It all began more than 20 years ago, with cherished memories of playing Pokémon Gold Version alongside my dad. The excitement of attending Pokémon release promos at Toys R Us, trading cards, and meeting fellow Pokémon enthusiasts filled my childhood with joy. As I grew older, my love for Pokémon extended to collecting the trading cards, with every grocery trip turning into a quest for booster packs. Those successful moments of convincing my parents to indulge my Pokémon addiction felt like Christmas morning.
Life took its course, and I moved on from Pokémon, but the passion never truly faded. Fast forward to 2023, a pivotal moment in my life. I decided to leave my day job to reduce childcare costs while my partner pursued a nursing career. I ventured into the world of reselling, dealing primarily in mainstream items like shoes, beauty products, and apparel. Yet, something was missing – the excitement and joy I once felt.
A chance encounter with Pokémon cards at an auction reignited the spark. Winning those lots led to the revival of my card collection. But, it was a visit to a local pop-up shop that changed everything. There, I discovered the Pokémon Celebrations set and immediately bought a Blastoise, Venusaur, and Charizard card. A phone call to my sister revealed a hidden treasure trove of my childhood collection in her attic, including my Pikachu Gameboy SP, Pokémon Emerald Version, and Gold Version.
With newfound enthusiasm and a rekindled passion, I took a leap of faith and purchased inventory to share with the community. Within three streams, I was sold out, and I can't express enough gratitude to everyone who made that possible. The hours spent finding reliable sources, forming connections with distributors, and building friendships with fellow Pokémon enthusiasts have brought us here today.
I'm going all-in on this journey, excited and blessed to be a part of this incredible community. I look forward to meeting more of you, sharing laughs, and pulling amazing cards together. Thank you for joining us at PokebaldPulls TCG, and I hope to see you in the stream soon!
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