I'm doing a semi rant here. I want to talk about 1 thing.
Dealers.
We all have a favorite shop to buy cards at. but...
beware!
Some shoops care more about "profit" then making kids and people happy.
here's some tips on looking for a good place to get cards.

1. prices. are the booster packs selling for a good price? do they
charge you 10$ for a base set 2?

2. individual card prices. if they have a charizard for over 80 bucks.
you can bet the blastoise will cost an arm and a leg.

3. friendlyness. are they (shop people) friendly? I wen't into a local
card shop and the guy acted like he had a cow stuck up his butt. don't
buy from them if they treat you like dirt.

4. card sales. I was in the same shop and they would give me $10 for my
mint blastoise. you can bet your snorlax they won't buy a non holo from
you.

I would recomend that you stick with a chain store so you know that you
have somewhere to complain to.

and remember.
i's a game and games are FUN!

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