The Pokémon TCG has gotten to a place where only those with money & connections can enjoy the hobby of collecting. This video is about holding content creators including myself, accountable for the amount of influence we have over this community. If we don't steer ourselves in a different direction than where we've been going the last 6 months...more and more people who genuinely love Pokémon will be forced out due to money and greed. I don't want that to happen. EDIT: I also want to add that this isn’t about booing other creators at all, this video is speaking up about what behavior is being normalized in the Pokémon community. Because creators online are the people who are spreading the word of Pokémon / controlling it's exposure they NEED to understand that every action they take has large impacts on the mass majority of collectors. It's gotten reckless and out of hand and it needs to change. And if they won't change, then we all need to take a really long look at what type of content we're consuming and what it's promoting.
The answer almost exclusively is: neoliberal capitalism and the dog eats dog mentality it demands from all individuals forced to participate in it to a point where abstract and interpersonal exploitation was fully normalized and rationalized by a predatory group of people.
I feel you. Can’t find any Pokémon cards in my town. I’ve bought 2 Champions Path’s ETBs but for an extra Premium price chase they were sold out everywhere. Got them on Stock X.
100% agree. The big RUclipsrs, especially Leonhart and Logan Paul, are entirely the problem. We all know who they are and they should be ashamed. All of the rest of us appreciate this.
Glad you addressed these topics and issues Bou! I remember the days where I played the trading card game in high school with proxy cards because i didn't have the funds to build decks, but now I do and i'm trying to get back into the game. It's difficult to see that a game that holds sentimental value go through the reality of today. Influencers have a role to play for their communities and I'm glad that you're addressing what is needed in this video. Pre-orders are the only way I get product now. I don't even bother with big box stores. Especially when i see people on tiktok go "hunting" for cards by tracking down distributors and where they drop.
I got reinterested in the tcg this year after 20 + years and all this happened these last 6 months. Got a double set battle deck like yesterday from a local small comic shop at the regular price. I’d really like to actually play the game but seeing what’s happening and what it shows to new fans sucks. I have a feeling this will drop off next year when the fanfare and anniversary craze will go away.
At my local cards and game store, some guy tried to buy all 6 ETBs (im not sure which set) but the owner told him no because he won't have product for his regular, loyal customers. I honestly think that's great because for small stores, it's so much better to keep a loyal customer base than just sell to scalpers to make sales.
Would watch that, similar watch MLP documentary how everyone affects into MLP. What you said be a dope film to hear bou and small poketube community of thought this and us a Pokemon fan. Cause I'm not happy what took all cards to love and hobby.
OH really??? Do you know what my dream is? Is having a vintage pack/booster box! And you know what? I probably will never be able to buy one. ALL these youtubers own all of the vintage stuff and they sell it for 10+ times what it was worth 2 years ago!!! For example a fossil pack was 25/30 bucks 2 years ago and now its upwoards 300!. And most of them are owned by youtubers who are selling now. SO they are profit like 270 usd in 2 years! but when a scalper buys an ETB for 50, sells on ebay for 90 and after ebay and paypal fees earns like 15 usd of profit everyone hates him!!!! The gainers right now are ebay and paypal!!! I am a collector, maybe a little bit of a scallper if you want to call it that way. But I SOMETHIMES SPEND LIKE HOURS AND HOURS FINDING PRODUCT ONLINE AND I AM AWAKE UNTILL 6 AM CHEKING WEBSITES WHILE EVERYONE IS SLEEPING. And then I make 15 usd profit. Do you really think is it worth it?????? WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE WHO LITERALLY BUY A 10 USD CARD, GRADE IT FOR 20 USD AND SELL IT FOR 200! LIKE THE AMAZING RARES. That was no work involved too basically!!!! and no one cares.
Just want to say Thank you for speaking for the Pokemon Players and Lovers that didn't have a voice in this. It was Terrible not be able to get anything for Christmas here in Michigan last year. I had never seen anything like that before in my 15 years of collecting. I believe this community can easily handle the "Small Paul Bubble" we are going through because the players and collectors will always be the true back bone to this community and when the market becomes too inflated and everyone else leaves, We will still be here to stay because it is our pride and joy. Much love to all the real collectors and players out there that aren't using pokemon as a cash cow. Love you guys!!
My girlfriend gifted me an Alolan Sandslash GX box for Valentine’s Day last year. She reminded me that on our first date I picked up some Pokémon cards from target and we opened them together. That day she apparently fell in love with the way I got excited, the way I was happy. My love for Pokémon is tied to the girl I love, and damnit do I miss seeing her smile when I would overreact at a decent pull. I miss Pokémon cards.
This is what happened with my girlfriend and I. We've always been Pokemon fans and we started opening some of the newer sets together over a year ago before things got insane. We wanted to do some more when we got together again, yet you can't find ANYTHING in stores because of all this. I'm "glad" the big name influencers get excited they can do it, but it's destroyed the hobby...
Coming back to this video 2 years later feels so different. The scalping for the high demand stuff is still there... but it is better. And now that ive converted from collector to player, i am greatful to my LGS for holding product specifically for their players on league nights. Thanks for this one Bou
I don’t agree with everything, but she’s right. At a time when empathy and care is at its LOWEST, scalpers, some content creators and resellers have caused folks invested in this franchise to feel all time lows. I sadly used to scalp. It was honestly for the money and I thought it was worth it because of the high you get after you make a profit and chasing these items in stores, and exclusives. But I just realized that if my love for pop culture was to keep getting scalped, I too would fall into some deep depression. I sort of am. Thanks for putting this vid out there. I needed this to remind me that I need to stop chasing dollars and start chasing passions and more worthy memories. I’m sorry to the Pokémon TCG community. I really screwed up. I’ll be better.
It's great that you acknowledged it and thank you....But the damage is done. I'm not trying to continue to knock you down. But the fact is, there is hardly any product out there ans when there is, it's so sold for 5× the price and makes it impossible to get. Thank you for apologizing.
What I can't get over is that, if you don't do it then others will. Maybe I have already fallen into this deep depression you're speaking of. I'm not a pokemon TCG scalper, but I do scalp other things which makes this situation relatable. I don't want to become the person I hate but I will also hate myself for not taking advantage of this opportunity. I need help.
I’m sad that people are misconstruing this video. Because this video is literally the voice of every Pokémon collector out there that don’t have a voice. Bou LITERALLY spoke out for me and many others, she was my voice for how Ive been feeling, and many other’s voice as well and the fact that there’s RUclipsrs out there misinterpreting this video makes me sad and frustrated.
she made a video opening 1200 booster packs and has done videos opening like 100+ before and large amounts of booster boxes, the content creators are a big part of the problem.
I find the community's reaction to this video to be disappointing. So many people are misrepresenting what Caribou said, or made lengthy reply videos that completely missed the point. Caribou specifically went out of her way to explain all the outside factors which led to the current situation. She did not say it was 100% content creators fault. She pointed out shipping constraints, the pandemic, and short stock. The point is, the face's of the TCG threw gasoline on the fire and caused it to explode - all for selfish gains. And you know this is true, because as she again pointed out, NONE of the top TCG personalities have been talking about the scalper problem, or the fact that their own viewers can't even buy a single booster pack at the store. Instead they are taking advantage of the situation and using their connections to hoard product purely for financial gain. That in itself isn't a problem, but they don't stop there. They are actually going out of their way to continue to fan the flames, to keep the direction of the TCG about money, because they are making bank off the current situation and do not care about their own viewers not being able to participate.
I have noticed a heavy increase of scalpers and Crypto salesman ruining the Pokemon TCG. 90% of the people that bought into logan pauls recent box break were crypto influencers... its absurd.
Well Collectibles Guru also goes by JBtheCryptoKing. He obviously knows nothing about cards so it's pretty obvious to see what his interest in all this really was. Those Logan Paul videos were an attempt to manipulate the whole secondary market from the start.
Ugh I am really tired of people like this infecting everything I love and ruining everything they touch. It’s bleeding into the art community now too (I’m a professional artist) and it always seems to be the same sort of folks: toxic people looking to manipulate markets and take advantage of communities just to pad their wallet and boost their egos.
Randolph also made a video recently going into this topic and saying he’s going to do his part to help. He stresses the real prices of cards, why it’s irresponsible for creators to list PSA 10 prices as the “normal” price knowing dam well it’s VERY unlikely to work out that way, etc. Now you posted this video, seriously wanted to say a big thank you for being a voice with the way things are going! You guys are seriously what the community needs, lucky to have you guys.
@@thetcgbaptist846 Apart from the packs he opened were from Pikachu V-Boxes that have been available everywhere, including my local game store, and I live on an island in the English Channel 5 miles wide by 9 miles long. He has also created a way for families to get free product from his stock when they can't get it in store and he is not selling his products at an over-inflated price, so yeah call it fake but he's also doing the work to back it up.
@@B3nj_1 if they were available everywhere bou wouldn't make this video and people like myself would have opened shining fates by now.. but here we are. Idk if he gives people free stuff, I dont watch him enough to keep up. I just know that I watched that same day he opened a lot of shining fates and in the same breath told everyone allocation was low for his website🤦♂️ and after he got flamed by viewers he dropped that fake video you speak of
@@nicholasnoriega1205 Kaiba starter deck or LOB? When I was a kid they had first edition starter decks at the local card store and I remember I got the kaiba one for my first yugioh purchase. That blue eyes was my prized possession for some time.
I think that buying old cards that are no longer in the market is fine, but when people buy out the new sets and rob kids of their childhood and other collectors from their hobby, then it’s definitely a problem.
When I was 16, I did a summer study abroad program in Japan. I spent a week at a homestay with a nice Japanese family, but I was incredibly homesick. I didn't speak the language, or have anything in common with the family. Then, one day a neighbor stopped by to chat, and brought her young son with her. He had brought his 3DS, and just happened to be playing Pokémon. Excitedly, I took out my own copy of the game, Pokémon black 2, and his face lit up. We showed each other our Pokémon, and even traded a couple, until he had to leave. After that, something changed, and I was able to enjoy the rest of my trip better. Despite being from two entirely different countries and not being able to communicate in words to each other, we managed to connect over a shared love of Pokémon. I think about that experience a lot. It captures, for me, what the Pokémon community has always meant for me. It is a place to connect to others, no matter your differences. It is inclusive, spanning different ages and including people from all over the world. That's what the Pokémon community has always been for me, and I hope that is what will persevere moving forward. It's sad to walk into a store right now and see the barren shelves, and the inflated prices of a simple booster pack being resold online. The barrier for entry to this hobby is now too high for children and even many adults to get into. If this continues, there won't be able to be a next generation of Pokémon lovers.
It’s crazy because I’ve been seeing people say “just get a business license to buy from vendors” like bro. I don’t want to buy 100 boxes, I just want like 2 or 3 😩 But that’s the mind set of some people and it’s sad
My reason of getting into Pokemon: I'll never forget the day my big brother bought me Pokemon Red for my Gameboy pocket. I got hooked instantly and choosing Charmander as my starter was just the beginning of my love of Pokemon. I will always have many fond memories of opening packs as a kid (I still have all my vintage cards I've collected as a kid). Fast forward today, now I have my own family and have my son, Luke, who loves Pokemon just like me. We now have a channel of our own and both share the love of Pokemon. My son reminds me of how excited I was when I was little too. I will always have a spot in my heart for Pokemon. It's sad what's happening but I know this will all fade away and return back to normal. Until then, nothing will change our love for Pokemon and continue moving forward. The real ones will stay strong and train on. Thanks for being an awesome content creator. We will always enjoy your channel and hope to be at your level one day.
I got into Pokemon for the games . Collecting cards was a physical connection i could make to my favorite Pokemon and hold them in my hands. I will never let this hobby go.
You said what has been needing to be said. So many other creators don't have the guts. Good for you. It may be too late to put pandora back in the box but at least you spoke the truth about the people that opened it.
Back when sun and moon came out, there was ONE more pack at our small local store. that ONE PACK had a full art Lillie inside. I'm so glad all of these big youtubers didn't get to open that only to sell it for money. To this day, I've kept it inside of my best case. It's forever my greatest memory, and will NEVER be sold.
yeah, i wanted to get my daughter and I into collecting pokemon. Bought a booster box of vivid, we were so excited had so much fun. went to go get another box. only to find it double the price....
I have been in a similar situation. My daughter loves the pack opening videos and she wanted to start making some herself, but in order to even find any Pokémon products we have to go to 3 different stores first.
