He SOLD me his ENTIRE collection. Worth it?

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025

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  • @boefske24
    @boefske24 7 месяцев назад +195

    Just watched the video again, kinda regret selling all this 😂 Hope all the fans are enjoying the give aways Pat did with my old collection :)

    • @cimtheaverage
      @cimtheaverage 2 месяца назад +17

      You are definitely a good guy. You spent more than $1000 for sure but sold it for less

    • @CrystelJukes
      @CrystelJukes 18 дней назад

      you did not sell him this

    • @boefske24
      @boefske24 18 дней назад +3

      @ i did

    • @TheValoKit
      @TheValoKit 16 дней назад +4

      damn bro, i wish pokemon cards was available in my country too, i am jealous lmao, i loved all those cards man, u had a really big collection, i hope you get real goodluck when u start collecting again

    • @velvetvampirica
      @velvetvampirica 7 дней назад

      hey a quick question, how come you didn't have any Dutch language cards? if I remember correctly they were print from base set through fossil

  • @boefske24
    @boefske24 2 года назад +1052

    Glad you enjoyed! Take care of those pretty cards for me ;) Btw, I started collecting in 2018 again, so it wasn’t since I was four haha!

    • @thatonedandysworldfan1
      @thatonedandysworldfan1 2 года назад +14

      I need some tops on hous eto get an joltion,leafion,and espion xd

    • @baharahamidy9992
      @baharahamidy9992 2 года назад +22

      did you scam him lol

    • @boefske24
      @boefske24 2 года назад +35

      @@baharahamidy9992 no I did not lol, did you take a look at the vid?

    • @baharahamidy9992
      @baharahamidy9992 2 года назад +9

      @@boefske24 no half i am sry:}

    • @chubbylad1685
      @chubbylad1685 2 года назад +4

      Nice collection thanks for selling this,I love this video

  • @RocSandy
    @RocSandy 2 года назад +428

    Definitely worth it, I calculated all the cards and it was around $945 or 1k a lot of hidden cards that some might look over but are worth a lot of value. Definitely a good buy! And very nice selection of modern and vintage cards 👌

    • @emersoncardsandcollectible1251
      @emersoncardsandcollectible1251 2 года назад +4

      Hi roc

    • @RocSandy
      @RocSandy 2 года назад +3

      @@emersoncardsandcollectible1251 🗿🤙

    • @RocSandy
      @RocSandy 2 года назад +2

      @Riley Sports 💯

    • @RocSandy
      @RocSandy 2 года назад +11

      @Oreo nope, Trust me I researched every card lol. But your right it's somewhere between $940 - 1k that was after a calculated, when I commented I did it I'm my head, but then 2nd time I calculated everything and it came out to again $940 - 1k

    • @shawnastevenson3992
      @shawnastevenson3992 2 года назад

      @Riley Sports Can I have that Massimo binder please

  • @MichaelClark-e7m
    @MichaelClark-e7m 3 месяца назад +3

    Thanks! I appreciate. But my goal is to get every single Pinkachu, that has every existed. I have only three. But my first one was the Flying Pikachu with the number 110/101

  • @Wiseguy101
    @Wiseguy101 2 года назад +52

    I think that as a collector, getting that kind of a collection would be quite hard and expensive. I think the price was too low. Plus, all those none important commons, probably cost $150 to get.

  • @vanjavanjatronix9039
    @vanjavanjatronix9039 2 года назад +12

    This was definitely worth it in my opinion. You got everything a pokemon card collector like me ever wanted! I would really like to have some of these items, but I would also like to see the face of the person Who gotovo these items! You are a really wonderful person

  • @Dux0.1
    @Dux0.1 2 года назад +17

    The collection is worth it mostly because of the graded cards and binders. I just started to collect pokemon cards again i started in the set sun and moon and have some old cards from a store that had some but i want to say good luck to everyone and for the winner i will say i hope you love the cards you won

  • @4L3X4N6E9
    @4L3X4N6E9 Год назад +10

    12:49 he said billiant stars😂😂

    • @sichen8568
      @sichen8568 6 месяцев назад

      Lol

    • @Pokezen242
      @Pokezen242 2 дня назад

      He said A CARD FROM BRILLIANT STARS

  • @cosseymatt1
    @cosseymatt1 2 месяца назад +6

    I literally just realized he's the same guy as should I open it or should I keep it sealed, its been months hahah

  • @hutakah557
    @hutakah557 2 года назад +94

    Looks like your breaking even from these binders and bulk. A lot of nice hyper rares and fill arts. PSA graded cards were a nice find too. Enjoyed seeing Hidden Fates "baby shinies" pages and full art shinies!

