Always enjoy your insight Mason, only regrettable thing since all this started is that I haven't been to your store in a while! Can't wait for the day to come when we can all conversate about this stuff and pokemon in general in person! Keep up the great work as always!
Seems like you have a ok allocation compared to others I've seen. Heard stories of some retailers receiving less than 10% or even 5% of their requested allocations and that's before taking into account the wave split
I'm sorry to hear about the events that took place at your store. Do you ever do booster box breaks where you sell the packs individually to your subscribers?
The supply is going to be a bloodbath. I'm not too worried about getting my hands on the etbs since I did not preorder but the hard allocation is going to drive the price insane. I was lucky enough to finally secure HF etbs on the last release but with the 25th coming, shining fates might not get a decent reprint until next year. There is no way printing is heavily focused on the 25th anniv set.
All the points you made were right. The outcome wasn't what you thought it'd be, but your points were spot on. That's like when you give 10 perfect reasons for something, but there's still a 1% chance the opposite outcome could be had, then when the 1% chance outcome happens, people say, "SEE I TOLD YOU THIS WOULD HAPPEN!"
Loved the skit! I'm honestly looking forward to this staggered release style. Should give regular people a better chance to snag some product over the Walmart Toy section dwellers 😂
Should be happy they didn't. Last 2 times I pre-ordered pokemon card products with gamestop it was a disaster. 1st time I preorder champions path etbs and only got 1. And the 2nd time I pre-ordered vivid voltage build and battle kits I got zero and they had no clue if I would ever get them(after talking to a manager 1 month after the release date I found that out) so they just refunded my money. Gamestop = trash.
If i cant get some shining fates product in the next few months im just gonna give up on pokemon. I wasn't able to get hidden fates reprint or vivid voltage
Yeah all of Europe is getting smacked pretty hard on this one. It’s a bummer because most or all the places that print foreign cards are here in the states.
@@CNA-Games is there any reason for that? I mean is there a reason to print all European cards in the states,instead of the Uk or even main land Europe? Just curious 🤔.
Couldn't tell ya. There's plenty of printers in Japan and around the world that are capable. Magic uses Japanese printers and their quality is always better than the US printed stuff.
@@TaroDoBeGaming yeah I heard from Randolph Pokemon recently his distributor said they are going to get reprinted again but I don't want to sell any because I'm not sure how big it is or even if it's true or not
@@powerlifting1012 it’d be stupid to do so either way. Doesn’t matter if more reprints do come your way those boxes are gonna skyrocket now. 1-2 years from now they could break into the 1000s
SHining fates is the new GME. Everyone gonna buy it because they like the item. and sell it for a really high price because they really like that item.
I guess what I don't really understand is the Pokemon Company and their poor timing to release Shining Fates. Couldn't they have waited until the GLOBAL PANDEMIC died down considerably before releasing a set that they knew would be in crazy demand. Just weird on their part.
Love your wave backdrop for the video picture hahaha. Pokemon needs to get more printers and employees or something because this whole out of stock before stuff drops is lame. I should be able to pre order different product and not have to pay twice the cost. I been looking for over a month and no luck online or instore. Finally got two pikachu boxes but this still sucks man.
I think we are all in the same boat together. No one enjoys having to worry about getting product - whether you're a distributor or a store or a collector it is very nerve-wracking not knowing how much or when.
@@legendarysmurfable yeah it will. It’s how I store my three expedition boxes. Right next to the baby back ribs. I’ll just iron the packs to get the form back when I thaw em out.
I think everything is doing pretty well right now. No where near Pokémon but even recent Magic sets are seeing slight increase. If you check the sections at stores, there’s yugioh left, but not a whole lot
@@djjones7861 Not a flex...just noting the strange times we are in. Besides the reason shelves like his are empty is because of crazies like me. And I do agree...empty shelves = good sales
From a collector or scalper standpoint, sure. From a player perspective, Battle Styles looks awesome. We're just hoping lots of people think like you so we can maybe actually play our game without having to take out a mortgage.
I love that you’re getting more comfortable and your personality is starting to show. I didn’t expect that intro from you but I loved it!
Felt that same way!
I would date him
There was an attempt at a skit... and for that, I give you credit.
I'll do better. Baby steps.
@@CNA-Games you should wear different hats to differentiate the personas!
