Trading for Rare Vintage Pokemon Cards at Kansas City Collect-A-Con!

Kansas City CollectACon 2024 was an absolute blast this past weekend for collectors of all ages! I was on the hunt for Expedition and Aquapolis e-Reader Pokémon Card vintage holos and I was able to negotiate some great deals with vendors! From trades & buying the grails acquired throughout this video are not ones to miss! Check out some of the best deals of the year and stick around for an insanely rare WOTC promo card that is near impossible to find in person! At the very end I met up with a super nice couple who showed me a massive old vintage collection that was found in a garage!
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[@Oz__MTG]

That skyridge crobat deal was harsh!!! I agreed with you 100%. You were fair.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Honestly I'm completely happy with that deal. I can't tell you the last time I saw a W stamp Charmeleon in person. I don't buy online so gotta make a deal when I find something super rare. Also I was in the crystal and slab really cheap so I was comfortable making that deal to get something I needed! Would have been better straight up for sure but is what it ha

[@Oz__MTG]

@@GrimHorizonTV When it’s all said and done, that’s what matters most. If you were happy with it then you take home a great experience obtaining the card you’ve been wanting for a bit. 🙂

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@Oz__MTG Exactly dude! Such a cool and unique piece of history too. Once I start focusing on Skyridge I will track down another Crobat but for the time being I would rather have the fire lizard!

[@Kshf2.0]

It’s just a matter of time until your channel blows up bro!! I’m telling you, you have something special here, keep up the great work! ( also would love to see you continue to collect these sets all the way up through modern)

[@GrimHorizonTV]

So much appreciate the words! I have no intentions on stopping anytime soon and I can't wait to get into the ex era! At least the first few sets aren't bad at all, I fear getting to Gold Stars 😅😅 But again appreciate everything you said, I'm just going with the flow! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@user-mb1bi6vs4y]

a fellow HP-DMG collector, I LOVE IT! Its the best way to get the super high end stuff like gold stars, crystals, etc. And they usually still look great. My take is if I can still admire the art/aesthetic of the card, Ill take it!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Very good take! I love some PSA 1s for sure along with damaged raw! All cards need love!!

[@PrimeTimePokermon]

That Charmeleon W stamp trade was one of the worst trades/purchases I've seen you do so far, but what matters at the end of the day is that you're happy with it. Very cool card none the less and congrats on the master set!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thanks man! I didn't make the info public but I bought the Crobat from another vendor earlier that day for $75 and had $15 grading fees on the destroyed Blastoise. I think I got that one out of a collection. Basically in my mind I was getting the Charmeleon for under $100 which I was totally cool with cause it is legit mint. Plus I never see that card in person. Been getting hate comments saying I low ball too much but vendors agree so it's mutual transactions. Kinda proves a point no one knows the money involved behind the scenes what looks like a bad deal is actually a big comeup. At least card wise. Could have sold the Crobat and just bought a 9 to crack but end of the day it was a quick easy trade and I'm happy. I know you've been around for all the deals so it definitely ranks worst by footage 😂

[@Kath_astrophe]

These are always so entertaining for me - I want to do them myself but I always screw up the footage somehow and don’t get enough to make a decent video 🤣🤣🤣

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Just film, film, film! I still constantly screw up footage. Since it's on my chest I don't realize sometimes what it is looking at. Just takes practice and time! You can do it!

[@Oz__MTG]

Grim the man! 🔥😎

[@GrimHorizonTV]

No You!!!

[@aaceves4481]

Those e reader cards the more I see them the more they look awesome!!! It’s insane what you can find at collect a con event! Definitely going to take your wheeling and dealing approach on the future collect a con I go to 😂

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Dude I love them so much! Neo will remain my favorite era but WOTC e-Readers are a definite second right now! Always gotta haggle! All day everyday 😂

[@bigbearswoodyard]

Just found your channel yesterday, and your videos are awesome. I love your negotiating skills 😁

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the videos! I just love collecting and figured filming while doing it anyways would be fun too!

