$10,000 Pokemon Card Scam Almost Made Me Quit

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  • čas přidán 18. 03. 2022
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  • @OrganicSoap77
    @OrganicSoap77 Před rokem +168

    My parents could never afford to buy me any packs as a child. The feeling of opening packs for me now is almost child like, my daughters and I open packs together and it's always a good time, regardless of the pulls. They both have folders full and I have my graded collection that I share with them. Never thought I'd be into it this much. I must have missed something big as a child when it first came out.

    • @christianfritz3373
      @christianfritz3373 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Same here bro. We strait now

    • @justinsandher4489
      @justinsandher4489 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Your the man. / father.

    • @nickchillwind
      @nickchillwind Před 8 měsíci +6

      Same for me. My parents bought me only once a booster pack and thats all i had from the original ones, rest were fakes 😂 now i collect with my wife and its really fun to be a kid again with this hobby 😊

    • @IC3N1N3
      @IC3N1N3 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Same here me and my son get excited!

    • @titaniumneck2034
      @titaniumneck2034 Před 7 měsíci +1

      beautiful story 😭

  • @jamesmichael5525
    @jamesmichael5525 Před rokem +310

    I wonder what the scammer is thinking now. That was hilarious. 😂

    • @Rrezz
      @Rrezz Před 10 měsíci +9

      Depends if he kept the pulls and had them graded or sold them immediately un-graded or even graded and what cards they were.

    • @nexus7528
      @nexus7528 Před 10 měsíci +10

      Scammer sucks for that but he still made more profit lol he still won regardless lol

    • @namakubi7728
      @namakubi7728 Před 9 měsíci +15

      Nothing, he made 10k without the work Rev needed to put in. And probably some more on the holos.

    • @nebula8893
      @nebula8893 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@nexus7528 he didnt make more profit. Youre forgetting that he had to put these spanish cards here, which means he objectively lost 9k on the sale
      He may have made more than 19k from the stuff that was originally in the box, but he then put up a sale: "10k for booster box with spanish cards" that is now worth over double what it was sold for, so the sale is a loss regardless of if the box was a win

    • @PokeLoomerTM
      @PokeLoomerTM Před 6 měsíci

      U also have to factor in that the Spanish card market is not as big as English

  • @Poke_Boulder
    @Poke_Boulder Před 2 lety +65

    Dude, turning your tragedy into others' joy is what makes a true hero in this world.

    • @andrjsjan4231
      @andrjsjan4231 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I didn't get it, whose others'joy? And sorry for my bad English grammar by the way?

    • @idonteat9724
      @idonteat9724 Před 16 dny

      @@andrjsjan4231 he gave away some of the cards

  • @RaidenJonesBasketball
    @RaidenJonesBasketball Před 2 lety +66

    This is literally a Cinderella story, from a fake Spanish box from a coffee shop, to a fully graded Spanish set..Beautiful bro

  • @brittdaycake
    @brittdaycake Před 2 lety +333

    It hurts to see that there are people in the world who do things like this- but in the end they scammed themselves.
    Glad you received more than your value back, but even more glad that you persisted and didn't give up! The community wouldn't be the same without you :)

    • @papimew2672
      @papimew2672 Před 2 lety +6

      Mami chill

    • @nxtrobrizzy30
      @nxtrobrizzy30 Před 2 lety

      facts

    • @fazebot2405
      @fazebot2405 Před 2 lety +14

      No, scammer got all the holos and is probably cashing out on them right now lol

    • @thomasc6693
      @thomasc6693 Před 2 lety

      faZe Bot: f-itty f-itty f-itty ✨F off✨

    • @thomasc6693
      @thomasc6693 Před 2 lety

      Jakob Goldschmidt you gotta love ‘em

  • @brettbiederman2876
    @brettbiederman2876 Před 2 lety +24

    I've legitimately never smiled so big at the end of a CZcams video. I remember being 12 years old, my mom have enough money for 1 pack of Pokemon... Ripping a Charizard for my fire deck. Watching this video brought me that kind of joy. Congratulations and thanks for the continued great content Rev.

    • @hutao703
      @hutao703 Před 2 lety +1

      Why would u rip ur charizard?

    • @sirbeethoven
      @sirbeethoven Před 2 lety

      @@hutao703 he pulled it out of the pack ( ripped it out of the pack) he didn’t actually rip the fucking charizard you fucking burned chicken nugget

    • @generososecretoiii7511
      @generososecretoiii7511 Před rokem +3

      @@hutao703 he meant ripping the pack and getting a Charizard

  • @tristg4092
    @tristg4092 Před 2 lety +2

    To get scammed like that would’ve made my heart drop and would’ve discouraged me completely, props to you for continuing with it. I’d have to say my favorite moment collecting card would’ve been as a kid having so many to just look through and put into a binder but as of recent, seeing all of the artworks and just appreciating them more deeply as I rip packs and get that feeling of what’s in this pack.

