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TalkBack / Re: Why Are North American Kid Icarus: Uprising Cards So Hard to Collect?

« on: September 27, 2012, 07:48:31 PM »

Collecting these cards have been a fun and rewarding Challenge.
 
This is my first experience with card collecting - well, besides Pokemon in 1999, but thats beside the point.  The feeling of safe card handling, checklists, doubles list, sleeving, hard casing, professional card grading – wow.  Truly enjoyable.
 
In the end, I in fact agree with the way Nintendo limited its distribution of these cards.  Its not about making money, they have Paninni and AKDJ cards that are raking in the dough.  IMO, of all three sets (AKDP/AKDJ/AKDE) AKDE's are and will retain its value over time.
 
 
Forget that 402 card box set on ebay, I have been collecting KI:U (AKDE) Cards since day one and have had little to no problems obtaining the cards to add to my collection.
 
Part of the fun is wheeling and dealing through the dark regions of the interwebs and connecting with true AKDE collectors (around the world) that have the cards you need and vice versa.
 
Yes, Ive dropped some bills on ebay like the rest of you.. But that initial investment has paid off with nearly a complete set of all cards and promos.  Feels like I started with a book of matches and have wheeled and dealed into owning a 4 wheel camper.  Then again, this is my experience with trading.  Those 15 or so Series 1 Boosters I bought back in April’12 have more than paid for themselves and have allowed me the leverage card for card trades - successfully completing series 1 and on my way to a complete Series 2.
 
Also, hardcore fans should knuckle up and actually go to conventions.  First hand, I can say - Nintendo was VERY generous with its distribution of Booster packs.  In fact, I am still sitting on 80 or so unopened Series 2 boosters and nearly 200 S2 doubles with no plans to sell on ebay.  I have stopped opening packs and continuing the tradition of finding global collectors to barter with.  These cards are meant to circulate, not fetch top dollar online. Then again, Supply and Demand right?
 
 
Lastly, NOA will not see a retail these cards stateside.  A knowledgeable NOA rep told me first hand after a lengthy discussion about AKDE-025 Three Sacred Treasures.  FYI – If your 3ST card is SEALED, congratulations – KEEP IT THAT WAY.  This is definitively a deciding factor for present and future value of cards.  *that 402 Card boxset contains a 3ST card (unsealed) of course.   I digress. Just wanted to add my 2 cents. Best of Luck and Keep Collecting.

So can you hook me up with some series 2's. I'm a TRUE fan but I live in Canada. There are no conventions here.

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TalkBack / Re: Why Are North American Kid Icarus: Uprising Cards So Hard to Collect?

« on: September 23, 2012, 12:06:53 AM »

My point is they are not free to me and the majority of the general public. You have to pay the scalpers on eBay.

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TalkBack / Re: Why Are North American Kid Icarus: Uprising Cards So Hard to Collect?

« on: September 23, 2012, 12:04:28 AM »

I would have rather they skip our region than make them impossible to get. I had to spend a fortune to get all series one. And I only started collecting those because I got some free with the game. They don't give them out in my area, so what am I to do? I have no way to continue and collect series 2 unless I pay hundreds of dollars on eBay. I have been a lifelong loyal Nintendo fan, and I don't want to boycott, but I'm tired of being screwed with. Don't hype me on something then not deliver. And this isn't the first time.

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TalkBack / Re: Why Are North American Kid Icarus: Uprising Cards So Hard to Collect?

« on: September 21, 2012, 03:27:16 PM »

I feel the same way. Nintendo teased us with the prospect of collecting these cards, then they leave us empty handed, and put the cards in the hands of scalpers. I spent alot of time and money collecting series 1 and now there is no way for me to get my hands on any series 2 unless I pay the scalpers top dollar on ebay. I am very upset by this and I have contacted Nintendo many times about it. All they tell me is "it may become more available" but it never does. I would recommend everyone who cares contact Nintendo and tell them to make these more available. And tell them you will boycott the Wii-U if they don't. After all if they are going to screw you on this, then who knows how they will screw you when the Wii-U comes out. How many promises will they make and then break just to get us to buy something?