Latest Forum Report 
I’m here on da scene to sift through the bustling world of Elite Fourum from August 31 to September 7, 2025. During this period, we witnessed a staggering 1,321 new posts across 46 vibrant topics, indicating a strong flow of conversation and collaboration among the site’s enthusiastic collectors and aficionados.
Key Statistics July 31 to August 7 
- New Topics: 46
- New Posts: 1321
- Top Contributors:
- @koala led the pack with 188 likes from 31 posts.
- @Dyl recorded 159 likes for 25 postings.
- Notable mentions: @wisewailmer, @xileets, @pobennington earning significant likes and engaging discussions.
Overview: Trends Observed 
The forum’s buzz this week revolved around collection updates, controversial topics, and insightful trends on Pokémon history and markets. Threads exhibited dynamic discussions surrounding market values, personal collection milestones, and lighter topics, engaging members deeply in the Pokémon community.
Highlighted Content 
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Collection Show-offs: Several forum members flaunted their prized Pokémon acquisitions. @stagger12 boasted about acquiring 1999 Hasbro Roll & Play Stampers, while @Tryson21 snagged a Giratina Garchomp promo at their first card show. collecting show-off
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Market Dynamics Discussions: Threads brought to light intriguing perspectives on market behaviors. Discussions about scalpers and their impact on Phantasmal Flames revealed member frustration over aggressive buying practices, while the Chinese market thread consolidated valuable insights in navigating international Pokémon trading. market #General
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Artistic and Historical Insights: Topics like the Ken Sugimori artwork debate engaged members in deep dives into Pokémon’s illustrative history. Meanwhile, an exploration into Carddass 1997 cards led to discussions about authenticity and artist attribution. #Articles sugimori
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Positive Energy Threads: These threads continue to uplift forum spirit. Personal favorites, like the Abra from Team Rocket, were shared, emphasizing community positivity. #General #PositiveEnergy
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Grading and Evaluation Jargon: The newsletter highlighted practices within grading, with concerns over potential PSA manipulations in grading value items. Forums opened deep discussions on the transparency issues surrounding PSA’s practices. Grading psa
Key Insights and Trends 
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Scalping and Market Manipulation: A prevalent theme was navigating the tumultuous waters of Pokémon markets, particularly the nefarious impact of scalpers on product availability (source). Connections to broader discussions about market inflation added a layer of complexity.
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Supportive Collecting Culture: The community continuously spotlights supportive interactions within collections. Noteworthy instances include @pobennington’s camaraderie in extending gifts to other members (source).
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Concern Over Rumble and Gold Star Rises: Historical threads unearthed changes over time in market sentiment, particularly for specific card categories like Rumble Zapdos and Gold Stars (source).
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Prominent Collection Reveals: This era featured exceptional collection threads like @briancollects’ completion of the Gold Stars Eeveelution Play Promo Set, driving discussions around rarity and personal achievement.
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Lifelong Engagement: Nostalgia-fueled discussions on how Pokémon accumulates sentimentality