We build memories in the entire of process, searching stores to looking at online retailers and hopefully finding some packs all these thing create memories and more memorable when we finally get our hands on the actual product
This is an incredibly well thought out video and I just wanted to say it’s very inspiring too. Thank you for sharing this message. I hope things get better for Pokemon TCG players and fans. Keep up the great videos.
Legitimately the most *LEGENDARY TYPE* of well spoken, well versed, poképrofessionally presented video in this community right *meowth*. From someone whom has and does live and breath Pokémon since the beginning (young trainer watching the first aired episode, all the way to brick & mortar LGS owner, RUclipsr, Player & All Around Lover) *THIS VIDEO* - Is It. We need more voices like these, to come together and bring such Opoképinions together collectively, in a poképositive manner. MUCH LOVE, BOU and *TRAIN ON* fellow trainers, don't give up! There's a Pokémon silver lining here... and it's how we can all come together to help and contribute to one another. 🔥💪✌🧡
Your boy Pokerev is one of these scalpers. He hundreds and thousands of packs in one video or keeps opening these Super Rare boxes and the dollar continues to go up because of it. His prices are also insanely overpriced. It's terrible.
Do the right thing please Tre. An open discussion from People like you and others who are large in the community like Rev would be an important starting point for righting this ship.
Nice to hear my voice make a couple of appearances. You used it very well and only highlighted my points further, so thank you! Thank you also for speaking out, I have addressed this in some videos, hence the voice clips, but never directly. I'm glad a platform of your size recognises this and is able to portray the issues so well. I'd only add that "Pokémon investing" channels need to be held more accountable also. Yes Logan stoked the fire, but it's being kept very much alive by this new investing focus and let's be real... No "investor" is going to give out that information for free! They can hype a product, after purchasing and stacking that product, then sell off for a major profit. I've seen them do this, and some have even admitted to it, but at the very least apologised for it. It's literal stock manipulation, and it's illegal in actual stock trading, so why should it be allowed in this. On top of that, they know the videos do well and bring in additional revenue. It's simply just unethical and ridiculous. On a more positive, I like that you also addressed how yes people can buy the single cards on the secondary market, but genuine collectors and enthusiasts (not gate-keeping), love the experience of actually opening the cards, from the pack fresh smell (everyone knows what I'm talking about), to the rush of finally pulling your favourite chase card. It's almost surreal how it feels. I could go on and I've been meaning to make a video like this but now I don't feel I need to. I'm going to sharing and highlighting this video as much as I can so people understand the sheer impact it is having on the community. So again, thank you!
@mikael englund I live in Hawaii where they actually do this. Everywhere that has Pokémon has a limit set, and it’s still impossible to find anything, because these scalpers bring multiple people so they all can stand in line and buy all the product. I recently went to a Target here and stood in line for 2 hours all so I had something to open for me and my son. I got a whole 4 packs. Meanwhile there’s scalpers coming out of the store with boxes and ETBs that they just bought for $20 and $40 that they are trying to sell to the people standing IN LINE for $50 and $100.
Finally a poketuber that cares about Pokemon! I feel sorry for the kids who cannot get this product and get that exact same feeling I had opening packs as a child. People need to stop feeding the scalpers, just the ride the storm and wait for these products. The scalpers will get bored and find something else to ruin. You have certainly opened my eyes to all these other content creators that are doing it purely for the money and fame, not for the passion and love of Pokemon collecting. Thankyou again for speaking out!
Your down to earth attitude on this subject warms my heart. Your understanding that people who enjoy the hobby are getting absolutely screwed by this situation is appreciated. Thanks.
All I wanted was to share this hobby with my son, he's six years old now, he's finally at that perfect age to start, the age I was when I got into it. And he IS into it, he loves Pokémon, all he wants to do is collect cards. And we can't, we never got one single McDonalds pack for him, can't find one single booster pack. I managed to get a couple of the cereal boxes with mini packs inside, but that's it. Every time I take him out to find cards I get to watch as his hopes of finding cards get crushed. Don't buy from scalpers everyone.. just let them sit on a huge stock of cards and never be able to sell them, don't give them a reason to continue what they do.
Dude I was lucky enough to live in an area where only old people live so I had no problem getting mcdonalds packs. I also have tons of duplicate cards (not mcdonalds) I remember I got into cards when I was young as well and honestly it hurts my heart that you cant go through that same experience with your son. I'm 100% willing to send you my extra cards for free. message me on discord. Username is Mack#8474
Im hoping things have got better where you are and youre able to share your love of cards with your son! I live in the middle of nowhere in the UK and things were really bad last year but are a lot better now
Im sorry to hear that your child can't even enjoy the magic that the cards bring. If I could, I would buy booster boxes for you and your child so that you can enjoy the excitement opening packs.
Im sorry to hear that your child can't even enjoy the magic that the cards bring. If I could, I would buy booster boxes for you and your child so that you can enjoy the excitement opening packs.
The UK is trying to pass a law that prohibits the sell of any product more than the retail price until 2 years of its release. After 2 years since its release its considered a collectible. Maybe Bou and the pokemon community could start an online petition to make this a law in the US??
I have seen this too. However we also have to think it will not stop scalpers at all. It will actually allow them to get retail everywhere and at the same time still be able to make bigger profit margins on ebay/marketplaces outside the UK
@@danielmarques7226 Man, I hope that's not true. Idk, this is all heart breaking. And I understand why people want to quit collecting. I Feel the same way.
I mean... it’s not the same. Forget the conversation about scalpers and influencers and empty shelves. Back in 1999, I couldn’t get packs in LA consistently. They were going for a premium and my parents weren’t gonna pay that much. A booster box? That was for the rich kids. I opened maybe 50 loose boosters total of base set but that’s all I needed to get one of every card. Jungle and fossil needed even less Nowadays you need a thousand packs to get that one chase card so it’s not the same. I dunno how much you can really care about a hobby when the numbers game is so against you
Mhm, I agree. It is a shame because it really is a nice thing seeing parents, young kids come into my work to buy a pack or two. To elaborate on parents I'm talking about ones who are like talking to me about new and old expansions and how they used to collect and stuff, its a joy to be able to nerd out with a customer at a part-time retail job. Albeit music, games, etc since we sell a bit of everything. I also just like helping guide the clueless parents buy cards for their kids or suggesting where to go to get what they may be vaguely asking for!
This is my 6 year old. He's so excited about shining fates and has been watching all the videos. I've managed to get hold of only a few bits, a couple of mini tins and one Pikachu v box. If the market continues this way though, and I have to keep telling him I couldn't get it, he's going to lose interest, and he's never been this hyped about something.
Wow! I literally just got into the TCG bc my girlfriends little girls wanted to learn how to play and now we have a hobby to do together, but I was so oblivious to the problem with collecting now. We did notice that when we got the girls the happy meals for them that sometimes they where out of the packs that came with them, and bc I mainly played Yu-Gi-Oh I would go and just checkout the card section but noticed the Pokémon section was bone dry. This video literally popped up yesterday and after watching it, it makes me sad that what was supposed to be a way for me and the girls to connect, have fun, and enjoy a hobby, it has now turned into a stock, but I am also very thankful and appreciative that this community has a content creator like you that spreads the awareness and truly cares about the people who just want to enjoy the game. We bought the Pikachu and Eevee Let’s Play pack to learn and have fun with and also play the online TCG so thankfully we can bypass all the craziness, violence and greed and just have fun! Again I am so appreciative that you made this video and that I was fortunate enough to watch it and be further educated before diving deeper into Pokémon and me and the girls will continue to just play and enjoy, and also watch and support your channel! Thank you very much!!!
I witnessed a small girl with a gift card she got for Chrismas crying at the empty shelf at target with her mom trying to comfort her. Completely broke my damn heart.
@@michaeld614 this is a problem all over right now not just in capitalist America. You only hate capitalism when you can't get what you want but love it when you can.
As someone who is into building computers I thought I'd seen some pretty bad scalping when it came to graphics cards and other various parts but recently getting back into Pokémon for the first time since Roaring skies released I am absolutely blown away by the prices some of the product has gotten to. I still remember always being able to walk into my closest convenience store and buy a pack of heartgold soulsilver for 5$ but not I can't buy a pack of shining fates for anything less than 20$, I can only hope that production speeds up soon.
I used to think Max was a bit weird in the past but his comments on Dumb Money's unboxing about CollectiblesGuru made me burst out laughing that I happily cried! "Arrest One Punch Man ASAP!"
I had a middle aged man who clearly couldnt name 5 pokemon threaten me today at walmart over 5 blister 3 packs of battle styles... And the only reason i got my hands on those is because i happened to be there when the vendor was stocking. Its painful to see where this hobby is at.
This is why im scared to go out in public and try to find pokemon cards to buy. im only 13 and I cant imagine a 40 year old man threatening me over some cardboard/paper.
I started collecting again after my 3 year old daughter started watching the Indigo league anime on Netflix with me. She was hooked instantly and the cards have been a great way for her to learn how to read words she doesn't know. Pokemon TCG gives me something special to share with her that will hopefully last a long time.
It’s rare that an hour long RUclips video will hold my attention to the end, but this did it. I only collect vintage product, so I don’t experience the troubles of trying to get product from local retailers or card shops but I’m SO happy Bou has addressed this. It’s super important that some of the Pokemon channels with large platforms bring light to this issue. Imagine when you were a kid, if you went to Target to get a pack of Pokémon cards with your parents, or Grandparent, or whoever, and the shelves were totally wiped clean. We didn’t have that issue in the late 90’s early 2000’s. Hopefully the Pokémon community can get rid of the unethical methods of selling product.
I got into Pokemon because when I was in primary school, it was my best friend's special interest. She had a lot of cards, and she gave me seven doubles - some of which I still have - and it was an interest that we could share between us. We really loved Pokemon, and for me, I got into it out of our friendship and carried those cards with me everywhere. Rachel started me on a path I've never left. I'm sure so many people have similar stories. I even gave my own doubles to my baby cousin when he was old enough, and I hate to think that the enthusiasm so many kids have is being ruined by the current situation. I want the community to flourish like it used to.
How do you feel about people that say, “if you don’t want to pay scalper prices you should have got preorders!” But you can’t get preorders because the bots got the preorders when the preorders were released.
I’m with you man! Some people just don’t have opportunities as big as everyone else. Even with Pre-Orders, hundreds of people have probably placed their orders and intend to buy them in bulk while others just want to catch a break and get themselves something good for once
Luckily for me, I was one of the extremely fortunate for even just finding one ETB shining fates at MSRP at my LGS. But i remember when I went into get one, there were ppl buying them in bulk and it made me mad.
I was recently blocked from the Pokémon center for apparently “looking through the site too fast” as I tried looking for cards. In the end, they thought I was a bot; I can go back as of now but it makes a funny story between my little sis and I
We are so honored you featured us In your video! If anyone needs help finding cards we will help everyone get our hobby back! Thank you Frosted Caribu everyone needs to see this!
You are going to be one of the creators that is gonna save this game and save this hobby of collecting, and playing!! We all appreciate you speaking out, and trying to help make a change! :)
I just started getting into playing Pokémon tcg and it’s been so hard to find channels that actually talk about the game and not just investing. It’s been kinda discouraging but ur channel has been a shining beacon of light! Thank you for caring about Pokémon tcg 💜
a well-told warning to Magic players, and others, who are passionate about TCG's and hope the high-profile celebrities steer clear of the price tags that haunt our games.
First of all, I just have to say you did an AMAZING job on this video. It’s so reassuring to see a content creator who genuinely cares about the little guy and the community like you do. I was a huge Pokémon fan growing up and picked up the hobby again at the beginning of the pandemic. It brought back all of the feels I had as a kid playing and collecting cards. It made covid-life a little more bearable for my friends and I until the card-drought hit. I do have faith that prices will come down to something reasonable and I think the scarcity of cards right now will only make us appreciate them more in the future. Thank you again for this video, it is an awesome reminder for the community that there are genuine people out there who aren’t just in it for the hype. - Taylor
Seeing that kids cannot get Pokémon cards now leads me to believe that Pokémon has the possibility of dying. If kids cannot discover the passion of finding and breaking packs, there will not be a future for the TCG. Most of our passion started when we were younger when we would save up money to get 1 pack at the store. At least that’s how it was when I was a kid. I remember going to the store With my friends and competing to see who can pull the best card, and trade what we did not want. It started a sense of adventure and desire to collect them all. I feel bad for the kids who will never find that passion if this doesn’t stop soon.
I have so many great memories of being on the playground and comparing collections and working out trades with other kids. Like you said, we'd go to Walmart or Target and buy up the packs we could afford and do big openings with everybody around just to see what they would pull.
