SCAMMED !!! Base Set 1ST EDITION Pokemon Booster Box - 100% RESEALED

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  • @Haydunn
    @Haydunn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Man ya really hate to see it. You handled that much better than I would have haha. Appreciate your content man

    • @denizthebig
      @denizthebig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bobdarker519 i mean when u got so much money its a bit diff still idk its like i lost 100 € ^^

    • @ValueTowny
      @ValueTowny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobdarker519 for you to lose 100$ you would of had to have had a 100$ to begin with

  • @chadgalloway7344
    @chadgalloway7344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    Love how rusty is so chill about losing 80,000 if i lost 100 i would track the guy down lol.

    • @stefanfreestylez
      @stefanfreestylez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Id track them down for 20$ its about principle. Would be worth time spent and all money accociate with that (plane tickets, hotels, private imvestigators etc..)

    • @Mahatheyew
      @Mahatheyew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      If he bought this box 5 years ago then he didnt pay 80k for it.

    • @stefanfreestylez
      @stefanfreestylez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Mahatheyew ya for sure but point is he couldve sold it for around that now

    • @pawpatrolnews
      @pawpatrolnews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Don't you have a life? Besides, he purchased this box years ago for waaaaay less the 80k

    • @chadgalloway7344
      @chadgalloway7344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@pawpatrolnews so glad to you were with him when he purchased it. Go back under ur bridge troll

  • @XenoDeki
    @XenoDeki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Ouch my dude. The fact that the scammer put all that effort to make it "look" legit as possible. That person/s is truly a disgusting human.

  • @MagikarpFilms
    @MagikarpFilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    wow.... sorry to see this happen to you man. this kind of made me sick to know people would go this low...

    • @lLostGems
      @lLostGems 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm vomiting on the toilet as well

    • @ryanbeatbox
      @ryanbeatbox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      After how long humans have been around, are you REALLY surprised so bad that you were sick to think people would go this low? Like, waging wars across multiple continents, death to trillions of innocent people from religion and political wars, scams ranging back 1,000's of years, rape, torture, this is only naming a FEW things fucked up by human beings..... Resealed pokemon box packs was what did it for you?

    • @Ensource
      @Ensource 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanbeatbox best comment

  • @dalie1990
    @dalie1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    I would not rest until I hunted this scum bag down and brought him to justice, this is what puts me off wanting to buy WOTC sealed product. I honestly wouldn’t be able to live with the guilt if I did this to somebody else.

    • @Rossbrian1
      @Rossbrian1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      80k is worthy of a good beating

    • @zachklippa3464
      @zachklippa3464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I ended my collecting due to scammers and other reasons but I collected to have fun, not to watch my back and make sure what I buy is real..just not for me anymore which is sad.

    • @NotKD35
      @NotKD35 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zach Klippa knock on wood.. I’ve had good luck buying and selling (mainly selling) on eBay so far. The sad part is that all it takes is one or two scammers to crush my profit margin and make it not worth it to sell online.
      For the most part the MTG community has been great to deal with. Haven’t sold my Pokémon yet. Scammers ruin it for everyone

    • @NotKD35
      @NotKD35 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      dalie1990 I agree. This is brutal. What a sick cruel guy... it would be bad enough to lie and maybe give non shadowless packs that were advertised as shadowless.. resealing is just horrible though. The fact people would do that is just sickening. Shouldn’t be robbing your fellow TCG collectors or players for your own financial gain

    • @rfbftp123
      @rfbftp123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Rossbrian1 not to bring any light to the conversation, but 5 years ago this box was not 80k, so atleast he didn't lose that much

  • @DarksidePride
    @DarksidePride 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    very honorable of you coming forward with it, most people would of kept it a secret and sold it off.

  • @LootboxTVreviews
    @LootboxTVreviews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    It's crazy, last week I held that box in person. I am so sorry brother. EVERYONE SHARE THIS VIDEO!

