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The video centers on the prevalent issue of purchasing Pokémon card products from Amazon labeled as "like new" or "very good" condition, only to discover they've been tampered with and resealed. The presenter shares an overall experience rooted in frustration and disappointment, revealing that returned and resealed packs are frequently resold without proper authentication by Amazon's fulfillment centers. This lack of quality control leads to significant scams, with items often missing valuable cards or arriving in substandard condition.
Key points include the widespread dissatisfaction with these purchases, the methods used by scammers to reseal packs convincingly, and a broader skepticism towards Amazon's handling of collectible items. The presenter emphasizes the risks to unsuspecting customers, particularly children, and strongly advises only buying new products directly from Amazon to avoid being scammed.
The video also touches on personal experiences of receiving poorly conditioned cards labeled as "like new" and discusses specific issues such as bent promo cards and off-center cards passed as pack fresh. The presenter concludes with a call to action for viewers to support their channel.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the experience of purchasing “like new” and “very good” condition Pokémon card products from Amazon. They express frustration and disappointment upon discovering that items labeled as “like new” had been tampered with—packs were opened, and possibly valuable cards were missing. Additionally, the second product, despite being in “very good” condition, was also disappointing as it was overpriced and the packaging was damaged. The presenter criticizes Amazon for their quality control, implying that products fulfilled by Amazon should meet higher standards.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the host discovers that sealed packs they received are actually damaged and reveals that the deal they got was terrible. They proceed to open some booster packs quickly, sharing their disappointment that the price they paid was higher than for brand new ones available on eBay. They attempt to salvage the situation by inspecting more products, expressing skepticism about the quality of items marked “like new.” Additionally, the host announces a giveaway for a booster box, instructing viewers on how to enter. However, they grow increasingly concerned as they open a “like new” Silver Tempest product from Amazon, finding it in poor condition and suspecting the booster packs inside are resealed.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a series of scams encountered on Amazon involving resealed trading card packs. They explain that individuals are returning and resealing the packs, with Amazon’s fulfillment center unable to properly authenticate these items, leading to ongoing scams. The speaker shares their frustration, having been scammed two out of three times. They highlight that Amazon, as a major retailer, should have better measures to prevent such scams. The discussion moves on to the unboxing of a Pikachu V box purchased for the standard price, which is also missing promo cards and contains potentially resealed packs. The speaker expresses their anger and disbelief, emphasizing the scale of the scam problem on Amazon.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their frustration with the prevalence of tampered products, particularly within hobbies involving collectible items. They point out specific examples of resealed packages where different methods, such as glue and heat seals, were used to reseal products, making them appear genuine. The speaker emphasizes their distrust of returned items and highlights the difficulties of reporting such issues to retailers like Amazon. They stress the potential harm to unsuspecting customers, including children, and advise viewers to only purchase items labeled as new directly from Amazon to avoid being scammed.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with potentially resealed collectible card packs. They emphasize that while they personally don’t mind being scammed, they want to help others avoid similar situations. They inspect a pack and note that the promo cards inside are bent, with signs indicating it may have been resealed. Despite uncertainty, they continue to check for hits to determine the pack’s authenticity. The speaker then moves on to a purchased Mega Blastoise card, noting its condition was labeled ‘like new,’ and discusses the discrepancies they found, such as misalignment and whitening. Lastly, they check another card’s condition, observing a white speck likely from production.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the condition of trading cards labeled as “like new” or “very good” on Amazon, noting that some sellers might offload off-center cards under these descriptions, though they may still pass as pack fresh. The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling scammed by such purchases. The video ends with a call to action, encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and check out more content.