I love this update, sounds really healthy. Very excited to follow along with the database aspect 
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Thank you for your comment. I really like the two Megas, and I am very happy that both of my Pokémon got so much love. I like the humor they put into Starmie’s Mega form and don’t understand the hate it got. 
Nevertheless, I’m still organizing my collection, and I’m surprised by how many items I’ve bought in such a short time. Once my database is finished, I’ll create a separate collection website, replace all the photos I took from other sources with my own, submit more cards and stickers for grading, get some other items sealed with custom-made acrylic cases, and also buy a few items here and there. Currently, I treated myself to a Buyee shopping spree 
and will have the package shipped at the end of December. There are some really cool items in it that I’m really looking forward to.
Personally, I’ve gotten into sauna and ice bathing over the last couple of weeks, and it’s the most rewarding experience I didn’t realize I was missing out on all this time. It’s such a great way to spend time and calm down after stressful days at work.
Are there any other platforms like Buyee for merch from other countries?
I’m also thinking about creating a separate thread where users could post niche Starmie stuff they stumble upon, but I don’t want to bother anyone, so I’m still unsure if I should do so.
I still love the hobby and my collection, and I still love this absolutely gorgeous forum with all its brilliant people.
Best,
orannge
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I believe there are these kinds of services for countries like south korea but i haven’t used them yet myself so i’m not very knowledgeable about them, someone else here for sure knows more and iirc for example citriina has some experience in that field also, i don’t get the mega starmie hate either, imo it was perhaps the best of the new megas and i really liked the creative shift from quite non-living form into very human like form, much more interesting than few added horns and some ugly belts!
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Yesss, this would be awesome if you wanted to do it. I’m always conscious of other species that I know are collected by others and often save screenshots (which are incredibly difficult to dig through since they aren’t organized 
) of items I find somewhat interesting/perhaps unique, if I don’t just directly pass along the listing to them (or if they’re listed at some ridiculous price). Would love to contribute to a thread like this 
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I thought of you, my dearest sea creature. 
This beauty found its way to me, waiting to be placed in a slab. Will report on the outcome eventually. 
Best,
orannge
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