    • @smackdaddy710
      @smackdaddy710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Where you the one that noticed it being resealed or did you think it was legit too?? Thats heartbreaking tho

    • @LootboxTVreviews
      @LootboxTVreviews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Luke Mcneilly nah, honestly, I was in shock. I was nervous just touching it.

    • @smackdaddy710
      @smackdaddy710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LootboxTVreviews and also how is Rusty always so calm in whatever situation like he just lost out on this and was so chill. But don't worry I was crying for him haha

    • @LootboxTVreviews
      @LootboxTVreviews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@smackdaddy710 You and me both.

    • @TheDumbassstunts
      @TheDumbassstunts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@LootboxTVreviews he probably had to wipe down sausage finger prints on the box and that's when he noticed it waa fake

  • @crazyman854
    @crazyman854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    That is so tragic. I'm glad you are handling it very well. I wouldn't be LOL

    • @RDMfitness
      @RDMfitness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crazy Man Just uploaded first video of my Pokemon binder if anyone is interested 👍🏼

    • @fondren001
      @fondren001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's a rich boi he'll be fine

  • @zandgemporium
    @zandgemporium 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Holy...wow. Speechless. This is why scammers are THE problem in Pokémon. People complaining about raffles, custom cards, and other stuff don’t realize what truly plagued this hobby.

    • @anthonyryba765
      @anthonyryba765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was a fan of you ZandG, but i feel like you always throw shade at smpratte for no good reason. I think im going to take a break from watching your content for a bit.

    • @RDMfitness
      @RDMfitness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ZandGEmporium Just uploaded first video of my Pokemon binder if anyone is interested 👍🏼

    • @boomznbladez405
      @boomznbladez405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@anthonyryba765 not the time or place for this kind of comment :\

    • @cryptoreal
      @cryptoreal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Woow man

  • @MrAlwaysNForever
    @MrAlwaysNForever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Good for you for opening this box to take it off the market and accepting the loss. Thank you for being a man of integrity.

    • @desm3225
      @desm3225 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's takimg everything off the market lol
      I wish there were some opportunities for us poor as children who are now adults and wish more than anything to open our own vintage booster. I was too poor as a child for anything other than my friends leftovers. I am a middle class adult and still cant afford them because of these wealthier hoarders.
      Monied people have no conscious.

  • @JonathanHolt1988
    @JonathanHolt1988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "Let me know if you enjoyed the video"
    I don't think anyone enjoyed that, man. Condolences to you, hope you can get your hands on another 1st ed base set box.

    • @StilesJman
      @StilesJman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hope he can get his hands on the sellers throat!

  • @daaaduh5
    @daaaduh5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It’s crazy all those booster boxes would be over a million$ altogether today

    • @daaaduh5
      @daaaduh5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Matthew Eder so what are they

  • @erinfee5104
    @erinfee5104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for sharing this. I've been feeling surly since opening an expertly-resealed Metagross GX box yesterday, so I really admire your level-headed response to losing a treasure like this. Hopefully this exposure will give scammers a harder time.

  • @MKB1L
    @MKB1L 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Holy crap man. I was in awe when I saw that in the museum at the Hartford convention. Can’t believe this.

    • @tonymartin8738
      @tonymartin8738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MKB1L what Hartford convention? I live near Hartford

  • @doctorcrumb
    @doctorcrumb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    That scammer probably watching this.... I'd love to get my hands...

    • @ricardosantiago9888
      @ricardosantiago9888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      BigMuscly Pervert umm I don’t think so it’s been 5 years already, probably forgot who tcg gaming is

    • @TheCharizardAuthority
      @TheCharizardAuthority  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That would be impressive. I dont someone who did this stuck around in the hobby for 5 years

    • @Erick-uf6gi
      @Erick-uf6gi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The scammer: 👁👄👁

  • @coreymartin866
    @coreymartin866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I’ve never gotten so mad from watching a TH-cam video and I can say this is the first time I’ve wanted to help track down and make this right for you . Karma will get who ever did this but like really come on now

  • @vintageswiss9096
    @vintageswiss9096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Not sure where you are at, but Breach of Contract has at least a 4 year Statute of Limitations on California... More for certain situations.
    For $50,000, I'm calling my lawyer and seeing what my options are...

