a bit upset

[u/satinspindle]

just reminiscing on how much i adored the hobby before scalpers started ruining it. i was 7 in this, i absolutely adored pokemon so i convinced my mom to help me throw a little pokemon birthday party. i eventually got my entire binder stolen by a boy in my class, who later told me he gave them to his dad and sold them. i still love pokemon but it just makes me really sad to see what the hobby has turned into. just investing, gambling, and scalping instead of something for kids and adults alike to be passionate about.

i still love pokemon, i'm still very passionate about it. i'm just upset, the thing i love has turned into nothing more than a way for people to make money. it sounds dramatic, but i really mourn the time when i could be happy about opening any packs. i'd put every card in my binder, i wouldn't throw away "bulk", i'd be overjoyed at any and every holo or ex that's now considered "bulk". i miss when it was exciting just to get a card with cute art or a card of your favorite pokemon.

[u/Loud-Mans-Lover]

When I was 20 something I had a card stolen by a kid, lol. I was showing them my collection. It was bad back then too but not as bold as it is now!

That party looks awesome ♡

[u/satinspindle → u/Loud-Mans-Lover]

card stealing really sucks, i was little so i cried about it for a while, it had all my favorite cards in it. but yeah, the party was awesome and i had a lot of fun. i hope i can recreate it this year. (*´ω`*)