    • @sarahcisneros7739
      @sarahcisneros7739 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah I agree 👻👻👻👌👌👌👌👌

  • @Handmadebysam
    @Handmadebysam Год назад +25

    hello pat im a beginner Pokemon card collector and learning how to play I used to collect when I was a kid but stop but watching your videos I am amazed by ur collecting I just wanted to say that im starting to be a big fan of ur vids and keep up the great vids u post!!

  • @ShrekKing-n9e
    @ShrekKing-n9e 4 месяца назад +1

    I also love that dragupult on the binder with all those 25th anniversary cards, the old card

  • @theabner880
    @theabner880 2 года назад +65

    I think it was better than a lot of the collections you have purchased. It was looking scary at first, but then the Lapras binder and PSA cards helped out.

    • @totally.not.kid.
      @totally.not.kid. 2 года назад +2

      I really need some Pokémon and I don’t have a Pokémon binder my friend just gave me a sleeve and I was thinking could you give me some Pokémon binder

    • @eastjadach
      @eastjadach 2 года назад +1

      @@totally.not.kid. we would need your adress to give u a binder

    • @rubymcparland-kv8xs
      @rubymcparland-kv8xs Год назад

      I love binders ❤😮😊❤❤

    • @Gachabingz
      @Gachabingz Год назад

      @@eastjadach no just a mailbox number

  • @TheOddOddish
    @TheOddOddish 2 года назад +18

    Decent little pickup. I was getting worried there, that PSA 10 welder helped save the day!

  • @DinoKing2_E
    @DinoKing2_E 2 года назад +8

    That was a well taken care of collection. The price I would say is worth it (those psa cards really help for that price). really liked the shining fates binder!

  • @smuggizayl4593
    @smuggizayl4593 2 года назад +6

    Seems like a pretty good price. I wish there was a little more vintage, but still an awesome collection. Love seeing these kind of videos

  • @scottvanderpool4697
    @scottvanderpool4697 2 года назад +7

    Love when you buy these collections pat. Love the vids keep up the great work!

  • @randombullify
    @randombullify 2 года назад +38

    This giveaway is about to be nuts. That Dragonite promo is sick, and I love the random vintage commons thrown in too.

  • @11kJustin_xxvibe
    @11kJustin_xxvibe Год назад +1

    A great collection, I am looking for Eeveelution cards because I am a Eeveelution collector and my favorite card would be Flareon!

  • @yourtypicalmobileplayer7966
    @yourtypicalmobileplayer7966 2 года назад +10

    Pat, I’ve been watching your vids for a while, and I really think you have one of the best personalities out of a lot of all the pokemon youtubers

    • @JewJitSuSixty9
      @JewJitSuSixty9 2 года назад +1

      I agree! Him and pokerev are the best pokemon channels out there! They put out the best content without a doubt!

    • @Oz__MTG
      @Oz__MTG 2 года назад +1

      @@JewJitSuSixty9 Pat is indeed up there, rev on the other hand I prefer not to watch. Mainly because he isn’t very engaging with his audience at all.

    • @JewJitSuSixty9
      @JewJitSuSixty9 2 года назад +1

      @@Oz__MTG well I can tell you don't watch pokerev lmaooo yes pat Is more engaged with his fans. But Rev interacts with his fans when he streams a pretty good amount.

    • @Oz__MTG
      @Oz__MTG 2 года назад +1

      @@JewJitSuSixty9 For months I actually have watched his content, I can tell you right now that you can’t speak for everyone. He doesn’t engage with his audience the way he should for a bigger channel in my opinion. Rev is overrated to me.

    • @SkibidiWrestler-l3s
      @SkibidiWrestler-l3s Месяц назад

      Same

  • @PabloMAT
    @PabloMAT 2 года назад +6

    Wow this collection was soo cool and worth it, wish I had it even 1/10 of it! Congratz ma friend!

