Running to the Rip

Everyone Wants The Pokémon Suit!

Sometimes customers come by the booth for the cards, and sometimes they just come by for the fashion.

She needed to know exactly where I got my Pokémon suit! Gotta dress to impress when you're dealing the grails.

Would you wear the suit for your wedding. Let me know in the comments.👇

The Cutest Pikachu Card Ever?!

The Radiant Collection artwork in this set hits different. What’s your favorite Pikachu card in your collection? Let me know in the comments below.

He Tried to Change the Price AFTER We Agreed?! 🛑🤝

We agreed on a solid $240 cash price for a deal. But right when it came time to pay, the customer tried to squeeze out another $10 discount.

In the card community, once you shake hands or verbally agree to a price, the deal is locked in! I stood firm on our agreed price, and we ended up closing it out at the original $240.

Vendors and collectors: What's your take on this? Let me know in the comments!

Ripping a 17 Year Old Pack! 😱

Going back to 2009 to open an absolute classic: a Platinum Rising Rivals booster pack! We managed to pull a Reverse Holo Houndoom.

What’s your favorite set from the Platinum era? Drop a comment below 👇

He tried to get me under 90%... 🤯

Know your worth! This buyer tried to get me to drop to 85% market value on this massive lot, but you have to protect your margins. We ended up shaking hands at a fair 90%.

Would you have gone lower to secure the deal, or did I make the right call? Drop your negotiation strategy below! 👇