r/PokemonTCGPhilippines

Kelan kaya aalis sa hobby na to yung mga sneakerheads na nalugi hahahahhaha kairita

Hey all. I'm new in collecting. I wanna ask what you guys do to avoid buying from scalpers?

I really want to rip packs for ninja spinner or chaos rising but the pricing for ninja spinner is outrageous. 🥲

So i might try the release day tomorrow.

Question po. What time usually dapat pumunta sa mga mall?

And mall recommendations pasay area?

TIA.

May alam po ba san makakabili ng pokemon cards sa may makati? Salamat. At ano oras kasi nagpapabili yung asawa ko.

hopefully i get a pack or two :(

Hi everyone! I’m very new to collecting, and I just wanted to ask if you guys know any physical stores that sell singles. I only started collecting last May 17, and I really want to experience buying cards in person too!

Do you happen to know any physical stores with reasonable prices? The stores near us (Lower Antipolo area) seem a bit more overpriced compared to online shops on Shopee.

Would love to hear your advice!! Should I just stick to buying online, or are physical stores/vendors still better? If physical stores are worth it, which ones would you recommend? I’m willing to go to Metro Manila or even the South if there are cool places there too!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Hi all! This is just out of curiosity. I saw a post of someone here post a Mega Gengar Ex SIR, which is one of the biggest hits. The thing is, it is Korean Language. I understand that Korean cards are not a good sell here because of the quality, as it is not on par with Japanese and English.

English sells the easiest because they are also playables, because there are actually some people who play the TCG. Japanese because of quality. Korean sells the least because of quality but it is the most affordable option for those who want to collect.

Since some vendors and "investors" like to buy slabs, would it make a difference if these Korean cards are graded and are given high grades also? Because I noticed in the last card show I went to, all I saw were slabbed cards of hits, and I was wondering if the less popular languages like Korean and Chinese would have a chance of being sold if they are graded? Since people who collect these slabs are probably not players.

Japanese cards are also non-playables I believe, so just maybe Korean cards will have a chance of being sold if they are slabbed?

Hello, ive just started collecting pokemon cards cos my girlfriend bought me and was hooked into it, now im buying single cards and loose packs just to open packs Now im planning to attend oje of the card conventions.

Im just really anxious on this types of places, im shy to haggle and talk to people pero gusto kong pumunta. Im not really familiar yet on terms being used nor differentiate kung anong rarity ng card.

Ano ba dapat kong iexpect or gawin sa cards shows? i wanna buy singles and packs lang hopefully cheaper kaya i wanted to come and experience it ayun lang po hehe.

Hello! I want to start collecting Pokemon cards. This all started when I bought booster packs in Japan, and I genuinely enjoyed the experience!!! I wanted to ask for tips or advice on how to start collecting here in the PH like where to buy cards, where NOT to buy, and where I should begin...

I recently went to a hobby store and checked the prices of ETBs, booster bundles, and booster packs, and honestly, they were insanely expensive. I know this hobby can get really pricey, but grabe naman yung presyo 😅 I even converted the prices from what I paid in Japan, and the difference was huge. I didn’t even go inside anymore dahil nahiya na ako magtanong. I also joined a Pokemon trading Facebook group and tried buying from someone there, but sadly I got scammed and received fake cards. That experience honestly discouraged me from collecting because ang daming scalpers and scammers dito sa PH. Na-trauma na rin ako bumili online 🤣 So if you have any tips, tricks, advice, trusted stores, or beginner-friendly recommendations, I’m all ears. Thank you!

I keep seeing sellers who sell their EXs/FAs cards starting at ₱60 to ₱100 even if market price is only ₱30-₱40/₱70 I know it's a small difference but it's still not following the market price and it tips me off. why do we only follow collectr prices with the big cards?

I remember people a few years back being true to prices when troll and toad was still the basis for prices.

Hi everyone!

May nakasubok na ba dito personally mag-submit ng cards for grading to PSA or BGS sa US or even Japan or China? How's the experience and process?

How was it compared to submitting to 3rd party service provider (e.g. HobbyStadium, Ricco's Card)?

Was about to try Xlegendary kaso nagstop sila. Hobby stadium removed value bulk. Saan pa po kaya meron standard waiting time?

Hey guys, beginner here. I would like to ask about your thoughts in korean cards. Someone I knew recommended me to start collecting korean first as a starting because its much cheaper, how about you guys?

Also, can you give me some tips about collecting pokemon cards. TIA

please speed i need this