  • @jeycholz
    @jeycholz Год назад +26

    Man those vintage cards back in the days look sooo amazing!!! 💯💯

  • @daveparsons5847
    @daveparsons5847 13 дней назад

    What part of “since I was 4” made him think anything was unopened.. lol

  • @Danny-zw7sw
    @Danny-zw7sw 2 года назад +57

    I think it's worth it as a collector, but for value, the time and effort invested it'll take to make it back is probably just worth it, idk exactly. But more importantly, the Politoed swirl was mentioned, but shout out to that Dragonite and the Neo Gen Heracross, I love the nostalgia of looking back at beautiful looking cards like that.

  • @muterrr911
    @muterrr911 2 года назад +18

    I loved that Red’s Challenge! I’ve always collected full art trainers but haven’t been able to pick that one up. I got back into Pokémon in the past year because of your videos so thank you!

  • @specioustest4321
    @specioustest4321 2 года назад +5

    As a Darkness Ablaze set collector, that Darkness Ablaze promo was sweet. Loved the vid! Lots of cool cards :)

  • @Masongames0202
    @Masongames0202 Год назад +1

    I really love your Pokémon reviews. Your Pokémon reviews are very good and I am just to let you know I am subscribed to your RUclips channel and I maybe one day I’ll see you with my binder. Maybe we can do some training I don’t know maybe one day, but I just love your videos and by.

  • @Grounderboo
    @Grounderboo 2 года назад +6

    Most cards in the binders looked very good, my fav was probably the shiny lapras vmax since I love shiny lapras

  • @mcsavage4290
    @mcsavage4290 2 года назад +4

    Hey Pat! I’m new to the channel but I’m loving your videos. I’m wanting to get into collecting Pokémon cards with my son and I have no idea where to even start. Do you have any recommendations??

    • @aegis.98
      @aegis.98 2 года назад

      I’m not pat, but I would recommend getting a crown zenith elite trainer Box (or etb) to start off.

  • @YQMaoski
    @YQMaoski 2 года назад +75

    Indeed, overall a very cool collection and not a bad price considering everything that was in there. Overall binder organization quite good, so it was a nice collection to just flip through.

  • @sawyertracy
    @sawyertracy Год назад +1

    Dad has to act so weird. Be huge for lunch. 8:55
    Can you give me a Pokémon Christmas sicko? Bro tiktoba all the christmas trees hey to coco😅😅😅😅❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I'd like to flare you if a Jew like Faye protector it's. Yes it's sad contact switch to squad squad squad

  • @B1ngChill
    @B1ngChill 2 года назад +28

    Wow! You must be really lucky to have such devoted fans, I wish I could have those cards.

  • @satisfyingfoodandfidgets3025
    @satisfyingfoodandfidgets3025 2 года назад +4

    The first big binder is so good bro how do you not feel good for those cards

  • @JewJitSuSixty9
    @JewJitSuSixty9 2 года назад +7

    This is the best collection you got so far without a doubt but I still find it weird people are so comfortable to kinda scam people. A lot of that value came from the PSA cards. And we don't even know what condition the raw cards came in. Like most people I would bet they over valued the raw cards and bulk.

    • @ethanpauchard7802
      @ethanpauchard7802 2 года назад

      Bro my name is Ethan too

    • @trevor245
      @trevor245 2 года назад

      I mean over charging isn't a scam. If I list a ps4 with 20 games for 1000 usd on ebay and someone buys it without looking at what games there are included and expects it to be all good ones when it's actually just 20 sports games that's on them it's not like they are forced to buy it. It's only a scam if the seller claims something which isn't true.

    • @JewJitSuSixty9
      @JewJitSuSixty9 2 года назад

      @@trevor245 nah L take. Thats not the same. This was a mystery. In your take the dude just didn't look. Pat didn't have the option to look. And beside if you aren't being truthful In the description than it is a scam. Yes it's on the buyer for trusting dude but that doesn't not make it a scam.

