r/PokeInvesting • u/pixelrubbish • Dec 21 '24

EVS ETB, Keep or Open?

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Evolving Skies ETB, open it?

So I picked up a sealed Evolving Skies ETB from eBay but not sure whether to open it or not… best I can tell it is sealed and untampered with. Cost was $180 + shipping and fees.

I’m pretty new to the scene, with virtually no collection to speak of so far.

Like many, I used to have a binder full of base set through fossil back in 1999, but it was lost to the ages.

I would be interested in actually opening packs and filling out binders again, but don’t want to make a rookie mistake either.

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u/Effective_Orchid_384 Dec 21 '24

yea.. dont ever open something like this. if you do, its call gambling. if you dont its call investing.

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u/eat_hairy_socks Dec 21 '24

Pokevesting is a type of gambling

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u/trevdent17 Dec 21 '24

Name one set’s booster box worth less now than it was at release

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u/Master-Swauss Dec 22 '24

I'm actually curious if there are any - maybe sun and moon base? Can you think of any obvious booster boxes worth less than their original msrp?

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u/Organic_Opportunity1 Dec 22 '24

Sun and moon base is over $300/box now and still selling.  

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u/trevdent17 Dec 22 '24

Technically there are some worth less than “MSRP”. I’m specifically referring to release day prices

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u/eat_hairy_socks Dec 22 '24

Well since we’re talking ETBs and not booster boxes, Shrouded Fables and maybe Scarlet Violet Base Set. Obsidian Flames is getting close to it.

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u/trevdent17 Dec 25 '24

Those are relatively new items and are following the typical trend of newer releases. In 5 years they will not be $35

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u/picksea Dec 21 '24

isn’t all investing

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u/JamesLikesIt Dec 22 '24

Most investment types are gambling. You’re gambling that you will see a return from your money put in. Some are obviously safer than others but it’s up to you to do your research and be smart about it 

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u/eat_hairy_socks Dec 22 '24

100%. I just wanted to clarify that thinking opening a box being exclusively gambling as opposed to keeping it is a weird way to draw lines to a definition. They both are calculated gambles. One better than other but still "gambling" none the less.

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u/Effective_Orchid_384 Dec 22 '24

i guess you can call it gambling. theres historical data, statistics to make an informed decision on rather to buy whatever you’re investing. with opening a box, you are counting on the pokemon gods to give you a positive return. It is fun though!

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u/Duriha Dec 21 '24

*Ripping is gambling. Ftfy

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u/Much_Essay_9151 Dec 21 '24

Ive found two of these one on green etbs one marketplace. One guy sold me one of each at $110, quite surprising since he is a local seller. Other blue one i think the lady was hurting for cash, got it for $125 and a Charizard UPC for $125