I was there last month and I already miss just being able to hop on a train in any direction and there being at least a few good card shops with a lot of selection. Where I live in the united states there are almost no card shops and the few that exist are all terrible.
Thank you for the comment! This was actually really important for me to hear. After 8+ years in Japan, I've started to somewhat dislike taking the crowded Tokyo trains to get to the card shops. Your perspective showed that I'm just being silly...!
Thanks for the comment. I don't have a list, but I mention all the names in the video and show the entrances. A quick search on Google will get you there.
at time 14:28 the poncho card is over $3500 with the exchange rate. PSA 10 Rayquaza poncho green one is only priced at $2800 to $3100... can you actually ask the store clerk to lower the price if you can show them the actual price in the cards' market?
Well, the market in Japan can be different from what you're used to elsewhere, if that's what you mean. It will never hurt to ask if it sells for less in Japan, but I wouldn't expect too much.
It really depends on the store and what they are looking to buy at that specific moment. You can check their Twitter pages; many of them will post their buy lists. Keep in mind that you usually need a Japanese address to sell something to a store. Straight trades aren't really a thing.
i found too many shops that just didnt have much of anything, or if they did the prices were pretty overpriced. Still picked a few cards up, just cause. Are you able to haggle on price at all, or have you tried?
Not sure, I just use my mobile data. If you are visiting, there are plenty of affordable data options. Pocket wifis, rentable sims, travel sims, roaming data packages, etc... No need for in-store wifi.
I'm super confused... One of those shops was asking 605,000 yen for a raw poncho pikachu ray 230. That's $4036. Substantially more than a PSA 10 by like $1300-$1400. What the heck lmao.
Very nice purchases! Thanks for sharing the vlog, looking forward for the next one!
Finally a card shopping video with stable camera😂🎉Nice vid
Haha thanks thanks
Love these outdoor videos💯❤️
Thanks for the feedback. More to come!
Hey was wondering on your video at the end what pikachu card is that far left with charmandar in a boat with pikachu
It is an old CoroCoro jumbo card
Free game from the GUY 🔥
Nice cards you bought there! :)
Thanks! Yeah, I really like them
very nice
The original Japanese buyer pov right here 🙇
Haha appreciate it, but there were definitely others doing it before
💯💯 mans is the original in my eyes
I was there last month and I already miss just being able to hop on a train in any direction and there being at least a few good card shops with a lot of selection. Where I live in the united states there are almost no card shops and the few that exist are all terrible.
Thank you for the comment! This was actually really important for me to hear. After 8+ years in Japan, I've started to somewhat dislike taking the crowded Tokyo trains to get to the card shops. Your perspective showed that I'm just being silly...!
I think the number before the prices indicates the date when the prices were set, although it might vary in other shops.
In this Yellow Submarine, the number indicates the condition.
Awesome video! Gives me some hope! Haha!
How much are the bulk cards at 12:18? I can't see the price anywhere, and I'm very interested. Thanks!
Pls do more of retro Japanese pocket monster era
This video is perfect timing, just arrived in Tokyo this morning
Nice! Enjoy your time!
That Black Lotus threw me off, not even a bad price for it Oo
What the shops name where the binders and bulk are at 12:00 min. Cant seem to find it on google maps.
The v jump pack for 30 bucks is a great find 🔥
Yeah that was a nice find!
Enjoyed it
Thank you!!
great video! keep making more please >:)
Thanks! Will do for sure!
Great!
Thanks!
Do you know where in Akihabara I can get the new Terastal Festival Ex Display for good price ?
Great video! Can you provide a list of names of the stores you visited?
Thanks for the comment. I don't have a list, but I mention all the names in the video and show the entrances. A quick search on Google will get you there.
at time 14:28 the poncho card is over $3500 with the exchange rate. PSA 10 Rayquaza poncho green one is only priced at $2800 to $3100... can you actually ask the store clerk to lower the price if you can show them the actual price in the cards' market?
Well, the market in Japan can be different from what you're used to elsewhere, if that's what you mean. It will never hurt to ask if it sells for less in Japan, but I wouldn't expect too much.
@@Dark_ibexthank you sir for the imput.. been trying to finish my poncho collections (graded) also looking to buy sealed Mario and Luigi pikas boxes
do you know any other stores in tokyo where I can get those vintage cubes of pokemon? besides the stores you've shown
I see a lot of places will sell individual cards, but will they buy or trade them from people who bring in their collection?
It really depends on the store and what they are looking to buy at that specific moment. You can check their Twitter pages; many of them will post their buy lists. Keep in mind that you usually need a Japanese address to sell something to a store. Straight trades aren't really a thing.
i found too many shops that just didnt have much of anything, or if they did the prices were pretty overpriced. Still picked a few cards up, just cause. Are you able to haggle on price at all, or have you tried?
Any chance you can share the name of Shop at 15:55
I say the name, show the logo, and building entrance in the video ;-)
Whats the thoughts on vintage old back holos japanese they seem very affordable right now to me? Good time to pick up ?
Hard to say, depends on what your goals are. They've been around the current price for ages.
Travelling to akihabara soon.Thanks for the guide
Awesome! Have fun~
Damn I really want the pikachu munch card
Plenty to choose from haha
What shop were those pikachu scream promos in?
I mention the shop name, logo, and building entrance in the video.
can you spell out the name for the final shop in this video?
7:28 hell yea
Haha, thought about you when I saw those
Do these shops have wifi? To check prices of cards online
Not sure, I just use my mobile data. If you are visiting, there are plenty of affordable data options. Pocket wifis, rentable sims, travel sims, roaming data packages, etc... No need for in-store wifi.
sorry what shop was it at 14:47
I mention the shop name, show the logo, and show the building entrance in the video.
I have a question..
Do you actually live in japan or you are a traveler??
Living in Japan since 2016
@@Dark_ibex where do you live lad? do you have IG?
@@Dark_ibex do you have IG?
No degen oripa openings this time??? Hahaha
Not this time, haha, gotta watch the wallet. Nut I'll definitely go down that path again sometime in the future lol
I'm super confused... One of those shops was asking 605,000 yen for a raw poncho pikachu ray 230. That's $4036. Substantially more than a PSA 10 by like $1300-$1400. What the heck lmao.
I don't keep up with the market for these cards, so I wouldn't even know, but I wouldn't be surprised. Some stuff is just more expensive in Japan.
Stores don't necessarily need to depend on the opinion of a few websites on the price
Hey I tried to join your discord but the link is invalid!