The Sad Reality of Buying Pokemon Packs In 2023

In this Pokemon cards opening, I open over $1,500 worth of booster packs that I bought from random online sellers. The results are shocking!
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[@etherial4885]

Rev just casually taking hits and calling out the scammers. Hat off to you, brother!

[@MrXmoda]

DRAG THEM

[@darkcarnage5239]

He gets paid much more than he loses. He ain’t a messiah

[@sticc_]

@@darkcarnage5239still

[@Nesleo]

but we talking about 1.5k $ loss 😢

[@DeltaRaptor476]

@@NesleoI don’t think he’d be doing this if it financially hurt him 😂

[@zoes309]

Love how he wasn't afraid to name and shame. Helps stop everyone else getting scammed

[@CGInsightHub]

I actually bought a loose pack off of the same seller as you in one of your previous big opening vids. You called the seller out, and as soon as I heard the name, I realized…”oh wait, I have bought from that same scammer just this week.” I checked the packs, and sure enough, they were resealed. I messaged the seller and got a refund. They were expensive packs and were very convincing. Been in the hobby for a few years now, and I still get fooled occasionally. Keep up the great work! Appreciate all you do for the community!

[@GhostlordGames]

Why are you hiding his name??? Whats the sellers name?

[@CGInsightHub]

@@GhostlordGamesit was carlos1027

[@CrazyWerewolf444]

Please share the seller's name so we know to avoid them.

[@reikomcdouble3017]

Liar

[@CGInsightHub]

@@reikomcdouble3017lol whatever bro. You ever bought loose packs? It’s treacherous out there these days

[@Kahuna3D]

I would love to see part 2 where you would show contacting those sellers and seeing their reactions to being called out.

[@PapaJodster]

He's not going to contact them lol. He can't prove anything.

[@CJV69]

@@PapaJodsterno point in proving just contacting them and pressuring them is enough so they understand.

[@novaangle2183]

@@CJV69 Honestly, they won't care.

[@rebar6797]

​@@CJV69if the shop front gets shutdown, they reopen under a new name and a random address. Ebay/Amazon don't really care as its still getting the revenue at the end of the day.

[@bostonnate4024]

@@PapaJodsterof course he can prove it he has video

[@a28skullking]

It’s a shame there’s so many unreliable people in the hobby. You’re doing a lot for the community just by raising awareness to it. Thank you.

[@planetlimbo5981]

Including the pokemon company itself!

[@PapaJodster]

@@planetlimbo5981 Yeah why trust the pokemon company when we have the PokeRev?

[@swide2750]

including the government itself!

[@claymills771]

Bc half of the people in the “hobby” don’t actually collect and are only in it for money

[@a28skullking]

@@claymills771 yeah I’ve noticed a lot of profiteers on KZbin and seen a lot about Whatnot and even heard about people doing live TikToks making immediate money. That isn’t even making a comment about the “investors” who are probably way worse for the hobby than people realise because sitting on product to sell it after it is discontinued only to sell it for profit is pretty shady and if the only arguments for it are “you could do it if you want to” or “money, bro” then it’s pretty obviously just scamming people for no reason but more moneys.

[@ethan.breckinridge]

Appreciate you shining a light on the names of the scammers and calling them out!

[@centuryspicysalsa]

Lol Nigerian scammer

[@tigergamer4802]

well spoken

[@adammonahan687]

I only seen 2 scammers. The resealed packs are the only sellers you can call scammers. The rest you can't prove anything just cause there wasn't any hits.

[@herohour6496]

@@adammonahan687 2 out of 6. Bad chances.

[@herohour6496]

they'll just change their handle names and continue doing this. stop buying loose packs.

[@ericprice1420]

Rev no video posted so going back just watching older videos and man rev you really have takin some BIG hits for us and personally you've taught me some very valuable things and now days I know what to look and watch out for buying packs and different stuff for my son and/or myself or both. Thank you for everything you do for us here at the pokecave

[@mykemyers6488]

It's not about you being able to take the financial hit, It's about the next person or little kid that saved up to get a high-end pack. Every time you get a reseal or a scam pack, you should do everything you can weather It's leaving a negative review or getting the refund having them pulled off ebay or in the best case scenario all of those. It's about protecting the community.