    • @Haildawn
      @Haildawn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He'd definitely be able to file for some kind of legal action with this

    • @TheCharizardAuthority
      @TheCharizardAuthority  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was late 2013 I believe and it is not like I would have a way to prove with certainty they were the same box. A big part of the trade was 10 WOTC boxes I sent him so I think the lawyer would just end up sucking more money out of this.

    • @TheTruthFadeswithTime28
      @TheTruthFadeswithTime28 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Legal fees are insane trust me.

  • @BreadandFaxes
    @BreadandFaxes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    WOWWWW. That's a serious, serious bummer.

  • @MKB1L
    @MKB1L 4 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    I’ll definitely sit through the ads on this video just to give you some added revenue back. Sorry Rusty, glad you’re handling it like a champ tho ✊

  • @newjoy798
    @newjoy798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    That's so messed up. I can appreciate how mature you are about it. The guy that ripped you off is a dirtbag.

    • @RDMfitness
      @RDMfitness 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just uploaded first video of my Pokemon binder if anyone is interested 👍🏼

  • @VevoKIlledUtube
    @VevoKIlledUtube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Isn’t scamming somebody for $80K a felony crime? Hunt that trash human down.

    • @markmarkem1572
      @markmarkem1572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Didn’t watch the video fully either I take it? He says at the end he paid around 10k for it sheesh. Some of these viewers these days have the attention span of a goldfish watch about 3-5 min then immediately hop down to comment trash bullshit. 15:58 since your too lazy to watch someone’s hard work.

    • @justinsnider9772
      @justinsnider9772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Regardless 10k still makes it a felony.

    • @jimmybrunson2553
      @jimmybrunson2553 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Markem you have emotional problems lol

    • @syrrokzugaming6524
      @syrrokzugaming6524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markmarkem1572 14:04 he says 80 grand. The box was 80 grand to that time, dont get why your so raging. In the end you were the one that didnt got the relevant informations and just heard "10 grand what?"

    • @nickagger534
      @nickagger534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have no idea what’s happening but are you telling me those boxes he has are worth 80k each??

  • @Jack-xb5ew
    @Jack-xb5ew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is why people travel across the world to personally check these expensive boxes

  • @hexram_8303
    @hexram_8303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I recently got scammed with a resealed burning shadows elite trainer. Opened it and packs we’re opened and took pictures and sent them to eBay and the seller. Got my money back and a sealed replacement by Pokémon.

    • @jackgarcia4950
      @jackgarcia4950 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got hit by those same people. Burning shadows elite trainer box

  • @1991Pokemon
    @1991Pokemon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    gutted for you! would love to add one of these to my collection but so risky with so many fakes/ repackaged boxes about

  • @HamDawgHype
    @HamDawgHype 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Just disgusting. Scamming people is just such a terrible thing to do. Sorry, Rusty :(

  • @ProtoMario
    @ProtoMario 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    It's crazy how people can drop thousands on cards, and I am struggling here to finish my Masters degree at 30 thousand.
    But whats crazier are these bs scammers...smh.

    • @Ronaldo-pq3gk
      @Ronaldo-pq3gk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Gabe he does this as a business investment, he makes money in the long run if what he buys is legit. And he also is a reliable seller himself, he sells rare packs and items to people and makes money that way too.

    • @haakensonnn
      @haakensonnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Subtle brag about going for your masters lmaooo

    • @brianmatzen9617
      @brianmatzen9617 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have authentic comparable how did you get scammed? I mean it’s your fault lol

    • @brianmatzen9617
      @brianmatzen9617 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Gabe that’s why you have to be careful and not stupid. 99 percent of scammers are buyers btw

    • @SuperNathan777
      @SuperNathan777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Gabe hey everyone I found the person who works at McDonald’s. Lmao what a scrub

  • @eternalsad
    @eternalsad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so heartbreaking to watch, I'm very sorry you have to go through this. Best of luck finding a new box as well as recovering assets.

