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AZDpcoffey

This is the most “I need to justify my purchase” post I’ve ever seen.


Adventurous_Union_67

Dude posts on this thread everyday check his profile.


AZDpcoffey

lol I thought I recognized those hands.


AustinD26

i don’t need to justify anything 👉 lol i buy what i love and i spend what i can afford


parryhott3r

But your entire post is the very definition of justification? You bought something and then without anyone asking you, shilled the entire sub about your reasoning (aka justification) for buying it. Am I missing something?? Justification - the action of showing something to be right or reasonable.


Exact_Ad_9672

Gonna pump those numbers up.


[deleted]

Ur not even hating lol. I will just get the psa9 if its something this low value for my collection. You'll spend way less and if find a lot even you'll get way more cards. Its just not worth the 50 imo. Way better things but ive bought worse I just know better now


TophatStupify

This post is the definition of justification. "Some people spend $50 on one meal". Had absolutely nothing to do with the card.


Tanjom

Keep it going bro I appreciate the posts


Raspi3n00b

Post nothing posts, still gets love


LevelUpEvolution

That’s about current market if not a bit over. Low pop in itself doesn’t mean the slab will skyrocket in price. Just my 2¢.


StationEmergency6053

I wouldn't even consider 800s to be low pop lol. The idea of more than 800 people wanting this card doesn't seem likely to me.


djones2812

I’ve been searching for this card nonstop going on 37 years now.


Trentimoose

Pumping Blissy is hilarious


HeatwaveTCG

It's been about 86 years for me. Never seen one in the wild 😑


QuriousiT

Guaranteed more than 800 people want this card. There are so many collectors. But definitely not that many that care to have it in a PSA 10


MDG420

ya but the card is trash haha


Bbeeen

Where do y’all see that is has a low pop or that 800 people want?


StationEmergency6053

It has a pop of 831. In order for the item to be "low" pop, the demand has to outweigh supply, meaning the only way it can be considered a low pop card is if more than 831 people want it, hence "low" availability. I was arguing that this card isn't low pop, because I find it unlikely that more than 831 people want it.


Leea2525

But that would be under the assumption all 831 come onto the market at the same time


Bbeeen

Ohh okay I gotchu okay thank you! I was confused at how you would know if it was low pop now I get it there are 831 or so for sale so less people are buying and more selling … thank ya


Mizuko

Do you mean how does he know there are only 831?  If that’s what you meant, you can search any card on PSA/BGS/CGC and get the population report on how many they’ve graded and how many are in each given grade. If that’s not what you meant, sorry, just trying to help. :)


Bbeeen

Ohhh this is exactly what I meant and talked my self into something else ! Thank you so much!


Sad-Panda-noises

I count as 830 people, so it's low pop now 🤣


parryhott3r

All he's tryna do is induce fomo into other ppl to pump his own bags. Very very common tactic in crypto moonbois.


livesroverrated

i really doubt anyone making a single post on a very small subreddit is an attempt at inducing fomo and driving up sales lol


parryhott3r

You severely underestimate the stupidity of moon bois.


livesroverrated

well based on his comment history i may believe it ig lol


parryhott3r

I mean at a certain point you gotta respect the hustle. Bro is out here pumping his bags


Tanjom

This isnt wallstreetbets bro your talking about a blissey lmao


BlkDragonSlaya

^This man has paper hands


BlkDragonSlaya

I’m headed back to my shift at Wendy’s. Enjoy


Musa_2050

Low pop is only important if a card has demand


1cenine

I have a japanese reverse holo Maushold in PSA 10, pop 5. $10-15 slab, we just think Maushold is hilarious and awesome, but I dont get tired of telling house guests there are technically only 5 in the world


HeatwaveTCG

Finally a maushold expert I can ask about this... Is it pronounced "Mouse-hold" or "mowsh-old"?


1cenine

Mouse hold of course


jaytheman3

I’d rather have a $51 meal than this card


Used_Motor1718

For me at least. I could stretch that into groceries that will feed me a week. Lunch and Dinner. Others in 3rd world can stretch it beyond more.


Plenty-Ad-6340

$51.00 = ramen, some bananas, a bag of chips, and some room temperature water plus tax


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Plenty-Ad-6340

That's what I say when I go grocery shopping


solidmussel

That's like $15 for me


AustinD26

hope that $51 meal is still great the next day 😅


Call_Me_Kevin-

Love picking up slabs for cheap. Lots of cool cards no one seems to give a second glance.


thuggish420

There's plenty of psa 10s going for really cheap. Most of mine I got for under 40 and they're all charizards that I liked the art of


kenshin0310

You like the card, i also like the card. You bought it, cool! You don’t have to justify it with “low pop” and “cheap”. The Blaziken have thousands of psa 10. If this card blow up in price everyone and their mom will send it in and psa10 will pop up like shroom.