  • @Delta_Wavez
    @Delta_Wavez Před 2 lety +129

    My favorite moment collecting Pokemon cards was when I opened a vivid voltage pack while on a FaceTime with my friends and I pulled the Rainbow Chonkachu after saying “Yo what if I pull the chonkachu”

  • @thunderbunny5780
    @thunderbunny5780 Před 2 lety +24

    scammers are the worst and even worse is the people who defend them. need more people like u around. thanks for content. those psa10 rattata are so nice

  • @katieerickson4629
    @katieerickson4629 Před 2 lety +2

    The scammer got scammed on this one. Glad you didnt quit Pokerev.

  • @KingOfTheFoxes
    @KingOfTheFoxes Před 6 měsíci +4

    THATS SO MEAN OF THE SCAMMER! 10K IS AWFUL! I LOVE YOUR VIDS POKEREV

  • @DoubleRainbow3211
    @DoubleRainbow3211 Před 2 lety +12

    Proud of you, Rev. Things like this never sit right and your community felt this loss with you. Really glad you got closure on this. Keep kicking!

  • @tombystander
    @tombystander Před 2 lety +21

    I remember watching your first video on this story 2 years ago. it's INSANE how much better of a CZcamsr you have become. ✊
    Fav moment collecting cards was opening packs with my older brother as a kid!

    • @kovacuator
      @kovacuator Před 2 lety +2

      Really? I personally miss the docile and laidback personality he used to echo in his original videos. Now its just POW in your face, ears bleeding BREAKING NEWS drama. All. The. Time. Gone are the days of being able to relate to this man. Now it's just hype hype hype.

    • @wyattalexander3606
      @wyattalexander3606 Před 2 lety +1

      @@kovacuator its awesome how he hypes up. it would get really boring if he pulled a sick card and was monotoned

    • @kovacuator
      @kovacuator Před 2 lety +2

      @@wyattalexander3606 it is boring though. When everything is hyped, nothing is hyped. It's like watching a Michael Bay movie. Looks nice, but shallow under the surface.

    • @karynplumm878
      @karynplumm878 Před 2 lety +1

      They say AMC is the best at the moment, But do you have an idea how well it would do? I just retired and set aside $83k to invest aggressively with mainly AMC and NIO. Kindly let me know your thoughts.

    • @karynplumm878
      @karynplumm878 Před 2 lety +1

      @@tinyalumbaugh3574 Hi, please could share more insight for someone who has been in the red for too long? Also I could use some referral, how do I reach the expert that assists you? Are they consistent?

  • @kingeshuzthefirst8002
    @kingeshuzthefirst8002 Před 2 lety +47

    It's always nice to see it backfire on the shyster. I'm glad and happy for you, man!

  • @nathanguynup9436
    @nathanguynup9436 Před 2 lety +3

    I think just watching everyone open packs is what does it for me . I can’t afford to buy booster boxes like that but being able to watch you and Leon open packs fills my addiction haha.

  • @kawikakuahine6297
    @kawikakuahine6297 Před rokem +28

    As for someone who was born in 1982 spent most of my teenage years through the 90s and never played pokémon I deeply regret my decisions. I can honestly say now I want to catch them all.

    • @matthewbentley5810
      @matthewbentley5810 Před rokem +3

      I hear that I literally was 7-8 when they came out which was perfect and to this day I wish I knew were my collection is and almost sure my mom threw them away mistakenly but am back in it now 😂

    • @l0lan00b3
      @l0lan00b3 Před rokem

      The games were good until 3rd gen you can totally play them on an emulator for free now a days

    • @matthewcadden1967
      @matthewcadden1967 Před rokem

      Man u know how many 1st edition Charizards gen one og I gave away or sold for 40$ ect lol man I hate watching these pokemon videos now bc of that reason lol 😅

  • @physiobrake
    @physiobrake Před 2 lety +4

    Man, that was an awesome video. So glad you will make it back!
    My favourite memory was honestly finding my old cards at my parents house last year. Just flipping through the binder and having the nostalgia. Then finding your channel shortly after has been such a nice escape!

  • @matttombeng8149
    @matttombeng8149 Před 2 lety +9

    What a blessing in disguise! I’m so glad that you decided to keep going when times were rough, and it eventually paid off and then some. Keep it up, man!

  • @achibababa3264
    @achibababa3264 Před 2 lety

    I discovered your channel just recently and I have been watching your videos for the past few days. It is a very good thing that you did not quit back then and instead came back stronger. Thank you Rev!