[@AttitudeIndicator]

Are little kids not persons

[@mjgfish]

I'm glad you name the sellers as it helps the community buy from the good ones and forces accountability of the sellers.

[@arnoudsmit]

Thanks for the tips rev🙏

[@ianturnbull7]

how do you know they're not all weighed?

[@finalhearts676]

@@ianturnbull7 Thats the other problem for sure!

[@wushu7294]

​@ianturnbull7 you don't, that's why Rev usually buys booster boxes rather than singles

[@-Neon]

Props to you keeping the seller names public! we need more awareness in the community for things like this from happening :]

[@certifiedhater420]

Thank you for naming the sellers!! You're doing a major service for the community ❤

[@USMCGTR]

Thank you for doing this. Removes some temptation to buy expensive loose packs, especially with the lack of pulls being a big risk too.

[@gundampress1415]

Doing this community a service. You're a legend Rev.

[@flixiconSJA]

Such a shame that this hobby that comes from our childhoods (or for those currently living their childhoods) is so tainted by greed and dishonesty. The community really appreciates your integrity and that you use your massive influence for good, Rev. It's also a testament to your character that you empathize with those who don't have the opportunity to even buy these vintage packs in the first place. Respect.

[@sinfulyminded]

Your expertise is so vital to helping us more casual collectors to avoid scams or overpriced products. Pokémon TCG reminds me of so many other large scale, saturated product markets. If there’s any hacks/cheats/get-rich-quick schemes in the wind, a large percentage of the players are going to gravitate towards easy wins at the detriment of other people. There’s different levels of bad, but thankfully there are good people like you out there fighting the good fight.

[@sentient_sapien]

Incredibly frustrating to see. We all hear how risky it is to buy loose packs online but this really drives home why. Thank you for doing this.

[@spidman7]

I'm so glad that there is someone like you in the community who truly cares about the rest of us!

[@staceypiano7475]

Thank you for calling out those scammers! You're always looking out for the PokeCave fam! We appreciate it!

[@MANAFEST82]

Me and the family love watching your videos. Thank you for showing us what a pack should and shouldn't look when you buy them.

[@rickperez-kz7gj]

Just started collecting again, love watching your videos. Love the information you give, definitely helps while looking for bosters and packs

[@coreymcwilliams7711]

Thanks for looking out for all us common folk, It's appreciated. The length scammers go to is insane!

[@BryceAtDesk]

Videos like these are so important! It was great seeing some older stuff, but knowing that people are straight up ripping you off and belittling this wonderful hobby into a mere money making scheme is just so sad. Thank you for calling out each seller and hopefully the word can spread on the ones who are taking advantage of people. Keep up videos like these exposing the darker side of the hobby!

[@Jlukes]

This channel has had crazy growth, I remember just last winter he had 1/10th of the subscribers, congrats man

[@bussinbangerspod]

You really don't know how much we appreciate doing these videos! So helpful for the community!

[@millerolsem]

I’m feel so sorry for all the people spent a lot of money on older packs and got scammed

[@naomiskyz]

@@anthonymercado8126yeah no thanks it’s more fun getting a surprise

[@xXSadiztikXx]

So sorry that you go through this, but on the other hand so thankful that you pump out the information you do and help others. Stay awesome Rev!!!

[@KannibalFish]

Crazy seeing how common it is to get scammed as someone just getting into this hobby. Really makes me think a lot about buying old packa

[@vendora1]

sad part is you cant trust ANYONE and its quite a bit of money to buy one pack of something thats more than 5 yrs old of pokemon product

[@654jimbob654]

Just don't buy older packs. The chances of getting resealed/weighed packs is just too high for it to be worth it. Sealed booster boxes with the Pokemon seal are probably fine but you'll be paying a pretty penny for that.

[@AttitudeIndicator]

Didn't use to be this bad around early x/y era and b/w but there's just so much more money in pokemon cards now so there's bound to be more scammers

[@breeboo23]

sad to see so many resealed packs, but as someone who just got into collecting thank you so much for doing these videos!

