Normally, I'm very peaceful when it comes to Pokemon, but sometimes
uneducated players and collectors get on my nerves.  I'll will explain why
both get on my nerves in moment.

Players:
Not all players are bad, only the uneducated ones.  For example, I recently
played a game at my local Toys R Us with a 12 year old boy who did not
understand the rules.  He drew his hand, and quickly put it back in his deck.
When I asked why he said that he had no energy and that you need an energy
to start the game.  I corrected him, and he got upset and forfeited.
Base Set 2 may correct players like this even though they take out the best
cards in the game.  At least the original cards may go up in value

Collectors: (only little kids and snotty card dealers)
I recently went to a Pokemon Fest where they held trading.  A 6 year old boy
asked if we could trade and I said okay.  He practically begged for me to
trade my Nidoking and I didn't mind since I had 3.  I told him that I was
only missing a couple of cards for my set and he didn't have any of them.  I
also said that I had dozens of every uncommon and common available.  He
didn't have any card that I needed, but instead he kept offering a Kabuto for
my Nidoking.  I turned him down a million times and I asked if he would trade
his Hitmochan for it.  He replied no because he doesn't trade his holos and
left. I HAVE A TIP FOR ALL TRADERS, YOU HAVE TO TRADE GOOD CARDS TO GET GOOD
CARDS!

On to the snotty card dealers. I was at a card show looking to sell my second
Charizard.  I asked a dealer if he was selling a Charizard.  He replied no. 
I then asked if he had one, how much would you sell it for.  His reply was
$75.  I offered him my charizard and he said that he would buy it if it was
mint.  He carefully looked at it under a magnifying glass and said that it
was gem mint.  "Well, How much do you want to buy it for?" I asked.  With a
sigh he said that the most that he would offer is $15.  Now annoyed I took my
card back and left.

I hope I didn't offend anyone but I really needed to get this off my chest.
Done ranting for now!

Holly S.

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