  • @FloatinPineapple
    @FloatinPineapple Před 8 měsíci

    That's crazy, I recently just got into collecting again and you're the only pokemon card youtuber I've found that I've enjoyed so to hear you almost quit but didn't is awesome

  • @neloangelo771
    @neloangelo771 Před 2 lety +30

    Man I remember when you opened this initially. That feeling of dread and choking up. Felt it. But man did you get the last laugh! Congrats man.
    Favourite Pokémon memory for me really was the good old days when I had tonnes of original cards. Trading and battling (completely made up rules lol as no one knew how to actually play)😂

  • @thabudmaster
    @thabudmaster Před 2 lety +6

    Amazing that this all worked out for you in the end :) I've only been collecting for a few months but my fav moment was the support my 10 year old son got when his cards got stolen at school, I posted about it in a local FB group & a couple of VERY kind people in there ended up donating a binder full of cards to him. I was honestly blown away by the kindness of people in the community ❤❤

    • @darkmagician2346
      @darkmagician2346 Před 2 lety +2

      Didn’t really work out think about how much he had to pay to psa to get all of those graded not as much of a profit as it seems

  • @ar0ld4n03
    @ar0ld4n03 Před rokem

    Thank u for not giving and continue down this path. All ur fans are grateful to u and we appreciate all that u done, especially sharing your collection. ❤️

  • @CJIlluminati
    @CJIlluminati Před 2 lety

    One of my favorite parts of opening Pokemon is when I rediscovered them. Watching you and other creators. I got back in to it when Battle Styles came out. Thank you for all you do for the community.

  • @neckwearmancer9619
    @neckwearmancer9619 Před 2 lety +3

    My favorite moment was finding all my old cards after losing interest in the hobby for awhile. So happy that you didn't give up Rev, love your videos and it's awesome you came out on top still!

  • @happychrisgamer5737
    @happychrisgamer5737 Před 2 lety +12

    It's amazing to see how you beat the scammers and even after getting scammed had the will power to continue collecting it reminds me of how I got really into the hobby when I pulled a rayquaza vmax out of a random pack that I bought of evolving skies and how those moments make collecting pokemon cards worth it.

  • @coffeeratswithhats
    @coffeeratswithhats Před 2 lety +2

    One of my favorite moments from collecting pokemon cards was when I was a kid, and for Christmas, my mom's friend gave me all of his old pokemon cards. these were all base set cards and there were holographics. I remember my heart dropping when I saw the second edition Charizard. I still, have them today, and I've kept them in the best condition I could since! I was around 10 at the time.

  • @mgo7769
    @mgo7769 Před 2 lety +2

    My favorite moment collecting Pokemon cards was when I fully realized the scope and longevity Pokemon has had over the years. Before that I didn't know the difference between any of the sets.

  • @nolan7davis
    @nolan7davis Před 2 lety +7

    I'm so happy this worked out for you and it's been quite the journey watching this over the years! My favorite memory with Pokemon has got to be at the very begining. My Dad was traveling a lot for work and my brothers and I would miss him so much. He made it a point to always bring home gifts for us and they were always so special. Back in 1999 after one of his trips, my Dad brought me home a base starter set and a few loose packs. That gift was so awesome and led me down a 23 year path of collecting and playing Pokemon!

  • @tracymrtnz5340
    @tracymrtnz5340 Před 2 lety +4

    So glad you didn’t quit ! Favorite moment was bonding with my partner when I started collecting again. Has brought us closer & she always gets the lucky pulls.

  • @Fungi_Ty
    @Fungi_Ty Před 2 lety

    You are so awesome Rev. Definitely my favorite Pokémon channel 🙏🏼 My favorite moments collecting were as a kid for sure. SO MANY amazing memories! When my grandma would take me to the mall and we would go to the local card shop 💗

  • @sdlowkey4704
    @sdlowkey4704 Před rokem +21

    I bet that scammer is probably watching and is punching the air

    • @Mercan1556
      @Mercan1556 Před rokem

      yeah i would also cry if i would take all holos out of a pack and sell it for the unsealed price

    • @carnivorousplant5772
      @carnivorousplant5772 Před rokem

      @@Mercan1556 the point is Man’s gave away 20k in the process of scamming lol

    • @richardotto8063
      @richardotto8063 Před rokem

      @@carnivorousplant5772 well... Not really. You actually need to sell all of those cards to get the $20k back, which i believe wouldn't be so easy and gotta take a long time. In fact, if i were PokeRev and someone offered me $10k for all the cards he got from the scammer, i might have sell it.
      The scammer on the other hand, already got $10k cash which he can use as a capital for his business. Not to mention he also got all the foil cards, which can netted him tens of thousand dollar right now. So yes, the scammer wouldn't regret it in the slightest.
      But i praise PokeRev for the fact that he can still think positively after such a tragedy happened to him

    • @soundwave6083
      @soundwave6083 Před rokem +4

      Nah. It would take forever to sell all of these cards. That is also assuming you are getting what you want for these which is highly unlikely.