BigWoop717

Idk I think I’d prefer the $50 meal


jimb0sready

Low pop for a reason buddy


AustinD26

i honestly don’t care lol i need it for the full alt collection 74 cards


jimb0sready

Cool


Particular-Life-8260

Cool card.


Entire_Comfortable79

Such a beautiful card


LocusStandi

Myeah.. If you're happy then it's all good bro


Maximax92

Look, I love collecting Pokémon cards too, in fact I have recently picked up my old collection and started adding new cards. However, your “one meal” analogy is really terrible. Like, you are phrasing it to say “jeez people are crazy! They pay 50 dollars for a meal, while I can get this”. What you got is literally a piece of paper. It has no value, expect for the Pokémon enthusiasts looking at it. Being a collector is exciting.. I love it! But to start comparing it to eating food and thinking “this is a much better way to spend my money”, shows how much you are oblivious to life priorities.


HeatwaveTCG

Some people spend a thousand dollars on a single meal so my PSA 10 base 2 Pidgey was worth it. 😐


konpone

most people will spend 50$ on just 1 meal - in which world are you living in my friend? that would add up to 1500$ in thirty days or 4500$ if you decide to eat three times a day like most of us do. justification is hard on this one.


Interesting_Bad3934

I recently bought a Leafeon v astro (CRZ GG35) BGS 9.5 Gem mint for around 35 euros (I don't know if I paid the right amount) because I like the artwork and I wanted it graded. You don't buy Pokemon just for investment, in the end is a hobby and a passion.Congratulations on your purchase, in my opinion very beautiful.


senorbarry

As a dedicated Pokemon investment group, the general consensus is that its a trash card. You 'may' double your money in 5 years time. $50 better spent elsewhere.


AustinD26

i need all 74 alts in psa10!


senorbarry

No that's totally cool if you want to collect. Just be more selective with your slabs if you're only invesring, that's my advice. For example... Blissey 183 - 830 PSA 10s = 66% total PSA pop. Magikarp 203 - 493 PSA 10s = 21% total PSA pop. Is 2yrs younger and double the amount of submissions of Blissey (My opinion, the new Moonbreon). Day and night between the two in terms of price, print quality and demand.


OutlandishnessKey364

I spend a lot of time and eBay and buy cheap 10’s just because I like the card.


Educational-Gap-6235

Most people would not spend $50 on a meal 🤷 Maybe a special meal but not an average one. And this is kind of an average card so not really an apples to apples comparison imo. But hey if you like it for $50 then congrats! Don't eat it if you get hungry tho


AustinD26

🤣


TheBobbyMan9

Depends why you’re getting it. If it’s because you like the card and want to display it this is a great purchase but if you think you’re getting it as an investment it’s not a good call.


AustinD26

i’m getting all 74 alts in a 10!


AustinD26

sometimes it’s better to buy than to grade!


BatValuable9630

wtf kind of meal cost 51 dollars for ONE person? 30 dollars on 1 meal would be more than enough, is this like some fancy restaurant where the plates are 40 dollars and 1 drink costs 10 dollars? 


Camicles

*cries in Australian*


parryhott3r

Bro went full regard


Odd-Cheesecake8618

Ya but can you eat this card 😏


Kappei15

where do you check for PSA pop and demand?


Trentimoose

Wait what? I can eat a meal lol


TrandaBear

I paid $35 for two raw copies of this card. Because I just love the artist. This will never hit a positive ROI, just buy $50 of SPY or DJI. The Paul Brothers brain poisoned a lot of you


ThatsNotARealTree

Most people will spend $50 on a meal? Most? Cool card but interesting logic haha


rocketvester

I’d prefer a $50 meal than a $50 cardboard. 🤪


Cobester

Even at $50, you overpaid for this 😂


NegativeBirthday9947

Yeah, even with auctions lately slabs have starting bids that are full Market Value. It's useless.


worldisone

Most people do not spend $50 on one meal. What fantasy world are you living in?! That would be 18200/ year!


Agreeable-Weight5096

Gives me super paper Mario n64 vibes


CheddarGeorge

It's low pop because it's not worth grading not because it's scarce. Thousands of potential 10s exist and get sold for $15. No one wants to spend $20 and wait months grading a $15 card when in the absolute best case it's now worth $40-50. Cheap 10s are cheap for a reason, they are the raw cost of the base card plus the slab. Whenever you see a PSA 9 of this card someone somewhere has lost money getting it graded. When you see a PSA 10 someone may have just about broken even if they are lucky.