The duality of man at the start is brilliant xD
You're slowly shifting into the performing aspect. I like it ;D
Bought a single from your store recently and you shipped the same day at a great price thank you
Always enjoy your insight Mason, only regrettable thing since all this started is that I haven't been to your store in a while! Can't wait for the day to come when we can all conversate about this stuff and pokemon in general in person!
Keep up the great work as always!
I think mason should take mason's advice 👍
Two mason's don't make a wrong, am i right!
Depends on what video's comment section you read. =P
Even when you're wrong your opinion still adds valid insight and a different perspective so keep it up!
Hey man. Just wanted to say as a customer of yours that lives an hour away I really really appreciate these videos lmao
Seems like you have a ok allocation compared to others I've seen.
Heard stories of some retailers receiving less than 10% or even 5% of their requested allocations and that's before taking into account the wave split
Hey Mason, hope all is well, never been this early before!
Thanks for the honest, entertaining information 🙂! Always looking forward to your input
I'm sorry to hear about the events that took place at your store. Do you ever do booster box breaks where you sell the packs individually to your subscribers?
Thanks for your service
The supply is going to be a bloodbath. I'm not too worried about getting my hands on the etbs since I did not preorder but the hard allocation is going to drive the price insane. I was lucky enough to finally secure HF etbs on the last release but with the 25th coming, shining fates might not get a decent reprint until next year. There is no way printing is heavily focused on the 25th anniv set.
Try being from UK, first wave the only official uk distributor has been given 6% to share around......its horrendous 😕
good stuff to know! It's going to be an interesting few months coming!
Hi guys mason here, CARDS N ALL GAMING!
All the points you made were right. The outcome wasn't what you thought it'd be, but your points were spot on.
That's like when you give 10 perfect reasons for something, but there's still a 1% chance the opposite outcome could be had, then when the 1% chance outcome happens, people say, "SEE I TOLD YOU THIS WOULD HAPPEN!"
:) We are in unprecedented times. And I'd rather people be safe than sorry.
Loved the skit! I'm honestly looking forward to this staggered release style. Should give regular people a better chance to snag some product over the Walmart Toy section dwellers 😂
Walmart toy section dwellers! 🤣🤣🤣
Hopefully. May the odds ever be in your favor.
Scalpers are going to be going nuts trying to keep up lol. Good luck bud!
@@ang3r3dv3t you as well!:)
Always pumped when you upload!
This was fantastic haha. I am going to be ripping so many shining fates products on my channel when it comes out.
Thanks for the update mason,
my gamestop didnt even take pre orders for ETBs...so im SOL
It is all in who you know and where you live as well....Best to be patient right now....
Same at mine, never an option. Only the tins so far were available for pre order
Should be happy they didn't. Last 2 times I pre-ordered pokemon card products with gamestop it was a disaster. 1st time I preorder champions path etbs and only got 1. And the 2nd time I pre-ordered vivid voltage build and battle kits I got zero and they had no clue if I would ever get them(after talking to a manager 1 month after the release date I found that out) so they just refunded my money. Gamestop = trash.
I never planned to preorder SF. Not expecting to get any unless a magical deal presents itself. Lol will focus on Battle Styles.
love the editing in this one!
I know you didn't start this channel to long ago. But your really good at this keep it up.
It’s gonna be a crazy year for Pokémon!!!
Thanks buddy your the best ma. ...I need this news
Wat do u think of hidden fates master set long term ?
This guy has blister packs and sealed booster boxs right behind him. Wish anyone near me had that.
Have a question for you. Is it true that distributors at every reprint/rebatch raise the buying price of the sealed products?
Such a top tier Hollywood actor! Where is your Grammy??? 😆
If i cant get some shining fates product in the next few months im just gonna give up on pokemon. I wasn't able to get hidden fates reprint or vivid voltage
Also I want to pre-order battle styles booster boxes from gamestop will you be releasing a video when you hear pre-orders are out for that?
I want to travel to Card N All to meet Mason.
Shining Fates is so hard to find!!! Hope we can find some to open on the channel!!!
Loved the intro 😂 You rock, Mason!
In the US it is in 4 waves....here in Germany its delayed a full month,just as the hidden fates etb.....nice.
But as always Nice video :),
Yeah all of Europe is getting smacked pretty hard on this one. It’s a bummer because most or all the places that print foreign cards are here in the states.