  • @whyyoumaditsjustmyopinion4103
    @whyyoumaditsjustmyopinion4103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:13 I started laughing hard lmfao the fact he kept flipping though I’d of thrown them cards lol

  • @xfourpower
    @xfourpower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I hope the guy sold it to you didnt know. When i first started collection i bought some expensive base packs from someone and have no idea they were resealed. 2 years later i sold them to someone and was accused of resealing it. that was the worst feeling.

  • @RealSeanSmart
    @RealSeanSmart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I can’t believe someone would do that!!

  • @zachwatrous5512
    @zachwatrous5512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love watching your videos and seeing all these vintage packs I can’t afford. Sorry to see such a devastating loss to your collection. Look forward to seeing what they put in the rest of the packs and hope you can find a new box soon!

  • @MKB1L
    @MKB1L 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 12:45 when you are explaining the difference between the packs you show the long v short crimp as well as the square WOTC logo v the curved WOTC logo. Which one are you indicating is shadowless?

    • @TheCharizardAuthority
      @TheCharizardAuthority  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shadowless in usually in the long crimp with the front that says Tradable game cards and the red logo at the bottom

  • @justinthinkify
    @justinthinkify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's insane because all he had to do was put 4 shadowless packs, 2 on each side. You might never find out, the scratches on the box do seem suspicious though.

    • @trevorxx123
      @trevorxx123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      U can also see the fold lines in the box where u open it up and flip the one. Side back to have it look like it did in stores while on display

  • @tylerwilliams6708
    @tylerwilliams6708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Man that's crazy. That dude should be locked away. Im pretty sure he did it or had to know who did it atleast. You should put his name out there so nobody buys from him ever again. Sorry for the loss man. Keep up everything you're doing for the community!!!

    • @rsyuh5094
      @rsyuh5094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why would he be locked away

    • @joelx8499
      @joelx8499 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rsyuh5094 grand theft

    • @tylerwilliams6708
      @tylerwilliams6708 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @rs yuh is that a serious ?

    • @rsyuh5094
      @rsyuh5094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tyler Williams yeah it’s a “serious” I don’t understand what laws he would of broke but then again I live in england

    • @tylerwilliams6708
      @tylerwilliams6708 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He opened a sealed vintage booster box took all the good stuff out of it replaced it with whatever he wanted to reseal the box and sold it for thousands and thousands of dollars

  • @andrewchamberlain5175
    @andrewchamberlain5175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quick tip. If you're buying in person, tell the seller you want a picture of him handing the box off to you so you can show off to your friends. If the guy refuses to show up on camera, then cut your losses and hit the road.

  • @J0nXTran
    @J0nXTran 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for doing this video. Is there a place you purchase now that guaranteed not resealed? I want to buy a box but not sure where to start.

  • @TrainerTre
    @TrainerTre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm going to re-watch this video, start to finish, through the ads, once a day, in hope's that it generates even a small amount back towards reimbursing you for this unfortunate circumstance. I'd be plotting worse the Giovanni if this was me. Sorry to hear, Bromanyte. True gentlémon for handling it quite professionally and sharing this with the community.

  • @markrichardson2138
    @markrichardson2138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely gutting buddy, Pokemon card scammers are ruthless and there seems to be so many of them! Hope you get some amazing luck soon to balance it out.

  • @jaebae5706
    @jaebae5706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your camera light glare is killing me!!! I’m moving my phone as if it was the glare from my light ahahaha

  • @masterzen107
    @masterzen107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You could easily do a "Red Flag pokemon pack" series. That could save people some serious cash if attending an event/buying in person.

  • @TommyWashow
    @TommyWashow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    on the bright side you could probably make some calls and save yourself a couple bucks a month on your home insurance

  • @gengarcollectsasmr8631
    @gengarcollectsasmr8631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fair play Rusty - proving once again how legit and genuine you are by sharing this and taking the hit for the community. I doubt any collector watching this video has never been scammed or at least had someone try to scam them. I know I have. I hope you manage to recoup the loss on this.

