get with baseball cards? What version? Is there one pack that would be cooler than getting a box of normal cards? I'm not going to ask about a holy grail card because I know that would be way too much. |
I used to buy for my nephew (he has outgrown now). Believe it or not, Target usually sells the latest editions in packs like baseball cards. They have a whole Pokemon section with all sorts of collectible extras. Amazon also sells various Pokemon t-shirts, which always seemed to go over well. |
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Cutheon Franchise Player
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 12161 Location: Bay Area
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: Pokemon cards |
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ChefLinda wrote: | Hector the Pup wrote: | It's the holiday season. My nephew wants Pokemon cards. He's been collecting and playing for about a year. I am vaguely aware of the scene but to be honest my awareness began and ended with getting baked and watching the cartoon when it first came out.
I know there are a bunch of versions. I think he plays the latest one. He's into water types. I know that much. After that? Nothing.
Do i get him a bunch of packs of cards like I used to get with baseball cards? What version? Is there one pack that would be cooler than getting a box of normal cards? I'm not going to ask about a holy grail card because I know that would be way too much. |
I used to buy for my nephew (he has outgrown now). Believe it or not, Target usually sells the latest editions in packs like baseball cards. They have a whole Pokemon section with all sorts of collectible extras. Amazon also sells various Pokemon t-shirts, which always seemed to go over well. |
Maybe a combo package? Couple card packs, a shirt, and maybe a fun item like this: Link
Give's him something to play with and construct, a cool keepsake he can remember and play with: something to stoke fond memories of yesteryear, when he could sit in his room and create cool toys. |
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Hector the Pup Retired Number
Joined: 25 Jul 2002 Posts: 35946 Location: L.A.
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks. |
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ChefLinda Moderator
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Hector the Pup wrote: | Thanks. |
One year for his birthday he requested a Pokemon birthday cake and gave me pictures of his 3 favorite characters which I hand reproduced in icing on his cake. Do not do this. |
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Conker Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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Strange to know Pokemon TCG is still being played. Just go to Target or Walmart. If not, give him a gift card and while buy him a booster pack of what you like. _________________ (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) ʕʘᴥʘʔ (⌐ ͡■ ͜ʖ ͡■) (┛◉Д◉)┛( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ༼;´༎ຶ ༎ຶ༽ |
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Hector the Pup Retired Number
Joined: 25 Jul 2002 Posts: 35946 Location: L.A.
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2018 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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ChefLinda wrote: | Hector the Pup wrote: | Thanks. |
One year for his birthday he requested a Pokemon birthday cake and gave me pictures of his 3 favorite characters which I hand reproduced in icing on his cake. Do not do this. | .
That is not anywhere near being an issue for me. Ever. I don't bake. If there was a steak Pokemon then I'm game but that's about it. |
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tox Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 11:26 am Post subject: |
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As someone who started watching and playing Pokemon when he was 4... I'm honestly surprised young kids nowadays are still into it. That's some really impressive lasting value. |
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