I was about to buy the rest of the booster packs at a store and I decided to give three to a kid because I felt bad that he won't get a chance because of these assbags.
cry me a river , I spend about 4000 a week on pokemon , quick flip easy 2000 profit a slow week , and yes I work full time , Will I stop? no , message me if you need HF, SF or cosmic eclipse , bulk sales only, and 1 sealed case of evo booster boxes
Man, 2 years after this video, I wanted to start collecting again, like in my jr high years. Growing up, I never played pokemon since my parents were against pokemon. When I started jr. High, I started playing pokemon games and started to collect the cards. I appreciated the whole franchise, now that I graduated highschool I wanted to bring back the magic that I missed out when I ended playing pokemon and cards, I recently got my first job and was very excited to finally buy booster packs with my hard-working money, but empty shelves everywhere in my local stores. And I think of just quitting the thought of collecting these awesome cards. But I hope that someday resellers can stop and give the opportunity for everyone to just have fun collecting again. But I wouldn't give up the magic that pokemon creates, instead of people who only care about pokemon as stocks and nothing else. I would definitely advise people to talk and hang around people in the community who really appreciate this franchise for what it is. Keep up the amazing work!!!! :)
Right on with this video. The tcg is where it's at. The pokemon tcg online is free. I've been playing it for years without spending a dime. It's awesome. Pokemon tcg online is the only card game u can do that with
It’s literally the same thing that happened to the sneaker game years ago once rich kids and resellers get involved they suck all the joy out of the market
This video got me a little emotional I’m not gonna lie. Pokémon has always been my escape from life. No matter what was going on, I could always turn to playing Pokémon games, watching the anime, or collecting cards to get me through it. Thank you Bou
After seeing this, I now know why your videos are the way they are - you purely enjoy what you do and share that with others. I thought that people like you (and me) didn't even have a place in the Pokémon community. But I LOVE that you share this on a purely enjoyable level - no matter how out-imaged we are by economics and media with poor values. I get so excited and happy from opening Pokémon cards and I have never cared about the price. Ever. I enjoy the process of discovery, because I enjoy life. That's what Pokémon was created for anyways. Love this video and now I support you and what you represent even more. And thank you for giving me the courage to continue to enjoy Pokémon.
I've been lucky for having friends in target and other big box stores to get me a small snippet for shining fates. I even got charizard. So please exclude me from the giveaway and thanks for the video!
I always held you in high regard as a great Poketuber, but this... this raised you up even higher! thank you for this, whenever someone tells me "what's your problem with scalpers" I will refer them to this video. you're amazing and thank you for this
Thank you bou for having the courage of actually speaking out when one else would I actually started playing the tcgo because of you ... if I'm picked for the wining please roll again I don't need an ETB I already have one please give it to someone else
Yes but also no rich people that are ruining pokemon tcg aren't new but Logan Paul on the other hand is new and made the jump in tcg becoming not as fun because scalpers realized that this is the best place to scalp right now it's like when in full house uncle Jesse got scammed by a scalper for superhero action figures because that was the best place to scalp back then
When Pokemon go first came out, I had social anxiety, recently got my autism diagnosis and I had lost the few friends I had. I were scared of going out, scared of people. The Only thing that got me outside were my love of pokemon, I have had since i were little. Growing up when pokemon first came out, saving my allowance so that I could buy One pack of pokemon cards. And now the new game Pokemon go was out and I were all for it. It became my life and gave me so much back. I Went outside, i meet other people that were playing, i got to be part of an amazing and caring community, i meet my boyfriend thanks to pokemon go. Pokemon go saved me, without it I would have never left my apartment, never got the courage to meet and talk to other people. Never got to see the beautiful sides of this world.
That's beautiful. I'm happy that you were able to find caring people who accepted you for who you are. I was able to find a hobbies through Pokemon that would help me through my bad days. You're never alone in your struggles.
Unfortunately even the go community is getting anti social with the remote raids and Niantic has gotten greedy it’s more money and seeing less. I had the same issue. If you’re looking for some raids please drop your trainer code and discord name.
I never understood the "I'm scalping to feed my family" arguement. "I don't have the money to pay food for my loved ones, so I'm gonna casually buy 10000+ $ of product to then flip at a later date instead of, you know, buying food". Same deal with the ps5. Honestly, it feels like an excuse to justify immoral practices.
The root of the problem is the people willing to pay these prices to the scalpers to be honest. If we all refused to buy 120 dollar boxes then they would not be being them up to resell.
It's a way of making more money. If someone has a few thousand dollars but needs more and won't be able to get it, then they can probably double it scalping, or if they have less. If they print too many cards to all be bought out, though, or scalpers compete with each other more, then they get nothing. It's a gamble.
Yeah, it’s BS. Not to mention that parents that may be struggling to buy their kids $4 packs at the store now can’t even find them in stores and have to pay much more from them from sketchy internet dudes. Idk I want to enjoy this hobby with my daughter when she gets old enough, but worried that it won’t be around or will be much much different by then..
I hope the ETB goes to a kid...suggestion: crack the seal when you send it off to force whoever receives it to enjoy the experience of collecting just incase a scalper makes it through.
I really respect what you have said here and appreciate you so much for making this video. There is so much truth in everything here and it still feels relevant today. It's sad to see the progression of PTCG from an enjoyable and accessible hobby into something that's highly focused on profit. I'm very late getting back into this hobby. (Which is why I've only just come across this video.) I started collecting when I was a kid and then sort of forgot about the TCG and focused on other Pokemon games and aspects of the Pokemon world. I've come back to it now because of the art. I do play the TCG a bit, mostly online, but my main motivation for getting cards is to appreciate the art. As a latecomer into the hobby, although it has improved since you made this video, it still feels like there's a general accessibility issue. It's sad seeing what the values of sets and cards were pre-2020 and comparing it to now. Anyway, just wanted to leave a comment to say that I loved the message of this video and will be going back and catching up on all of your content now. 🫶
I recently restarted my TCG journey with my nephew and subscribed and been enjoying your content so much. I love the imagination, silly sound effects and insight you share in your videos. It's different to other channels that just open packs for the rares. Thanks for making this content.
considering your frustration with pack openings getting more views than tcg videos i think your openings are really well done with the inclusion of how to play the cards its a perfect segue for those views into the game videos so i just wanted to say keep up the good work!
holy crap this is such a high quality video and I knew scalping was insane right now but oh my god wow I didn't realize it was this bad I have loved pokemon since I was really little and it has been my favorite thing basically for my entire life, so for the 25th anniversary of pokemon, I decided to decorate my room pokemon themed. I took a bunch of cards from my collection and made a collage of them on my wall (don't worry they're in protector sleeves), but I didn't have enough cards to fill the section of the wall I was decorating so I went out to buy some, and there were barely any of the new packs. I luckily was able to get around 10 rising voltage booster packs from a local hobby shop, but even then it was insane seeing new pokemon cards just not existent in most stores. I just love the art and design of pokemon cards and the pandemic has made me want to collect them again like I used to back in the day , but it's basically impossible :(
I used to crack packs with my Dad. He died in my arms in 2015. I recently found my old cards in my closet at my mom’s and it has changed my perspective on everything. I’ve since started opening packs with friends ❤️
I found your channel literally a mere week before you posted this video and I am SO GLAD you are the first and only person I subbed to as I try to reignite my childhood interest. Your ✨authenticity✨ shines through and YOU are the kind of creator I am inspired by!! 💕 THANK YOU for sharing this POV! I can take a personal stand, check my OWN behavior, and stay within my moral boundaries as I start my new hobby 😊 Will keep watching your videos, and hopefully soon learn to play the TCG!!
Some dont even realize it, there was a bunch of elite trainer boxes at a walmart nearby and a guy on the reviews a few days ago shamelessly admitted to buying 15 of em and was gonna sell em for triple the price online, and theres a bunch reviews just as similar on other retailers
Cheers for this one! I have kinda just bought cards on the side to open for fun and never done any sort of content about them since I just don't care for that sorta stuff (prefer just making video game related stuff hehe) but trying to buy Shining Fates has been a fucking disaster, I am in Sweden and even here I can't find it in any stores because some 40+ year old dudes come in and buy up everything leaving fuck all for the rest of us to get. And then they sell it for 3x the prices... It's honestly kinda frustrating... I just want to have some for fun because I just enjoy the thrill of opening the packs for fun but nope none of that for me hehe...
@@ramanpreciado2241 yeah I started playing with my boys 2 years ago and just in that time it's changed quite a but. Champions path and shining fates have been completely ridiculous can't even find 1 elite trainer box at msrp
Hey neighbour, I'm from Finland and was shocked to see my local toystore absolutely void of cards. That has never happened in 10+ years I've gone there. I'm in a more fortunate position too as I rather collect pokemon figures and plush, but it's really weird and sad. I've also seen a 30+yo guy go to the cashier and ask when are they getting more TCG. Leave some for the kids too, jeez...
This surprised me. I live in Norway and I have absolutely no issue getting my hands on Shining Fates or really any pokemon cards. Shelves seem always fairly stacked.
I got into Pokémon when my older sister dragged my family into a movie theater. We watched the very first Pokémon movie, and I remember loving how cute Mew was. Soon after, I started watching the Pokémon episodes on TV with my sister, and here we are now. I’ve got every kind of Pokémon merchandise - the games, the cards, the prints, the plushies, and the figures. I even have this old Pokédex replica. My sister still has the Ancient Mew promo to this day, but it’s all scratched up, bent, and even has a tear in it. It’s still my favorite card because it’s tied to the reason I love Pokémon today.
BOU I LOVE YOU. Only been a recent subscriber but you essentially expressed everything I think and feel during these devastating times for us Pokémon collectors and I feel the vast Pokémon TCG community as a whole. I can here it in your voice that this truly upsets and breaks your heart to see what many of us who enjoy the hobby for the joy it brings us, for the nostalgia and memories certain cards brings us. I’m still seeing your old and new videos and even with the couple of ones that I have I know you genuinely love this hobby; be it pack opening, collecting, or playing the game. I love the fact that you talk about the value of cards at a competitive level and how they help in a card battle or just bringing your card gaming experience into the pack openings. Like your memories. It’s fun and since I’ve only just recently started seeing some the Pokémon tcg tournament videos I appreciate it even more. Just wanted to show you some love on this video. To say thank you for sharing your thoughts and for voicing out what many of us feel and think about this situation. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ PS. Not doing this for the give away since that’s probably over by now anyway, but I got into the TCG game because of the anime. Then I heard about the cards so my brothers and I would start buying some. We played, but it was like our version. Definitely not the correct way lol. I must’ve been what 6-8 years old and I just remember that the only way I would buy my booster packs was through the ice cream lady that would drive by our house frequently. I don’t recall going to big stores to buy them when I was that young. It was always the ice cream lady that had some. The little music would play and I’d immediately would run to my dad and start pouting, crying and just try to convince my dad to give me money to buy one. Sometimes I’d get lucky and sometimes it was a big NO.lol. But good times. I think it’s memories like these and people like you that will get me through these times. 😊
Most content creators put the money they earn from ad revenue straight back in to funding more content, it is their business after all. It is a snowball effect, the more people that watch, the bigger they can go each time. Also, that intro editing was on point. Did a little bit of a cry seeing it all in one go like that... very powerful Bou!
I am crying rn. This makes me so happy to see because I’ve been waiting for a large content creator to speak on things. When I was younger the only things that could stop me and my Brother from fighting was Pokémon Cards. Later we would play and trade in the games. Overtime as we grew out of the hobby I would still Jump back in on occasion for new games or grabbing a few packs of a new set but only recently did I jump back in to the hobby fully around Champions Path Again. As Bou said during Rona I just wanted some joy during this time and for awhile it was beautiful. I managed to get lucky on Vivid Voltage Preorders and my local LCS’ hadn’t started scalping yet. I was popping packs daily despite my wallet hurting but it was all love and Pokémon and I was finding communities, and amazing new friends but things have descended to new lows. This is more than just a hobby it’s like therapy. These cards take me back to a simpler time of being just a kid. Life as we all know can be hard and these simple pieces of paper are more powerful than most could ever know. They can bring people happiness and bring people together in such amazing ways. Heck when I saw the Shiny Ditto after the intro I started crying thinking about how Shiny Ditto was the first Shiny I ever caught, and Ditto is still a favorite Pokémon of mine today. It makes me think about how those aren’t just memories of my past but something I can still make memories of today, and I can keep those memories alive through collecting as I am. And it hurts that all the new friends I have made feel these negative sentiments connected to a source of joy. I deeply hope for a day when we can get back to being only happy when we think about Pokémon instead of being filled with dread at new sets and wondering if we’ll find anything or if we should quit all together. I just realized how long this comments getting so TLDR Don’t give up on Pokémon, Don’t give up on your happy memories Don’t give up on the connections with people you’ve made through this hobby continue to help each other and stop feeding the scalpers.
