Pokemon Card Frustration...

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The hype behind Pokemon Card Collecting has returned in a full force and it seems like more Pokemon Card Fans and collectors have entered the space than ever before. Journey Together, the next main series Pokemon Card set sold out in minutes on the Pokemon Center as tons of Pokemon Card Hobbyists crashed the website to get their hands on the preorder.

Not only has Journey Together been a huge issue, but Prismatic Evolutions, Battle Partners, Surging Sparks, and Terastal Festival are all spiking like crazy as Pokemon Card fans are struggling to find in demand product anywhere close to MSRP. While it is easy to blame Pokemon Card Investors and Pokemon Card Scalpers, one thing is for certain, there is just not enough Pokemon Cards currently to go around. Do you think Pokemon reprints need to be announced? Should the Pokemon Company International make a statement regarding the lack of supply compared to the rise in demand? Let's talk about it!

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[Droluk_]

When you see sold-out pre orders in less than 30 minutes with loads of server issues and see those same items posted to eBay, not even hours later, with 600%+ markups, it is absolutely sickening.

[punkrockhawk]

I really appreciate these kinds of videos. It’s hard to not get frustrated but it’s refreshing to hear these things, hearing how it’s been this way in the past and how it has been fixed. How everyone is having the same problem, not just me. Thank you Danny for always being you, and staying sane in these crazy times!

[vincechan]

My younger son who has been collecting for over 15 years now and I were at Sam's Club before Christmas and saw a couple of Sea & Sky Crown Zenith boxes that were left over. Out of the 11 or 12 that remained, we picked 4 which we thought were lucky (they weren't) and placed them into our cart. As we grabbed a few items in the bakery and produce section, another middle-aged male customer walked to our cart and helped himself to our 4 boxes. Even when I yelled at him, he pretended not to hear and proceeded to walk away. When I tapped him in the shoulder, he turned around and said that he didn't know they were ours. He said that he thought they were extras that were headed back to be stocked. Sadly, these are the times that we live in.

[cokikillide]

I want Pokémon to address the issue. That's my biggest frustration.

[whitesmoke]

You nailed it, Danny. Im not having as much fun as I used to. I'm more stressed by not being able to find anything and just sad that people who dont care about the Hobby are trying to make a quick buck

[TrainerJaszie]

You're by far my favorite pokemon YouTuber. You're awesome and I appreciate your content. Thank you ❤️

[Mattached]

If the demand wasn't there then scalpers wouldn't be able to sell what they sell for and would likely make them stop. I think the main concern are bots buying out everything and nothing is being done about it by Pokémon. It feels like a one-sided relationship where I've been giving my heart for years and then she leaves because she is a gold digger.

[flogtwo]

Great video!! My kid and I just got into Pokemon and I want to use the word disgusting to describe how this hobby is right now. I actually had an adult try to steal an ETB out of my kids hands when we were at Target. Scalpers and investors are killing the fun out of Pokemon.

[noobXdstroyer]

They need to print these next few sets to oblivion to counteract the fact that nobody can get product, even at the high prices they’re at

[benhosmer]

I’ve been collecting since S&M Lost Thunder but I think I’m finally going to take a break. The pandemic boom didn’t even frustrate me this much

[SimonEwens-bpbw]

If Pokemon can’t keep up with demand, why bring out so many sets, limit the amount of sets per year and then they have time to print enough product for everyone.

[ObviousGoals]

Thank you for this video Danny, its not always easy but it is important to address this. Cards are wonderful and they feel important but sometimes we have to step back and make sure that we don't treat it like it is the most important thing in the world.

[alexgoolsby]

Hey Danny! Just wanted to say thank you! I got back into the hobby 2 years ago and I was overwhelmed and spent a lot of money until hearing you say, "collect what you like" and have been working on the TG and GGs since and it's been a lot more fun collecting and ripping!

[CloudStrife]

It’s so frustrating how fast journey together sold out..I wish they would print to order.

[Deceptric]

What's frustrating was yesterday 1/9/2025 my friend called a gamestop to see if they had pre orders still for Journey together set and they said yes. We get there and then they say that they got word from higher ups that 20 min late because they hard stopped pre orders both online and in person. We found it very suspicious and disappointing when my friend called literally before hand to make sure

[izirebornizi]

Y’all broke Danny. Even as an investor/collector I really do hope Pokemon prints these new sets into the ground or at least have anyone get a set at or below MSRP for at least 3-6 months

[theancientone]

Danny hears a "knock knock" on his door, then he hears, "This is pokemon center, open up!" Danny proceeds to open door...two Machamps walk in, pick him from his chair while he's shooting this video. Danny is never to be seen again....

Just something that came across my mind...lol...

[iwels]

Danny, I appreciate you dropping the curtain and vocalizing your frustrations. You're a real one and an amazing advocate for the people out there in the hobby

[MrHankeyPUBG]

ive been in the hobby 12 years, i like the fun of the chace when pokemon blows up, getting good deals/ waiting on the mouse button when a new set drops. kinka makes the hobby more immersive.

[BigKatz]

I was an avid sports card collector, and pretty much stopped completely because this type of stuff became the norm. The last straw was my local shop going out getting blasters and selling them marked up like they were hobby boxes.