@CreedRespector@BellasBodega Because if you have distro allocation, you have to buy at whatever price they give you or you risk losing future allocation (and you don’t get to pick what you want). It’s a huge cash flow burden for shops, and a huge cash cow for distros/Pokemon.
@totodile_king I agree. Greninja tax has pumped the hype, but it’s a smaller set than PO and most collectors have likely already completed 85-90% of the set.
Demand should start cratering soon, and wave 2 is coming. Should see plentiful stock on shelves in June.
@specialopsmag They did a training exercise at an old print shop two blocks from my house in Summer 2024. They flew right over my house for 2 hours, no more than 20ft from the roof. Coolest shit I’ve ever seen.
@AustinTani The issue is FOMO and people buying at 3x MSRP. They are printing at 100% capacity.
AH is also a huge set at 600+ cards. That requires double the printing time compared to the average set size.
@totodile_king I need 5 cards to master set and they are all SIRs lol. Only pulled the Clefable, so I’ll buy the remainder.
Agree! Really fun to have a small set to master. Plus you can find everything you need in-store at MSRP.
@BZSEC Think this game comes down to the TN defense. Have to force turnovers. OU will move the ball, TN dead last in splash plays allowed. OU best defense TN has faced so far. Neutral field I’d lean OU, but “Dark Mode”night game at Neyland is a big x-factor. Should be a close one.
@LiamFennessy_ For those unaware, there are no transfer fees in American sports. His salary is $130M over 8 years, which is roughly $312k/week wages. $0 to acquire him.
Liverpool will pay Isak ~£300k/week wages in addition to £100M+ to acquire his services, which will be amortized of course.