[@ami2626]

Thank you for raising awareness for these kinda issues in the community Rev, really respect you for including names too

[@kami8473]

I love how all the sellers have their own shape and form of protecting their packs 😂

[@armouredthug5154]

everytime i watch this content, it takes me back to the local mall i frequented as a high school kid, seeing packs of these at the local comic shop, Heinsight is a bummer ! i regret not buying packs religiously. nowadays people are more exposed to opportunities. thanks for the show brother

[@Raymx3]

Huge respect for calling people out. More people need to be like you

[@Poke_Monk]

It's truly unfortunate that there is people out there scamming like this, as Rev said, just imagine saving for a more expensive pack and just get ripped off like this.

[@iksounds]

Do not trust anyone. A lesson that many people have to learn the hard way.

[@GyaraDude]

These videos are so important to the health of the Pokémon community! Thanks Rev!

[@amberoak]

I'm so glad for videos like this, so I know not to buy random packs. As much as I'd love to get a bunch of old packs, these scammers just make it so risky.

[@dustinhunter6669]

I'm new to this hobby, and I really appreciate the fact that you're teaching how to spot scams. Thank you!

[@sam-yall7246]

I like how you named the sellers so we can know who to buy and not to buy from! Love your videos Rev!!

[@GodstoneHawk]

Can we just appreciate what Rev is doing for us?

[@duffy5079]

Rev just getting paid by the big card sellers

[@NadiaRafz_]

@@duffy5079that’s rude to assume maybe he’s not 😮

[@duffy5079]

@@NadiaRafz_ tbh what Rev and others are doing right now is what EVERYONE is doing they are trying to get people to buy from them since the market is changing right now. And honestly Rev is also out of ideas. Most poketubers are. Now it's just a big finger pointing competition to show just who is screwing over others the most

[@duffy5079]

@@NadiaRafz_ Rev is just trying to keep his audience. Don't get me wrong my favorite poketubers are definitely Cooltrainer Ryan and Rev to a lesser extent. It's just getting kinda old

[@NadiaRafz_]

@@duffy5079look I’m not trying to start an argument but he’s got a lot of fans and maybe he isn’t getting paid to review the stuff maybe he just wants to do it for fun 🙂

[@seanzombi2853]

As someone who just got back into collecting, I love seeing all these older sets. You are the man Rev!

[@HikingCampingandPhotography]

I’m just venturing into collecting Pokémon cards and found this video very helpful.

[@1cboys9]

I’ve been scammed a couple times buying on EBay and Instagram. Such a horrible feeling. Glad you’re shedding a light on this stuff. It really does seem to be happening more often now.

[@ericprice1420]

I hate to see ppl getting scamed its so annoying ppl do this crap to ppl. You are doing a good thing taking hits for the community much love for you rev

[@-Sangral-]

Mad respect for calling out these sellers. This should be a weekly or 2 week video format to test the odds, test more sellers and warn people about certain sellers. Especially if these are bigger ones with many reviews, they can't just simply start a fresh account and be at the same point again, that would help against them.

[@hooksetjake92]

Happened to me my first month back into collecting and you aren’t wrong. It’s very discouraging, especially if it would be a young collector just getting into the hobby.

[@TheCardFatherTCG]

Thanks for taking the blunt end of the stick for us Rev! We appreciate you're diligence to the community and the hobby❤

[@paulgoolesby1167]

It's sad but there is a lot of people out there just waiting to rip someone off. Thanks Rev for all the warnings you give us. My son got me into Pokemon and it's nice to know what to look out for. I've just been collecting since this Christmas and I'm really enjoying it. So glade your here to keep us informed.

[@bellakay_89]

Wow what you just said was extremely kind hearted real “….why don’t you give everyone a refund not just me” it’s nice to see humble people and still keeping it real!

[@TheOddOddish]

Thank You for your community service Rev! I am happy to watch your videos to help generate more money to keep doing random Vintage Pack QC Seller checks on the regular! If all the sellers know you are out there putting everyones integrity to the test, people might think twice before listing that Re-Sealed pack! Thank You! Keep these up! Its like a self correcting problem with your notariaty and status!