    • @sdlowkey4704
      @sdlowkey4704 Před rokem

      @@soundwave6083 possibly but even if he doesn’t get the price he wants he stay gonna make a lil of a profit

  • @pyates1990
    @pyates1990 Před 2 lety +3

    My favorite moment so far was getting back into collecting. I got back in towards the end of 2019 and fell in love with Hidden Fates because of how nostalgic the set was.

  • @DViper0020
    @DViper0020 Před 2 lety +3

    I love the grind man. I'm actually in a spot right now where I'm considering giving up on collecting Pokemon cards. I just spend so much on sealed product, and I haven't had luck when searching for my chase cards. Also, I wanted to get a break going for my sealed Base Set 2 booster box that I have, but I'm just too small of a content creator to get enough interest in selling all of the packs. I bought that box last year and since money is getting tight, I think I may just have to sell it to try to recoup some of what I spent on it, which is very unfortunate since I haven't opened up any vintage cards since the early 2000's and I thought this may have been my chance.
    My favorite moment collecting Pokemon cards was probably last year, when I got back into Pokemon cards, and I pulled the shiny Charizard V from Champion's Path. I actually sent it into The Grading Authority (they are an awesome company, with great looking labels, and very reasonable prices, so check them out if you haven't heard of them!) and that Zard came back as a Pristine 10! It's definitely my favorite card in my collection!

  • @annekramer8584
    @annekramer8584 Před 2 lety +1

    "Why can we not just all be like Bill? ' Laughed so hard about that xD

  • @ElEheyeh
    @ElEheyeh Před rokem +6

    I'm glad that you made your money back but you didn't pull a reverse scam, it just didn't hurt as bad as it could. The cards the scammer took out were almost certainly worth way more than all of these cards.

    • @wattsinc.
      @wattsinc. Před 10 měsíci

      And he paid the guy for the box as sealed

  • @aythgaming5646
    @aythgaming5646 Před 2 lety +4

    Favourite moment has to be the first time I pulled a secret rare and realising the set had even more cards inside it that I had no clue about. Just a great surprise.

  • @plissken2404
    @plissken2404 Před 2 lety +10

    My favorite moment collecting Pokémon cards was getting my hands on my childhood collection a few months ago. I collected from 1999 to around 2008 and I thought they were all gone. When my mom called to tell me she found them I was super excited but wasn't sure if they were all still there. Much to my surprise one of the first cards I pulled out of the box was a Shining Gyarados. Not only did this blow my mind but it felt like everything just came full circle. Cheers Rev I love your channel!

  • @deroth64z
    @deroth64z Před 2 lety

    I been collecting Pokemon cards sense based set 1. I can't tell you if I ever got scammed as a kid. But as an adult, two years ago I told my landlord at the time that I was renting month to month that I was going to move by the end of December. A day after Christmas I came home from my girlfriends house to pack up my stuff. My key didn't work and when I was able to reach the landlord they told me that they changed the locks. She not only did that but ended up stealing my PS4, my marvel movie collection, but most importantly stole all of my Pokemon cards. All my memories collection cards stole just like that. Its thanks to the support of my girlfriend that I started collecting cards again last year but I know how it feels to loose something. I love watching your videos cause I get to see a lot of old vintage cards. It's almost like I get to see my old sets again. Thanks for being awesome and being very positive in your videos.

  • @sommer6576
    @sommer6576 Před 2 lety +1

    Crazy to see this happened man!! Good job for not quitting and always believe in your dreams! Best moment collecting Pkcards was hitting old cards in my grandma’s house, lovely feeling

  • @thanhhanghoang2083
    @thanhhanghoang2083 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for not giving up on this pokemon collecting journey. I'm happy everything works out in your favor!

  • @owendarragh1396
    @owendarragh1396 Před 2 lety +7

    What an amazing story this has been. The fact that you beat the scammer using the cards they gave you as fodder and made back what you lost is great. I'm really happy for you.

  • @iKaresaboutNASCAR
    @iKaresaboutNASCAR Před 2 lety +97

    Honestly, I feel like this is one giveaway I'd wanna win. Been here since you were scammed on that box and the positivity you showed in losing that amount of money, was inspirational.

