# \#story-time **URL:** https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/story-time/2053.md [Latest](https://www.elitefourum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.elitefourum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.elitefourum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Species Collectors - What is your origin story?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/species-collectors-what-is-your-origin-story/52006)
**Author:** [@SolemnStar](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/SolemnStar)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/species-collectors-what-is-your-origin-story/52006 "2026-10-28T11:33:52Z")
Some rather unappreciated pokemon species collectors are here, and very dedicated. I need lore! Also to what extent do you collect? Is it everything ever released in every language, with all “cameo” appearances? Or do yo… --- ## [Live and Learn Moments in Collecting](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/live-and-learn-moments-in-collecting/64908)
**Author:** [@Mr.Garrison](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Mr.Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/live-and-learn-moments-in-collecting/64908 "2026-10-19T00:02:15Z")
Yesterday my cousin’s son asked if I could bring him a Charmander the next time I see him. I said “sure I still owe you an Eevee too” he replied “I don’t need an Eevee anymore I pulled the same one you have out of a pack… --- ## [How do you scale your collection?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-scale-your-collection/42537)
**Author:** [@rzelm](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rzelm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:30am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-scale-your-collection/42537 "2026-10-14T07:30:09Z")
If you don’t want to hear me ramble about my story skip down a bit… This is my first post on E4 so I first want to start off by introducing myself a bit. I will try to keep this short and to the point as I am sure it we… --- ## [Converting Friends to Pokemon? Happy Ending](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/converting-friends-to-pokemon-happy-ending/64736)
**Author:** [@Rattlesnake](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Rattlesnake)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/converting-friends-to-pokemon-happy-ending/64736 "2026-10-12T13:24:37Z")
In 2023 grumbled I had no close friends in the hobby. I’m happy to report this is no longer the case. After years of positive reinforcement and coaxing, a childhood friend of mine decided to take the plunge and bought… --- ## [Lowballs that got accepted](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/lowballs-that-got-accepted/63811)
**Author:** [@PokeBahl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/PokeBahl)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/lowballs-that-got-accepted/63811 "2026-10-08T21:35:45Z")
Title. what was the card/product? what was the list/offer accepted? do you still have it? bonus points for pics (or it didn’t happen :upside\_down\_face:) --- ## [What is the most random thing you have discovered about pokemon cards?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-the-most-random-thing-you-have-discovered-about-pokemon-cards/53262)
**Author:** [@KabutopsMaster](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/KabutopsMaster)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-the-most-random-thing-you-have-discovered-about-pokemon-cards/53262 "2026-10-01T14:48:29Z")
Ill start. I just realised (forgive me if you already knew this), that english is the only language printed that the cards are in imperial measurements. All other languages are in metric… --- ## [On my way to a million, story starts in 2021](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/on-my-way-to-a-million-story-starts-in-2021/31602)
**Author:** [@rainbowgym](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rainbowgym)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/on-my-way-to-a-million-story-starts-in-2021/31602 "2026-08-18T10:37:35Z")
In my country all non essential stores are closed for weeks ordered by our gourvernment. We had to close half December and for now we will hear if we are allowed to open again on Feb 9th. Could be very good possible th… --- ## [eBay Gold](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/ebay-gold/37541)
**Author:** [@xileets](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/xileets)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/ebay-gold/37541 "2026-08-09T04:53:21Z")
I’ve been thinking there should be a thread dedicated to positive eBay interactions - the mirror to the eBay Garbage thread - that really make our day. (Thx to @zork for the motivation to start it) Most of us, at e4 es… --- ## [9 Years of Collecting one of the Rarest Pokemon Card Sets Updated](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/9-years-of-collecting-one-of-the-rarest-pokemon-card-sets-updated/50030)
**Author:** [@chibicollectables](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/chibicollectables)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/9-years-of-collecting-one-of-the-rarest-pokemon-card-sets-updated/50030 "2026-07-26T21:57:30Z")
I just wanted to share my journey of completing one of the rarest (Non Japanese) sets, the 12 card Art Academy Set consisting of 6 Dress up Pikachu’s & 6 Favourite Pokemon. As many of you know this story and some of you … --- ## [Went to my first card show today. And it was a very negative experience](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/went-to-my-first-card-show-today-and-it-was-a-very-negative-experience/62008)
**Author:** [@CardboardInsanity](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/CardboardInsanity)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/went-to-my-first-card-show-today-and-it-was-a-very-negative-experience/62008 "2026-05-27T15:30:35Z")
Maybe I’m a Timmy for feeling this way, but the environment felt very toxic and inauthenic. Everyone there seemed like a gambler or just in it for the money, got into the hobby 2-3 years ago types. Mostly young adults … --- ## [B & M .. Pokemon Cards Sales!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/b-m-pokemon-cards-sales/62494)
