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Thanks for watching!Alpha Booster Pack OpeningGem Mint Pokemon2023-05-13 | A buddy opened an Alpha Booster Pack earlier today. Here's the uncut video of the opening. We took our time and enjoyed the slow roll. This isn't me opening the pack, so please enjoy the unique commentary provided by the buyer. How do you think he did?Happy Days (June 2016)Gem Mint Pokemon2023-04-29 | One of my favorite videos to go back and watch. Life was different in 2016. I can feel the energy and see where my head was at in this video. This was the hobby immediately before Pokemon Go. It was a really awesome place to be.
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Thanks for watching!PSA Returns #51 Part 1 (June 2016)Gem Mint Pokemon2023-04-22 | One of my favorite videos to go back and watch. Life was different in 2016. I can feel the energy and see where my head was at in this video. This was the hobby immediately before Pokemon Go. It was a really awesome place to be.
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Thanks for watching!Box Topper PSA ReturnsGem Mint Pokemon2023-04-15 | Here's a fun box topper PSA Returns with some cool error cards at the end. A few good stories throughout. Thank you for watching and happy collecting!
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Thanks for watching!1999-2000 Jungle Print RunGem Mint Pokemon2023-04-01 | Stoked to crack a 1999-2000 Jungle Booster Box tonight. The cards came out visibly lighter with a smoother texture. Some cards, like Oddish, appear sharper in the card image. My understanding of the product was the texture may vary, but there shouldn't be any other differences with the cards. Put these side by side any USA Unlimited print Jungle, and I can tell you the European release right away. Such a cool experience to open Jungle again for what felt like the first time.
Other known differences: Box and packs have 1999-2000 copyright dates, but cards do not. Box and packs have the later WOTC curved logos. Pokemon is in yellow text on packs and Box.
I'll spend some time with the cards looking for more differences. Any text or distinct image differences would be huge. So far, it's color, texture, and maybe clarity differences. YouTube video will go up tomorrow.
Fun times in the hobby, and no, this is not April Fools.
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Thanks for watching!COMPLETE Skyridge PSA 10 Holo Set (March 2018)Gem Mint Pokemon2023-03-26 | This video is back from March of 2018. It was never posted as I wanted to remake it with a better quality camera. I believe some of the commentary is valuable to reminisce on. If you all enjoy this video, I'll post the Aquapolis video later in the week. You can scroll way back on the channel to see when the Expedition video was posted. These were essentially recorded in the same session.
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Thanks for watching!Major Rare Candy Auction!Gem Mint Pokemon2023-03-21 | I've partnered up with Rare Candy to sell a few cool items from my collection. It's a really cool auction platform built by a Pokemon collector you may know, @Leonhart. Lee mentioned this interesting idea a couple years ago. An idea where collectors could host live auctions of items they are passionate about and sell directly to other collectors. Lee will be hosting the live auction on March 25th. I've already discovered many rare items in their February auction that haven't surfaced in awhile. If anything, it's a cool way to hangout, let chat do it's thing and see some rare Pokemon items.
The VS boxes will be auctioned at 4:00pm EST on March 25th via the Rare Candy link below. The PSA cards will be auctioned in their April Premier Auction (next month). The link will be updated after the March auction. I'll be at the Himeno signing in Charlotte when the auction goes live. Let's find a place to hangout at Pokemon Regionals and learn something new!
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Thanks for watching!Deep Pocket Monster AscendsGem Mint Pokemon2023-03-18 | Last time Deep Pocket Monster aka Pat Flynn was sent to PSA, he was rejected. Does Deep Pocket Monster get redemption? Can he ascend? Will Gem Mint Club join the Gem Mint Pokemon Collection? Find out now in today's episode.
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Thanks for watching!Pokemon Auctions (Auctions Ended)Gem Mint Pokemon2023-03-09 | Auctions have ended. Thank you for all the support!