  • @boukekuiper7763
    @boukekuiper7763 Před rokem

    What an amazing reverse situation, the term "reverse" got a whole new meaning! 😆👌
    I've had my moments too with people that are sending fake cards or no cards at all...
    Also get a lot of reactions below your video's, probably nothing to respond to, just to be safe....
    Still collecting though and always try to be fair to everyone, that keeps it a fun hobby.
    Keep it up man, you bring Pokémon to another level 👊🏻

  • @Ratchet729
    @Ratchet729 Před 2 lety +7

    I'm always scared to shop online when there's possibilites of scams. So I purchase cards with great precautions. at your cards weren't fake, that's good to know but it's still scary the fact cards can tampered with.

  • @Themayor13
    @Themayor13 Před 2 lety +2

    My favorite moment is getting back into the hobby. I did it as a kid and stopped. Rediscovering how much fun it is makes me so happy. Even got my wife into pokemon!

  • @solunaescutcheon5428
    @solunaescutcheon5428 Před rokem

    5 years ago I lost my 4th collection I watched you and other collectors who do what you do, and I still gave up but watched and watched, then I met a friend who had kids whom collect cards, I decided to take a $2500 loan, and I spent $2000 on Pokémon cards booster boxes and packs some graded stuff, I bought some bulk stuff, the kiddos are going through them with me, and I have about 20,000 cards, I got 2000 more from our local card store for $75, and I am trying to do what my goal was 12 years ago when I was 16/17, which is collect every Pokémon card from every generation and I know it’s gonna be much harder now then it was back then. I love watching these videos man and sorry you got duped, but I’m happy you didn’t quit and that you kept going cause you have am awesome channel!

    • @solunaescutcheon5428
      @solunaescutcheon5428 Před rokem

      How do I message you, can we use email by chance?

    • @solunaescutcheon5428
      @solunaescutcheon5428 Před rokem

      Also I took 30 minutes to message after reading this cause I was shell shocked because I love watching these videos so much! Takes me back to when I was a kid, and I love seeing the reactions!

  • @yanique0138
    @yanique0138 Před rokem

    Always good to be optimistic. Currently still watching the full video but I think as long as you are able to make anything over grading fees is a dub.
    We all have made bad investments and it happens, it's what you do afterward.

  • @mailmantcg8070
    @mailmantcg8070 Před 2 lety +1

    I would be so heartbroken if you had quit. You got me back into this amazing world. My favorite Pokémon moment was very recently when I bought my first pack in many years and pulled an Alt Art Blaziken VMax. My all time favorite Pokémon

  • @justinbsi0
    @justinbsi0 Před 2 lety +8

    My favorite memory, and occasionally my biggest regret, was when I gave away my pokemon card collection to a friend whos family was much less fortunate then mine. He only ever got a few packs of cards when he was young and I started to fall out of collecting them myself, so I decided to give him my entire collection. I still loved the games but didn't care too much about the card game, and felt no reason to hold onto the cards after a while. Thanks for the great content PokeRev!

    • @placebofn
      @placebofn Před rokem +2

      A little late, but man that was hella nice of you, don’t think back and regret that.

  • @Normaleman23
    @Normaleman23 Před 2 lety +1

    Getting some Pokémon pack back in 1999/2000 from my dad after struggling with money for so long, it felt like so special getting a few packs at the same time! I couldn't decide which art pack I wanted.

  • @SteeleDickSteele
    @SteeleDickSteele Před 2 lety

    My favorite moment was about 20 years ago when base set hit the stores in Finland. My friends mom gave us some money to buy stuff from the store. We used the all the change to buy Pokemon cards and his mom was so pissed at him. But we had fun ripping those few packs open. Don't remember what we got but the memory still remains.

  • @slaptasstic
    @slaptasstic Před 2 lety +16

    i can’t imagine how you felt but i’m so glad you prevailed, you are an inspiration!!

  • @JohnnyDeer69858
    @JohnnyDeer69858 Před rokem +5

    My favorite was when I got a sun and moon pack and got a break that was my best open ever!🎉

  • @Joecoogan751
    @Joecoogan751 Před rokem

    Iv only came across your channel over the last 12-15 months and still watching all these previous videos and getting my days through 👌🔥🔥

  • @Cubist_Official
    @Cubist_Official Před 4 měsíci

    17:48 Right when I saw the arcanine, I had the feel to say this. At a convention, many years ago, I was given I think like $40 or $50, and I very clearly remember buying an english shadowless Arcanine for $10, but sadly its not in the best of conditions, I would say its in medium to heavy played condition, and a shadowless arcanine is only worth about $13.90 in good condition.