    • @bobdole7292
      @bobdole7292 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he has millions of dollars of pokemon cards sitting in bins in his shed. i think he's gonna be ok

  • @comlight3804
    @comlight3804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, I was the person who buy your Sapphire and Ruby sealed, I,m from the Netherlands. Back in 2014 ;)

  • @1stedition887
    @1stedition887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow unbelievable....Great content for the community, I’ve never seen something like this before. It’s really unbelievable. Sorry for your loss. I’m glad you can keep a positive outlook about the cards and packs though. Good luck in the future.

  • @Ruxin34
    @Ruxin34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dang that REALLY sucks bro. At least you found out before you were like 80 years old and decided, “Hey I am gonna open my old 1st ed base box for kicks”

  • @trainerblue904
    @trainerblue904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sorry man that's horrible. Some people in this hobby are scumbags. I hope you find a deal on another rusty. You are a great seller/buyer. You deserve a deal!

  • @markswimmer2
    @markswimmer2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do u have any more info want to buy some 1st edition booster box or the reg booster box

  • @splaxgubbletv6504
    @splaxgubbletv6504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly I’m so glad I found this! So educational and sheds light on such a tricky subject and can prevent future scamming! Great video and such a great effort :)

  • @maka3230
    @maka3230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Did you bought this from collector guru?

  • @aidankeyes6081
    @aidankeyes6081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    TCA... see the pack at 11:54. Around 8 months ago I bought a pack from an eBay store that has that exact white labeled sticker on the back - I ended up raffling it off. There was no indicator to show that it was a reseal or that it had been tampered with. No idea if that sort of information could help you out with an investigation of your own?

  • @retro8478
    @retro8478 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to see this happen to you. Good to see you handling it so well just shows your character. Hope you decide to open the packs in videos and you pull a few 1999-2000 zards.

  • @xileets
    @xileets 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can see an odd curve to the edges on the top. As soon as you broke the wrapping off, it was clear it had been opened before... Damn.

  • @reecepruis6322
    @reecepruis6322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is just heartbreaking! You put on a solid show though, I'd be so upset, but youve took it like a champ!

  • @EastsideAngel408
    @EastsideAngel408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    😢 that broke my heart

  • @mrflocculator
    @mrflocculator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rusty, thank you so much for doing this video. Really sorry this happened to you. You have a great attitude towards it and I’m happy you’re in the Pokémon TH-cam community. Keep up the great videos!

  • @RajunTrusty
    @RajunTrusty 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it mean anything that the two packs you set aside say 11 Tradeable cards inatead of 11 additional

  • @yonaibyrodriguez5238
    @yonaibyrodriguez5238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I just can’t believe how well the reseal was done!

    • @rhaegal5650
      @rhaegal5650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When there’s 80k on the line I guess people spend the time

    • @hboyO2
      @hboyO2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rhaegal5650 Box was worth 5 to 10k when he bought it, so not even that much

    • @scherb428
      @scherb428 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hboyO2 10k on trading cards isn't a lot ?

  • @xRoyalChefx
    @xRoyalChefx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why would scam TCA 🤦‍♂️, the nicest collector there is

  • @damienperry1909
    @damienperry1909 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Couldnt have happened to a more genuine person. So sorry this happened to you. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge even with this being such a negative you are handling it with class.

  • @baseset9308
    @baseset9308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have to use the calm app to stay chilled like this - wow

  • @njh451
    @njh451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Jesus Christ this is devastating 😞

    • @Connor44444
      @Connor44444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      don’t use the lords name in vain

    • @dustinburns3590
      @dustinburns3590 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Connor, he can do what he wants with his salvation...kick rocks

  • @radlad3792
    @radlad3792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You mentioned Australia, it wouldn't be maxmofo would it? 😅

    • @zzkittykat
      @zzkittykat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Max doesnt go to rainforests, nor does he sell his cards. He keeps them all

  • @andreycloud1862
    @andreycloud1862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow thanks for the honesty, most people would have kept quiet about it and sold it off and no one would have ever known it was fake.