Check out some cool cards I'm auctioning this Sunday at 9:45pm EST (3/12). The cards are Expedition holo PSA 9s and Celebrations 9s and 10s. They should all go for a good deal. I hope some of you are able to get lucky. New PSA Returns on Saturday.
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Thanks for watching!Orlando Collect a Con: Error CardsGem Mint Pokemon2023-03-07 | I love attending in-person events for the cool and unique cards you can only find by searching yourself. It's like going on a treasure hunt. Where is the shiny object in the rough and who will have it? You never know what you'll find and where they come from. Some cards were at booths, some in binders, some by people standing nearby that heard me asking about errors. You really never know where the cool error card might be hiding. Some amazing people like "The Olde Card Shoppe" even set aside errors for when I came by. Couldn't respect that move enough as that's someone truly looking out. A move I'll never forget (@TheOldeCardShoppe).
Come to a show. Hang out. See friends. Meet new people. Shows are where the hobby lives and breathes. Such a great way to socialize, tell stories and build your collection. Feel free to share any card show stories or a show collectors should attend.
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Thanks for watching!PokeDean and PokiChloe Mystery PackGem Mint Pokemon2023-03-06 | Stickers. I really wanted Chloe and Dean's stickers for the convention case. Mr. Frank was kind enough to share a gift. The mystery pack has the stickers I was after on top of a few cool packs. This was surprising since Frank doesn't usually share.
Go check out PokeDean and PokiChloe and congratulate them on their subscriber milestones.
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Thanks for watching!Yu-Gi-Oh PSA Returns! (August 2014)Gem Mint Pokemon2023-02-28 | Fastest PSA Returns ever? These returns are from the submission video posted yesterday. This was one of my first big subs sent off to PSA. The first half of the submission was all Pokemon, so the video was split off to keep the content with each TCG. The returns was never posted. Enjoy a 2014 PSA Returns!
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Thanks for watching!PSA Submission #3 Part 2 (May 2014)Gem Mint Pokemon2023-02-27 | Back when submission videos were a thing. This video was originally split off from a Pokemon submission and was never uploaded. I found the commentary interesting and wanted to share. Thoughts from 2014! Wild times. Grades will be posted tomorrow.
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Thanks for watching!Expedition PSA ReturnsGem Mint Pokemon2023-02-22 | It took 2 full minutes to cut open the new super-sized PSA boxes. I know most people like seeing cards coming from the cardboard boxes, but the struggle was real. This was a fun returns. Expedition is one of my favorite sets. Hopefully you're able to see some cool artworks that don't pop up every day. Enjoy!
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Thanks for watching!Hannah Banana (Sept 2017)Gem Mint Pokemon2023-02-21 | This is a fun and quick pack opening with friends on a Saturday night. Found this scrolling through my old videos. Enjoy!
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Thanks for watching!Conspiracy TheoriesGem Mint Pokemon2023-02-17 | Ever have a tough grader? This is one of those subs. Please keep in mind that I don't look at the grades. This is a raw reaction to seeing them for the first time. A lot of time and effort went into acquiring the cards in this sub. In my opinion it could have been one of the best returns put together. Sadly, it was not.
After looking at the cards more closely, I can understand why some cards did not get a higher grade. Although, I still believe this was a tough grader all around. It'd be nice if grading was easy and every submission was a home run, but we don't always get flowers on Valentine's Day. Has this happened to you? Do you agree with my reaction in the video? Let me know in the comments.
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Thanks for watching!When Centering Crushes a ReturnsGem Mint Pokemon2023-02-09 | The Japanese Red/Green Gift Set is being revealed in this PSA Returns. The gift set comes with two decks. Many times one or both of the decks is off center. This returns is what happens when you send slightly off center cards. Feel the pain with me.
