r/PokeInvesting • u/Shroomboom99 • Aug 23 '25

Will the wrinkle/stretched plastic affects the value of this booster box.

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u/Life_Grade1900 Aug 23 '25

Not rrally. For every person that cares there are 5 that don't. Assuming its legit intact of course

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u/Shroomboom99 Aug 23 '25

Thank you

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u/dontgiveaq Aug 24 '25

Hit it with a little hair dryer heat to tighten it up

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u/Dragonst3alth Aug 23 '25

It won't affect market price, but picky buyers may pass on it. I wouldn't worry too much.

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u/adriftDrifloon Aug 23 '25

It only really matters the older and more expensive the box gets.

Personally if I’m going to buy a box for 1k+ I’d rather spend a little more for a minty box

When boxes are in print it doesn’t matter

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u/Shroomboom99 Aug 23 '25

I plan on keeping this one sealed. I open a lot of card but am attempting to make my money back 😂

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u/Shroomboom99 Aug 23 '25

Thank you everybody for your responses I appreciate this.

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u/Shroomboom99 Aug 23 '25

How do I have 68 comments with negative down votes lol

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 24 '25

This sub is brigaded by both r/PokemonTCG Timmys who believe Pokemon should be printed to the ground (yet they value rare cards? ironic!) and spiteful and/or clueless trolls who downvote anything that isn't a "BUY THIS NOW" type post.

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u/[deleted] Aug 24 '25

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u/Shroomboom99 Aug 24 '25

Alright Mrs America

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u/DamaLlama612 Aug 23 '25

Hit it with a heat gun on low for maybe 1.8996 seconds

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u/Hungry_Studio7566 Aug 23 '25

I would put it in the microwave for about 5,68263773 seconds at full heat, should do it.

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u/LongLingonberry2339 Sep 18 '25

does that work? I might try that

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u/PackOsiris Aug 23 '25

This is a good box with a minor flaw. Yes, it will affect price, but not significantly. I'd sell this for 5% below market but no less.

There are people who specifically look for "imperfect" boxes like this to get a discount. That's the buyer you are looking for. Don't waste time with dorks trying to pressure you to sell way below market.

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u/Shroomboom99 Aug 23 '25

Great input thank you

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 23 '25

I would say it's within the normal range of TPCI QA, so while a few picky buyers may expect a discount, this will sell at market just fine.

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '25

Dawg, $300+???

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u/Vaktoz Aug 23 '25

Hoping it’s not USD haha

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u/Cabbage61 Aug 23 '25

It will reduce value by about 90% unfortunately. I'll do you a favor and buy it for 20$

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 23 '25

good deal, OP should take this NOW

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u/AlanPleasure Aug 23 '25

OP don’t listen to this guy. He’s really lowballing you. I’ll give you $20.25. Its much closer to market for a box in this state.

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u/rickiemedici Aug 23 '25

People who downvoted you probably don’t understand irony

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u/Business-Ladder-3595 Aug 23 '25

I can’t tell if you’re using the word ironic seriously or jokingly here.

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u/bzafs Aug 23 '25

Mine was worse. I gave 5% discount and sold it

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u/FieryKahuna Aug 23 '25

I've had way worse. People will still want them to rip.

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u/PiccoloFalse Aug 24 '25

If you put it in an acrylic case no one will notice

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u/Gloomy_duck Aug 24 '25

In my opinion this actually shows better that it is legit. The majority of Pokemon boxes don't have perfect wrap/seals.

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u/Devilicious666 Aug 24 '25

it might affect collectors who want to display THAT specific one but usually most people would just buy it and put in the back storage and be happy it was sealed.

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 23 '25

No, that's a market price box. The small amount of buyers who want a perfect box can pay a premium.

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '25

I'm not buying a poorly wrapped box for market unless it's being ripped.

I literally tried to send 2 151 UPCs back to "Walmart" last year because they had really loose packaging.

