# \#collecting **URL:** https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/collecting/2371.md [Latest](https://www.elitefourum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.elitefourum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.elitefourum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Sinebrychoff Pokemon Soft Drink Labels (Finnish Promotion 2001-2002)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/sinebrychoff-pokemon-soft-drink-labels-finnish-promotion-2001-2002/63762)
**Author:** [@Zrakie](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Zrakie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/sinebrychoff-pokemon-soft-drink-labels-finnish-promotion-2001-2002/63762 "2026-10-31T18:54:31Z")
Hello! I am writing about this extremely undocumented promotion that happened in Finland in the years 2001-2002 just to leave some information for those who may be interested to have more knowledge about this and to pro… --- ## [Data Base for every language? (Species collecting)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/data-base-for-every-language-species-collecting/64778)
**Author:** [@Pizzar011s](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Pizzar011s)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:07am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/data-base-for-every-language-species-collecting/64778 "2026-10-12T03:07:53Z")
Hey yall, I am hopping on here because I have a particular issue that I’ve ran into. I am species collecting Breloom and I’ve collected every English and Japanese card along with their variants, now I’m looking to expan… --- ## [Hardest Stamped Cards To Find Data On](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/hardest-stamped-cards-to-find-data-on/64764)
**Author:** [@TheMooinCow](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/TheMooinCow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/hardest-stamped-cards-to-find-data-on/64764 "2026-10-10T16:38:31Z")
Hey Everyone, After continuing on my google sheet for every English stamped card I have come across some that are enigmas and I need your help. So far, the below are the most difficult cards for me to find data on when,… --- ## [Vintage TOMY, Banpresto, & CGTSJ Figures/Stampers](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/vintage-tomy-banpresto-cgtsj-figures-stampers/64611)
**Author:** [@tayteets](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/tayteets)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/vintage-tomy-banpresto-cgtsj-figures-stampers/64611 "2026-10-02T03:01:01Z")
I have started collecting these vintage figures. They’re actually the tops of stamps, where you could swap around the Pokémon figures on different stampers. You can tell the stamper tops because of the rectangular holes … --- ## [Collectors guide to Eevee cards in all languages](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/collectors-guide-to-eevee-cards-in-all-languages/62616)
**Author:** [@lex](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/lex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/collectors-guide-to-eevee-cards-in-all-languages/62616 "2026-08-23T17:57:01Z")
Complete Eevee (TCG) “Cataloging every Eevee card ever printed” Pokémon the Series: The Beginning - The Rivalry Revival (Bulbapedia) Welcome! Every Eevee card in all languages finally gathered in one place with the… --- ## [Unremarkable Collecting Moments](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/unremarkable-collecting-moments/63438)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/unremarkable-collecting-moments/63438 "2026-07-31T18:40:45Z")
When looking back on your collecting journey, you’ll find that most moments are unremarkable. We tend to overemphasize the exciting or novel memories, but forget that collecting is largely mundane, interspersed with flas… --- ## [Calling all bounty hunters: Silversnorlax's current buy list](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/calling-all-bounty-hunters-silversnorlaxs-current-buy-list/62677)
**Author:** [@silversnorlax204](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/silversnorlax204)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/calling-all-bounty-hunters-silversnorlaxs-current-buy-list/62677 "2026-06-01T13:58:32Z")
Howdy partners, got myself a bounty out on some of the slickest summ-a-bidoofs that need to be brought to justice. My price is real better than anything you’ll see this side of the Mightywide river. So bounty hunters, f… --- ## [Adult nostalgia sets](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/adult-nostalgia-sets/62615)
**Author:** [@Paulkemon](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Paulkemon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/adult-nostalgia-sets/62615 "2026-05-28T19:02:32Z")
As a kid, I loved base set 2. I love the swirls and the pack art was sweet too. As an adult, I am very nostalgic for Sword and Shield era sets. I love all the cards from that era. The rainbows, secrets, Vs, Vmaxes, all … --- ## [Cards you were finally able to obtain?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/cards-you-were-finally-able-to-obtain/61602)
**Author:** [@Charizard1020](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Charizard1020)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/cards-you-were-finally-able-to-obtain/61602 "2026-05-24T23:20:34Z")
What’s a card that you thought was out of reach and for one reason or another you were finally able to obtain? Either by proves dropping or the right opportunity presenting itself. --- ## [Are you proud of your collection?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-you-proud-of-your-collection/62311)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-you-proud-of-your-collection/62311 "2026-05-17T01:33:40Z")