  • @troyb5362
    @troyb5362 Před 2 lety +14

    I couldn’t imagine being scammed out of $10000, I’d be heartbroken! So glad you could persevere

    • @gregdoh
      @gregdoh Před 2 lety +2

      It's a little less bad when you're a business owner since it's a tax write off expense

    • @zipy4900
      @zipy4900 Před 2 lety

      @@gregdoh Someone still had to pay 10K

    • @gregdoh
      @gregdoh Před 2 lety

      @@zipy4900 yup, us taxpayers. And I'm not saying it still isn't bad for Pokerev- I'm sure he would have rather had that $10k to spend on other business expenses, assets, etc.

    • @zipy4900
      @zipy4900 Před 2 lety +1

      @@gregdoh Well the government wastes majority of the tax money anyways so might as well use them for pokemon

    • @gregdoh
      @gregdoh Před 2 lety +1

      @@zipy4900 100%. Overall, business owners do much more for our communities and country than our gov with money.

  • @AaronBradleyGordon
    @AaronBradleyGordon Před 2 lety +11

    Right on Rev! Glad there is a slightly Silver lining to the story! All the best, and much more success brother!

    • @eddievilches2439
      @eddievilches2439 Před 2 lety +1

      My first card was when the mew promo card came out for the Pokémon movie #BestCardEver

  • @thomascox152
    @thomascox152 Před 2 lety

    My favorite moment actually just happened to me not too long ago, I went to my neighborhood comic book store looking for the What if...? comics and I saw that they made another run of shining fates so I bought a randomETB and hit the shiny charizard!!! It was pretty awesome... That and I got to give the umbreon alt (that I totally pulled out of 3 packs!!!) To my wif for our anniversary... Keep doing what you're doing rev, you're bringing joy to millions and I just want to say that I really respect that, not everyone has positive things in their lives all the time but you give us that hour of bliss to get us through. Thank you for everything you do man, you're a true inspiration

  • @Manking1337
    @Manking1337 Před rokem

    Good to see you make your money back.
    I am very new to collecting Pokemon cards and I am very afraid of getting scammed. Unfortunately there are always people banking on others inexperience or carlessness...

  • @reachnewheights1268
    @reachnewheights1268 Před rokem +38

    I love this video because you get the last laugh in this. I hope the scammer feels so stupid.

    • @cyadevin1005
      @cyadevin1005 Před 6 měsíci

      What did the scammer do again? Give him Spanish cards? He pulls nothing but graded English here.

  • @MontclairBear
    @MontclairBear Před 2 lety +23

    this is actually a crazy story :o

    • @oznemito6350
      @oznemito6350 Před 2 lety +1

      Hey MontclairBear

    • @crazyibbyclips3322
      @crazyibbyclips3322 Před 2 lety

      weird seeing you here

    • @crazycrazyo4085
      @crazycrazyo4085 Před 2 lety

      @@crazyibbyclips3322 yeah isn’t it strange that a youtuber is watching someone look at Pokémon cards? How’s that weird

    • @crazyibbyclips3322
      @crazyibbyclips3322 Před 2 lety

      @crazycrazyo ok mb

    • @crazycrazyo4085
      @crazycrazyo4085 Před 2 lety

      @@crazyibbyclips3322 sorry people saying that it’s strange that a verified person is watching a video annoys me

  • @raystacyellen1989
    @raystacyellen1989 Před rokem

    I hate to see people getting scammed on their cards (especially you, Rev) whether it's a $10,000 box or a 5 dollar booster it just breaks me. But I'm so glad to see you getting your money back with those PSA's. Keep on keeping on Rev!!!

  • @TheCrankyKong
    @TheCrankyKong Před 2 lety +1

    2:55 I barely comment on videos but as soon as you said that my brain went through all my memories of the Pokemon TCG and I can actually tell you my best and worst moment^^
    so my best moment is actually when my brother bought me a little collection box with I guess 4 booster packs inside (Shining Fates) for 35€.
    I actually told him that it wasnt necessary and that its way to expensive but he said its all good its a present money doesnt mean anything.
    And from that box... I actually pulled the shiny charizard VMAX and I told him that its such a big hit and I was so happy. he even said to me he has never seen me that happy which made me also realise how I keep my feelings to myself all the time (good and bad ones).
    And also my worst moment even tho you didnt ask for it was when I was 6 years old and I was on a "flea market" and someone sold a base set charizard for 10€ but I only had 8... and my mom actually said she wont buy it because 10€ for one card is to expensive... I managed to get some awesome cards in my childhood but I never was able to get a base set charizard... makes me sad till now because I still own all my old cards and charizard is still missing... :c

  • @crazyclumsybros1832
    @crazyclumsybros1832 Před 2 lety +5

    I’m so happy that you were able to beat the scammer! I’m also so glad that you didn’t give up Pokémon collecting when you got scammed. Since you kept trying, now all of the community can watch your amazing videos everyday! My personal favorite Pokémon memory was when I was around 6 or 7 and I would always buy those collection boxes from Walmart. There was never a specific box I opened that had some really amazing card in it but those memories are really nostalgic to me and I wish I could have that amazing feeling opening those boxes back!