@@kurisu3000 RUclips can put ads on your videos btw. For example, I am not a partner, but you could still see ads on my videos and I will make no money. It all goes to RUclips. Granted he probably is a partner. But just wanted to state that lol
You're probably one of my new favorite creators. I just started watching you today and you care so much about us that aren't able to get our hands on cards. Thank you for your content and thank you for making this video. You've gained a life long subscriber
ADrive literally never even mentioned TCG until this whole thing and then just rode the wave and honestly it was one of the reasons I unsubscribed to him. As far as the Dumb Money stream, I will say Leonhart DID say that he would not buy the box and that for him it was a little sus.
aDrive did tcg before the whole logan paul thing tbh. I swear i remember him mentioning it when rebel crash was out which got me to get the set because i liked some of the full arts. I just know he didnt doany videos until the hype started to happen but he does have old tcg videos i noticed on his channel. I honestly dont know what to think of aDrive anymore hes encouraging a lot of scalping even on his TCG store page $200 for hidden fates etb and $150 for shining fates etb practically saying “lets scalp the scalpers”
I’ve never really seen adrive mention TCG until mid 2020 compared to his like 7 year journey on YT. He’s always been a shiny hunter and I believe he was a VGC competitor too. But that’s all changed recently and I just don’t like what he’s doing with the TCG
@@toastdad0988 Yeah he’s actually like 1/4 or more of the way to a worlds invite for VGC. But since this tcg boom something with him has changed. I think he said during one stream that if the VGC format wasn’t what he liked he was just gonna abandon his Championship points for VGC and do tcg instead.
TCPI is aware. They are trying to increase supply. Pokemon used to flood the market to the point they cut production (Crimson Invasion era). Logistical studies always says it is easier to cut production than to increase production. Even TCP was caught off guard by the demand.
I love pokemon, because my childhood was like a housefire in the beginning. Yet, throughout all of that trauma I went through, I can perfectly remember those moments away from it all where my sister and I would be sat up watching pokemon, and playing the card game (well, basically just attacking without energies 😂). I still remember all of the movies, and to this day, my sister and I still bond over Pokemon; I mean hell, I've had all of my cards ever since I got my WOTC promo card #8 Mew. Played every game so far, and I don't see myself stopping, I mean I have to uphold my title! But coming back into collecting, and wanting to actually learn the game, it's been really disappointing seeing the state things are in. You did a really great job in this video, encompassing the entirety of the situation, and your editing was really well done; definitely deserving of more recognition than you have honestly!
I wish I could like this video more than once. You really are speaking for so many. I only got into TCG a couple of years ago to help find something to bring my relationship closer togther with my wife. We both loved pokemon and board games. Now we play all the time and use it to decide who cleans dishes lol.
If you have young ones (who you want to get into playing rather than just collecting) Pokémon sell a battle academy box which gives you a couple of decks and shows you how to play step by step. The kids even get a couple of full arts in it. There not worth anything as all cards have a stamp to show they are from the game so the box is readily available. My boys have loved it!
I got into Pokemon to bond with my son more. We got in at Hidden Fates, and its now grown to where we participate in a weekly league, and I'm a Professor (not the best idea during COVID but hey, at least I'm ready now). Pokemon is something I did with my dad, and now I get to do it with him. And it's great to see him get passionate about something, especially when it involves other kids and MATH!
missed the MOST important thing card shops do, and that's give people an IRL place to play and connect with other people with similar interests. LGS is one of the most valuable assets any TCG lover can have for this very reason, and it's why I always support my LGS before turning to big box stores or online sellers
Wow, I made it to one of your videos? That was pretty cool 😁 I definitely think we are all feeling the same way. As someone who has been collecting since 99 with a break from 2002 until 3-4 years ago, I think I speak for a lot of us when I say this all hurts, and bad. I hope things get back to normal soon.
I spent a long time digging for people speaking on this and watching dozens of videos. (RUclips doesn't like to make it easy to find smaller channels.) I really appreciated your insight and I was happy to feature you in this! What you said is 100% true.
Bravo to you on this video! It’s brave to put your personal feelings out there about this community. I’ve watched your channel off and on for a year or so (I actually started playing your Xatu deck). You’ve earned a loyal watcher now!
I've been into pokemon since day one. Being a 90's kid I grew up playing red/blue. I've played every single pokemon game (except ultra sun/moon) and the company itself is just a reminder of my childhood and all the fun times i've had with this franchise overall. Been playing Pokemon GO since day one, been collecting cards for a long time, even in the beginning with base set days, and have never once sold a card. Cards are the art and the games are the entertainment for me. I truly love this franchise and hate what the TCG community has become. I have taken a step back from the cards because its so annoying walking into Target and seeing everything just gone. Really hope things go back to normal so the kids can one day walk into target again and get their own packs. Much appreciate this video. Thank you for this.
I can't believe I'm just now seeing this video, but I absolutely love it. I already liked your videos and streams but you just went up so much higher in my book. I was a first gen collector and got out of it after going into fostercare and losing my collection. But now I have a 6 year old that loves pokemon just as I did and we started collecting together just months before this all happened and it's been a year now that you can't find tcg in stores anywhere. 💔 He and I play our tcg battle academy box and watch the shows too keep it alive as well as collect his plushies when we can (had a charmander for him before he was even born and still loves it). But after this short rant I just want to say I love and respect you and your channel for what you do for the community
You're a really awesome person. Love the editing and just the way you have your own creative whimsy in your videos:) plus everything you're doing for your fans
I can genuinely say I make pokemon videos because I LOVE the feeling and experience. It brings me joy and now I can share that joy with the my audience and the world. Thank you for making this amazing video!
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That’s why I make videos because I love Pokémon. I keep all my stuff.
@ Yeah I never really felt the to sell my cards, its cool to know what I'd get if I did but I just don't get that urge. I like seeing them in my binders, on my shelves. In my top loaders and sleeves. They are just nice to look at and say "Yeah, I got that myself. 😤".
This video is golden!! I recently got back in to collecting Pokémon because of my nephew yet, I find it crazy how you can’t simply go to a store and buy them. How crazy expensive things are. The reason why I appreciate your channel is because of how you apply the gaming aspect of this hobby something that I’m trying to teach my nephew that way he doesn’t just see the money value of Pokémon cards. I’m trying to teach him how to collect property and again not just for monetary profit something that he has learned through other poketuber! Thank you for this 🙏🏼 from a new fan and hopefully in the future a new tcg game challenger
@@AlphaStoutland Leonhart, RealBreakingNate, UnlistedLeaf are my main dudes but I've found it odd/frustrating how they show that they are aware of the situation but have never said the word "scalper"
I got into Pokemon when I was 7 years old because of my older cousin. He had a giant poster on his door of all the original 151 and binders full of cards and holos that I would look through and just be blown away by. After seeing how much joy it brought me my mom (who was also beginning to love Pokemon with me) bought me a light desk so that I could draw all of my favorite Pokemon. Then as I got even more into it she bought me my own cards and a gameboy to play the games. My mom unfortunately passed away 5 years ago but I still continue to play the game because of the fond memories I have associated with it, it still makes me just as happy as it did when I was little.
I love this!! The passion is infectious, felt and real!! Stay hopeful Bou! Your heart is in the right place and you will impact this in the grand scheme of things way more than you know! Stay positive and passionate. Not only my favorite Pokemon channel but perhaps my favorite RUclips channel, period!
I know this came out a while ago and you probably already gave away the SF ETB, but I just watched this and really wanted to comment on why I go into pokemon and why I still love it. When I was young I was not allowed to have videogames, but my sister got me Red Version and a yellow gameboy color for my 10th birthday. She got it at a garage sale while my parents weren't looking and never told them before they saw me open it up. They were not happy she did this, but they saw the genuine joy and excitement in that moment and could not bring themselves to take it away. That moment began my love of games. For that kind of moment it can bring to someone. Today I am working my butt off teaching myself game development, (and very close to breaking into the industry) because I want to be able to create those types of moments. My sister's sneaky move almost 20 years ago set in motion all the events that would lead me to where I am now. Pokemon means so much to me. That gameboy is the most precious thing I own, I hope to keep playing it forever.
The Pokémon TCG has gotten to a place where only those with money & connections can enjoy the hobby of collecting. This video is about holding content creators including myself, accountable for the amount of influence we have over this community. If we don't steer ourselves in a different direction than where we've been going the last 6 months...more and more people who genuinely love Pokémon will be forced out due to money and greed. I don't want that to happen.
EDIT: I also want to add that this isn’t about booing other creators at all, this video is speaking up about what behavior is being normalized in the Pokémon community. Because creators online are the people who are spreading the word of Pokémon / controlling it's exposure they NEED to understand that every action they take has large impacts on the mass majority of collectors. It's gotten reckless and out of hand and it needs to change. And if they won't change, then we all need to take a really long look at what type of content we're consuming and what it's promoting.
The answer almost exclusively is: neoliberal capitalism and the dog eats dog mentality it demands from all individuals forced to participate in it to a point where abstract and interpersonal exploitation was fully normalized and rationalized by a predatory group of people.
I feel you. Can’t find any Pokémon cards in my town. I’ve bought 2 Champions Path’s ETBs but for an extra Premium price chase they were sold out everywhere. Got them on Stock X.
100% agree. The big RUclipsrs, especially Leonhart and Logan Paul, are entirely the problem. We all know who they are and they should be ashamed. All of the rest of us appreciate this.
Glad you addressed these topics and issues Bou! I remember the days where I played the trading card game in high school with proxy cards because i didn't have the funds to build decks, but now I do and i'm trying to get back into the game. It's difficult to see that a game that holds sentimental value go through the reality of today. Influencers have a role to play for their communities and I'm glad that you're addressing what is needed in this video. Pre-orders are the only way I get product now. I don't even bother with big box stores. Especially when i see people on tiktok go "hunting" for cards by tracking down distributors and where they drop.
I got reinterested in the tcg this year after 20 + years and all this happened these last 6 months.
Got a double set battle deck like yesterday from a local small comic shop at the regular price.
I’d really like to actually play the game but seeing what’s happening and what it shows to new fans sucks.
I have a feeling this will drop off next year when the fanfare and anniversary craze will go away.
At my local cards and game store, some guy tried to buy all 6 ETBs (im not sure which set) but the owner told him no because he won't have product for his regular, loyal customers. I honestly think that's great because for small stores, it's so much better to keep a loyal customer base than just sell to scalpers to make sales.
I found a shop selling Pokemon card 3x the price I bought a 10 card pack for 15$!!!!
I respect your shop owner
That's mad respect and honorable of that shop owner! 👏
This should legit be a Netflix Documentary
Right
Would watch that, similar watch MLP documentary how everyone affects into MLP. What you said be a dope film to hear bou and small poketube community of thought this and us a Pokemon fan.
Cause I'm not happy what took all cards to love and hobby.
@@AnimeNewsRadio101what's "MLP"?
Selling Pokemon for money and not caring about them at all is literally what Team Rocket does.
Lmao I’m dying right now. Team rocket has taken over the world and it’s up to us to stop them!
The had me rolling omg. Logan Paul=Giovanni
OH really??? Do you know what my dream is? Is having a vintage pack/booster box! And you know what? I probably will never be able to buy one. ALL these youtubers own all of the vintage stuff and they sell it for 10+ times what it was worth 2 years ago!!! For example a fossil pack was 25/30 bucks 2 years ago and now its upwoards 300!. And most of them are owned by youtubers who are selling now. SO they are profit like 270 usd in 2 years! but when a scalper buys an ETB for 50, sells on ebay for 90 and after ebay and paypal fees earns like 15 usd of profit everyone hates him!!!! The gainers right now are ebay and paypal!!!
I am a collector, maybe a little bit of a scallper if you want to call it that way. But I SOMETHIMES SPEND LIKE HOURS AND HOURS FINDING PRODUCT ONLINE AND I AM AWAKE UNTILL 6 AM CHEKING WEBSITES WHILE EVERYONE IS SLEEPING. And then I make 15 usd profit. Do you really think is it worth it??????
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE WHO LITERALLY BUY A 10 USD CARD, GRADE IT FOR 20 USD AND SELL IT FOR 200! LIKE THE AMAZING RARES. That was no work involved too basically!!!! and no one cares.
