Pokemon Trading Card Game: Sword & Shield - Lost Origin Elite Trainer Box $32.99 + Free Shipping

Can_I_Haz_Charizard

Feb 8, 2023 9:25 PM

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Can_I_Haz_CharizardFeb 8, 2023 9:25 PM

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Delivery Wednesday March 1st? 😳

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BarB8728

Feb 8, 2023 9:26 PM

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BarB8728Feb 8, 2023 9:26 PM

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Quote from Can_I_Haz_Charizard

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Delivery Wednesday March 1st? 😳

That's worse case they most likely will deliver it next week

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Juganhut

Feb 8, 2023 10:29 PM

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JuganhutFeb 8, 2023 10:29 PM

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Been these prices for a while.

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JonnyDCTID

Feb 8, 2023 10:50 PM

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JonnyDCTIDFeb 8, 2023 10:50 PM

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Re deal value: MSRP is about $40 so 18% off. If you consider the price of individual packs at four dollars a piece, you're paying $1 for soft (outer) sleeves, condition markers, damage counters, and energy cards. Given that you can sell sleeves on the secondary market for $2-4, that's a good deal. However, the "hit rate" on ETBs can be much lower than other TCG products (in general, not every time) and the sealed regular (non-Pokémon Center) ETB does not appreciate much in value (after 5 months it's -0.24) and the market value for loose packs (on 2-8-23) is 3.21. Just posting to say, flippers, don't waste your time, players and collectors - do pick up. And if you keep it sealed, also hit Target for the cereal box to keep it in.

Last edited by JonnyDCTID February 8, 2023 at 07:22 PM.

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Won

Feb 8, 2023 10:53 PM

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WonFeb 8, 2023 10:53 PM

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Quote from JonnyDCTID

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Re deal value: MSRP is about $40 so 18% off. If you consider the price of individual packs at four dollars a piece, you're paying $1 for soft (outer) sleeves, dice, damage counters, and energy cards. Given that you can sell sleeves on the secondary market for $2-4, that's a good deal. However, the "hit rate" on ETBs can be much lower than other TCG products (in general, not every time) and the sealed regular (non-Pokémon Center) ETB does not appreciate much in value (after 5 months it's -0.24) and the market value for loose packs (on 2-8-23) is 3.21. Just posting to say, flippers, don't waste your time, players and collectors - do pick up. And if you keep it sealed, also hit Target for the cereal box to keep it in.

Hit rate is not lower for ETBs. People tend to comment X had better pull rate than Y but it's just small sample size. There are some products such as Japanese boaster boxes that guarantee a secret rare per box but in general for English products there is no difference.

Last edited by Won February 8, 2023 at 02:57 PM.

dp77777

Feb 8, 2023 10:58 PM

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dp77777Feb 8, 2023 10:58 PM

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Quote from JonnyDCTID

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Re deal value: MSRP is about $40 so 18% off. If you consider the price of individual packs at four dollars a piece, you're paying $1 for soft (outer) sleeves, dice, damage counters, and energy cards. Given that you can sell sleeves on the secondary market for $2-4, that's a good deal. However, the "hit rate" on ETBs can be much lower than other TCG products (in general, not every time) and the sealed regular (non-Pokémon Center) ETB does not appreciate much in value (after 5 months it's -0.24) and the market value for loose packs (on 2-8-23) is 3.21. Just posting to say, flippers, don't waste your time, players and collectors - do pick up. And if you keep it sealed, also hit Target for the cereal box to keep it in.

What is target cereal box?

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JonnyDCTID

Feb 8, 2023 11:00 PM

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JonnyDCTIDFeb 8, 2023 11:00 PM

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Quote from dp77777

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What is target cereal box?

https://www.target.com/p/8-34-w-x...A-52380687

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JonnyDCTID

Feb 8, 2023 11:01 PM

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JonnyDCTIDFeb 8, 2023 11:01 PM

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Quote from Won

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Hit rate is not lower for ETBs. People tend to comment X had better pull rate than Y but it's just small sample size. There are some products such as Japanese boaster boxes that guarantee a secret rare per box but in general for English products there is no difference.

Correcting myself - I have had massively bad luck with ETBs.

dp77777

Feb 8, 2023 11:05 PM

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dp77777Feb 8, 2023 11:05 PM

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Quote from JonnyDCTID

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https://www.target.com/p/8-34-w-x...A-52380687

Interesting. As a way to keep out humidity over the long term I'm assuming? But it's kinda expensive to buy them for storage in bulk. $10 x however many boxes.

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dubmang

Feb 8, 2023 11:34 PM

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dubmangFeb 8, 2023 11:34 PM

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Quote from dp77777

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Interesting. As a way to keep out humidity over the long term I'm assuming? But it's kinda expensive to buy them for storage in bulk. $10 x however many boxes.

I remember when those containers were discovered. It was a crazy time in the pokemans community and those were getting scalped hard.
Overrated honestly.
I wrap each one of my sealed etbs in a grocery bag and stick them in those black/ yellow containers.

nrs5100

Feb 9, 2023 11:36 AM

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nrs5100Feb 9, 2023 11:36 AM

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My daughter recently got the battle arena and has really enjoyed playing with the 3 decks that come with it. If we wanted to add in some variety or create another deck, is this a good way to go or should we look for some of those premade decks that go on sale for closer to $10 sometimes?

yelloy

Feb 9, 2023 11:48 AM

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yelloyFeb 9, 2023 11:48 AM

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Deal is dead. Amazon is back to $45, and target is sold out

BeigeStraw264

Feb 9, 2023 11:32 PM

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BeigeStraw264Feb 9, 2023 11:32 PM

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Target back in stock. In for one with target card discount and free shipping.

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