    • @JewJitSuSixty9
      @JewJitSuSixty9 2 года назад

      @@ethanpauchard7802 heck yeah brother

    • @trevor245
      @trevor245 2 года назад +1

      @@JewJitSuSixty9 why do you talk like that lmao. But besides that, you should watch the other videos in this series. He has the chance to take a closer look at what he purchases but he never does simply for the video which makes sense but at that point it's no longer a scam. Yes if it was a mystery I'd be more inclined to agree but also as long as the seller makes no claims of the value in items being equal to the amount paid or lie about what is and isn't included it still wouldn't be a scam.

  • @LeonaTaylor-xw9tq
    @LeonaTaylor-xw9tq Месяц назад

    Just curious do u still have the vivid voltage cards from this video. If u do I'm interested in those because I'm trying to collect the whole set.

  • @Ejmac1
    @Ejmac1 2 года назад +16

    That’s a big collection. That must be really hard to give away almost your whole life worth of cards!

  • @reneesmith2433
    @reneesmith2433 2 года назад +4

    This is awesome you do this for our amusement

  • @loriellingson8922
    @loriellingson8922 2 года назад +8

    I love these big opening keep up the good work☺

  • @Weston-l9b
    @Weston-l9b 2 месяца назад +1

    Gotta make it 5,000 comments so imma add this one and nice channel and content

  • @wildpokeshop
    @wildpokeshop 2 года назад +13

    Such a beautiful collection, you can really tell they took good care of their cards and I understand why it was so hard to let go of! Lots of hidden gems in the bulk, I’d say the price was well worth it.

    • @boefske24
      @boefske24 2 года назад +1

      Yes, yes, veeeery hard to part with…

    • @aidenlibob
      @aidenlibob 2 года назад

      I agree

  • @TheAltynGuy
    @TheAltynGuy 2 года назад +5

    These are all amazing cards I love the Japanese heatran and a few others cuz I like fire types but I can’t believe they parted ways with their old collection it’s so sad to see something like that

  • @RazorFlames_
    @RazorFlames_ 2 года назад +5

    Oh my gosh all the shining fates cards! That's my favorite set by far!

  • @landervandyck7208
    @landervandyck7208 Месяц назад +1

    Hey, really fun video.
    I was wondring if i could get the 25 anneversary venesaur or blastoise?
    Im subscribed and im a big fan!

  • @StaticPoke
    @StaticPoke 2 года назад +35

    This video gives off serious "Not gonna lie they had us in the first half" vibes lol. I know shipping would have been quite expensive but i think the overall value probably even's out

  • @SegaDisneyUniverse
    @SegaDisneyUniverse 2 года назад +6

    Man, I could only imagine how hard it must have been for them to give up their collection. It would definitely be super hard for me to give up my collection that I've invested so much money into!

    • @boefske24
      @boefske24 2 года назад +1

      Yeah, it was hard haha..

    • @dm2727x
      @dm2727x 2 года назад +1

      @@boefske24 hey nice collection bro. I could only imagine how hard it was but also understand times are tough right now with prices worldwide spiking like crazy

    • @lauramartin515
      @lauramartin515 Год назад

      I agree my collection is pretty small but I couldn’t imagine giving it up

  • @litkingbee7476
    @litkingbee7476 2 года назад +11

    Worth it for sure! I love these kinds of videos and I love your positive content! Keep it up! Thank you for everything you do!!

    • @MeASadBoy
      @MeASadBoy Год назад +2

      Same this is my f***ing favourite video I’m just trying to right a lot like it’s getting annoying like my guy this is getting so annoying when I need to type this in and I need to right so much and somebody respond to this tell me if I righted a lot and just to troll I am ganna put ten lines more

    • @MeASadBoy
      @MeASadBoy Год назад +2

      T

    • @MeASadBoy
      @MeASadBoy Год назад +2

      T

  • @SimplyFIame
    @SimplyFIame Год назад +1

    absolutely worth it love the whole binder full of full arts and v maxes and the brilliant star Arceus is one of my all-time favorite cards.

  • @mattterson3459
    @mattterson3459 2 года назад +7

    I love watching your videos. I love the excitement of not knowing what u will get. But I’ll be honest the one card I’ve yet to find in any pack I’ve ever opened has been Charizard I truly feel like that is my card I will never get lol. I’ve opened so many and seeing how many Charizards u get and open makes me a little sad but then after watching your videos it kinda feels as if I opened the pack and got one lol. But keep posting I love to watch. And love what u do for the Pokémon community. Thanks

  • @Leloonya
    @Leloonya 2 года назад +7

    Hey Pat!
    Loving all these collection videos!
    I’m selling my entire collection currently. 3 binders, all cards are V cards or better!
    Everything is sleeved and in excellent condition. NO BULK! Hahaha
    I’m hoping it all goes to a good home :)

    • @RGC_animation
      @RGC_animation 2 года назад

      How much would you sell it?