@@CNA-Games is there any reason for that? I mean is there a reason to print all European cards in the states,instead of the Uk or even main land Europe? Just curious 🤔.
Couldn't tell ya. There's plenty of printers in Japan and around the world that are capable. Magic uses Japanese printers and their quality is always better than the US printed stuff.
Where did you get that info?
Intro was awesome !
Hey Mason thanks for the advice on buying a hidden Fates at 115 a box it's I did not expect it to be 200 in a month it's actually crazy
It’s only going to go up. I’ve seen them at $250
@@TaroDoBeGaming yeah I heard from Randolph Pokemon recently his distributor said they are going to get reprinted again but I don't want to sell any because I'm not sure how big it is or even if it's true or not
@@powerlifting1012 that’ll be our reprint here in the UK/mainland Europe. Don’t think America is getting another wave
@@ciarangrimes7912 oh let's go I was about to sell half of my inventory that is good news.
@@powerlifting1012 it’d be stupid to do so either way. Doesn’t matter if more reprints do come your way those boxes are gonna skyrocket now. 1-2 years from now they could break into the 1000s
SHining fates is the new GME. Everyone gonna buy it because they like the item. and sell it for a really high price because they really like that item.
Great video mason, cheers!
Lmao the intro ! Another great video, thanks
Mason you crack me up... great content as usual.
how can you not love this guy! 😂
Target and local card shop that doesn't post online sales it is! 😁
I guess what I don't really understand is the Pokemon Company and their poor timing to release Shining Fates. Couldn't they have waited until the GLOBAL PANDEMIC died down considerably before releasing a set that they knew would be in crazy demand. Just weird on their part.
Love your wave backdrop for the video picture hahaha. Pokemon needs to get more printers and employees or something because this whole out of stock before stuff drops is lame. I should be able to pre order different product and not have to pay twice the cost. I been looking for over a month and no luck online or instore. Finally got two pikachu boxes but this still sucks man.
I think we are all in the same boat together. No one enjoys having to worry about getting product - whether you're a distributor or a store or a collector it is very nerve-wracking not knowing how much or when.
Deriums Pokémon use to live stream on RUclips a lot until he moved to twitch. He was fun and entertaining back then.
I used to love to watch his stuff! Played a big part in me deciding to do buying/selling more seriously.
@@CNA-Games he’s considered an OG in this game. I remember his $36k Evolutions opening.
Let's go!! Cool video man
Random question: I won a fossil blister pack in an auction and I wasn’t sure if I need to do anything else to keep it preserved for display?
Submerge it in water then put in the freezer to freeze it and preserve it
@@reynaldoray7539 It looks a little soggy but Im sure it’ll reshape back to form when its frozen
Card Saver 3s should fit packs pretty well. Something like that should do the trick at least to keep it looking nice.
@@legendarysmurfable yeah it will. It’s how I store my three expedition boxes. Right next to the baby back ribs. I’ll just iron the packs to get the form back when I thaw em out.
Awesome Video!!
I loved the beginning lol
Love the video
Wow USA is getting so much more then UK
I blame Brexit 😂
How’s the Yugioh mArket doing ?
I think everything is doing pretty well right now. No where near Pokémon but even recent Magic sets are seeing slight increase. If you check the sections at stores, there’s yugioh left, but not a whole lot
Do you ever wear anything else ?
*looks down at my hoodie* I guess not...
480p ?
Lol awesome
👍 👌 🤜🤛
Man that shelf is looking sad...I have way more in my secret lair than you have on those shelves.
Thanks for the flex but he's a shop so i guess it's a good sign that he's selling out of stock quickly
@@djjones7861 Not a flex...just noting the strange times we are in. Besides the reason shelves like his are empty is because of crazies like me. And I do agree...empty shelves = good sales
@@eco8gator fair enough, I'm glad these brick and mortar stores are getting so much business
Sadly empty shelves that are empty for a while mean no sales.
Shining Fates will be the the set of the year. Battle Styles will be shit.
From a collector or scalper standpoint, sure. From a player perspective, Battle Styles looks awesome. We're just hoping lots of people think like you so we can maybe actually play our game without having to take out a mortgage.
More skits
Cool skits, but maybe try to make your characters look or sound different. Like maybe take your glasses off or wear a hat or something.
I'm easing into it! :P