[@OCEtruxxy]

thanks rev for helping the community out by letting us know what to look out for ❤

[@nolenbeck1238]

Thank you, Rev. You help a lot of us by using your income from the channel to do videos like this. You're appreciated!

[@TDBoi]

For future videos, I recommend throwing up a picture preview of the sellers that you buy from. Really good and informational video for what to look out for.

[@stephenreilly8523]

Never collected cards but have always loved the artwork. Just stumbled on your videos yesterday and love your content. I have already watched more than 20 of them.

[@StrawhatDawn]

Happy as a person who always played yugioh seriously, that I started collecting at the end of the x and y EX era and pulled beautifully. Tag team era I pulled almost everything and in multiples and still have all my cards (well, at first I was selling everything because money and I didn’t truly appreciate the essence of what I had)

[@PikaMelBelle]

It’s so sad that this stuff happens. Not okay at all! Thanks for letting us know 🙏🙏🙏

[@sejennings1986]

Thank you so much for what you do. I don’t personally buy expensive packs, but I know many do. Hopefully this makes scammers think twice about resealing or they will end up called out on your massive channel!

[@RadPokeDad]

Yea dude! Ready to kick back and watch you rip sketchy packs haha good luck hoping for some bangers

[@carjax777]

So tempted to buy an EX era pack that was my era and I'd kill to open just one more but as a college student I just can't risk getting scammed so I'll just watch you open them for now 😅

[@nflfanatic2968]

This man is a legend. His content never fails

[@seangx87]

I appreciate you taking the time to show people that people are scamming pokemon collectors. It's sad.

[@TotobamfRS]

Glad you made this video. I got scammed myself a while back. It killed the fun in the hobby for me since it was such an expensive purchase for me. Happy that you are spreading the msg! Much love

[@ACE_censation]

If not for you, Pokémon pack opening and buying would be a completely different world. Thank you so much for you work over the years Rev!!!🎉

[@Ajaxx47]

Shoutout to you man. Taking the hits to save us from the scam sellers. Between you and Rattle we can get this community cleaner.

[@ivanvisions1690]

Lmao the sellers you called out punching air right now

[@Sorrow_For_Mary_music]

"I don't know why they thought to send this out like that." My brother in Christ, you paid for it lol

[@lbcgeo2607]

It sucks that you always have to be worried about getting fake packs 😢

[@Dinoco-42]

It’s easy to tell

[@going.bonkers]

@@Dinoco-42 u can’t tell from the pictures unless the sellers really dumb

[@andrewmahabir589]

​@Dinoco-42 It can be but not always. Plus not everyone will show good pictures

[@GeekTeacherMaude]

Thank you Rev for doing this for us! 💜

[@matthewcosmi9393]

Thanks for making a video like this. I recently got into Pokémon card collecting, and been kinda nervous on buying packs online

[@zragon3k]

I really wanted to get into pokemon cards again, but the amount of scams out there was ridiculous. My first purchase had a booster pack of entirely commons, and then when I got a normal looking list of pulls, it was still obvious that the booster had been checked because they failed to reseal it. Another unfortunate scam I learned about was that people would open boxes, and once they found a rare card, they would sell the remaining knowing that there wouldn't be anything else of value in the box.

[@DMoTheGreat]

Not all heroes wear capes 😂 Awesome job as always Rev for raising the awareness in the community 💪💯

[@1228SamIam]

Wow! Can’t believe you are willing to spend so much to help the community! Thanks for everything you do

[@LEATHERDICK]

i mean, he probably makes the money back off the video revenue so its not THAT much of a risk for a content creator

[@viewing3768]

He still does it though

[@LEATHERDICK]

@@viewing3768 obviously

[@jonnyhodler4727]

Best educational video on scammers! I’ve been scammed before and it’s sucks I wish I would have had this videos years ago. Thank you so much for getting it out there!

[@NSGyato]

I’m not going to lie to you boss I’m going to start my journey in collecting Pokémon cards once again bro. You’re vids bring me joy to them when i had em as a kid

[@jesteriahgaming]

Thank you for always protecting us from scams like this and teaching us what to look out for!