[@Eraserheadyeatcurry]

Haha I collect damaged PSA 1s. Im always on the lookout for damaged vintage! Especially Blasty Boy my favorite

[@GrimHorizonTV]

I love PSA 1 Blastoise and Mewtwo slabs! DM me your collection on IG I'd love to check it out!

[@RolandKoller90]

When you post, I watch 👌🏼

[@GrimHorizonTV]

And I much appreciate it!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@nickbicknell2615]

Thanks for the trade on the kingdra! See you next year man!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thanks so much for the trade and take care of that Mewtwo! If you ever need any cards shoot me a dm on Instagram and we can trade!

[@zalfgamer2]

Good to see you again at the Con. Next show for me in August. ❤

[@GrimHorizonTV]

You too dude! See ya at the next show! Charlotte or Richmond? I should be doing both

[@zalfgamer2]

@@GrimHorizonTV Both :)

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Awesome! See ya at both!

[@slappeso5508]

That would be me staring right at you after you did your intro 😅😂 was nice to meet you man, hope you had as much fun as I did at collectacon.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Nice to meet you too! Glad you had a great weekend! Pick up anything cool?

[@Fishcantswim]

🤘🤘🐠🐠

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Fishhh is here! All is well in the world!

[@MrAndersonAFK]

finally I'm not the only one posting pov from cac kc! it was my first time at a CAC and first time doing pov recording lol your mic sounds much better than mine 😂

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Hope you enjoyed your first Con! They are definitely a lot of fun! I would suggest investing in an external mic setup if you don't have one like "Rode" or something similar. It captures much better audio and I can fix a lot of it in post. Makes all the difference in loud places!

[@MrAndersonAFK]

@GrimHorizonTV I have a solid mic for Home recording but since this was my first pov recording I just bought a $20 wireless clip on mic. it did the job but wasn't amazing lol

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@MrAndersonAFK Every show is a learning experience. Fortunately the quieter ones you get better footage but it is always harder with music blaring in background and people everywhere talking ha

[@MrAndersonAFK]

@GrimHorizonTV I KNOW RIGHT! I was right in the middle of a deal when tech n9ne started blaring haha

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@MrAndersonAFK I filmed all of Tech lmao worth just being in that crowd!

[@SmllSlvrbck88]

honestly i feel i was taken advantage of while at KC Con. it was my 1st Con and i felt rushed and made poor decisions. maybe i need to attend more card event cause i feel i shouldve still had some leftover cards from trades. but i got want i wanted but at wat cost

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Sorry to hear that! Did some vendors take advantage of you on trades? Cons are always a learning experience for sure, there are some great vendors out there that are very fair and then some shitty ones. Definitely learn from it and comp all your cards so you can access better trades on the fly. At least you got the cards you wanted though!

[@SmllSlvrbck88]

@@GrimHorizonTV yeah but it’s ok, I got wat I needed but I’ll learn for nxt yr.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@SmllSlvrbck88 watch a bunch of convention videos from buyers and sellers and you'll learn the ins and outs in no time!

[@irv1992]

I had a vendor lie to me about a price of a card and screwed me over. Called him out in front of another customer and costed him a few thousands in that deal. W

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@irv1992 sounds like a win to me. Amazes me how there are still so many crappy vendors lying to make a quick buck.

[@LUMBEEPHENOM2012]

25:56 I’d love to buy that collection

[@GrimHorizonTV]

My buddy ended up buying it! Introduced them after I got to check it out! Can't wait to deep dive into it this weekend now that it is back in Charlotte and see all the cool stuff in it!

[@Eraserheadyeatcurry]

Man this is e reader heaven! Really need to hit up one these one day

[@GrimHorizonTV]

You can find about any card you are looking for! Highly suggest visiting one and checking it all out!

[@pokenecrosnest2352]

best deal here was for the charmeleon it was wholesome

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you! I was actually stoked to get that card! Haven't come across one as long as I've been filming for the channel and definitely wanted to bring it home! Such a cool rare piece for sure!