**Author:** [@Gingerbreadman](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Gingerbreadman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/b-m-pokemon-cards-sales/62494 "2026-05-20T18:32:34Z")
Walks into my local B & M just now & I was happy to see the signs on the door, stating Pokemon Merchandise now available in store ! .. Underneath .. Please ask member of staff for assistance ! .. When my inquiry was plac… --- ## [E4 poll about how people started and grew in the hobby](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/e4-poll-about-how-people-started-and-grew-in-the-hobby/41988)
**Author:** [@xileets](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/xileets)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/e4-poll-about-how-people-started-and-grew-in-the-hobby/41988 "2026-05-09T20:04:19Z")
I wanted to make a poll to determine where people started in the hobby, as well as how they expanded and grew in their collecting. I’m wondering if we might gleam anything interesting from this, and of course, you can sh… --- ## [For those of you who have bought a "grail/out of reach card" how did it feel?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/for-those-of-you-who-have-bought-a-grail-out-of-reach-card-how-did-it-feel/61654)
**Author:** [@nikhil](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/nikhil)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/for-those-of-you-who-have-bought-a-grail-out-of-reach-card-how-did-it-feel/61654 "2026-05-02T20:49:05Z")
Hi everyone, with a turn of events I have now become in more of a position to buy a card that I thought was out of my reach. While it is more expensive than I’d want to pay for it in general, it is following the smpratte… --- ## [What is a card you appreciate, despite there seemingly being no reason to](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-a-card-you-appreciate-despite-there-seemingly-being-no-reason-to/61768)
**Author:** [@ArcticLapras](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ArcticLapras)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/what-is-a-card-you-appreciate-despite-there-seemingly-being-no-reason-to/61768 "2026-04-07T14:32:11Z")
Every now and then, you like a card that you don´t really like, if that makes sense. I actually pulled the Mr. Mime twice, once as a kid and then later (the copy below), and I didn´t like it both times. This is not the … --- ## [Whats your most Recent Sale? In the turn](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/whats-your-most-recent-sale-in-the-turn/37904)
**Author:** [@dblast](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/dblast)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/whats-your-most-recent-sale-in-the-turn/37904 "2026-03-30T13:59:34Z")
Hey guys, I’m new here, first post in the fourum. Searched similar posts and did not want to bump an old thread, so starting new one, also as the market conditions are in a different turn: I was wondering what collector… --- ## [The collector psychosis](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/the-collector-psychosis/60737)
**Author:** [@VApat26](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/VApat26)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/the-collector-psychosis/60737 "2026-02-18T12:10:50Z")
If this is you raise your hand. No shame here. This is a psychopath friendly space :joy: It’s 2:17 AM. After hunting for 3 days and having to pay for a CGPT subscription, Chat GPT has assured you that you finally know w… --- ## [Verteme's Trip down pokemon lane!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/vertemes-trip-down-pokemon-lane/49217)
**Author:** [@Vertemes](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Vertemes)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/vertemes-trip-down-pokemon-lane/49217 "2026-01-07T17:39:03Z")
Finally decided to make my own collection of cool cards. Mostly finding cheap but cool cards and some chase cards when I have time. Heres the cool looking binder We start off with a card ive been holding off getting… --- ## [Check your Collection. Please make sure it's safe!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/check-your-collection-please-make-sure-its-safe/59880)
**Author:** [@totodile\_in\_pursuit](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/totodile_in_pursuit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/check-your-collection-please-make-sure-its-safe/59880 "2025-12-31T15:15:40Z")
I know it is a joyful time of year and I wish I had something better, more cheerful to post. I also know this topic has been spoken of many times on this forum, but I feel another moment of consideration won’t hurt. I ha… --- ## [How did you get into Pokemon?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-did-you-get-into-pokemon/59833)
**Author:** [@Gingerbreadman](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Gingerbreadman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-did-you-get-into-pokemon/59833 "2025-12-23T20:57:41Z")
I remember in the early 2000’s, laying on the floor or at the kitchen table with our children & them trying to explain to me, how Pokemon ‘worked’ ! .. I did not fully understand it back then, but their love for Pokemon … --- ## [Legacy](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/legacy/59074)
**Author:** [@Essoman](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Essoman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/legacy/59074 "2025-11-10T01:43:29Z")
Wanted to share this moment with forum members. I received a video from my son, showing him sitting cross legged on the floor in front of my 7mth old grandson; opening booster packs. The tyke was excited, gurgling and s… --- ## [My Wife and I Made a Kid's Book! \[Kelly & Ellie\] \[E4 Sneak Peak\]](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/my-wife-and-i-made-a-kids-book-kelly-ellie-e4-sneak-peak/55339)
