Vintage Pokemon Cards are way too Cheap

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Opening Shiny Treasure ex didn't hit the spot for me - and if I'm being honest,, Pokemon Pack openings just aren't what they used to be.
Which is why I'm almost exclusively buying Japanese Single cards instead - that way I can get the exact Ultra Rare, Alternate Art and Full Art Trainer cards I want for my collection. So let's jump into some Pokemon card mail all the way from Japan - this time, featuring some EX Unseen Forces cards!
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[@RipVondy]

Japanese vintage is wildly slept on, conditions are 100 times better than English vintage and 100 times cheaper

[@RayQ101]

Probably because it’s so abundant

[@iconicshade]

Yuh

[@okJLUV]

agreed! feel like there’s more English out than there Japanese but could be wrong

[@errogmh]

Only thing missing in the Japanese ex era are these gorgeous reverses

[@pattyg5502]

I've always loved old ex era cards. Especially the delta species reverse holo rares. Thanks for the content!

[@okJLUV]

that’s cause you have good taste brother

[@pattyg5502]

@okJLUV back at you!

[@ImpulsivePokemon]

Currently completing binders for every Yuka Morii and Tomokazu Komiya artwork printed. Almost finished with my Sachiko Adachi binder, and my Asako Ito is done! My main issue is trying to identify the different variants and/or languages, then trying to find a reputable source for the Japanese cards from the older sets without "taking the eBay risk"

[@dennisthemenace567]

I'd collect these in the really long term but tbh: When looking back at cards that are 40 years old vs. 30 years old with full art I think people are going to be pricing these older cards lower for more years to come than full arts. Just my guessing. 2/3 of every card front are a color gradient the same as all others of the same type - not the case with any modern full art cards - better looking imo. But some might prefer this original style look.

[@ScytherStevesy]

Should have used the clickbait title “Cutting Up Rare Japanese Promos” 😂 nice pickups tho

[@okJLUV]

lmao id be dragged for that mate

[@rhinocelot]

That feraligatr is insane. Love it. One of the Japanese cards I have from this era.

[@okJLUV]

could easily be an alt art in this era! solid taste mate

[@hugotsui3009]

where do you find these cards at such a cheap price? Really jealous and want to add some to my binders ! Recently, have been collecting japanese BW and XY full art ex cards, the texture are amazing !

[@NawiPokemon]

That cut card hurts. Especially that it's not a full cut, but just a little splinter on the end.

[@cpinter10]

I once cut up and taped back together an entire fossil booster pack because I liked the 'played' look.

[@okJLUV]

you were cooking

[@camelbalk]

That's a nice PSA 10 Miscut trimmed card that would easily pass PSA and CGC standards. 30k by Christmas

[@okJLUV]

i should grade it tbh

[@paulapanizzon8900]

Amazing purchase, can't believe how cheap they are. I'm currently trying to finish my Komiya collection and I'm so happy some of the old cards are very affordable.

[@00sote]

Beautiful swirl on the Porygon2 @ 20:25!! Been buying a lot of vintage this year as well and there’s just something about old holos. Rares from modern sets that have that foil/sheen on the card and around the borders never really stood out to me. And while we have incredible texturing today on cards as that ”hit feel”, neither VMAXs or VSTARs etc felt like actual hits. CHRs and ARs are the ones I look forward to in a modern booster box, along with the big hit of the box, but even there a standard full art could shit in your cereal and you just have to finish your bowl. Great video and awesome pick ups! Merry christmas, J!

[@okJLUV]

very good eye! im with you, the AR steal the show together with the very detailed C and U cards. occasionally we get a really nice ex though, like the absol and ninetales - need more like those

[@okJLUV]

and merry Christmas to you too deity!!

[@Chimeratech8]

I had a lot of fun buying singles at Japanese card shops in Tokyo and Kyoto last year. Seems like the Japanese ex era cards are a lot cheaper than English. Bought a MP Kingdra ex (Delta) and LP Sceptile ex (Delta) for like 800 yen ($7 USD) a piece. Will definitely be looking for more soon when I can hopefully go back to Japan sometime next year.

[@LeoLi-t1i]

I found a sr lady from japanese forbiddenlights just lying inside a cardboard box without a sleeve . I pulled it in 2018 in japan when i bought a box from a small pokemon store and put it aside because I didnt know anything about pokemon cards. After 5 years that card is actually expensive and the condition is actually not bad!

[@PikachuLove50-cs5xp]

Scared for the day japanese vintage shoots through the roof and all the investor bro’s pretend they’ve always loved it Probably a good idea to grab vintage packs currently while they’re still affordable 😂😂😂 Might just get some👀

[@RayQ101]

Japanese vintage packs are just as expensive as English, especially ex era.

[@johnmccrary6701]

@@RayQ101but the singles are dirt cheap 👀

[@pattyg5502]

@@johnmccrary6701 LMAO not the goldstars.

[@okJLUV]

there’s still time..

[@shyguymystic3615]

Love that Meganium. Atsuko Nishida is one of my fave artists, love her light and airy style. Also loved your recent stream on the Japanese market!

[@Zookeepersgirl]

Really love the vintage Japanese holos you've ordered. I'm currently putting together a gen 2 pokedex in Japanese due to personal nostalgia. Loved searching for the cards in Tokyo and so surprised how cheap they are. I'm looking forward to getting a few of these too.

[@okJLUV]

the card stores are so good for cards like these!!

[@neb542]

it will cycle back wish they'd bring back OG holos back as 'hits' in some cool way

[@ozzyboi6522]

i cut one of my cards with scissors on accident recently and yes…. you gotta be REALLY dumb to cut your own cards 😂

[@okJLUV]

real ones know

[@YokaiBoi]

Hope your finger gets better soon my man!😢 Have a great Poke Christmas!

