u/AssumptionAlone8167

Hey everyone,
I’ve been checking out local toy and stationery shops in my area, but almost everything on the shelves turns out to be counterfeit bootlegs (fake tins, candy-wrapper crimped packs, etc.).
Has anyone here ever managed to find authentic older or rare Pokémon TCG products (like Sun & Moon era, older Sword & Shield, or Japanese high-class sets) sitting in old stock at local shops anywhere in India?
Or is the local market practically 100% fake unless you buy directly through verified online sellers / community trade groups?
Would love to hear if anyone has ever actually stumbled across a genuine "attic find" locally, or if it's a lost cause looking offline! Thanks!