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Thanks for watching!Pokemon Signing Event Tips and Tricks - Midori HaradaGem Mint Pokemon2023-02-01 | There's two big signing events coming up: - February 3-5 in Orlando, FL (Ms. Midori Harada) - February 9-10 in Times Square, New York City, NY (Ms. Midori Harada)
Planning and optimizing your time with the artist can go a long way to give yourself the best outcome. These events are generally very busy and high energy. Some people are there for a special moment with the artist and a memory to take with them. Some are there to pay the bills and cover their trip costs. Stay safe, plan early and enjoy any time your able to spend with the artist performing their craft.
These are some tips and tricks that have helped me when attending an in person signing event.
1. Arrive early for the event. You may only get through the line once. The SMS queue carries over between days. There may be 500 people in front of your (for Orlando)
2. Have a plan. Orlando is going to allow 5 cards to be signed. How are you going to spend the first 5-20 seconds with Harada? Consider creating a sheet to show what cards to sign and how to write your name. Include a thank you note in Japanese to express your gratitude toward Ms. Harada.
3. Once the cards are signed - DON'T SLEEVE THEM RIGHT AWAY. It can take time for them to dry. Have a plan for how to transport 5 cards away from the table and let them sit for 10 minutes. I prefer setting them on a soft binder when finished.
4. Be safe and bring something to keep you occupied Friday morning. Yes there will be an SMS queue where you don't need to wait in line all day, but you may spend a few hours prior to the event opening. Remember you'll be in a public space with prized cards on you, so stay aware of your surroundings if any suspicious activity occurs.
5. It's about the EXPERIENCE! You're able to meet the artist and spend time with them. Embrace the moment, enjoy it. You'll never forget it. It's hard to explain to build up. The moment with every artist I've met has been special and some of the most unique ways to appreciate the hobby.
6. There's no pressure to grade the card right away. You just spent a ton of money traveling to an event. It's okay to keep it in your binder or wait a few months to grade (when prices go down). The card has far more meaning than the grade. Plus we already know it's authentic - you were there! The best argument is to encapsulate for protection. Keep in mind, many Japanese artists do not want to see their cards resold. They consider it to be a special gift to the person as something to treasure and appreciate. This is why the Pokemon Company is requiring "To: Your Name." I'd love for Harada to sign 10 times a year and create thousands of signed cards for everyone. Worst case scenario is the Pokemon Company becomes more strict and stops all signings. So please be respectful and remember the artist's reputation is at risk in the eyes of the Pokemon Company and Japanese culture. I'm not an expert here, however this is my understanding of the recent restrictions placed on artists.
There's many more tips to consider and feel free to add your own to the comments. This is a quick video where I touch on a few things a collector may find helpful.
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Thanks for watching!Eevee Heroes PSA Returns!Gem Mint Pokemon2023-01-28 | Eeveelutions never disappoint. Fun set to open and grade. It's tough to collect the full set from packs. Opening a box or two was the perfect amount. Enjoy!
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Thanks for watching!XY PSA Returns (August, 2019)Gem Mint Pokemon2023-01-24 | From the vault! This PSA Returns is from August 2019 and was recorded shortly before Worlds.
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Thanks for watching!Celebrate Good TimesGem Mint Pokemon2023-01-22 | Quick modern PSA Returns. Some Celebrations pulls along with a few other modern Charizards. As with most PSA Returns, I'll keep a few for myself and have the rest available on the eBay link below. The support is very much appreciated. Happy Collecting!
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Thanks for watching!YuGiOh Booster Box Collection (2014)Gem Mint Pokemon2023-01-18 | This is my YuGiOh booster box collection from 2014. I was aiming to get 4 boxes of each set. The right buyer came along and bought them for around $2,200. What a crazy price considering where the hobby is today.
For the throwback videos, the recorded date will be at the end of the title. A portion of the funds were used to purchase the PSA 10 Dark Persian "No HP" error. It's still POP 1 to this day.
