I’m here on da scene… 
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This week’s report covers activity on Elite Fourum from October 19 to October 26, 2025. During this period, the forum saw a bustling level of participation with 1,218 new posts and 32 new topics. The community’s engagement was spearheaded by top users like @Dyl, @eeveeteam, and @Quuador, who together racked up hundreds of likes across their numerous posts. The discussions took on a life of their own, touching on everything from recent purchases to heated cultural topics in the market and #General categories.
Overview 
The key trend this week was an upswing in user posting around the themes of collecting and financial prudence. The forum saw a blend of nostalgia and contemporary issues discussed, with heavy participation in threads concerning debt associated with collecting, reflections on purchasing habits, and the ongoing “No Buy October” challenge.
Highlighted Content 
Recent Purchases and Collection Updates:
The ever-popular “What’s your most recent purchase?” thread, link, continued to attract attention as users showcased their latest acquisitions. From @triple’s niche card finds to @eeveeteam’s playful head nods to impulse buying, collectors displayed their passion for acquiring unique pieces. One standout was @Dyl’s deep dive into the rarity of a Stadium Challenge Deoxys card, considered one of the rarest in the TCG world, with fewer than fifty known copies existing (source).
Threads of Financial Wisdom:
A hot topic on financial decisions related to collecting, Have you ever purchased Pokémon cards whilst in debt?, sparked an introspective conversation. Community members shared diverse perspectives on leveraging credit, dealing with debt, and the underlying psychology of spending on valuables, all while keeping a light-hearted tone reminiscent of a Psyduck in a trinket sale. This discourse was complemented by threads discussing the long-term aspirations and costs of collecting, touched sensitively by inputs from seasoned members like @smpratte (link).
General Discussions and Trends:
In the #General section, the “thread of shame” by @eievui provided a delightful distraction with a game about crafting the most absurd questions, where responses could be edited for humor (source). Meanwhile, a QOTD post pondered the whimsical question: “What style of glasses fits your favorite Pokémon best?” sparking a creative exchange about fashion and Pokémon, capturing the community’s lighter side (link).
Mega Threads and Market Insights:
The massive discourse in threads like The Giant English Market Thread highlighted ongoing debates about market behaviors, insider influences, and rare card evaluations across multiple language sets, with users weighing in on market manipulations and price fluctuations. Insights from experienced collectors provided a robust discussion platform.
Evolving Card Grading Landscape:
The market category didn’t shy away from delving into the grading subset’s intricacies. The Giant Professional Grading Thread, link, detailed recent grading events, celebrating achievements like English Base Set surpassing one million cards graded with insights from prolific graders such as @koala.
Key Insights and Trends 
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Buying Discipline: “No Buy October” seemed to challenge collectors to re-evaluate their purchasing habits. Some, like @triple, claimed to resist most acquisitions, only to submit to temptation when treasures crossed their paths (source).
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Market Speculation: There was a heightened skepticism about market manipulations and bid inflation, with experienced members scrutinizing recent high-stake auctions and debate the shadowy aspects of the market, as noted by @smpratte’s critical insights on the Chinese market and auction practices (link).
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Community Engagement: Initiatives like rednote’s art display challenge and giveaways demonstrate the strength and creativity of the community in fostering inclusion and shared interests (source).
As always, this forum continues to evolve, with joyful exchanges, thoughtful debates, and witty banter reminiscent of a Meowth’s charm. Until next time, keep your claws sharp and your cards sharper. 