@@Andre-kc6qh flippers care about the hobby scalpers dont
@@Andre-kc6qh sucks bro I wanna meet juice WRLD you don’t get everything in life. I’d love a Kobe Bryant signed rookie card too. FOH
Just want to say Thank you for speaking for the Pokemon Players and Lovers that didn't have a voice in this. It was Terrible not be able to get anything for Christmas here in Michigan last year. I had never seen anything like that before in my 15 years of collecting. I believe this community can easily handle the "Small Paul Bubble" we are going through because the players and collectors will always be the true back bone to this community and when the market becomes too inflated and everyone else leaves, We will still be here to stay because it is our pride and joy. Much love to all the real collectors and players out there that aren't using pokemon as a cash cow. Love you guys!!
This has to be one of the most well-written videos of 2021, the storytelling, editing, and messaging are on point.
Well done Bou, well freaking done!
AGREED! and Great to find your well drafted response here!
What’s upppp reversalllll
reversal in the chat.
Definitely
How do you have a squirtle on your nametag? 💖
One of the best and most important videos I've seen so far this year. Fantastic work
Absolutely. 💯
Most important seems like a pretty big overstatement
THE most important
Damn it’s umbrella
does any one care that i can not even get pokemon cards in my state
My girlfriend gifted me an Alolan Sandslash GX box for Valentine’s Day last year. She reminded me that on our first date I picked up some Pokémon cards from target and we opened them together. That day she apparently fell in love with the way I got excited, the way I was happy. My love for Pokémon is tied to the girl I love, and damnit do I miss seeing her smile when I would overreact at a decent pull. I miss Pokémon cards.
This is what happened with my girlfriend and I. We've always been Pokemon fans and we started opening some of the newer sets together over a year ago before things got insane. We wanted to do some more when we got together again, yet you can't find ANYTHING in stores because of all this. I'm "glad" the big name influencers get excited they can do it, but it's destroyed the hobby...
You can buy packs for $5-10 pretty much anywhere...
what a keeper!
Awh that's amazing 😢
Coming back to this video 2 years later feels so different. The scalping for the high demand stuff is still there... but it is better. And now that ive converted from collector to player, i am greatful to my LGS for holding product specifically for their players on league nights. Thanks for this one Bou
I don’t agree with everything, but she’s right. At a time when empathy and care is at its LOWEST, scalpers, some content creators and resellers have caused folks invested in this franchise to feel all time lows. I sadly used to scalp. It was honestly for the money and I thought it was worth it because of the high you get after you make a profit and chasing these items in stores, and exclusives. But I just realized that if my love for pop culture was to keep getting scalped, I too would fall into some deep depression. I sort of am. Thanks for putting this vid out there. I needed this to remind me that I need to stop chasing dollars and start chasing passions and more worthy memories. I’m sorry to the Pokémon TCG community. I really screwed up. I’ll be better.
Thank you for acknowledging your faults and for making an effort to change, genuinely. I wish you the best of luck in making amazing memories!
It's great that you acknowledged it and thank you....But the damage is done. I'm not trying to continue to knock you down. But the fact is, there is hardly any product out there ans when there is, it's so sold for 5× the price and makes it impossible to get. Thank you for apologizing.
What I can't get over is that, if you don't do it then others will. Maybe I have already fallen into this deep depression you're speaking of. I'm not a pokemon TCG scalper, but I do scalp other things which makes this situation relatable. I don't want to become the person I hate but I will also hate myself for not taking advantage of this opportunity. I need help.
I’m sad that people are misconstruing this video. Because this video is literally the voice of every Pokémon collector out there that don’t have a voice. Bou LITERALLY spoke out for me and many others, she was my voice for how Ive been feeling, and many other’s voice as well and the fact that there’s RUclipsrs out there misinterpreting this video makes me sad and frustrated.
Don't be frustrated!! I'll be doing a follow up addressing all of this. 🤗
@@FrostedCaribou ❣️🙌
she made a video opening 1200 booster packs and has done videos opening like 100+ before and large amounts of booster boxes, the content creators are a big part of the problem.
Speak for your self 😂
As someone that is barely looking to get into the game, this video means a lot.
I find the community's reaction to this video to be disappointing. So many people are misrepresenting what Caribou said, or made lengthy reply videos that completely missed the point.
Caribou specifically went out of her way to explain all the outside factors which led to the current situation. She did not say it was 100% content creators fault. She pointed out shipping constraints, the pandemic, and short stock. The point is, the face's of the TCG threw gasoline on the fire and caused it to explode - all for selfish gains.
And you know this is true, because as she again pointed out, NONE of the top TCG personalities have been talking about the scalper problem, or the fact that their own viewers can't even buy a single booster pack at the store. Instead they are taking advantage of the situation and using their connections to hoard product purely for financial gain.
That in itself isn't a problem, but they don't stop there. They are actually going out of their way to continue to fan the flames, to keep the direction of the TCG about money, because they are making bank off the current situation and do not care about their own viewers not being able to participate.
I feel like the quality, content and message of this video is gonna skyrocket your channel to 100k scrubscribers real quick. Good work Bou!
I have noticed a heavy increase of scalpers and Crypto salesman ruining the Pokemon TCG. 90% of the people that bought into logan pauls recent box break were crypto influencers... its absurd.
Fucking disgusting.
Ugh. That's...wow.
Well Collectibles Guru also goes by JBtheCryptoKing. He obviously knows nothing about cards so it's pretty obvious to see what his interest in all this really was. Those Logan Paul videos were an attempt to manipulate the whole secondary market from the start.
I noticed the same and was furious. His break was a huge plug for NFTs. It was a scalper doing a box break for scalpers.
Ugh I am really tired of people like this infecting everything I love and ruining everything they touch. It’s bleeding into the art community now too (I’m a professional artist) and it always seems to be the same sort of folks: toxic people looking to manipulate markets and take advantage of communities just to pad their wallet and boost their egos.
Randolph also made a video recently going into this topic and saying he’s going to do his part to help. He stresses the real prices of cards, why it’s irresponsible for creators to list PSA 10 prices as the “normal” price knowing dam well it’s VERY unlikely to work out that way, etc. Now you posted this video, seriously wanted to say a big thank you for being a voice with the way things are going! You guys are seriously what the community needs, lucky to have you guys.
i was thinking the exact same, well said chap! i did request in the discord that Randolph reacts to this video, it would be awesome
@@thetcgbaptist846 Apart from the packs he opened were from Pikachu V-Boxes that have been available everywhere, including my local game store, and I live on an island in the English Channel 5 miles wide by 9 miles long. He has also created a way for families to get free product from his stock when they can't get it in store and he is not selling his products at an over-inflated price, so yeah call it fake but he's also doing the work to back it up.
True, but he still post video on which cards are good for investment and how much money he makes off Pokémon
@@B3nj_1 if they were available everywhere bou wouldn't make this video and people like myself would have opened shining fates by now.. but here we are.
Idk if he gives people free stuff, I dont watch him enough to keep up. I just know that I watched that same day he opened a lot of shining fates and in the same breath told everyone allocation was low for his website🤦♂️ and after he got flamed by viewers he dropped that fake video you speak of
@@B3nj_1 you talking about the guy who tried to be a rapper? Oh yeah, he's in it for the money. Dont be naive, especially as an adult.
As a Yu-Gi-Oh player, I'm sorry to see that this is happening to Pokemon. Prices over here are higher than ever, but nothing this bad.
Because yugioh is already at its peak with old stuff. The new stuff is keep until first week of july and sell because reprints happen on August.
Same here king
its funny because magic still hasnt recovered
I still want a blue eyes white dragon psa 10 one day.
@@nicholasnoriega1205 Kaiba starter deck or LOB? When I was a kid they had first edition starter decks at the local card store and I remember I got the kaiba one for my first yugioh purchase. That blue eyes was my prized possession for some time.
I think that buying old cards that are no longer in the market is fine, but when people buy out the new sets and rob kids of their childhood and other collectors from their hobby, then it’s definitely a problem.
I've had to think up a whole new reward system for my 5yo cuz I can't afford the prices lol
Agreed 100%
When I was 16, I did a summer study abroad program in Japan. I spent a week at a homestay with a nice Japanese family, but I was incredibly homesick. I didn't speak the language, or have anything in common with the family. Then, one day a neighbor stopped by to chat, and brought her young son with her. He had brought his 3DS, and just happened to be playing Pokémon. Excitedly, I took out my own copy of the game, Pokémon black 2, and his face lit up. We showed each other our Pokémon, and even traded a couple, until he had to leave. After that, something changed, and I was able to enjoy the rest of my trip better. Despite being from two entirely different countries and not being able to communicate in words to each other, we managed to connect over a shared love of Pokémon.
I think about that experience a lot. It captures, for me, what the Pokémon community has always meant for me. It is a place to connect to others, no matter your differences. It is inclusive, spanning different ages and including people from all over the world. That's what the Pokémon community has always been for me, and I hope that is what will persevere moving forward. It's sad to walk into a store right now and see the barren shelves, and the inflated prices of a simple booster pack being resold online. The barrier for entry to this hobby is now too high for children and even many adults to get into. If this continues, there won't be able to be a next generation of Pokémon lovers.
It’s crazy because I’ve been seeing people say “just get a business license to buy from vendors” like bro. I don’t want to buy 100 boxes, I just want like 2 or 3 😩 But that’s the mind set of some people and it’s sad
My reason of getting into Pokemon:
I'll never forget the day my big brother bought me Pokemon Red for my Gameboy pocket. I got hooked instantly and choosing Charmander as my starter was just the beginning of my love of Pokemon. I will always have many fond memories of opening packs as a kid (I still have all my vintage cards I've collected as a kid). Fast forward today, now I have my own family and have my son, Luke, who loves Pokemon just like me. We now have a channel of our own and both share the love of Pokemon. My son reminds me of how excited I was when I was little too. I will always have a spot in my heart for Pokemon. It's sad what's happening but I know this will all fade away and return back to normal. Until then, nothing will change our love for Pokemon and continue moving forward. The real ones will stay strong and train on.
Thanks for being an awesome content creator. We will always enjoy your channel and hope to be at your level one day.
@Kawaki The Vessel same here. We just gotta get through it and it will be as it was again. It's one of many things my son and I love together.
I got into Pokemon for the games . Collecting cards was a physical connection i could make to my favorite Pokemon and hold them in my hands. I will never let this hobby go.
You said what has been needing to be said. So many other creators don't have the guts. Good for you. It may be too late to put pandora back in the box but at least you spoke the truth about the people that opened it.
Back when sun and moon came out, there was ONE more pack at our small local store. that ONE PACK had a full art Lillie inside. I'm so glad all of these big youtubers didn't get to open that only to sell it for money. To this day, I've kept it inside of my best case. It's forever my greatest memory, and will NEVER be sold.
Pretty sure they don’t care much about sun and moon but congrats
@@oscarquintana8974 It wasn't when it released, when it was the golden new card set.
Congrats man! Respect to you and the collecting game ❤️ spent money on cards I want and will forever keep!
yeah, i wanted to get my daughter and I into collecting pokemon. Bought a booster box of vivid, we were so excited had so much fun. went to go get another box. only to find it double the price....
I have been in a similar situation. My daughter loves the pack opening videos and she wanted to start making some herself, but in order to even find any Pokémon products we have to go to 3 different stores first.
We build memories in the entire of process, searching stores to looking at online retailers and hopefully finding some packs all these thing create memories and more memorable when we finally get our hands on the actual product
Sorry to hear this man
Yeah it’s not fair to the children these days that are just trying to get into the hobby.
This is an incredibly well thought out video and I just wanted to say it’s very inspiring too. Thank you for sharing this message. I hope things get better for Pokemon TCG players and fans. Keep up the great videos.
Legitimately the most *LEGENDARY TYPE* of well spoken, well versed, poképrofessionally presented video in this community right *meowth*. From someone whom has and does live and breath Pokémon since the beginning (young trainer watching the first aired episode, all the way to brick & mortar LGS owner, RUclipsr, Player & All Around Lover) *THIS VIDEO* - Is It. We need more voices like these, to come together and bring such Opoképinions together collectively, in a poképositive manner. MUCH LOVE, BOU and *TRAIN ON* fellow trainers, don't give up! There's a Pokémon silver lining here... and it's how we can all come together to help and contribute to one another. 🔥💪✌🧡
Your boy Pokerev is one of these scalpers. He hundreds and thousands of packs in one video or keeps opening these Super Rare boxes and the dollar continues to go up because of it. His prices are also insanely overpriced. It's terrible.