Bit of a philosophical question. Most days, I would say so. It took me several years before I felt truly proud of my collection. Until then, I felt half-baked because I was juggling many incomplete goals. In 2026, I am… --- ## [Are Genwunners "real" Pokemon fans?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-genwunners-real-pokemon-fans/62297)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-genwunners-real-pokemon-fans/62297 "2026-05-09T21:04:37Z")
If you are a Genwunner or only appreciate a single Pokemon generation, are you a “real” Pokemon fan? Please debate respectfully. --- ## [Mapping Out Gen 4 cards with possible in-game locations w/ Gallery](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/mapping-out-gen-4-cards-with-possible-in-game-locations-w-gallery/58822)
**Author:** [@decoypalmette](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/decoypalmette)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/mapping-out-gen-4-cards-with-possible-in-game-locations-w-gallery/58822 "2026-05-07T23:01:34Z")
Following Bank’s example, let’s try something similar with Gen 4 / Sinnoh! There’s a lot of uncertainty about many of these, since the artwork isn’t always clear and Pokemon locations don’t exactly match the ones in… --- ## [Creating a Binder Preview (with Michi Method)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/creating-a-binder-preview-with-michi-method/60453)
**Author:** [@R0bzz](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/R0bzz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/creating-a-binder-preview-with-michi-method/60453 "2026-04-28T13:04:13Z")
You might have heard of the Michi Method. If not, it is a binder organization approach. Instead of filling every pocket uniformly, the method uses layouts that mix single cards, multi-slot visuals, and intentional negati… --- ## [Why does Pokemon card collecting make you happy?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/why-does-pokemon-card-collecting-make-you-happy/61948)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/why-does-pokemon-card-collecting-make-you-happy/61948 "2026-04-17T06:13:47Z")
For me, the joy stems from a combination of: reliving childhood memories and reminiscing, goal setting and completion, appreciating art, educating myself on something new, treasure hunting, and being part of a broader co… --- ## [What is the best way to clean or repair cards in Pokemon?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-or-repair-cards-in-pokemon/61644)
**Author:** [@thsigma](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/thsigma)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 8:41am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-or-repair-cards-in-pokemon/61644 "2026-04-02T08:41:37Z")
Happy April everyone. Its Spring cleaning time! What are some “tried and true” methods of cleaning your cards? :relieved\_face: I have found that acetone works super well and helps remove all the extra stuff that common… --- ## [Hey Portuguese/Fossil/Weezing collectors! 1st edition Portuguese Fossil](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/hey-portuguese-fossil-weezing-collectors-1st-edition-portuguese-fossil/61562)
**Author:** [@EvenOddish](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/EvenOddish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/hey-portuguese-fossil-weezing-collectors-1st-edition-portuguese-fossil/61562 "2026-03-29T18:27:36Z")
If anyone is looking, here you go! I haven't seen one of these this cheap. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133961602215?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=133961602215&targetid=24502492… --- ## [Other Solid Color Pokemon Cards (black-white rare)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/other-solid-color-pokemon-cards-black-white-rare/60633)
**Author:** [@eli\_linguine](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/eli_linguine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/other-solid-color-pokemon-cards-black-white-rare/60633 "2026-02-12T14:49:07Z")
First Post! Hey y’all! In the 2025 partner sets Black Bolt & White Flair, a new rarity was introduced. Three cards of solid color were created and placed in the “black-white rare” category. These were the black Zekrom, … --- ## [Skyridge Master Set Adventure/ Jan 11 UPDATE](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/skyridge-master-set-adventure-jan-11-update/59229)
**Author:** [@666](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/666)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/skyridge-master-set-adventure-jan-11-update/59229 "2026-02-11T07:42:11Z")
Hi guys, A few weeks ago I asked for some advice about starting a Skyridge master set, and I really appreciate all the tips. After thinking it over, I’ve decided to go for it! It’s definitely not an easy ride, also I do… --- ## [If your collecting budget increased by 2x, would your appetite for collecting increase proportionally?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/if-your-collecting-budget-increased-by-2x-would-your-appetite-for-collecting-increase-proportionally/60109)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 8:34am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/if-your-collecting-budget-increased-by-2x-would-your-appetite-for-collecting-increase-proportionally/60109 "2026-01-17T08:34:40Z")
Lifestyle creep is a phenomenon where an increase in wage often leads to an increase in discretionary spending. This translates directly to collecting as well. If your collecting budget increased by 2x, would your appet… --- ## [Upgraded Gen 1 Pokédex Binder Cllection](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/upgraded-gen-1-pokedex-binder-cllection/59974)