    • @Leloonya
      @Leloonya 2 года назад

      @@RGC_animation I’m selling it for 850$. It’s 750+ cards, no bulk, v cards or better, all pack freshed in sleeves and binders. I’ve gone through every card and the value of the whole collection ungraded and raw is over 2,000$ :-)

    • @RGC_animation
      @RGC_animation 2 года назад

      @@Leloonya Since each V Card is about $2-$3, that is a STEAL!

    • @Leloonya
      @Leloonya 2 года назад

      @@RGC_animation Yup! Im doing a one time sell off of my entire collection. Plus there’s some high value market cards like the shiny charizard VMAX from shiny star v Japanese. And some other super good rares.

  • @Ricky-r1x3v
    @Ricky-r1x3v Год назад +5

    Bro I’m from Netherlands 🇳🇱 😂

  • @sawyertracy
    @sawyertracy Год назад +1

    Shiny charger is shanky I'll take that gorilla that butterfly has jacked corals

  • @AmanSekhon-id3sn
    @AmanSekhon-id3sn 8 месяцев назад +16

    Whoever is in 2024 and is still trying to win the giveaway😂

  • @dragonboys3933
    @dragonboys3933 Месяц назад +21

    Anyone in 2025😊

  • @alexdigg
    @alexdigg 2 года назад +4

    I love these videos, they totally beat the mystery box videos rev puts out daily (and he tends to pay more for them)

  • @matthewflemetis6096
    @matthewflemetis6096 Год назад +1

    I’m also looking for a Charizard in the lichen rock dusk form

  • @Derek-Emerson
    @Derek-Emerson 2 года назад +9

    Neat collection! Always fun to see how others organize their cards

  • @bohofer6841
    @bohofer6841 2 года назад +5

    You have so many cool cards 👍

  • @LauraTaylor-g2r
    @LauraTaylor-g2r Год назад +3

    I love charizad love 💕 💕

  • @littlemanrules
    @littlemanrules Год назад +1

    You skipped a promo in the first Binder

  • @nice417
    @nice417 2 года назад +4

    That's easily a $1000+ collection. The dude gave you a great deal.

  • @proidriver3555
    @proidriver3555 4 месяца назад +7

    Any one in 2030?

  • @randifisher3823
    @randifisher3823 20 часов назад

    Pat what do u want for that that lapras binder

  • @NoahHarradine
    @NoahHarradine 2 месяца назад +3

    I am here in 2024

  • @francesca3386
    @francesca3386 2 года назад +10

    What a nice collection!

  • @Graveydoesit
    @Graveydoesit Месяц назад +6

    Anyone in 2025?

  • @sawyertracy
    @sawyertracy Год назад +1

    Dad has to act so weird. Be huge for lunch.
    Can you give me a Pokémon Christmas sicko? Bro tiktoba all the christmas trees hey to coco😅😅😅😅❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Darielspotter
    @Darielspotter 2 года назад +4

    Im too late 😭😭lol

  • @graceweigel4413
    @graceweigel4413 Год назад +4

    BRO JUST GIVE ME YOUR COLLECTION ALREADY

  • @ImpossibleGamer8
    @ImpossibleGamer8 Месяц назад +5

    Any one here 2024

  • @CaseyJenness
    @CaseyJenness 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love Pokémon, and I can’t stop collecting them. I only have one card that’s good.

  • @IanTerrones-e8h
    @IanTerrones-e8h 3 месяца назад +4

    Who in 2025

  • @CivoPlayz
    @CivoPlayz 2 года назад +4

    First

  • @scottcherry-l3e
    @scottcherry-l3e Месяц назад +8

    Anyone in 2025

  • @SheepQueen777
    @SheepQueen777 6 месяцев назад

    I think it was definitely worth it. The dubwool Jumbo card is definitely by far my favorite. I love sheep and I collect wooloo, dubwool, mareep, and flaaffy.