[@nikolasdettling9409]

they changed their names on eBay so we can’t see their accounts anymore

[@azviking139]

Bs that they allow people to change their username

[@REDDEVIL9269]

These videos are the best for first time collectors and experienced, I learn so much more after watching them

[@anotherdan4920]

Thank you for naming both bad sellers and good sellers too. Yugitubers never do either even when they get scammed and it's really annoying. It's nice to know names to avoid or trust before you start buying online.

[@mitchellsterner3765]

You’re doing our community a huge favor by doing this! Thank you so much!

[@Ttiger42]

My family love your channel rev and we really appreciate you putting the time into entertaining us

[@geoffreyverlinden8489]

Love the more aggressive style of commentary, the amount of money that people can be scammed out of is insane. It destroys the hobby for so many. Thanks for calling them out, respect man.

[@Hightonethunderali]

Really appreciate you posting this cause this is always something I wondered about

[@roganmcandrews7536]

Thanks for educating all of us and putting your own resources on the line to help the community!

[@ATMDREW17]

Always appreciate you taking the hit for us Rev! It’s sad how many scammers there are out there.

[@GMRKyle92]

This is a good video for everyone to come back to when purchasing packs from people online. Thanks for doing this!

[@SparePartsBricks]

The art on those old cards is so cool

[@mangoxango14]

I just started collecting and pulling good stuff is so hard. I really like Pokémon cards and the suspense of what you’re going to get but it’s always nothing! 😂

[@liamengram6326]

Pull packs like Crown Zenith and Scarlet and Violet base set to start. They have high pull rates and lots of great art.

[@refineme]

Also look at buying singles for cards you want. Hard hit rates, I think, is good for collectors because look how easy pull rates are destroying SV English sets. But don’t give up, it makes it much sweeter. Took me a year of ripping ES until I pulled the moonbreon. My son pulled the dragonite V Alt Art from a Lances Charizard box this morning. So it can hit anytime.

[@cores-]

When you have to worry about fake packs -> 😓😥😞😣😢

[@markwinterburn3645]

Bro I just bought 3 Spanish god packs for £1500 each. Turns out the were all fake. The shop even has no returns.

[@yimooe]

@@markwinterburn3645should I thump this up or thumps down, I dont even know, so sad this is…..

[@markwinterburn3645]

@@yimooe lol

[@akbu]

@@markwinterburn3645 if ur in the uk, by law you have the right to return so what are you talking about lmao? otherwise go small claims court etc.

[@enjolimarks266]

​@@markwinterburn3645😢sorry to hear that

[@Abzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Thanks for doing this video. I am always very sceptical about buying loose packs, especially when they are vintage. And big up for calling out usernames ! Name and Shame, is what this series should be called ! PokeRev: Name & Shame Booster Pack Openings

[@bugsgunnie476]

Last dude just got the most legit advertising for free haha thanks for the video rev this was a huge one

[@johnnyec]

Thanks Rev for taking the financial hit so we aren't tempted to do something stupid

[@iocane_powder]

This is the stuff that makes me hesitant to try to build old collections. It's such a risk

[@VampiiSP]

I've recently got into pokemon, but it's incredibly nerve wracking to do anything. Despite me wanting to try some of the older sets/packs, I can't bring myself to risk anything. I'm drawn to just sticking with current market/retail sets.

[@adammichiels7124]

Thank you for taking one for the team as you always do

[@m0pedted]

These are the videos I find very valuable- getting scammed is the worst. Thank you for doing this for the community.

[@Newfie95CJ]

Just started watching your videos a few weeks ago and love your Content keep up the great videos

[@everettwinslow]

Been gone for a week and I've missed these videos so much

[@B_M_A]

Damn dude I was watching you right before covid with like 250k-350k subs I believe and now you're 2.4m! huge congrats.

[@FoardenotFord]

Props to you for taking the hits to help the community avoid scammers.

[@danielpadrum5719]

Rev super real for taking hits for the community, love this man

[@nuclearmegastorm7305]

Yeah my local card shop is down to basically just fusion strike, Astral radiance, silver tempest, and brilliant stars. Hoping they get alot of the obsidian flames in

[@reddingjason]

Nice video new to TCG world. Thanks for the help learning.