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Head of the Decibel Foundation, @borntobry, joined @TheCryptoMavs to talk perps, fully onchain markets, and yes, Pokémon cards.
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Pokémon card collectors in the UK are unhappy after Ace Grading announced massive price increases across its grading services, with some tiers jumping by up to 140%.
Ace became popular for offering cheaper and faster grading than companies like PSA. Collectors liked the custom labels and the ability to grade cards in the UK without expensive international shipping.
Many fans now feel the company is straying from what made it attractive.
Collectors on Reddit and social media complain that the new prices no longer make sense for everyday submissions, especially modern Pokémon cards with low resale value.
Some prefer sending cards to PSA, as PSA slabs usually sell for higher prices.
Valve has asked the court to throw out the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit, citing Pokémon cards, Happy Meals, and Labubus, accusing the company of illegal gambling through Counter-Strike weapon skin “cases.”
The lawsuit claims these mystery “cases” in Counter-Strike 2 and CS:GO let players, including kids, gamble real money by paying for a chance at rare virtual items
In a 42-page filing on May 19, Valve says the “cases” do not count as gambling under New York law because players always get a random weapon skin for the money they pay, just like buying sealed packs of baseball cards, Pokémon cards, or the toy in a cereal box.
The company says there is no “stake” or chance of losing money, as it is just the surprise element common in collectibles.
Valve warns that the Attorney General’s idea could make normal activities illegal, such as parents buying trading cards for their kids or families playing arcade games. The filing notes that these loot boxes have been sold for over ten years without objection from any other U.S. state.
Valve wants the court to dismiss the whole case “with prejudice.” If denied, the lawsuit seeks triple damages on billions of dollars Valve made, plus an order to stop sales to New York residents.
a guy gave this pokemon card to me like back in 2016. found it in between my fashion books as im currently decluttering. i was to throw it away as idc abt pokemon cards and no plan of collecting. but my friend says he wanna buy it for 20 euros then raised it to 50. i dont get the hype but hes insisting . whats this anyway?