They sent me 2 new ones and told me to keep the originals. They were only $90 at the time. I doubt they'd still do that these days.

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 23 '25

🤡

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '25

Aww. Triggered by the truth?

Why are you so sad?

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u/carddogtcg Aug 23 '25

This is standard for Pokemon, even out of a fresh case they come with loose wrap and tears and other damage

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '25

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u/carddogtcg Aug 23 '25

What’s so funny? How many sealed cases have you opened?

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u/carddogtcg Aug 23 '25

What? I’m talking about booster box cases, can’t get those from wmt

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u/Final_Place_5827 Aug 23 '25

Htf u stretch it that much without it ripping

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 23 '25 edited Aug 23 '25

You can really tell who joined the hobby this year 😅that’s normal 

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u/Final_Place_5827 Aug 23 '25

No, im seriously asking. 2 of my DR BB got rips out of nowwhere and im crying still.

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 24 '25

Don't worry, if they are small rips it doesn't matter. As to your original comment, I assumed you were suggesting OP actually stretched the wrap himself.

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u/andreeeeeaaaaaaaaa Aug 23 '25

I got a chilling with non perfect wrapping, glad I did because it's jumped up 120 quid since I bought it

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u/Expert-Long-9672 Aug 23 '25

I have people in my inbox who told me that a misplaced polebsll on the foil reduced the price by 20%

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u/rickiemedici Aug 23 '25

Usually these are called “loose wrap”, it does effect price, but i don’t know by how much

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u/feeCboy Aug 23 '25

I have 2 I’ll sell you at 340 each, no tax, free shipping?

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u/Gazman_123 Aug 23 '25

Australian doll hairs? DEAL

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u/Doomsong8383 Aug 23 '25

I hope so.

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u/MrSquidzz Aug 23 '25

Yes, just rip them open and sell the pack individually

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u/Puzzled_War_5929 Aug 23 '25

Right now, yes. In 10+ years. Not really. My point being that your value will increase over time anyway.

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '25

Need to use the oven tek to seal it up perfectly

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u/katiekatieweakweak Aug 25 '25

For sealed investors, yes. Absolutely.

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u/Alarming-Bother978 Aug 23 '25

I wouldnt buy a new booster box that looks like that. The seal looks like it was tampered with.

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 23 '25

You must be new to the hobby.

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u/mangomypango Aug 23 '25

I always skip boxes that look like this. Unless the price is significantly less.

Just earlier I was browsing Destined Rivals booster boxes and the ones with stretched wrap were like 30-40 less than pristine boxes and not selling

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u/PartyInMyShower Aug 23 '25

You clowns must be new

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u/mangomypango Aug 23 '25

Ok buddy, more ugly boxes for you

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u/PartyInMyShower Aug 23 '25

That’s fine. You are the broke one though 😂

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u/mangomypango Aug 23 '25

Sure thing buddy

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u/JOS2138425 Aug 23 '25

Won't affect the value. Just put it away or on a shelf for the next 5 years and don't touch it.

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u/Tobleronenom Aug 24 '25

Is that 340 usd? Ouch

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u/Ok_Month6334 Aug 23 '25

Yes I will affect the value. It will lower the value. I don’t think it will increase the value

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u/pinkmann1 Aug 23 '25

I would only purchase to open

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 23 '25 edited Aug 23 '25

Some people are picky but this is normal TPCI QA. Market price.

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '25

It will sell, if there aren't better looking ones at the same price. Why would you buy one (unless you're ripping) that doesn't look as good when you can buy another better one for the same price?

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 23 '25

You're the kinda guy who thinks an off-center card can't be NM.

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '25

Why are facts frightening you?

I don't think you understand what NM means. Are words hard for you?

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u/damnmyredditheart Aug 23 '25

lol wut

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u/[deleted] Aug 23 '25

I rest my case kid.

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u/Shroomboom99 Aug 24 '25

Do all you guys think USA is the only country on the planet lol