**Author:** [@SuperPokePanda](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/SuperPokePanda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/upgraded-gen-1-pokedex-binder-cllection/59974 "2026-01-03T14:38:37Z")
As some of you may have seen, I did share a previous version of my Gen 1 Pokedex Binder a… --- ## [Why Do We Collect?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/why-do-we-collect/58753)
**Author:** [@tcgCROSScollector](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/tcgCROSScollector)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:13am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/why-do-we-collect/58753 "2025-12-01T05:13:31Z")
The spark and the binder At home, my son is sitting on the floor with his binder open, arranging his Pokémon cards by Pokédex number. I’m next to him, holding a slightly bent Pikachu; he snatches it from my hands with th… --- ## [What is it like to collect Pokemon cards in your country?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-collect-pokemon-cards-in-your-country/43249)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-collect-pokemon-cards-in-your-country/43249 "2025-11-28T00:57:33Z")
What is it like to collect Pokemon cards in your country? Every time we get a user from a new country, I’ll add the country to the list below. Here are a few questions, feel free to answer some of them or none at all: … --- ## [What is your favorite part about collecting?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-part-about-collecting/58898)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 9:11am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-part-about-collecting/58898 "2025-11-27T09:11:47Z")
What is your favorite part about collecting? Some processes to consider: Saving up the money to buy the card? Buying the card / item? Winning competitive auctions? Receiving the package in the mail? Opening the package… --- ## [Spouse/Partner Involvement in Collecting](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/spouse-partner-involvement-in-collecting/59056)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/spouse-partner-involvement-in-collecting/59056 "2025-11-26T16:52:53Z")
How do you involve your spouse or partner in collecting? Some possible questions to consider: Do they know about your collection? Do they actively contribute to your collection? Are they supportive of your collecting … --- ## [What Is a Collectible? — Part 1: The Meaning of the Object](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-a-collectible-part-1-the-meaning-of-the-object/59385)
**Author:** [@tcgCROSScollector](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/tcgCROSScollector)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 4:56am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-a-collectible-part-1-the-meaning-of-the-object/59385 "2025-11-21T04:56:39Z")
(Here’s my new article. It was translated by ChatGPT, and you can find the original Spanish version HERE. I hope you enjoy it, and I’d be happy to read your thoughts in the comments :smiley:.) “This isn’t trash — this c… --- ## [What Pokemon card/collectible would you travel across the world to pick up?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-pokemon-card-collectible-would-you-travel-across-the-world-to-pick-up/59131)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-pokemon-card-collectible-would-you-travel-across-the-world-to-pick-up/59131 "2025-11-15T16:53:03Z")
Inspired by Dogman’s huge update. What Pokemon card/collectible would you travel across the world to pick up? Exclude artist signing events. This trip would be necessary to pick up a purchase or to trade in person. --- ## [Collecting Outside of Pokemon](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/collecting-outside-of-pokemon/58956)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/collecting-outside-of-pokemon/58956 "2025-11-12T12:01:09Z")
All of us have interests outside of Pokemon (I hope). However, only some of us actively collect beyond this franchise. For those who only collect Pokemon, why do you think that is? Are you willing to look into other col… --- ## [Need Advice: PSA 9 Psyduck Munch vs PSA 10 Rowlet Munch](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/need-advice-psa-9-psyduck-munch-vs-psa-10-rowlet-munch/58891)
**Author:** [@Bozo](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Bozo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/need-advice-psa-9-psyduck-munch-vs-psa-10-rowlet-munch/58891 "2025-11-09T20:31:09Z")
Hey everyone, I’m in the market for a new slab and I’ve narrowed it down to two options from the Munch: A Retrospective series: Psyduck Munch in PSA 9 Rowlet Munch in PSA 10 I really like both cards, but I’m to… --- ## [2 years and 83 cards later](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/2-years-and-83-cards-later/59054)
**Author:** [@silversnorlax204](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/silversnorlax204)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/2-years-and-83-cards-later/59054 "2025-11-07T14:45:17Z")
Hit a new milestone today: I’m the second person on the PSA registry to record every reverse holo for 2016 Evolutions in a PSA 10. A total of 83 cards. A big thank you to @squirtle1000 who parted with his reverse gras… --- ## [Are you a Pokemon Collector Normie?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-you-a-pokemon-collector-normie/58969)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/are-you-a-pokemon-collector-normie/58969 "2025-11-04T03:22:26Z")
As defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary: normie noun - norm·​ie plural - normies a normal, average, or ordinary person: a person with mainstream attitudes, interests, etc. Are you a Pokemon collector normie? W… [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/collecting/2371.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=collecting)