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Thanks for watching!Japanese PSA Returns! Sweet Surprises!Gem Mint Pokemon2023-01-12 | The extras are available on my eBay store. Reach out on Instagram for any off-eBay deals. ebay.us/J52Blv
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Thanks for watching!Pokemon Expedition Holo PSA ReturnsGem Mint Pokemon2023-01-06 | Here's a fun Expedition Holo Returns that came back recently. Expedition is the first e-reader set in English and was released in 2002. Lots of beautiful artworks. Many of these are available on my eBay. Feel free to support my addiction (and yours) by checking out the eBay link below.
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Thanks for watching!Sweet Pokemon PSA Returns!Gem Mint Pokemon2023-01-03 | This video is a recent Japanese PSA Returns. There are a few sweet hits and some collections additions. All of the extras will be listed via the eBay link below:
I'm going to take some time over the next week combing through a backlog of videos. My goal is to give you all 2-3 videos per week. If the video is more than a year old, I'll include the date it was recorded in the title. Hopefully this increase engagement through YouTube without too long of gaps between uploads. I'll still record cool stuff and upload right away. There is a good bit of content that was never uploaded for one reason for another. Some cool things coming up - Oldest PSA Returns Ever - I have a sub from 2017 that was never opened (there's a story). Plus a video series that needed to be completed before uploading. Grading my coworkers collection with has 4-5 videos from 2019 to 2022. PSA took awhile to finish the returns...
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Thanks for watching!English VS - The Rarest English Pokemon SetGem Mint Pokemon2022-12-03 | The English VS Set is the rarest and most difficult set to collect from the early Pokemon era. It's a recognized and legitimate release from the Pokemon company. Of the 50 players invited to the Tropical Mega Battle in the year 2000 and 2001, 8 English players were given English releases of the deck. All players played with the same deck in their spoken language. Therefore, 16 sets of these player decks exist, making it one of the most collectible and rarest items printed.
This has been a goal for many years. Friends were also chasing this set and it seemed we'd end up competing against each other once they became available. Oddly enough, three of us all found this collection grail through private deals and none of us ended up competing on the open market. We all still paid above the last public auction price. The hardest part about collecting this set is finding someone willing to sell. Even if the funds are available, finding a seller is a challenge. Of the sets known and acquired by collectors, nearly half are in the hands of long-term collections. There are more sets out there, however they've either been broken up or have not yet surfaced. The English VS Set is surely the rarest and most difficult English set to collect.
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Thanks for watching!We Did It!Gem Mint Pokemon2022-11-07 | We Did it! The final Wizards of the Coast Pokemon Set Holo arrives in PSA 10. For the last 15 months we've been one card short. Today, the goal is complete. Ampharos became POP 2.
This would not have been possible without the grace of the community. So many cards could have gone to different homes. I truly appreciate every last person that has been a part of this goal. It's taken 10 years to achieve and countless friends created along the way.
Please listen to the message in the video. The journey is not over and the hobby is very much alive. There are many good things to come and we, the community, are here to determine how the next 10, 20, 50 years will go. So, PLEASE consider how you want the hobby to be in the future and how you can give back. The relationships, discoveries and content you make will all shape the future.
Pokemon has a long way to go and the accomplishment shared today is a very small part of what is possible in the hobby. I can't wait to high-five the 20th person to reach this achievement. There's an infinite amount of ways to enjoy the hobby and create sub-goals within your goals. Discover what gets you out of bed in the morning, set your goals and achieve them.
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Thanks for watching!Every Pokemon Japanese Gym Deck Opened + Bonus Base Set Theme Deck!Gem Mint Pokemon2022-11-01 | We open every Japanese gym deck released plus a bonus base set deck to top off the video. Really cool to see all of these in one go back-to-back. Nostalgia never seems to fade. I love this hobby.
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Thanks for watching!Cool Collection Pick-upsGem Mint Pokemon2022-10-13 | These are a few collection buys that have come in over the last few months. Enjoy!