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Scalpers are ruining the Pokémon TCG hobby — and we’re letting them.

Everyone says “don’t buy from scalpers,” but what happens when even card shops are charging the same inflated prices? In this video, I break down exactly why buying from a card shop (even at the same price) is better long-term, and how every single purchase either supports or stops scalping behavior.

I also share a personal story from my childhood when I was basically running a Pokémon card shop out of a lunchbox in 5th grade — and how that taught me everything I know about supply, demand, and consequences.

💥 Learn how to spot scalpers on TCGPlayer
💥 Understand why real stores have to raise prices
💥 Discover how small actions change the market

If you care about the future of the Pokémon card hobby, this rant is for you.

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In this episode of Pokémon Cardboard Briefings, we break down the wild reality of the Stellar Crown set—and how a divine cosmic turtle (Terapagos EX) got completely overshadowed by Squirtle Squad nostalgia. From budget excuses for no Lapras alt art to the absurd flood of side products, this skit-style analysis pulls no punches.

🎴 What we cover:

Why Terapagos EX is already forgotten
How Kanto Pokémon keep sets alive
The “Desert Dump” promo conspiracy
Terastal crystal fatigue
A full breakdown of Stellar Crown’s hidden strategy
This Booster Briefing mixes Pokémon market truth with parody and sharp commentary on how the TCG really works behind the scenes.

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