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    Collecting Card storage and protection

    I recently noticed a ding on a few cards on the first page of my UP Pro Binder (9 pocket, side-loading portfolio) when I dug up my old Gen 1 collection. Upon further inspection, the webbing seemed to have made some "indents" on my cards. It only affected the first page. It was really strange...
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    Collecting Suspected fake card - fakes are getting better

    Great tip. I guess I am used to going to eBay from 10 years ago as there are many deals to be found. I am also based in Canada, so when I find a deal in Canada it's significantly cheaper when factoring exchange and lower demand (less bidders from the U.S. due to usually higher shipping costs)...
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    Collecting Suspected fake card - fakes are getting better

    Thanks again. This feedback prompted me to look into my other Charizard a bit more. I thought this one was fine but based on the descriptions here I thought I should double check. The card's fonts and colors generally look good compared to the actual official card. Offical...
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    Collecting Suspected fake card - fakes are getting better

    Thank you SO MUCH for the detailed explanations. I thought something felt "off" but now with these points in mind, I can DEFINITELY see the difference in fonts. I think fonts will be how I will filter these on eBay. Since these are my first purchases after the WOTC era, I still struggle with...
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    Collecting Suspected fake card - fakes are getting better

    Dear all, New member here. I used to collect Pokemon back in the early 2000's and wanted to get back into it. In the past, it was easy to spot counterfeits (very different holofoil, incorrect fonts, incorrect colors, etc.). Recently, I bought a few single M Charizard Ex (both X and Y) off...
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