  • @Rjmar398
    @Rjmar398 25 дней назад +1

    Hi!!! I just subscribed. I really like your videos.

  • @kazuto_in_black332
    @kazuto_in_black332 4 часа назад

    I really wish I would have seen this sooner, I love the prism cards and would have loved to grab that xerneas

  • @Arched2345
    @Arched2345 Год назад

    I think the art and the PSA cards are like the best to me this is one of my favourite videos tysm

  • @Viaan-yz6sr
    @Viaan-yz6sr 16 часов назад +1

    Guys is my gold card holo Blaine’s first edition charizard real and I’m a huge fan pat

  • @kasandra1264
    @kasandra1264 5 дней назад

    Hi Pat, these are pretty awesome binders, and the rest of the collection as well.

  • @juanareyes5854
    @juanareyes5854 Год назад +1

    I really like when you buy cards.Its really fun and you can get really good cards out of them.

  • @sawyertracy
    @sawyertracy Год назад +1

    I've waited the plus so is that yours are to have some flashtag squirrel squad

  • @waterdragon-brawlstars
    @waterdragon-brawlstars 8 месяцев назад +1

    The og taktiem gx and the full arts are my favorite
    I don't have good carts yet but i have a goldvstas giratina

  • @BrothersAdventures-nx9lh
    @BrothersAdventures-nx9lh 3 месяца назад

    hey Pat! im a new collector, i instantly got into pokemon, and im more looking to collect rather than play, any tips for me? thanks!

  • @lukelange9376
    @lukelange9376 Год назад +1

    Insence my first day of collecting Pokémon cards I have never pulled the VMAX Charizard 😢

  • @burtonboys4161
    @burtonboys4161 8 месяцев назад +1

    Can I have the Charizard reverse hollow in the Mewtwo binder?

  • @UmarMohamedRihan
    @UmarMohamedRihan 4 месяца назад +1

    Yo bro that is a lot of binders enjoy them I have all charizard vmax’s

  • @sarahcisneros7739
    @sarahcisneros7739 10 месяцев назад +1

    Raichu first edition definetley

  • @POKE_BEEZ
    @POKE_BEEZ 9 дней назад +1

    That birthday pikachu is so cute!!!

  • @tinx805
    @tinx805 Месяц назад +1

    You should catch your charizard back from your son with that pokeball of yours

  • @rjt6765
    @rjt6765 8 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed the second binder you flipped through. I would love those cards.

    • @johnlewis-x4c
      @johnlewis-x4c 6 месяцев назад

      you gotta work to get yo own cards.

  • @brucegentry5270
    @brucegentry5270 5 дней назад

    I am new to your channel and have been interested in selling my entire pokemon collection.
    How could we discuss further? Would love to see you do an opening of it here

  • @CaseyJenness
    @CaseyJenness 6 месяцев назад +1

    Please
    I don’t really have a big collection. I just started.
    That are good I only have one good card that’s why.

  • @09kenbur
    @09kenbur 13 дней назад

    Obviously an old video, but I’d pay that in 2025 for those cards 😂

  • @HayleeAlia
    @HayleeAlia 5 месяцев назад

    i'm always amazed at how you manage to make learning fun!

  • @WillPlays-bm1dq
    @WillPlays-bm1dq Год назад

    pat i have a question do you have a raikou v i could have bc its my dream card right now and hes my favorite pokemon

  • @PNKart175
    @PNKart175 2 месяца назад

    I really need and wish for good cards. Ive only opened like 2 packs but awesome!❤ These are also really cool cards love the vid

  • @lukejohnson5833
    @lukejohnson5833 5 месяцев назад

    I might be too late, but if you haven’t just sold a plain old finder, then I’ll take the Viner

  • @ryanzer0170
    @ryanzer0170 4 месяца назад

    It's nice to write all this off on your taxes, no one would spend that much and lose money. "A fool and his gold part ways." Comes to mind.

  • @JuniorRingles
    @JuniorRingles 5 месяцев назад +1

    Is there such thing as a rainbow rare

  • @hugowhite5971
    @hugowhite5971 2 месяца назад

    Awesome pickup that shining gates binder was really nice(still trying to complete the set