  • @MandyLina123
    @MandyLina123 Před 2 lety +24

    I love how karma techinally went back on the scammer as they thought you scammed you so long ago, but look who's laughing now.

    • @wolfpackwarriors
      @wolfpackwarriors Před rokem +3

      Scammer still won bc the English cards are worth more if the scammer was smart he wouldn’t have even put Pokémon cards in there but it’s good to know rev still came up

    • @MandyLina123
      @MandyLina123 Před rokem +5

      @@wolfpackwarriors Yeah, but maybe he didn’t even have the English cards so 🤷‍♀️ who knows. I’ve been given empty booster boxes for packs I never bought boxes for so…🤷‍♀️
      But true, he could’ve put in like G.I. Joe cards in there probably or something. Its good that he came out on top :D

  • @FoardenotFord
    @FoardenotFord Před 3 měsíci

    Everybody loves a comeback story. You could have easily given those cards away, sold them for next to nothing, or even thrown them out. Instead you kept the faith and stayed in the game, and your resilience was rewarded. Love to see it, thanks for sharing sir.

  • @pokekatrader3720
    @pokekatrader3720 Před rokem

    so glad you didn't quit. your content is fantastic, informative, and without a doubt entertaining! i've learned a ton about pokemon cards from your channel. keep up the awesome work!

  • @noobXd3stroyer
    @noobXd3stroyer Před 2 lety +7

    I remember when that video dropped and I felt so bad for you, trying to think of some way you could get your money back. I’m glad you could find some redemption from this. My favorite memory has to be working hard for my grandmother on the weekends doing chores to buy jungle and fossil packs from her local card shop, my two favorite sets to this day

  • @alvinxiong3352
    @alvinxiong3352 Před 2 lety

    Best moment was recovering all the lost cards I use to had collecting, felt great to find them all back. Even In not the greatest condition, it was a true memory.

  • @davidrey7185
    @davidrey7185 Před rokem

    You are an absolute Legend in the Pokemon community. Keep doing what you're doing. My favorite moment was the 25th anniversary Gold box opening it was epic.

  • @kevinsembiring5384
    @kevinsembiring5384 Před 2 lety +4

    Lucky for us that you keep going rev, without ya we will miss the excitement and experience to open packs and thanks for all the amazing videos. I can’t purchase all that expensive cards but just by watching your videos already made me happy and excited. My favourite moments was when i pull charizard vstar from buying 3 booster packs and I’m so happy because of that. Thanks for the every amazing videos it means a lot to us🤞

  • @tracistHimself
    @tracistHimself Před 2 lety +3

    I would just like to say thank you Poke Rev for always putting a smile on not just my face but everyone one who watches your videos, I would also like to say that my favorite thing about collecting Pokémon is the excitement of pulling any good card.
    Thank you for all the other giveaways you do and I hope you hit 1 million subs by 2023 keep being a hero.

  • @414nismo
    @414nismo Před 2 lety

    Best memories opening cards was definitely one Christmas as a kid. I asked for nothing but Pokémon cards and I had a blast opening pack after pack. Too bad I didn’t know to take better care of them back then.

  • @MetalFreak18100
    @MetalFreak18100 Před 7 měsíci

    My favourite moment want actually recently. I bought 151, Crown Zenith, Silver Tempest and some OGs from back in the day from my buddy. It’s just very nostalgic and makes me feel young again!

  • @michaelfagerberg7007
    @michaelfagerberg7007 Před rokem +2

    Hey, my favorite time I pulled a Pokémon card was when I pulled the butterfree VMax. It was when I just started collecting Pokémon cards. I think it was my first pack actually! You definitely deserve my support!

  • @sarahcregg3746
    @sarahcregg3746 Před 2 lety

    The things you have done for this channel are crazy you are such a good role model All the giveaways you have done for us this is definitely one of the giveaways I want

  • @SmithBeatZ1
    @SmithBeatZ1 Před 2 lety

    Damn, man. I didn't know that. Good on you for never stopping. Great story.

  • @Yaledude1
    @Yaledude1 Před 2 lety

    M favorite moment has to be when I was in third grade (1999) and Pokemon cards exploded. I used to take my cards to school and trade with my classmates. We didn't even know how to properly battle but the anime and the cards together indulged us into the hobby and never looked back since. : )

  • @angelgomez2013
    @angelgomez2013 Před 2 lety

    Favorite moment was opening our first set of XY Evolutions a few years as a family. My kids scored some amazing cards and loved every min of it.

