The collection of Taigataipan 13/02/2025 SV sealed 1

[vodka]

@Taigataipan

This will be most likely the last update for this year. 2 new wotc boxes to add in my collection, both came from endless pokemon tcg vault of @thecharizardauthorty

www.dropbox.com/s/4rrou1ngs9n5qsh/Base%20set%202%20box.jpg?dl=0

Base set 2 booster box, condition for this is really amazing.

www.dropbox.com/s/8hel2dpmtj48zzz/1st%20ed.%20Neo%20Discovery%20box.jpg?dl=0

1st ed. Neo Discovery box, artwork-wise my favourite from Neo era.

Still missing Legendary Collection+Neo Destiny boxes, I hope I can find awesome deal for those two next year. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to everyone in advance!

very nice gains
I wish you good luck with the remaining boxes ;D

[Taigataipan]

I was thinking I should share some of my plans for next year.
First of all, there can’t be too many sealed boxes! Main focus will be naturally on english versions, but who knows if couple japanese items would find their way to my collection.

New collection has emerged: PSA 10 set for 1st ed. Neo Genesis holos. I just like this set way too much I’d pass trying this. Not the easiest task but totally worth it,already have couple cards in my possession.

I’ll make my third psa submission very soon via middleman. Got 64 cards currently for that ( rudimentary plan, not final number ). Mostly wotc holos but there’s also some japanese cards and XY full arts/ultra rares.

www.dropbox.com/sh/f2u1rcs2p3l4m18/AADBsep8g_8w38vxccDCtl_Wa?dl=0#/

[churlocker]

Loving the goal-oriented approach. Keep up the great work! Already a very nice collection and it’s only uphill from here.

[Taigataipan]

PSA 10 Heracross. Really like the artwork in this card, nice little battle going on with Pinsir.

[ljgenco12]

Nice! How many more cards to until you complete the set?

[Taigataipan]

@ljgenco12

Nice! How many more cards to until you complete the set?

So far I have 7 out of 19 holos. Luckily the upcoming psa submission has 7 different holos I’m still missing, including Lugia and 17/111 Typhlosion.

Expecting everything to receive psa 10 but you can never be sure, we’ll know more within 2-3 months.

[ljgenco12]

Best of luck to you! Especially on that Lugia

[soulwind]

Awesome to see you going after this set in PSA 10. I always loved the classic Ken Sugimori artwork.

Good luck on the Lugia.

[milhouse]

Heracross > Pinsir
M Pinsir > M Heracross

[Taigataipan]

@soulwind

Awesome to see you going after this set in PSA 10. I always loved the classic Ken Sugimori artwork.

Good luck on the Lugia.

Agreed. Personally Neo Genesis goes to same category as both gym sets: stellar, I don’t see a single bad looking card in it.

[gemmintpokemon]

Awesome collection! Keep posting pictures as new things come in!

Good luck!

[Taigataipan]

Nothing to show you this time, just wanted to say my cards have reached LudkinsCollectables and he’ll forward them to psa in no time.

Added second Malamar-EX FA to submission so 65 cards in total, my wallet will hate me because all the grading fees. Fingers crossed for many psa 10’s as possible but realistically speaking I’m very happy if 30 cards get best grade.

[Taigataipan]

All XY5 wants… done.

These just arrived from Japan, very happy with the condition. On scale of 1 to 10 that Kyogre is at least 12. :-*

Haven’t heard nothing new yet from psa submission, but it is indeed in queue waiting to be graded.

[fourthstartcg]

@nauticads Awesome XY5 cards! Those are some of my favorite FAs. Best of luck if you are submitting them to PSA. I have the Kyogre in a PSA 10 and wow is it beautiful.

[Taigataipan]

I recently made decision to switch for japanese cards ( with future sets ). Two of each 1st ed. XY5 boxes, these go straight to sealed item collection since I already have all favourite singles.

Pre-order is done for 10 Emerald Break boxes, exciting times to see them arrive.

Also good news from 65 card psa submission, it’s done and everything has been shipped back on Wednesday. Might take couple weeks before they actually get here, results will be shared then.

[milhouse]

You’ll appreciate the Japanese cards so much more. Cheaper, more sensible box/pack setup, card quality is 10x that of English.

[Taigataipan]

@milhouse

You’ll appreciate the Japanese cards so much more. Cheaper, more sensible box/pack setup, card quality is 10x that of English.

I know.

Primal Clash was real disappointment, I’m glad people were complaining about quality way before release date so I was able to skip pre-ordering it.

[Taigataipan]

Minor update to op, changed crystal/gold star collection links. Now with better quality photos and less reflections.
Also added link for booster box etc. collection including some stuff I haven’t showcased before.

[Taigataipan]

Alligator hunting season closed, 4/111 Feraligatr just walked in.

Bought this from youtube user crackrokmccaib, shipping took 3 weeks in total because usps problems but it happens.

[Taigataipan]

Best addition to my sealed item collection this year? Probably yes.

Big lot of chinese EX Legend Maker packs, bought them from @guangjohto and have to say they arrived surprisingly fast from China. Only downside is deal was for 36 packs but I received 35 sealed packs and one pack missing upper end ( mint cards still inside ). It seems customs have opened that to check content, first time ever this has happened to me.
But still big thanks to Joe, without your research we most likely wouldn’t even know things like this existing.