Do the right thing please Tre. An open discussion from People like you and others who are large in the community like Rev would be an important starting point for righting this ship.
Got here so late and years after but just wanted to say that your video still is incredibly important and still so relevant. Congratulations on this.
This is why maxmoefoe is my fave poketuber, cause he doesn't buy into all this shit, he's legit just in it for his own collection
Been watching him for years, one of the realest poketubers. Still waiting for the Japan vlogs.
@@tamilcruise I expect those to drop by 2025
@@GBOSS093 try 2029
Add he has a potty mouth.
@@hyperbeam9417 nah he’s got a dumpster mouth
Nice to hear my voice make a couple of appearances. You used it very well and only highlighted my points further, so thank you! Thank you also for speaking out, I have addressed this in some videos, hence the voice clips, but never directly. I'm glad a platform of your size recognises this and is able to portray the issues so well. I'd only add that "Pokémon investing" channels need to be held more accountable also. Yes Logan stoked the fire, but it's being kept very much alive by this new investing focus and let's be real... No "investor" is going to give out that information for free! They can hype a product, after purchasing and stacking that product, then sell off for a major profit. I've seen them do this, and some have even admitted to it, but at the very least apologised for it. It's literal stock manipulation, and it's illegal in actual stock trading, so why should it be allowed in this. On top of that, they know the videos do well and bring in additional revenue. It's simply just unethical and ridiculous.
On a more positive, I like that you also addressed how yes people can buy the single cards on the secondary market, but genuine collectors and enthusiasts (not gate-keeping), love the experience of actually opening the cards, from the pack fresh smell (everyone knows what I'm talking about), to the rush of finally pulling your favourite chase card. It's almost surreal how it feels. I could go on and I've been meaning to make a video like this but now I don't feel I need to. I'm going to sharing and highlighting this video as much as I can so people understand the sheer impact it is having on the community. So again, thank you!
Seriously can't say enough about how great this video is, hope it keeps gaining views and getting shared. This stuff needed to be said.
Because of all these damn scalpers I can’t go into target with my nephew and buy 2 packs of cards. This is getting ridiculous.
@mikael englund I live in Hawaii where they actually do this. Everywhere that has Pokémon has a limit set, and it’s still impossible to find anything, because these scalpers bring multiple people so they all can stand in line and buy all the product. I recently went to a Target here and stood in line for 2 hours all so I had something to open for me and my son. I got a whole 4 packs. Meanwhile there’s scalpers coming out of the store with boxes and ETBs that they just bought for $20 and $40 that they are trying to sell to the people standing IN LINE for $50 and $100.
@mikael englund scalpers comes in packs tbh like they bring their whole family one time and it pissed me off because they weren't even in line.
@@jerseybabe412 Sadly, Yugioh does this too. :(
Finally a poketuber that cares about Pokemon! I feel sorry for the kids who cannot get this product and get that exact same feeling I had opening packs as a child. People need to stop feeding the scalpers, just the ride the storm and wait for these products. The scalpers will get bored and find something else to ruin. You have certainly opened my eyes to all these other content creators that are doing it purely for the money and fame, not for the passion and love of Pokemon collecting. Thankyou again for speaking out!
We DESPERATELY need rules to be put in place. It’s just disgusting what people have been doing. Pokémon should never be about monetary gain...
Your down to earth attitude on this subject warms my heart. Your understanding that people who enjoy the hobby are getting absolutely screwed by this situation is appreciated. Thanks.
All I wanted was to share this hobby with my son, he's six years old now, he's finally at that perfect age to start, the age I was when I got into it.
And he IS into it, he loves Pokémon, all he wants to do is collect cards.
And we can't, we never got one single McDonalds pack for him, can't find one single booster pack.
I managed to get a couple of the cereal boxes with mini packs inside, but that's it.
Every time I take him out to find cards I get to watch as his hopes of finding cards get crushed.
Don't buy from scalpers everyone.. just let them sit on a huge stock of cards and never be able to sell them, don't give them a reason to continue what they do.
Dude I was lucky enough to live in an area where only old people live so I had no problem getting mcdonalds packs. I also have tons of duplicate cards (not mcdonalds) I remember I got into cards when I was young as well and honestly it hurts my heart that you cant go through that same experience with your son. I'm 100% willing to send you my extra cards for free. message me on discord. Username is Mack#8474
Im hoping things have got better where you are and youre able to share your love of cards with your son! I live in the middle of nowhere in the UK and things were really bad last year but are a lot better now
Im sorry to hear that your child can't even enjoy the magic that the cards bring. If I could, I would buy booster boxes for you and your child so that you can enjoy the excitement opening packs.
Im sorry to hear that your child can't even enjoy the magic that the cards bring. If I could, I would buy booster boxes for you and your child so that you can enjoy the excitement opening packs.
The will go down as the GREATEST piece of Pokémon content of 2021
Fact
The UK is trying to pass a law that prohibits the sell of any product more than the retail price until 2 years of its release. After 2 years since its release its considered a collectible. Maybe Bou and the pokemon community could start an online petition to make this a law in the US??
I have seen this too. However we also have to think it will not stop scalpers at all. It will actually allow them to get retail everywhere and at the same time still be able to make bigger profit margins on ebay/marketplaces outside the UK
The US is to busy arguing about whether people deserve a living wage, healthcare, and an education to think about this unfortunately
@@diamondjohnson3219 sadly, you're probably right.
@@danielmarques7226 Man, I hope that's not true. Idk, this is all heart breaking. And I understand why people want to quit collecting. I Feel the same way.
That would never pass here in the US sadly, because and I quote "that would be communism" according to a lot of Americans.
The sad reality is, today's kids not opening packs will be tomorrow's adults not giving a damn about the hobby, and that is a shame.
.. been saying this 😪
This you are exactly right, and it makes me sad.
I mean... it’s not the same. Forget the conversation about scalpers and influencers and empty shelves.
Back in 1999, I couldn’t get packs in LA consistently. They were going for a premium and my parents weren’t gonna pay that much. A booster box? That was for the rich kids. I opened maybe 50 loose boosters total of base set but that’s all I needed to get one of every card. Jungle and fossil needed even less
Nowadays you need a thousand packs to get that one chase card so it’s not the same. I dunno how much you can really care about a hobby when the numbers game is so against you
Mhm, I agree. It is a shame because it really is a nice thing seeing parents, young kids come into my work to buy a pack or two. To elaborate on parents I'm talking about ones who are like talking to me about new and old expansions and how they used to collect and stuff, its a joy to be able to nerd out with a customer at a part-time retail job. Albeit music, games, etc since we sell a bit of everything. I also just like helping guide the clueless parents buy cards for their kids or suggesting where to go to get what they may be vaguely asking for!
This is my 6 year old. He's so excited about shining fates and has been watching all the videos. I've managed to get hold of only a few bits, a couple of mini tins and one Pikachu v box. If the market continues this way though, and I have to keep telling him I couldn't get it, he's going to lose interest, and he's never been this hyped about something.
Wow!
I literally just got into the TCG bc my girlfriends little girls wanted to learn how to play and now we have a hobby to do together, but I was so oblivious to the problem with collecting now. We did notice that when we got the girls the happy meals for them that sometimes they where out of the packs that came with them, and bc I mainly played Yu-Gi-Oh I would go and just checkout the card section but noticed the Pokémon section was bone dry. This video literally popped up yesterday and after watching it, it makes me sad that what was supposed to be a way for me and the girls to connect, have fun, and enjoy a hobby, it has now turned into a stock, but I am also very thankful and appreciative that this community has a content creator like you that spreads the awareness and truly cares about the people who just want to enjoy the game. We bought the Pikachu and Eevee Let’s Play pack to learn and have fun with and also play the online TCG so thankfully we can bypass all the craziness, violence and greed and just have fun! Again I am so appreciative that you made this video and that I was fortunate enough to watch it and be further educated before diving deeper into Pokémon and me and the girls will continue to just play and enjoy, and also watch and support your channel! Thank you very much!!!
Bruh that little girl walking out with no cards crushed me
I feel that
I witnessed a small girl with a gift card she got for Chrismas crying at the empty shelf at target with her mom trying to comfort her. Completely broke my damn heart.
I hope her father explains her that this is what pure capitalism looks like.
@@michaeld614 this is a problem all over right now not just in capitalist America. You only hate capitalism when you can't get what you want but love it when you can.
@@recneps8672 nope, I do get everything I want. I am on the winning side and that's exactly why I am pointing it out.
As someone who is into building computers I thought I'd seen some pretty bad scalping when it came to graphics cards and other various parts but recently getting back into Pokémon for the first time since Roaring skies released I am absolutely blown away by the prices some of the product has gotten to. I still remember always being able to walk into my closest convenience store and buy a pack of heartgold soulsilver for 5$ but not I can't buy a pack of shining fates for anything less than 20$, I can only hope that production speeds up soon.
maxmoefoe slapping the boys around is the most important type of Pokemon content
Lol! He's honestly the reason I decided to start making videos
The goblin does like his unnecessary violence, and gold.
I used to think Max was a bit weird in the past but his comments on Dumb Money's unboxing about CollectiblesGuru made me burst out laughing that I happily cried!
"Arrest One Punch Man ASAP!"
I had a middle aged man who clearly couldnt name 5 pokemon threaten me today at walmart over 5 blister 3 packs of battle styles... And the only reason i got my hands on those is because i happened to be there when the vendor was stocking. Its painful to see where this hobby is at.
This is why im scared to go out in public and try to find pokemon cards to buy. im only 13 and I cant imagine a 40 year old man threatening me over some cardboard/paper.
This feels like a Netflix documentary
It should definitely be turned into one
She did a good job with this one
Same
I started collecting again after my 3 year old daughter started watching the Indigo league anime on Netflix with me. She was hooked instantly and the cards have been a great way for her to learn how to read words she doesn't know. Pokemon TCG gives me something special to share with her that will hopefully last a long time.
That’s adorable to bad 40 year olds are buying them 2 sell the for triple the price
It’s rare that an hour long RUclips video will hold my attention to the end, but this did it. I only collect vintage product, so I don’t experience the troubles of trying to get product from local retailers or card shops but I’m SO happy Bou has addressed this. It’s super important that some of the Pokemon channels with large platforms bring light to this issue. Imagine when you were a kid, if you went to Target to get a pack of Pokémon cards with your parents, or Grandparent, or whoever, and the shelves were totally wiped clean. We didn’t have that issue in the late 90’s early 2000’s. Hopefully the Pokémon community can get rid of the unethical methods of selling product.
I got into Pokemon because when I was in primary school, it was my best friend's special interest. She had a lot of cards, and she gave me seven doubles - some of which I still have - and it was an interest that we could share between us. We really loved Pokemon, and for me, I got into it out of our friendship and carried those cards with me everywhere.
Rachel started me on a path I've never left. I'm sure so many people have similar stories. I even gave my own doubles to my baby cousin when he was old enough, and I hate to think that the enthusiasm so many kids have is being ruined by the current situation. I want the community to flourish like it used to.
How do you feel about people that say, “if you don’t want to pay scalper prices you should have got preorders!” But you can’t get preorders because the bots got the preorders when the preorders were released.
I’m with you man! Some people just don’t have opportunities as big as everyone else. Even with Pre-Orders, hundreds of people have probably placed their orders and intend to buy them in bulk while others just want to catch a break and get themselves something good for once
Luckily for me, I was one of the extremely fortunate for even just finding one ETB shining fates at MSRP at my LGS. But i remember when I went into get one, there were ppl buying them in bulk and it made me mad.
I was recently blocked from the Pokémon center for apparently “looking through the site too fast” as I tried looking for cards. In the end, they thought I was a bot; I can go back as of now but it makes a funny story between my little sis and I
I got lots of pre orders without any bots. It's not that hard lol. You can go in store and do it, don't just rely online.
Nobody should have to preorder product just to get it at MSRP.
We are so honored you featured us In your video! If anyone needs help finding cards we will help everyone get our hobby back! Thank you Frosted Caribu everyone needs to see this!
You are going to be one of the creators that is gonna save this game and save this hobby of collecting, and playing!! We all appreciate you speaking out, and trying to help make a change! :)
Agreed!
No
I just started getting into playing Pokémon tcg and it’s been so hard to find channels that actually talk about the game and not just investing. It’s been kinda discouraging but ur channel has been a shining beacon of light! Thank you for caring about Pokémon tcg 💜
a well-told warning to Magic players, and others, who are passionate about TCG's and hope the high-profile celebrities steer clear of the price tags that haunt our games.
