Three distinct groups use grading services: collectors seeking preservation and authentication, investors using standardised grades to reduce transaction risk, and resellers maximising returns on secondary market sales
Flareon ex and Primarina ex are also interesting cards to experiment with in matches, although theyre admittedly not the strongest options for Fire-type and Water-type ex cards in the current competitive scene
Offers vary significantly between shops
r/pkmntcgtrades both Pricing: Below Market Reliability: varies Best for: Below-market singles trades, bulk commons/uncommons, Team Collection promos Reference TCGPlayer market prices and offer 10-15% below for bulk lots
The build also runs a disruption package in cards like Magus of the Moon and Ruination to prevent your opponents from interacting and disrupting your own game plan
This is the binder Id recommend to most people starting out or upgrading from a basic option