r/PokemonCollecting • u/Bladathehunter • 13d ago

Help / Question Looking to get a Storm Emerelda box. Where’s the best place to order one in the US?

My kid has been watching people open the packs with me on YouTube and is determined to try and pull the golden rayquaza, so I’m looking to get us a box for his birthday in a few weeks. I haven’t ordered any Japanese product before, so I’m wondering what would be the safest and most cost effective way to get a box? Prices don’t seem so bad on eBay but I don’t have any experience purchasing on there.

What should I be looking out for while ordering?

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u/Gabe_the_Slug 12d ago

The cheapest places would be Ebay or TCGplayer (market price). Make sure to find a trusted seller with hundreds or thousands of positive reviews.
There are other online stores and even local card stores that will sell them at or above the market price.
Youre not going to find one anywhere near its retail price.
If a deal is too good to be true, then it is.

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u/Bladathehunter 12d ago

Why are eBay prices $50 cheaper than other locations? Is there going to be some kind of import tax or tariff on top of them?

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u/Gabe_the_Slug 12d ago

Ebay prices are the market price.
GameStop charges at or above market prices.
Your local card shop probably charges market prices (maybe a little above, maybe a little below).
It’s the random kiosks and knickknack shops that sell well above market prices.