Has anyone ever opened a 1st Edition Base Set Booster?

[nanger9]

Wow! That was a steal…

[PokemonRadar]

I opened a pack. Convinced myself it was a heavy pack, but was wrong. Pulled a breeder rare and only received 10s on squirtle, sandshrew, and water energy. Financially stupid decision, but I enjoyed this special moment with my older brothers, so I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. Hope to open a box someday with a fine bottle of wine and my brothers and closest friends.

[yz2428]

When I turn 40 or 50, I’d like to open a pack or two, as long as I am not living in a cardboard box.

[joer]

I bought 6 packs a few years ago and none of them were heavy so I passed them along. It’s a shame I didn’t save them though because the value skyrocketed.

[pokemondentist]

I did when I was a kid getting a box for my birthday. I had no idea they were first edition though until I started to add them to my collection and noticed the 1st edition stamp. I didn’t know that existed until then. My dad had no idea he purchased a first edition box either. He was just trying to make his son happy buying a whole box of pokemon cards from some store out of state. I think he was in a panic because he couldn’t find one locally and called some stores until someone had one available. It’s weird to think how the heck anyone purchased anything back then from a distance. He had no internet. lol just funny to imagine him calling local card and hobby stores looking through the phone book. A simpler time indeed.

-Matthew

[chris350dx]

@cullers

I bought this listing and due to the low value and amount of booster packs I decided to open a few to make sure they were real. I only wanted to open one, but I pulled a holo so I opened two more to try and get the ratio correct.

Because I know it’ll be asked, Blastoise.

How the hell did you get someone to give you those packs at $230 a pop??

[cullers]

@chris350dx

@cullers

I bought this listing and due to the low value and amount of booster packs I decided to open a few to make sure they were real. I only wanted to open one, but I pulled a holo so I opened two more to try and get the ratio correct.

Because I know it’ll be asked, Blastoise.

How the hell did you get someone to give you those packs at $230 a pop?

The Simpsons - I can be very, very persuasive

[KingPokemon]

@pokemondentist

I did when I was a kid getting a box for my birthday. I had no idea they were first edition though until I started to add them to my collection and noticed the 1st edition stamp. I didn’t know that existed until then. My dad had no idea he purchased a first edition box either. He was just trying to make his son happy buying a whole box of pokemon cards from some store out of state. I think he was in a panic because he couldn’t find one locally and called some stores until someone had one available. It’s weird to think how the heck anyone purchased anything back then from a distance. He had no internet. lol just funny to imagine him calling local card and hobby stores looking through the phone book. A simpler time indeed.

-Matthew

To ak who messaged me: Yes, they had phones when I was a kid.

[boomersooner35]

@KingPokemon

I’ve shared this before. I opened a box in 2002 and pulled 3 Charizards which ALL got 10s. (Yes, I have an eye witness;)

That really happened to you with the 1st edition base set box pulling new cards ?

[KingPokemon]

@boomersooner35

@KingPokemon

I’ve shared this before. I opened a box in 2002 and pulled 3 Charizards which ALL got 10s. (Yes, I have an eye witness;)

That really happened to you with the 1st edition base set box pulling new cards ?

It sure did. I had an antique store with my partner (and serious Pokémon collector) Joel Engle from Columbus Ohio. You can find him on Facebook. He watched the whole thing and even saw the PSA returns;)

[boomersooner35]

@KingPokemon

@boomersooner35

That really happened to you with the 1st edition base set box pulling new cards ?

It sure did. I had an antique store with my partner (and serious Pokémon collector) Joel Engle from Columbus Ohio. You can find him on Facebook. He watched the whole thing and even saw the PSA returns;)

Wow that’s awesome! Even watching it would be something else. I didn’t know you opened a fake box also. Did you get your money back at least?

[KingPokemon]

@boomersooner35

@KingPokemon

It sure did. I had an antique store with my partner (and serious Pokémon collector) Joel Engle from Columbus Ohio. You can find him on Facebook. He watched the whole thing and even saw the PSA returns;)

Wow that’s awesome! Even watching it would be something else. I didn’t know you opened a fake box also. Did you get your money back at least?

What fake box?

[boomersooner35]

@KingPokemon

@boomersooner35

Wow that’s awesome! Even watching it would be something else. I didn’t know you opened a fake box also. Did you get your money back at least?

What fake box?

Is that video of you opening it or someone else I just saw the name Gary and thought it was you lol

[KingPokemon]

Got a link?

[boomersooner35]

@KingPokemon

Got a link?

Opening Fake 1st Edition Pokemon Base Set Booster Box From Ebay

[KingPokemon]

I’ve seen that but, alas, it’s not me lol.