The Sad Reality of Buying Pokemon Packs In 2023

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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 Год назад

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

@MrXmoda Год назад

DRAG THEM

@darkcarnage5239 Год назад

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

@sticc_ Год назад

@@darkcarnage5239still

@Nesleo Год назад

but we talking about 1.5k $ loss 😢

@DeltaRaptor476 Год назад

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

@zoes309 Год назад

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

@CGInsightHub Год назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@CGInsightHub 10 месяцев назад

@@GhostlordGamesit was carlos1027

@CrazyWerewolf444 9 месяцев назад

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

@reikomcdouble3017 9 месяцев назад

Liar

@CGInsightHub 9 месяцев назад

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

@Kahuna3D Год назад

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

@PapaJodster Год назад

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

@CJV69 Год назад

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

@novaangle2183 11 месяцев назад

@@CJV69 Honestly, they won't care.

@rebar6797 11 месяцев назад

@@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 11 месяцев назад

@@PapaJodsterof course he can prove it he has video

@a28skullking Год назад

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 Год назад

Including the pokemon company itself!

@PapaJodster Год назад

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

@swide2750 Год назад

including the government itself!

@claymills771 11 месяцев назад

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

@a28skullking 11 месяцев назад

@@claymills771 yeah I’ve noticed a lot of profiteers on RU-vid 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 Год назад

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

@centuryspicysalsa Год назад

Lol Nigerian scammer

@tigergamer4802 Год назад

well spoken

@adammonahan687 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@adammonahan687 2 out of 6. Bad chances.

@herohour6496 Год назад

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

@ericprice1420 5 месяцев назад

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 Год назад

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 6 месяцев назад

Are little kids not persons

@mjgfish Год назад

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

@arnoudsmit Год назад

Thanks for the tips rev🙏

@ianturnbull7 Год назад

how do you know they're not all weighed?

@finalhearts676 Год назад

@@ianturnbull7 Thats the other problem for sure!

@wushu7294 10 месяцев назад

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

@-Neon Год назад

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

@USMCGTR 11 месяцев назад

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

@rickperez-kz7gj 10 месяцев назад

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

@spidman7 Год назад

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

@flixiconSJA Год назад

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.

@certifiedhater420 7 месяцев назад

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

@MANAFEST82 11 месяцев назад

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.

@staceypiano7475 Год назад

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

@gundampress1415 Год назад

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

@sentient_sapien Год назад

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.

@sinfulyminded 10 месяцев назад

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.

@coreymcwilliams7711 Год назад

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

@BryceAtDesk Год назад

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!

@Keen978 Год назад

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

@bussinbangerspod Год назад

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

@millerolsem Год назад

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

@naomiskyz 7 месяцев назад

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

@xXSadiztikXx Год назад

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!!!

@breeboo23 Год назад

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

@Ejumacator Год назад

Great vid, quality as always thank you rev!!!

@kami8473 Год назад

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

@Poke_Monk Год назад

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 10 месяцев назад

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

@mattbrass9064 10 месяцев назад

Love the videos takes me back to my childhood fam keep it up!

@_jamessimmons Год назад

Thanks for the info on what to look out for

@sam-yall7246 Год назад

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

@ami2626 Год назад

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

@TheOddOddish 9 месяцев назад

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!

@patrickrust2204 9 месяцев назад

Love these videos where your being light yo these situations

@GyaraDude Год назад

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

@OCEtruxxy Год назад

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

@evanhooten5788 Год назад

Always enjoy watching you, get a lot of info

@Raymx3 10 месяцев назад

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

@ericprice1420 Год назад

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

@TheCardFatherTCG Год назад

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

@Hightonethunderali Год назад

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

@RadPokeDad 7 месяцев назад

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

@paulgoolesby1167 Год назад

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.

@1cboys9 Год назад

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.

@SparePartsBricks Год назад

The art on those old cards is so cool

@stephenreilly8523 10 месяцев назад

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.

@nolenbeck1238 Год назад

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

@GeekTeacherMaude Год назад

Thank you Rev for doing this for us! 💜

@reddingjason 10 месяцев назад

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

@ThemHaleyBoys Год назад

Great video rev, keeping us informed!

@nflfanatic2968 Год назад

This man is a legend. His content never fails

@GodstoneHawk Год назад

Can we just appreciate what Rev is doing for us?

@duffy5079 Год назад

Rev just getting paid by the big card sellers

@NadiaRafz_ Год назад

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

@duffy5079 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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_ Год назад

@@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 🙂

@dustinhunter6669 8 месяцев назад

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

@Ndup Год назад

It’s really fun to watch these video’s!

@PikaMelBelle Год назад

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

@carjax777 Год назад

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 😅

@HikingCampingandPhotography 7 месяцев назад

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

@KannibalFish Год назад

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 Год назад

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 9 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@StrawhatDawn Год назад

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)

@shank92 Год назад

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.

@sergiofutbol123 7 месяцев назад

Hell yeah man this is the type of stuff thats really appreciated you are great

@amberoak Год назад

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.

@seanzombi2853 Год назад

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

@DMoTheGreat Год назад

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

@matthewcosmi9393 11 месяцев назад

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

@baptistepothet7453 10 месяцев назад

Man tou deserve a thumbs up for this exercise… quite instructive!

@ACE_censation Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@anthonyziino7588 11 месяцев назад

love your stuff man, all the way from Australia.

@Newfie95CJ 6 месяцев назад

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

@lbcgeo2607 Год назад

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

@Dinoco-42 Год назад

It’s easy to tell

@going.bonkers Год назад

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

@andrewmahabir589 Год назад

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

@1228SamIam Год назад

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

@LEATHERDICK Год назад

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 Год назад

He still does it though

@LEATHERDICK Год назад

@@viewing3768 obviously

@Hans-dx1wt Год назад

All your videos are so awesome!!!

@Abzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Год назад

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

@nikolasdettling9409 Год назад

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

@azviking139 9 месяцев назад

Bs that they allow people to change their username

@Ttiger42 Год назад

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

@BoxOtter Год назад

I appreciate you doing a video like this, especially for those of us new to the hobby!

@ryandevries8811 10 месяцев назад

Love the videos and you taking the hits for us!

@jesteriahgaming Год назад

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

@roganmcandrews7536 Год назад

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

@joebws08 Год назад

Thanks for your content Rev really helpful for a beginner 👍👏

@sejennings1986 9 месяцев назад

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!

@mitchellsterner3765 Год назад

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

@mangoxango14 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@refineme Год назад

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.

@armouredthug5154 11 месяцев назад

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

@Daveneddie Год назад

Great info. Thanks Rev

@ATMDREW17 Год назад

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

@johnnyec Год назад

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

@TotobamfRS Год назад

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