[@Angels_Pokedex]

Another aweosme video man. If you come to Fort Worth Con let me know. I have a lot of e readers.

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you! I'm skipping 4th of July week con unfortunately. Going to hang at home. I should be doing Atlanta, Charlotte, VA and Jersey though if you are going to any of those!

[@PokeEPete]

Watching this in regular speed was an experience 😂😂😂 did you get any footage of me talking to them and working a good deal on that cart?!?

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Haha sorry to ruin your KZbin experience 😂😂😂😂😂 I'll give you what I have!

[@livefree7005]

I like your haggling

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Preciate it! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@PokeMantooth]

Do a kick flip

[@GrimHorizonTV]

I mean if I must 😂

[@russell4781]

I think you did good on that w stamp Charmeleon people don't understand how rare that card is.. it is was only printed in Australia congrats on completing them

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Thank you! The card is definitely incredibly rare and I am not sure if I have ever seen one in person for sale since I started this journey of mastering WOTC. I have not purchased a single card online for this collection so I had to jump on the opportunity! I am still thrilled I picked it up! The two cards I traded I also had under $100 into. I know the Crystal had more value but I owned it for $75 and would gladly have paid for the Charmeleon with that money so easy trade in my mind!

[@charizard365]

Wish I would of seen u there I have a dark charizard I would of traded I went Saturday

[@GrimHorizonTV]

I'm always down to meet up and trade! I'll be at a couple others this year if you happen to go to another one!

[@houndoomshouse]

that Snorlax looked shockingly good. Crazy what some people have just laying around in an old bin

[@GrimHorizonTV]

I know right dude! Every card in that cart was mint outside some warp that could be fixed. After I met them I introduced them to my buddy who was vending and drove to KC and he ended up buying the entire collection! Now it's all back in Charlotte to be gone through!

[@PokeEPete]

Can confirm the snorlax is minty minty I expect a PSA 9 on that and moltres 🥳

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@PokeEPete Make a coverage video of everything in there! I wanna see it all!

[@houndoomshouse]

@@PokeEPete oh helllllll yea

[@PokeEPete]

@@GrimHorizonTV gonna make a huge recap video to drop on monday

[@JediMasterT]

That looks WAY more spread out than Orlando was, I know you went to both...how did the layout feel compared to orlando?

[@GrimHorizonTV]

It definitely felt like a bigger room and more spread out but unfortunately also felt like a lot less people. My local buddy vended and the show was pretty bad for the sales side. I'm sure some vendors killed it but most I talked to said about the same. I found a lot of good deals so I can't complain!

[@Poket-Mnstr]

What app did u use to see the whole set??

[@GrimHorizonTV]

I use "Dex" I switched over from Pokellector ages ago and never looked back. So much more friendly interface and customization! Highly recommend!

[@tjkhaled2689]

What app are you using at 21:44? Would love to get this to master set!

[@dmandan9333]

It’s called Dex

[@GrimHorizonTV]

Dex! It is my favorite app by a long shot and I've used most of them! I have the pro version as well which is like $20 a year but I feel it is worth it.

[@mariapolendo3715]

i would have offered him for the whole box 1200

[@GrimHorizonTV]

My buddy ended up buying it for a couple hundred higher than that but a worth it though! So much in that box that wasn't seen just standing there!

[@chrispytcg]

Bro I have a crystal nido king 😅

[@GrimHorizonTV]

We might need to talk dude 👀👀👀

[@yakitiyyakkayaks4323]

Ice scores. What card price app do you use

[@GrimHorizonTV]

The one I had up on the phone was "Dex" it is my favorite to use. Interface is super friendly and can easily jump straight to values online!

[@HYBRID_XERO]

What’s your camera set up?

[@GrimHorizonTV]

All this footage is actually just from my iPhone strapped my chest. I have a neck rig off Amazon (telesin magnetic neck mount)

[@HYBRID_XERO]

@@GrimHorizonTV awesome, thanks for responding!

[@GrimHorizonTV]

@@HYBRID_XERO no problem! Thanks for checking out the video!