I first started collecting Pokemon Cards back in the 1990’s (as with most people) with the Base through Team Rocket Series. I got back into collecting Pokemon Cards in 2009 - lasting up until 2013. Unfortunately, being a broke college student at the time, I sold-off my entire collection in 2013. After graduating from college - and landing my first “real job” - I am now here to stay!!!
I got back into collecting in December 2015. It has now been one year since I have begun my collecting journey. I have always LOVED the English WotC-Era Cards - as those were the cards I grew-up with. I am currently working towards my goal of owning all 1st Edition, Unlimited, and Reverse-Holo WotC-Era Sets, “Common” Error Cards, Booster Packs, and Theme Deck Cases.
Anyway, after one year of collecting, here is my collection thus far:
THANKS! Although that is just the start - will upload loose cards at some point soon
I was debating on whether to collect Booster Boxes / Loose Packs. Decided against Booster Boxes because of the crazy pricing (1st Ed. Base, 1st Ed. Neo Series, E-Reader Series…)
THANKS Gary! I’ll be sure to give you a big shout-out when I get to photographing and uploading my binder portion of the collection - would not be nearly as far along as I am without your help!!!
I spent awhile going back-and-forth on how I wanted to collect loose cards. I was debating on whether I should collect PSA Graded MINT 9 Holo Cards from each of the WotC-Era Sets or NM/M Condition Complete Sets. In the end, I decided to go with the “old” binder route - and have been VERY HAPPY with my decision! My collection is comprised of NM+/M Condition Cards - I will only place the best-of-the-best within my collection binders Haha
Anyway, Enjoy!
Spare “Big Three” Set, E3 Cards, & Shining Cards:
Error Cards:
I spent a few months searching eBay for the No Damage Ninetales. There’s always a few listed on eBay in Damaged / Played Condition; however, nothing that was in decent condition. I picked-up this copy off eBay (Big Shout-Out to @tony for Posting) - only card in my collection that could not be considered NM+/M (still GREAT LOOKING)!
1.) Ghost Pikachu
2.) No “Stage” Error Blastoise
3.) Fighting Energy Error Diglett
4.) Base / Jungle Set Electrode
5.) Non-Holo Error Dark Dargonite 5/82
I have begun setting aside any severe Base Set off-centered cards that I come across. Here are the five most off-centered cards that I have come across thus far. Have another 10ish - but those are not as severe as these five.
These are not really “error” cards - but I found them REALLY COOL! I purchased them as part of large collections (from two different people). Both cards were still “attached” when I received them; however, one corner was peeling - so I carefully removed the holo-foil from both.
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