  • @Zoggyboyzimmy
    @Zoggyboyzimmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’d be kicking doors off and heading down to the Amazon rainforest with a blunderbuss

  • @brobroent5951
    @brobroent5951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Crazy how calm you stayed during the entire situation and the fact that you still cracked open the "packs" just for our own education is insane, you are a true asset to the Pokemon TCG community and we always look forward to your content over here at BroBro ENT! Keep the videos coming TCA!

  • @Haildawn
    @Haildawn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WOOOOOOOW. I have never in my life seen a video like this...an $80,000 scam... that is insane. I'm sure theres something you could legally do about this and open up a case or investigation against the guy? That is serious top tier fraud and you have the evidence of you opening it on film

    • @TheCharizardAuthority
      @TheCharizardAuthority  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too long ago at this point, but I should have checked it sooner!

  • @Wazooka
    @Wazooka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made me really nervous wiggling the knife in front of the 6 Base Set booster boxes xD

  • @Rarebros
    @Rarebros 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can’t believe that you got ripped off and it was apart of your collection for years! At least you finally caught on. Glad you are handling it well though, thanks for sharing with us so we know what to look for.

  • @specht001
    @specht001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'd go track down that guy in the rainforest wtf

    • @stefanfreestylez
      @stefanfreestylez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hes got 80k+ to play with in a place that requires like 100$/month to live at. Smart move but im sure by now a snake killed him or something. Or maybe eaten alive by savage tribe. Either way i hope karma got him.

  • @obi-wan3916
    @obi-wan3916 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    At least you know your suspicions were correct, otherwise you would always have wondered.

  • @Mustachefete
    @Mustachefete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No clue how you can stay so calm in that situation, respect. And of course im sorry for you, that this happend.

  • @An_Adventure
    @An_Adventure 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you find out others will me tampered or resealed ?

  • @marshallreagan2326
    @marshallreagan2326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Not even a 1st edition pack!

    • @kisigma1011
      @kisigma1011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That crazy wow even the wizard plastic was on point

  • @iparty1635
    @iparty1635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you give me the sellers info, I’m not saying I’m gonna hurt him but I’m not prepared to say I won’t

    • @TheCharizardAuthority
      @TheCharizardAuthority  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah his email doesnt even work anymore.

    • @iparty1635
      @iparty1635 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TCA Gaming what a piece of shit, you shoulda requested a claim or dispute

  • @whyyoumaditsjustmyopinion4103
    @whyyoumaditsjustmyopinion4103 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What the video called for opening the resealed stuff?

  • @sanshineh2360
    @sanshineh2360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have a lovely heart bro. You said "I'm just glad I did t mess up someone else's 80k" what about you bro! So kind!

  • @Rossbrian1
    @Rossbrian1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You got played for sure lesson learned, you're rich so I'm sure you'll be fine

    • @TheCharizardAuthority
      @TheCharizardAuthority  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I should have checked way sooner, but you know it was an integral part of my collection growth. I dont think I would have started setting by products and collecting all those years ago without this trade/purchase.
      You might be surprised to know what I make. My wealth is truly in the life I get to live being a Dad all day long. You have to sell a lot of Pokemon cards very often to make a living off the profit especially paying all of yours taxes the way you should.

  • @patw9867
    @patw9867 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Making sure I like and comment to show some support some how. Love your content, from the way you talk, how informative ,and the way you open up the packs

  • @luismoreno8587
    @luismoreno8587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quick heads up if you buy a uv light its it's easier to tell if its been tampered with it shows the spot where it was opend from

  • @theperchjerker
    @theperchjerker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How was the weight right, if there was tape inside of it?

  • @gtgal411
    @gtgal411 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man sorry for your lost glad that it was spotted before it could change anymore hands.