We already had a very short-lived brush with this kind of thing before. Remember the Martin Shkreli scare of 2016? Pepperidge Farm remembers.
@@0therworlds I do remember. there's nothing saying it can't happen again, especially because of this surge in pokémon.
Yugioh player here, we're still clear but Konami is releasing a $1000 blue eyes this spring that's catching the attention of outsiders 🤮
MtG has basically been there for 5 years as far as the vintage market goes.
bro an alpha black lotus sold for like half a mil
First of all, I just have to say you did an AMAZING job on this video. It’s so reassuring to see a content creator who genuinely cares about the little guy and the community like you do.
I was a huge Pokémon fan growing up and picked up the hobby again at the beginning of the pandemic. It brought back all of the feels I had as a kid playing and collecting cards. It made covid-life a little more bearable for my friends and I until the card-drought hit.
I do have faith that prices will come down to something reasonable and I think the scarcity of cards right now will only make us appreciate them more in the future. Thank you again for this video, it is an awesome reminder for the community that there are genuine people out there who aren’t just in it for the hype.
- Taylor
Seeing that kids cannot get Pokémon cards now leads me to believe that Pokémon has the possibility of dying. If kids cannot discover the passion of finding and breaking packs, there will not be a future for the TCG.
Most of our passion started when we were younger when we would save up money to get 1 pack at the store. At least that’s how it was when I was a kid.
I remember going to the store With my friends and competing to see who can pull the best card, and trade what we did not want. It started a sense of adventure and desire to collect them all.
I feel bad for the kids who will never find that passion if this doesn’t stop soon.
Yeahh🥺
I have so many great memories of being on the playground and comparing collections and working out trades with other kids. Like you said, we'd go to Walmart or Target and buy up the packs we could afford and do big openings with everybody around just to see what they would pull.
I was about to buy the rest of the booster packs at a store and I decided to give three to a kid because I felt bad that he won't get a chance because of these assbags.
cry me a river , I spend about 4000 a week on pokemon , quick flip easy 2000 profit a slow week , and yes I work full time , Will I stop? no , message me if you need HF, SF or cosmic eclipse , bulk sales only, and 1 sealed case of evo booster boxes
@@michaelerving9146 No thanks. I'll buy from somebody that isn't trying to f**k me. Good luck finding customers.
Man, 2 years after this video, I wanted to start collecting again, like in my jr high years. Growing up, I never played pokemon since my parents were against pokemon. When I started jr. High, I started playing pokemon games and started to collect the cards. I appreciated the whole franchise, now that I graduated highschool I wanted to bring back the magic that I missed out when I ended playing pokemon and cards, I recently got my first job and was very excited to finally buy booster packs with my hard-working money, but empty shelves everywhere in my local stores. And I think of just quitting the thought of collecting these awesome cards. But I hope that someday resellers can stop and give the opportunity for everyone to just have fun collecting again. But I wouldn't give up the magic that pokemon creates, instead of people who only care about pokemon as stocks and nothing else. I would definitely advise people to talk and hang around people in the community who really appreciate this franchise for what it is. Keep up the amazing work!!!! :)
Right on with this video. The tcg is where it's at. The pokemon tcg online is free. I've been playing it for years without spending a dime. It's awesome. Pokemon tcg online is the only card game u can do that with
Besides MtG and Hearthstone
Although not officially supported, Yu-gi-oh also have their own online platforms you can play on. With Duel-Links (that is offical) on mobile.
It’s literally the same thing that happened to the sneaker game years ago once rich kids and resellers get involved they suck all the joy out of the market
yes same happened with supreme from 2015-2019
This video got me a little emotional I’m not gonna lie. Pokémon has always been my escape from life. No matter what was going on, I could always turn to playing Pokémon games, watching the anime, or collecting cards to get me through it. Thank you Bou
Feel you!
After seeing this, I now know why your videos are the way they are - you purely enjoy what you do and share that with others. I thought that people like you (and me) didn't even have a place in the Pokémon community. But I LOVE that you share this on a purely enjoyable level - no matter how out-imaged we are by economics and media with poor values.
I get so excited and happy from opening Pokémon cards and I have never cared about the price. Ever. I enjoy the process of discovery, because I enjoy life. That's what Pokémon was created for anyways.
Love this video and now I support you and what you represent even more. And thank you for giving me the courage to continue to enjoy Pokémon.
Thank you for bein a beacon of light for us normal people out here bou! We just want some dang cardboard dagnabbit
I've been lucky for having friends in target and other big box stores to get me a small snippet for shining fates. I even got charizard. So please exclude me from the giveaway and thanks for the video!
Exactly! I just miss people opening up cards for the pure joy of it, rather than the $$ of it. It’s frustrating lol
I always held you in high regard as a great Poketuber, but this... this raised you up even higher! thank you for this, whenever someone tells me "what's your problem with scalpers" I will refer them to this video. you're amazing and thank you for this
Thank you bou for having the courage of actually speaking out when one else would I actually started playing the tcgo because of you ... if I'm picked for the wining please roll again I don't need an ETB I already have one please give it to someone else
TLDR:
The rich kids found out about pokemon cards and now they're ruining the game on their RUclips channels.
Yes but also no rich people that are ruining pokemon tcg aren't new but Logan Paul on the other hand is new and made the jump in tcg becoming not as fun because scalpers realized that this is the best place to scalp right now it's like when in full house uncle Jesse got scammed by a scalper for superhero action figures because that was the best place to scalp back then
When Pokemon go first came out, I had social anxiety, recently got my autism diagnosis and I had lost the few friends I had. I were scared of going out, scared of people. The Only thing that got me outside were my love of pokemon, I have had since i were little. Growing up when pokemon first came out, saving my allowance so that I could buy One pack of pokemon cards. And now the new game Pokemon go was out and I were all for it. It became my life and gave me so much back. I Went outside, i meet other people that were playing, i got to be part of an amazing and caring community, i meet my boyfriend thanks to pokemon go. Pokemon go saved me, without it I would have never left my apartment, never got the courage to meet and talk to other people. Never got to see the beautiful sides of this world.
Oh really? Did pikachu really helped you?
That's beautiful. I'm happy that you were able to find caring people who accepted you for who you are. I was able to find a hobbies through Pokemon that would help me through my bad days. You're never alone in your struggles.
Unfortunately even the go community is getting anti social with the remote raids and Niantic has gotten greedy it’s more money and seeing less. I had the same issue. If you’re looking for some raids please drop your trainer code and discord name.
I never understood the "I'm scalping to feed my family" arguement. "I don't have the money to pay food for my loved ones, so I'm gonna casually buy 10000+ $ of product to then flip at a later date instead of, you know, buying food". Same deal with the ps5. Honestly, it feels like an excuse to justify immoral practices.
The root of the problem is the people willing to pay these prices to the scalpers to be honest. If we all refused to buy 120 dollar boxes then they would not be being them up to resell.
It's a way of making more money. If someone has a few thousand dollars but needs more and won't be able to get it, then they can probably double it scalping, or if they have less. If they print too many cards to all be bought out, though, or scalpers compete with each other more, then they get nothing. It's a gamble.
@@-ism8153 id rather gamble at the crap table id feel id have better luck
A fellow link joker main I see... Lol
Yeah, it’s BS. Not to mention that parents that may be struggling to buy their kids $4 packs at the store now can’t even find them in stores and have to pay much more from them from sketchy internet dudes. Idk I want to enjoy this hobby with my daughter when she gets old enough, but worried that it won’t be around or will be much much different by then..
I hope the ETB goes to a kid...suggestion: crack the seal when you send it off to force whoever receives it to enjoy the experience of collecting just incase a scalper makes it through.
Agreed :]
I really respect what you have said here and appreciate you so much for making this video. There is so much truth in everything here and it still feels relevant today. It's sad to see the progression of PTCG from an enjoyable and accessible hobby into something that's highly focused on profit.
I'm very late getting back into this hobby. (Which is why I've only just come across this video.) I started collecting when I was a kid and then sort of forgot about the TCG and focused on other Pokemon games and aspects of the Pokemon world. I've come back to it now because of the art. I do play the TCG a bit, mostly online, but my main motivation for getting cards is to appreciate the art.
As a latecomer into the hobby, although it has improved since you made this video, it still feels like there's a general accessibility issue. It's sad seeing what the values of sets and cards were pre-2020 and comparing it to now.
Anyway, just wanted to leave a comment to say that I loved the message of this video and will be going back and catching up on all of your content now. 🫶
I recently restarted my TCG journey with my nephew and subscribed and been enjoying your content so much. I love the imagination, silly sound effects and insight you share in your videos. It's different to other channels that just open packs for the rares. Thanks for making this content.
Thank you so much for the kind words and glad you are enjoying the content. Welcome! ♥️
considering your frustration with pack openings getting more views than tcg videos i think your openings are really well done with the inclusion of how to play the cards its a perfect segue for those views into the game videos so i just wanted to say keep up the good work!
holy crap this is such a high quality video and I knew scalping was insane right now but oh my god wow I didn't realize it was this bad
I have loved pokemon since I was really little and it has been my favorite thing basically for my entire life, so for the 25th anniversary of pokemon, I decided to decorate my room pokemon themed. I took a bunch of cards from my collection and made a collage of them on my wall (don't worry they're in protector sleeves), but I didn't have enough cards to fill the section of the wall I was decorating so I went out to buy some, and there were barely any of the new packs. I luckily was able to get around 10 rising voltage booster packs from a local hobby shop, but even then it was insane seeing new pokemon cards just not existent in most stores. I just love the art and design of pokemon cards and the pandemic has made me want to collect them again like I used to back in the day , but it's basically impossible :(
I used to crack packs with my Dad. He died in my arms in 2015. I recently found my old cards in my closet at my mom’s and it has changed my perspective on everything. I’ve since started opening packs with friends ❤️
I found your channel literally a mere week before you posted this video and I am SO GLAD you are the first and only person I subbed to as I try to reignite my childhood interest. Your ✨authenticity✨ shines through and YOU are the kind of creator I am inspired by!! 💕 THANK YOU for sharing this POV! I can take a personal stand, check my OWN behavior, and stay within my moral boundaries as I start my new hobby 😊 Will keep watching your videos, and hopefully soon learn to play the TCG!!
It’s scary how easily people are willing to destroy someone else’s happiness for theyre gain
It is, and it’s sad
Some dont even realize it, there was a bunch of elite trainer boxes at a walmart nearby and a guy on the reviews a few days ago shamelessly admitted to buying 15 of em and was gonna sell em for triple the price online, and theres a bunch reviews just as similar on other retailers
@@josueztheiii9089 I saw that, made me so mad at how brazenly he admitted to it 😠
Welcome to capitalism
This is human nature 101
Cheers for this one! I have kinda just bought cards on the side to open for fun and never done any sort of content about them since I just don't care for that sorta stuff (prefer just making video game related stuff hehe) but trying to buy Shining Fates has been a fucking disaster, I am in Sweden and even here I can't find it in any stores because some 40+ year old dudes come in and buy up everything leaving fuck all for the rest of us to get. And then they sell it for 3x the prices... It's honestly kinda frustrating... I just want to have some for fun because I just enjoy the thrill of opening the packs for fun but nope none of that for me hehe...
Same exact thing in America...it has officially ruined the game because it's no longer about fun but for just profit.
@@ramanpreciado2241 yeah I started playing with my boys 2 years ago and just in that time it's changed quite a but. Champions path and shining fates have been completely ridiculous can't even find 1 elite trainer box at msrp
Hey neighbour, I'm from Finland and was shocked to see my local toystore absolutely void of cards. That has never happened in 10+ years I've gone there. I'm in a more fortunate position too as I rather collect pokemon figures and plush, but it's really weird and sad. I've also seen a 30+yo guy go to the cashier and ask when are they getting more TCG. Leave some for the kids too, jeez...
This surprised me. I live in Norway and I have absolutely no issue getting my hands on Shining Fates or really any pokemon cards. Shelves seem always fairly stacked.
I got into Pokémon when my older sister dragged my family into a movie theater. We watched the very first Pokémon movie, and I remember loving how cute Mew was. Soon after, I started watching the Pokémon episodes on TV with my sister, and here we are now. I’ve got every kind of Pokémon merchandise - the games, the cards, the prints, the plushies, and the figures. I even have this old Pokédex replica. My sister still has the Ancient Mew promo to this day, but it’s all scratched up, bent, and even has a tear in it. It’s still my favorite card because it’s tied to the reason I love Pokémon today.
every card tells a story
BOU I LOVE YOU. Only been a recent subscriber but you essentially expressed everything I think and feel during these devastating times for us Pokémon collectors and I feel the vast Pokémon TCG community as a whole. I can here it in your voice that this truly upsets and breaks your heart to see what many of us who enjoy the hobby for the joy it brings us, for the nostalgia and memories certain cards brings us.