**Author:** [@Slade](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Slade)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 5:06am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/my-wife-and-i-made-a-kids-book-kelly-ellie-e4-sneak-peak/55339 "2025-09-21T05:06:24Z")
Good News Everyone! Cue Futurama Gif My wife and I are excited to announce our upcoming kid’s book: Kelly & Ellie The Book will feature a creative and fearless young girl named Kelly as she faces the world of ima… --- ## [Stumbled on a motherload](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/stumbled-on-a-motherload/57926)
**Author:** [@scythe](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/scythe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:23am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/stumbled-on-a-motherload/57926 "2025-08-15T05:23:10Z")
A couple weeks ago… I decided to go to a music festival, followed by a little house party afterward. A rare occasion for me, as I don’t drink or party at all anymore. But it was a special occasion, so I had a few drinks… --- ## [Divorced Dads and building a new TCG from scratch](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/divorced-dads-and-building-a-new-tcg-from-scratch/48994)
**Author:** [@pfm](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pfm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/divorced-dads-and-building-a-new-tcg-from-scratch/48994 "2025-08-08T15:37:00Z")
You may already be aware of the series of satirical videos made by Graeme Barrett where he opens a pack of “Divorced Dads” cards that contains cards like “Healing Potion” (Pepto-Bismol) and “Unwrapped Christmas Gift”. Th… --- ## [FedEx Shipping - Possible Lost PWCC Vault Shipment](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/fedex-shipping-possible-lost-pwcc-vault-shipment/32856)
**Author:** [@mewtuw](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/mewtuw)\ **Replies:** 284\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/fedex-shipping-possible-lost-pwcc-vault-shipment/32856 "2025-08-02T03:58:58Z")
All, I ended up sending nearly all of my collection to PWCC’s Vault. Originally, I was going to have them invoice me a label so it’d be fully insured but I got impatient because they were dragging their feet & shipped m… --- ## [Rebuilding the collection to its once glory](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/rebuilding-the-collection-to-its-once-glory/57555)
**Author:** [@Tydrennis](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Tydrennis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/rebuilding-the-collection-to-its-once-glory/57555 "2025-07-29T14:33:40Z")
Hey guys I haven’t posted here in probably 2 years. I’ve had a lot of great things happen. Gotten married to my long time girlfriend and bought a house. I ended up selling my collection twice for both very large sums.… --- ## [Most Embarassing Pokemon Thing You've Done?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/most-embarassing-pokemon-thing-youve-done/56618)
**Author:** [@Parallax](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Parallax)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 9:34am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/most-embarassing-pokemon-thing-youve-done/56618 "2025-07-12T09:34:14Z")
As per title, what is the most embarassing Pokemon-related thing you’ve done? Did you fist-fight someone for that last 151 Booster Bundle on the shelf? Did you believe a silly rumour? Did you massively overpay for som… --- ## [Share your wholesome pokemon stories!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/share-your-wholesome-pokemon-stories/56591)
**Author:** [@Vertemes](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Vertemes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/share-your-wholesome-pokemon-stories/56591 "2025-06-12T09:35:29Z")
Tired of seeing such toxic culture in pokemon, so share the good stories! Big or small, it dosen’t matter! It can be in a store, a card you got for free, or just a feel good story! --- ## [Gaps in our Collections](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/gaps-in-our-collections/56462)
**Author:** [@joan](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/joan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 8:24am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/gaps-in-our-collections/56462 "2025-06-07T08:24:57Z")
We all have mini-sets within our collections. Be it evolution lines, rarity cycles, connecting arts, or even just our own arbitrary frescoes and murals, which currently stand incomplete. These gaps in our collections sta… --- ## [How did you come up with your username?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-did-you-come-up-with-your-username/43746)
**Author:** [@Dyl](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Dyl)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 10:27am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-did-you-come-up-with-your-username/43746 "2025-06-04T10:27:01Z")
e4 has some pretty incredible usernames. Some are actual names (@smpratte, @bill, @mika, @martin, @Leo), but others are Pokemon spelled backward (@xileets - steelix), acronyms (@pfm, @ddk), Xbox Live gamertags (@D3F14NC3)… --- ## [The magical nostalgia of Gen 2](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/the-magical-nostalgia-of-gen-2/34280)
**Author:** [@Cerulean](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Cerulean)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/the-magical-nostalgia-of-gen-2/34280 "2025-05-31T16:57:19Z")
So like most other people, my introduction to Pokemon was Red and Blue, and those games will forever hold a special place in my heart and have also retained replay value for me, but for some reason, nothing hits my nosta… [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/story-time/2053.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=story-time)