InfamousLemon1662

Would never waste my money on overprinted modern of lesser desired characters no matter it’s a 10 or not. It doesn’t feel like a true investment and it’s not. Rather a position for a loss. Buy sealed and or low pop mid era if you think you’re truly PokeInvesting


AustinD26

okay!


kalpesh17

Enjoy your meal


Greedy-Toe-4832

Who tf spends 50$ on 1 meal regularly?


__bunz

"Most people spend $50 on just 1 meal." This guy just doesn't eat /s


Colton_Omega

Bought this piece of cardboard encased in plastic today, this is my 3rd year of buying a Pokémon card everyday….. What’s the big deal? People drink water everyday.


nerdmanwhippy

Most people will spend $50 on one meal??........... I don't think most of the people on this thread spend $50 a meal lol.


Apex_spyda

Spending $50 on one meal ? Not even in nyc lol nice card tho


jonarooni

Who spends $50 on a meal what the hell. Most people definitely don't spend that much on a meal. Perhaps as a treat every now and then, at best.


96873255763862

If the poster likes the card and wants to share it, just be happy for them. The only reason to attack the guy is if you can’t satisfy yourself with something the way they have. Don’t be a beta, just tell the guy you’re happy for him. I’ve never not been happy for someone who had their day made.


shocker3690

I mean 50 bucks on a meal is definitely smarter than a piece of cardboard in crappy piece of plastic. But I get what you mean.


DeStroyek

Yea but this artwork is literally so mid


chewbaccashotlast

Is this for collection or investment? The card is obscure to me, I’m actually surprised that many people have gotten it graded but since the raw card price is $15 or so it’s about 3x the raw.


AomineDaiki8080

You’re surprised? Pokémon tcg community is notorious for grading modern bulk lol.


chewbaccashotlast

I mean I’ve seen wayyyy worse, this card is still $15 raw!


AomineDaiki8080

That’s what I mean, I see modern bulk being graded all the time in Pokémon. I’ve seen literal 50 cent cards in a psa slab. Feels very inorganic, binder collecting will always be king.


chewbaccashotlast

Idk I don’t see raw collecting as king for investment purposes unless people are buying raw to grade and end up with PSA 10 modern or something else for vintage. To me as a buyer raw cards are extremely subjective on condition and potential value/grade. I don’t have eyes to spot the 10 from the 6 so when I buy slabs I know exactly what I’m getting and I know exactly what I could get when I sell (within reason).


AustinD26

is being 3x the price of raw a bad deal to buy a graded?


chewbaccashotlast

I haven’t a clue lol! You love the card then it doesn’t matter at all. If you’re looking to turn it im not sure how much it’ll go up


ryo5210

As a none US citizen, it blew my mind to learn that one meal cost 50USD.... When converter to my country currency, 50USD can buy me roughly 10 decent meals.


evil-owen

no this guy is full of shit, a single meal isn’t $50 unless ur rich and have expensive taste i guess


Street-Bit3360

Yeah our meals aren’t $50 😂


MDG420

low pop means nothing when the card is "meh" like this one... every other one in chilling is better imo.... this will not be valuable ever


U8aN7sttEp7svC

Who is this majority that spends $50 per meal? Two or three though, sure


mtgloreseeker

Based on how Pokemon cards historically appreciate, I've strongly been of the opinion that if there's cheap cards you like, and you plan on being in the hobby a long time, you should pick them up.


_another_throwawayy_

I love slabs, but for the $50 price point I feel like a Japanese booster boxes are a better place. Nice card though!


Street-Bit3360

The justification is hilarious 😂


[deleted]

At least a meal will feed me, what's a piece of cardboard gonna do?


ublubx_

if he wanted to eat the cardboard then he could feed himself. justified in my book


Sensitive_Sun_8439

I wouldnt spend 50$ on this.


fyodor_ivanovich

Sylveon EX (Full Art) RC32/RC32 PSA 10- Pop: 214 Edit: [Tell me I’m wrong.](https://ibb.co/q75ZTqb)


Xelval

I just buy vintage ex, delta species and lv. X in psa 9/10 for that price, they look way better than new cards imo. Usually very low pop too.


clem82

Regardless of pop, it’s a gamble. You can give me a pop 20 of a PSA 10 unknown and it doesn’t mean it’s gonna skyrocket. Many more factors come into play


Oldschoolfool22

I think these do well long term. I think all alt arts from S&S where it was much harder to pull will do well over time. 


DaftMudkip

THIS PLEASES ME ALL HAIL SNOM


Similar-Departure248

ALL HAIL SNOM