I’m still seeing your old and new videos and even with the couple of ones that I have I know you genuinely love this hobby; be it pack opening, collecting, or playing the game. I love the fact that you talk about the value of cards at a competitive level and how they help in a card battle or just bringing your card gaming experience into the pack openings. Like your memories. It’s fun and since I’ve only just recently started seeing some the Pokémon tcg tournament videos I appreciate it even more.
Just wanted to show you some love on this video. To say thank you for sharing your thoughts and for voicing out what many of us feel and think about this situation. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS. Not doing this for the give away since that’s probably over by now anyway, but I got into the TCG game because of the anime. Then I heard about the cards so my brothers and I would start buying some. We played, but it was like our version. Definitely not the correct way lol. I must’ve been what 6-8 years old and I just remember that the only way I would buy my booster packs was through the ice cream lady that would drive by our house frequently. I don’t recall going to big stores to buy them when I was that young. It was always the ice cream lady that had some. The little music would play and I’d immediately would run to my dad and start pouting, crying and just try to convince my dad to give me money to buy one. Sometimes I’d get lucky and sometimes it was a big NO.lol. But good times. I think it’s memories like these and people like you that will get me through these times. 😊
Most content creators put the money they earn from ad revenue straight back in to funding more content, it is their business after all. It is a snowball effect, the more people that watch, the bigger they can go each time.
Also, that intro editing was on point. Did a little bit of a cry seeing it all in one go like that... very powerful Bou!
I am crying rn.
This makes me so happy to see because I’ve been waiting for a large content creator to speak on things.
When I was younger the only things that could stop me and my Brother from fighting was Pokémon Cards. Later we would play and trade in the games. Overtime as we grew out of the hobby I would still Jump back in on occasion for new games or grabbing a few packs of a new set but only recently did I jump back in to the hobby fully around Champions Path Again. As Bou said during Rona I just wanted some joy during this time and for awhile it was beautiful. I managed to get lucky on Vivid Voltage Preorders and my local LCS’ hadn’t started scalping yet. I was popping packs daily despite my wallet hurting but it was all love and Pokémon and I was finding communities, and amazing new friends but things have descended to new lows. This is more than just a hobby it’s like therapy. These cards take me back to a simpler time of being just a kid. Life as we all know can be hard and these simple pieces of paper are more powerful than most could ever know. They can bring people happiness and bring people together in such amazing ways. Heck when I saw the Shiny Ditto after the intro I started crying thinking about how Shiny Ditto was the first Shiny I ever caught, and Ditto is still a favorite Pokémon of mine today. It makes me think about how those aren’t just memories of my past but something I can still make memories of today, and I can keep those memories alive through collecting as I am. And it hurts that all the new friends I have made feel these negative sentiments connected to a source of joy. I deeply hope for a day when we can get back to being only happy when we think about Pokémon instead of being filled with dread at new sets and wondering if we’ll find anything or if we should quit all together.
I just realized how long this comments getting so
TLDR
Don’t give up on Pokémon,
Don’t give up on your happy memories
Don’t give up on the connections with people you’ve made through this hobby continue to help each other and stop feeding the scalpers.
god this is cringe
@@YaBoyPigz I agree your reply is cringe
I literally make $0 from Pokémon videos. I just love making them!
same lol
Me too and I’m happy to share
You sure? Those ads say otherwise.
@@kurisu3000 He needs money to buy more Pokémon cards?
@@kurisu3000 RUclips can put ads on your videos btw. For example, I am not a partner, but you could still see ads on my videos and I will make no money. It all goes to RUclips. Granted he probably is a partner. But just wanted to state that lol
You're probably one of my new favorite creators. I just started watching you today and you care so much about us that aren't able to get our hands on cards. Thank you for your content and thank you for making this video. You've gained a life long subscriber
I got very emotional watching this. The hobby is being taken over
ADrive literally never even mentioned TCG until this whole thing and then just rode the wave and honestly it was one of the reasons I unsubscribed to him. As far as the Dumb Money stream, I will say Leonhart DID say that he would not buy the box and that for him it was a little sus.
aDrive did tcg before the whole logan paul thing tbh. I swear i remember him mentioning it when rebel crash was out which got me to get the set because i liked some of the full arts. I just know he didnt doany videos until the hype started to happen but he does have old tcg videos i noticed on his channel. I honestly dont know what to think of aDrive anymore hes encouraging a lot of scalping even on his TCG store page $200 for hidden fates etb and $150 for shining fates etb practically saying “lets scalp the scalpers”
He may have shown some interest in it prior to all of this hype, but he’s really feeding into the negativity at this point.
I’ve never really seen adrive mention TCG until mid 2020 compared to his like 7 year journey on YT. He’s always been a shiny hunter and I believe he was a VGC competitor too. But that’s all changed recently and I just don’t like what he’s doing with the TCG
@@toastdad0988 Yeah he’s actually like 1/4 or more of the way to a worlds invite for VGC. But since this tcg boom something with him has changed. I think he said during one stream that if the VGC format wasn’t what he liked he was just gonna abandon his Championship points for VGC and do tcg instead.
Dang really? That’s sad, I remember first seeing ADrive from Callum’s old Pokémon FFA vids
THIS VIDEO NEEDS TO BE SHARED WITH THE POKEMON COMPANY THIS HAS MEANING! THERE IS STUFF ON HERE THAT MUST BE SEEN!
TCPI is aware. They are trying to increase supply. Pokemon used to flood the market to the point they cut production (Crimson Invasion era). Logistical studies always says it is easier to cut production than to increase production.
Even TCP was caught off guard by the demand.
I love pokemon, because my childhood was like a housefire in the beginning. Yet, throughout all of that trauma I went through, I can perfectly remember those moments away from it all where my sister and I would be sat up watching pokemon, and playing the card game (well, basically just attacking without energies 😂). I still remember all of the movies, and to this day, my sister and I still bond over Pokemon; I mean hell, I've had all of my cards ever since I got my WOTC promo card #8 Mew. Played every game so far, and I don't see myself stopping, I mean I have to uphold my title! But coming back into collecting, and wanting to actually learn the game, it's been really disappointing seeing the state things are in. You did a really great job in this video, encompassing the entirety of the situation, and your editing was really well done; definitely deserving of more recognition than you have honestly!
I wish I could like this video more than once. You really are speaking for so many. I only got into TCG a couple of years ago to help find something to bring my relationship closer togther with my wife. We both loved pokemon and board games. Now we play all the time and use it to decide who cleans dishes lol.
If you have young ones (who you want to get into playing rather than just collecting) Pokémon sell a battle academy box which gives you a couple of decks and shows you how to play step by step. The kids even get a couple of full arts in it. There not worth anything as all cards have a stamp to show they are from the game so the box is readily available. My boys have loved it!
I got into Pokemon to bond with my son more. We got in at Hidden Fates, and its now grown to where we participate in a weekly league, and I'm a Professor (not the best idea during COVID but hey, at least I'm ready now). Pokemon is something I did with my dad, and now I get to do it with him. And it's great to see him get passionate about something, especially when it involves other kids and MATH!
Knowledge = money math = money math = stupid
missed the MOST important thing card shops do, and that's give people an IRL place to play and connect with other people with similar interests. LGS is one of the most valuable assets any TCG lover can have for this very reason, and it's why I always support my LGS before turning to big box stores or online sellers
Wow, I made it to one of your videos? That was pretty cool 😁 I definitely think we are all feeling the same way. As someone who has been collecting since 99 with a break from 2002 until 3-4 years ago, I think I speak for a lot of us when I say this all hurts, and bad. I hope things get back to normal soon.
I spent a long time digging for people speaking on this and watching dozens of videos. (RUclips doesn't like to make it easy to find smaller channels.) I really appreciated your insight and I was happy to feature you in this! What you said is 100% true.
Bravo to you on this video! It’s brave to put your personal feelings out there about this community. I’ve watched your channel off and on for a year or so (I actually started playing your Xatu deck). You’ve earned a loyal watcher now!
I've been into pokemon since day one. Being a 90's kid I grew up playing red/blue. I've played every single pokemon game (except ultra sun/moon) and the company itself is just a reminder of my childhood and all the fun times i've had with this franchise overall. Been playing Pokemon GO since day one, been collecting cards for a long time, even in the beginning with base set days, and have never once sold a card. Cards are the art and the games are the entertainment for me. I truly love this franchise and hate what the TCG community has become. I have taken a step back from the cards because its so annoying walking into Target and seeing everything just gone. Really hope things go back to normal so the kids can one day walk into target again and get their own packs. Much appreciate this video. Thank you for this.
I can't believe I'm just now seeing this video, but I absolutely love it. I already liked your videos and streams but you just went up so much higher in my book. I was a first gen collector and got out of it after going into fostercare and losing my collection. But now I have a 6 year old that loves pokemon just as I did and we started collecting together just months before this all happened and it's been a year now that you can't find tcg in stores anywhere. 💔 He and I play our tcg battle academy box and watch the shows too keep it alive as well as collect his plushies when we can (had a charmander for him before he was even born and still loves it). But after this short rant I just want to say I love and respect you and your channel for what you do for the community
You're a really awesome person. Love the editing and just the way you have your own creative whimsy in your videos:) plus everything you're doing for your fans
I can genuinely say I make pokemon videos because I LOVE the feeling and experience. It brings me joy and now I can share that joy with the my audience and the world. Thank you for making this amazing video!
That’s why I make videos because I love Pokémon. I keep all my stuff.
@ Yeah I never really felt the to sell my cards, its cool to know what I'd get if I did but I just don't get that urge. I like seeing them in my binders, on my shelves. In my top loaders and sleeves. They are just nice to look at and say "Yeah, I got that myself. 😤".
This really hit home. You're the best for posting this.
This video is golden!! I recently got back in to collecting Pokémon because of my nephew yet, I find it crazy how you can’t simply go to a store and buy them. How crazy expensive things are. The reason why I appreciate your channel is because of how you apply the gaming aspect of this hobby something that I’m trying to teach my nephew that way he doesn’t just see the money value of Pokémon cards. I’m trying to teach him how to collect property and again not just for monetary profit something that he has learned through other poketuber! Thank you for this 🙏🏼 from a new fan and hopefully in the future a new tcg game challenger
This has changed my perspective on a few poke youtubers. Great video!
Definitely on Leonhart, and I hate it because he seems like a great guy. But even great guys can let money and positions of power go to their head.
@@AlphaStoutland Leonhart, RealBreakingNate, UnlistedLeaf are my main dudes but I've found it odd/frustrating how they show that they are aware of the situation but have never said the word "scalper"
@@jeffbordiga3 yeah, I really like all three of them, but they have got to say something about the situation besides the set being hard to get.
I got into Pokemon when I was 7 years old because of my older cousin. He had a giant poster on his door of all the original 151 and binders full of cards and holos that I would look through and just be blown away by. After seeing how much joy it brought me my mom (who was also beginning to love Pokemon with me) bought me a light desk so that I could draw all of my favorite Pokemon. Then as I got even more into it she bought me my own cards and a gameboy to play the games. My mom unfortunately passed away 5 years ago but I still continue to play the game because of the fond memories I have associated with it, it still makes me just as happy as it did when I was little.
I love this!! The passion is infectious, felt and real!! Stay hopeful Bou! Your heart is in the right place and you will impact this in the grand scheme of things way more than you know! Stay positive and passionate.
Not only my favorite Pokemon channel but perhaps my favorite RUclips channel, period!
I know this came out a while ago and you probably already gave away the SF ETB, but I just watched this and really wanted to comment on why I go into pokemon and why I still love it. When I was young I was not allowed to have videogames, but my sister got me Red Version and a yellow gameboy color for my 10th birthday. She got it at a garage sale while my parents weren't looking and never told them before they saw me open it up. They were not happy she did this, but they saw the genuine joy and excitement in that moment and could not bring themselves to take it away. That moment began my love of games. For that kind of moment it can bring to someone. Today I am working my butt off teaching myself game development, (and very close to breaking into the industry) because I want to be able to create those types of moments. My sister's sneaky move almost 20 years ago set in motion all the events that would lead me to where I am now. Pokemon means so much to me. That gameboy is the most precious thing I own, I hope to keep playing it forever.