  • @rmyd027
    @rmyd027 Před 2 lety

    My first ETB when coming back to the hobby got the Moltres Alternate Art in Chilling Reign. loved the art and found out later that it was a chase card... made me pretty happy.

  • @FelipeGarcia-ko8jb
    @FelipeGarcia-ko8jb Před rokem

    Thankyou for not quitting and battling thru when you got scammed from 10k in Pokémon cards..Absolutely love your videos!! My greatest moment was when i finally got the peel back card to discover the ditto!

  • @KoyFishin
    @KoyFishin Před rokem

    Hey PokeRev, I just started watching you a few days ago and I love the content you’re making! This is real crazy video, glad to see you make it out of this😅. Hope to see more amazing content from you! Keep up the great work💯💯

  • @eklektek5032
    @eklektek5032 Před 2 lety

    My favorite moments were when I was a kid, walking a few miles with my older brother to the nearest target to pickup some packs of cards. I remember when fossil came out. Such good times.

  • @cardheroes1166
    @cardheroes1166 Před rokem

    My favourite Pokémon moment for me was when my family went on a holiday back in 2001 and my cousin bought along his game boy with the Pokémon game. As soon as I started playing I fall in love so much adventure and trying to find Pokémon. That’s how it all started for me

  • @poetryinnature8299
    @poetryinnature8299 Před 2 lety

    And my favorite moments were just being able to open base set packs back in the day wishing i had saved some, also remember pulling a base set Raichu was amazing

  • @brianshaw5468
    @brianshaw5468 Před 2 lety

    Honestly my favorite memory was recent. 25 anniversary packs my daughter opened and she got a golden mew. She was sooooo excited. Seeing that reminded me of when I was young. That farfectch’d was sweet!

  • @juloschko
    @juloschko Před rokem

    I love it when you are more chill in your videos, earned the sub now!

  • @addeballboa
    @addeballboa Před 2 lety

    My favorite moment collecting Pokémon is last year when my mom bought some packs just for fun, so when i visited i bought a bunch of Celebrations packs. We had a blast opening packs! That i will remember for ever😊😊

  • @JGrissom25
    @JGrissom25 Před 2 lety

    My favorite moment was definitely when I pulled the Shiny Charizard from Hidden Fates a couple years ago, because that was when I first got back into Pokémon since I was a kid. Then another fave memory was as a kid going to daycare with my new cards trying to trade up, having no idea how valuable they would be.

  • @MelliiVision
    @MelliiVision Před 9 měsíci

    I just watch your video’s whenever I’m having a bad day cause your energy and how hyped you are is freaking awesome!! 😂

  • @SM-vx6zq
    @SM-vx6zq Před rokem

    That’s awful I hope you feel better. I’ve just started and I’m trying to avoid those type of sellers

  • @davidmichael8182
    @davidmichael8182 Před rokem

    My favourite moment was opening number 4 ETB box Pokémon Celebrations, last card, from the last packet was a Charizard that box was given to me by my son for my birthday. Happy, very happy you recuperated your money with interest. Keep on Poke reving!!

  • @samslens7793
    @samslens7793 Před 2 lety

    I never had the money to collect before, and when I was younger, we didn't have anything pokemon in my country 😅 now, I have the money and only just recently started buying them, you're one of the first that drew my attention.

  • @NJplaysVR
    @NJplaysVR Před 3 měsíci +1

    When I was little me and my dad used to go to a card shop where they would give you three packs if you had good grades and I got three evolutions I remember vividly pulling a holographic charizard.

  • @keribryan3974
    @keribryan3974 Před rokem

    Favorite moment collecting pokemon was when my son finally caught the collecting bug and now goes threw all the cards I being buying him for years. Playing with them drawing this versions of them making teams lol

  • @poemonroe8848
    @poemonroe8848 Před 2 lety

    When base set was first released, pulling a Venusaur was definitely my favorite card. I still have it thankfully.

  • @Hunterplayzz586
    @Hunterplayzz586 Před 3 měsíci +1

    My favorite moment lands in September of 2023 where my first pack of Pokémon was astral radiance where I pulled full art irida

  • @mostlyghostey
    @mostlyghostey Před 11 měsíci

    I know the giveaway is long over, but my favourite memory about opening Pokémon cards is about my mom. Not just one opening but every opening I do she loves to sit down with me and watch as I do them. She’s always so, so supportive and wants to learn how the cards work so she can support me. And I will treasure the time we spend together opening packs more than I’ll treasure the cards themselves.

  • @xxxTTandresxxx
    @xxxTTandresxxx Před 2 lety

    My favorite moment was opening 3 random legendary treasures boosters I picked up at Walmart, and pulling both the gold zekrom and reshirams! Never have had luck with yugioh or Pokémon remotely close since