[@okJLUV]

thanks meowth, merry Christmas to you and your family :)

[@YokaiBoi]

@@okJLUV❤

[@ajschmalz91]

Almost finished Miracle Crystal, hardest part is actually finding the commons for sale. Super nice set though will move on to Rocket Gang Returns next

[@dhuntertodd]

Our boy out here commenting on the yearnings of society AND reminding us of vintage steals. Great stuff. It’s been nice to watch English vintage finally settling back down, although it seems some old singles will stay stuck at the higher prices.

[@okJLUV]

yeah the true chases aren’t coming down any soon, but there are for sure still bargains to be found if you go looking!

[@dhuntertodd]

@@okJLUV cheers to that. I’m a mew collector, and glad I bought plenty of the old ones starting in 2020. Some of the 2000s mews have ballooned and don’t seem to be retracing. But, it blows my mind every time a gen 3-4 holo starter shows up in the mail for less than $10. And you just recorded 20 minutes of that feeling!

[@jamesocollects]

Great video, refreshing to see japanese mid era. Been trying to grade myself all mid era set holos in a 10 as a big collection

[@StarmanDX4]

I love the flareon and slowing is one of my favorite Pokemon that’s so sick

[@michaellin9708]

What site did you place your card order? eBay, Mercari ?

[@Stallzyx]

I'll catch up on the video properly later but I bought a load of the actual Japanese ex cards in 2021 because I really liked them. I don't have any of the regular holo art cards though like these. Collection is all still in semi rigids and never sent off for grading. GradingGem's PSA service shut down here in the UK and then my best option now is probs CGC with sub grades. Their cases are kinda nice too

[@okJLUV]

your 2021 self made a pretty solid decision ;P

[@thumbeast3130]

Hey mate, where do you purchase your Japanese cards from? Im Australian as well. Would love to get some of these older Japanese cards!

[@tdiddydawg]

Nice video? Where did you order these cards from?

[@sammon1415]

Mr. LUV, I've gotta ask - as a newcomer to the hobby, do you think it's worth collecting Japanese in this day-and-age? Or should I settle for the English?

[@MikeSwitch94]

love these types of videos man. nothing hits harder for me than a good holo artwork card

[@JamieBotterill]

I need that komiya playmat 😭

[@MCWordicus]

Its crazy how people fiend over modern Japanese but ignore the vintage. Been able to get so many cool cards for 1/5 or less than the English cost.

[@pokeflips_]

Some vintage artworks just hit different!🔥💥💯

[@manq_m7277]

Raichu before and now the poor jolteon you have an agenda against lightning type pokemons it seems

[@okJLUV]

lmao I swear it’s an accident (i despise miraidon)

[@PokeJulyTCG]

Greta pick ups! Where do you order the cards from?

[@michimaybe]

yay vintage! more more

[@Emperor_Pikachu]

I prefer to collect wotc Japanese over wotc English because it’s cheaper and looks better most of the time.

[@rngesus6472]

What's the differnce between 1st edition & unlimited with the Japanese cards? Does it actually matter?

[@rngesus6472]

Also you can get Vtinage Japanese cards in like a PSA 9 for dirt cheap as well even some of the 10's you can find are super underpriced. Those Vintage Japanese cards will spike at some point pretty untouched market.

[@xcyphs]

unlimited are typically rarer in japanese

[@David-ue7vv]

From where do you buy them?@@rngesus6472

[@okJLUV]

as xcyphs said they’re slightly rarer. but it’s not a huge deal

[@David-ue7vv]

My fav cards! Where did you order from?

[@brensei_15]

Wait, since when did you do PSA returns XD

[@okJLUV]

lmao I don’t that’s the joke. also i am playing Pokémon again so after Christmas we will cook I swear

[@Artofdeception117]

Thats one way to pump Jolteon 😏

[@TechBoiEski]

[F] to Jolteon

[@okJLUV]

took one for the team

[@BrandonnPlays]

Damn pour one out for the Yu Nagaba Jolteon

[@Pokemomm_]

love that houndoom!!

[@okJLUV]

so brooding, very 2000s

[@woktorino]

Awesome video!

[@EggRollNinjutsu]

Thank you dude... ✌️

[@Probasaur]

Going to be picking up Japanese cards again now that I’m able to. Appreciate the video, great cards

[@RareManga]

Love JLUV. Please please come on DJ Gigagbytes (Dan) podcast ❤

[@Haveafastbath]

Awesome pickups Julian! 🤘🏻

[@PokeTrainerTyson]

aaaaaaaand thats why you dont use scissors

[@boss_dan]

rip Jolteon lmao

[@saatvik6710]

are these all A grade cards?

[@okJLUV]

not all, but mostly IMO

[@i2Shea]

Way to pump these cards up because you own them, we see what you are doing!!!

[@okJLUV]

confound it! ye’ spoiled me plans ya have!

[@lanceraiku]

PUMP ↗↗↗↗

[@saturninebear]

So jealous.

[@richardsomerville5725]

oops..through it away and move on 😞

[@okJLUV]

life goes on…

[@SDCISHERE]

Love ❤

[@AtrociousJake]

look buddy my wallet may be filling up with Christmas money but please I have rent to pay I can't buy 50000 cards right now.

[@apples95]

First!

[@ihatecheese1]

Where can I find these, everywhere I look they expensive af

[@DJMilez]

9:20 I'm dumb Jluv. I cut my own winner Kaido card from winning a One Piece local two weeks ago 🥲

[@okJLUV]

we are dumb together king