  • @iMutzu
    @iMutzu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for not just sharing the good but also the bad. I very much enjoy your videos and it's good to see that you also show your "mistakes" well not mistakes, but that even you, one of the people that alot of people look up to and see as one of the biggest in the Pokémon buisness can get scammed. Thank you for sharing the video and bringing awareness.

  • @VLS1998t
    @VLS1998t 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow when I clicked I thought you had gotten a new box and realized it was tampered with. That really blows

  • @Decentbaseballguy
    @Decentbaseballguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im sick to my stomach and I didn't even pay for the box. Sorry that this happened. Thanks for sharing and hopefully helping others. Definitely makes it scary to trust any box nowadays

  • @1AndOnlyZardKing
    @1AndOnlyZardKing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey rusty, so sorry to hear that happened to you man. But we do appreciate you taking the time to explain ways to spot it.

  • @Reggiethelabrador
    @Reggiethelabrador 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Red flag came up when you said the guy went to work in the rainforest or something 😂

  • @Charmander99OG
    @Charmander99OG 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aye Rusty, been a sub for awhile. Just wondering what a price would be on a psa 10 hyper rare charizard would me from sm3? Given the current state of everything its difficult to put a price on one, thanks 99OG

  • @bobdole7292
    @bobdole7292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    they took the time to tape the packs together but messed up with the top pack having the red showing ?

  • @ZippoX05
    @ZippoX05 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I work for a printer and those shrink wrap machines are hard to make a perfect seal like that, I would speculate that some of the scratches on the box happened from multiple attempts

  • @RobbieNero
    @RobbieNero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for uploading this video it just shows how legit looking sealed boxes are potentially tempered with, who knows how many collectors out there have boxes like this thinking it's an investment only to turn out to be worthless.

  • @simenstory3321
    @simenstory3321 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maaan, that sucks so bad! I feel sorry for you man...
    Appreciate that you're making these videos for others to learn though! Keep it going!

  • @TheMusesOrg
    @TheMusesOrg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The holo Poliwrath even looked like it was cut badly, top right corner :(

  • @blakeconklinUSN1985
    @blakeconklinUSN1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to hear this. Was reading this article on E4. I think the 20 downvotes for people who are saying they dislike the fact you got scammed.

  • @SDeeTv
    @SDeeTv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the knowledge definitely Sharing!!

  • @joshw3090
    @joshw3090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a community we need to start cutting off the tops when collecting empty packs or selling them to ensure the security of our passion. Empty legitimate packs would only go for the the price because no one can reseal them to make a quick buck. It sucks as they look better preserved fully, but this is too common now

  • @lanehardee62
    @lanehardee62 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that really sucks at least you found out and got them off the market I doubt many people would have done that

  • @michaelswinford6262
    @michaelswinford6262 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The give away I saw straight away was when you flipped the box over and you can see in the centre that it is dirt or grime under the plastic seal like it had been resting on a dirty surface before it was re sealed.

  • @malekdahou95
    @malekdahou95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Feel for you Rusty. I hope the scammer gets what’s coming to him. Absolutely no need for that. But credit to you sir for actually going ahead and opening it for the people. Hope you didn’t pay too much for the box and can recoup your losses 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

  • @Jericho_bella
    @Jericho_bella 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do u have any 1st edition shadowless psa 10 cards I would love to purchase or I am missing some psa 10 black star promos to help get back some of ur loss u give us something U could not understand with all ur wotc pack openings

  • @zachshrum1745
    @zachshrum1745 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome that you're able to keep a positive attitude through even something that extreme. Hard for anyone to ever trust a 1st edition box on the market with a fake that good floating around. Makes you wonder if that guy pawned any more of those into the market over the years

    • @howardjennings1166
      @howardjennings1166 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, this could be a big problem. If the tape had held slightly better rusty would have likely not opened this box... probably ever, never knowing it was a fake. Collectors should be seriously concerned. Even if you are buying off well known trusted collectors it could be a duped box they didn't spot. Man, Rusty could well have sold this already if he didnt decide actually nope.