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From JRPGs to Quarter Boosters: Flea Market Finds

Back to Basics: Hidden Hope Restocks & Retro Finds

The hype from the latest release has finally settled, and while we love the midnight energy, it’s nice to get back to our regular programming. For us, that means one thing: The Restock.

We recently finished processing Beyond Destiny, and today we are officially moving on to Hidden Hope. We’ll be rolling these out across the website, TCGPlayer, and eBay throughout the day. If you’ve been looking for specific singles to polish off your latest deck, keep your eyes on our shop—they’ve been moving fast!

A Flea Market Score (and Some Sports-Game Skips)

I managed to hit the flea market today, and the retro gods were smiling. I found a nice little stack of original PlayStation (PSX) titles that I couldn’t pass up:

  • Star Ocean: The Second Story: A total JRPG classic.

  • Fighting Force: Perfect for anyone missing those old-school beat-’em-ups.

  • Resident Evil 2: Unfortunately, it’s just Disc 1, but for the right collector looking to complete a set, it’s a great find.

I did have to leave a pile of sports games behind—I probably could have grabbed them, but we all know the struggle of trying to move old Madden and FIFA titles!

The “Quarter-Pack” Gamble

I also found a few booster packs for just a quarter each. One was Kaijudo—which some of you might remember as Wizards of the Coast’s 2012 relaunch of the Duel Masters franchise. Even if it’s a “dead” game, seeing that Wizards logo for $0.25 makes it a mandatory buy.

I also snagged a Star Wars Rogue One booster. I was chasing an autograph, but I pulled a Shoretrooper Character Icon. It’s valued at about $2.00, so hey—I’ll take a 700% return on investment any day of the week!

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From Opus I to Valentine’s Day

What have we been up to? In a word: Listing.

We have been heads-down and deep in the stacks, restocking Final Fantasy TCG across both our TCGPlayer and eBay stores. We’ve officially finished processing everything from Opus I through Opus VI, plus singles from the World Champions Decks 2024.

Honestly? I didn’t expect the World Champions singles to move as fast as they have! It’s a good lesson learned: don’t sleep on the specialty decks. If you’ve been looking for specific older Opus cards to round out your collection, now is the time to go hunting in our shop.

The Winter Slump

The winter weather has been a real mood-killer for my flea market runs. I’ve tried to make it work, but there’s nothing more frustrating than driving all the way out there just to find the gates closed or the same two vendors selling things I definitely don’t want. I’m crossing my fingers for a break in the weather soon so I can get back to the hunt!

Looking Ahead: Dreamlike Oceans

Don’t forget, Opus XXVII – Dreamlike Oceans is launching at the end of next month! That means the Midnight Prerelease is also just around the “Korner” in March. We’ll have the specific details for you soon, though you know the drill—we like to keep the tradition alive, so expect the same great vibe we always have.

A Early Valentine’s Gift for You ❤️

Since Valentine’s Day is right around the “Korner,” we figured it was time for a celebration. Whether you’re buying a gift for a loved one or just “treating yo’ self” (we won’t tell!), we want to help you save.

Starting now, take 14% OFF your entire order!

Promo Code: VINCENT
Expires: Midnight on February 14th

Head over to the shop and snag those cards or sealed product you’ve been eyeing before someone else does!

Don’t forget about our TCG Player store either.

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I Went to the Flea Market and All I Got Was This Frog Tape

The holiday season was a whirlwind, wasn’t it? If you noticed things were a little quiet around here, don’t worry—we haven’t gone anywhere! Between the holiday rush and the kids being home for Christmas break, life simply moved into “chaos mode” for a few weeks.

But as of this morning, the kids are officially back at school, the house is quiet, and we are diving back into what we love. It’s time to get back to work!

A Cold Morning at the Flea Market

I kicked off my first “free” morning with a trip to the flea market right after school drop-off. Since it’s still freezing out, it was a bit of a ghost town.

I did spot some Magic: The Gathering cards, but the asking price was actually higher than what I’d list them for myself! (Pro tip: always know your numbers before you buy!) I didn’t leave empty-handed, though—I scored a six-pack of Frog Tape for a dollar a roll. A win is a win when you’ve got shipping and projects to do!

New in the Shop: Curated MTG Bulk Lots

Speaking of work, we have been busy processing a massive amount of inventory. We’re excited to announce that we are launching 1000-count MTG Bulk Lots on the website!

We wanted to make these better than your average “blind bag” bulk. Here is what makes ours different:

  • Zero Duplicates: You won’t get 50 copies of the same common. But, you might get the same copy if they’re from different sets.

  • No Basic Lands: Every card is a playable, or non-basic land. I don’t think there’s any Tokens in them either.

  • Huge Era Spread: Expect a mix of everything from Revised all the way to the newest sets.

We’re aiming to have these live on the site this afternoon. If you’re looking to build your collection or find some hidden gems for your next deck, keep an eye on the shop!

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Your Weekend Update

It’s been busy since the day before Halloween.

And, Halloween was my Anniversary, so I didn’t do much that day cause I was out Trick or Treating. Even found some Adult treats that made the Trick or Treating even better. There’s also a house that has a Camera set up, where we take pictures there every year.

Saturday and Sunday I did decide to head back to the Flea Market. I went late on Saturday and there was hardly anybody there, cause they were already gone for the day. But, Sunday morning it was poppin’. And, since I was in a hurry to get back to the restaurant to open up, I usually miss a lot of things, but if you don’t go, you’ll miss everything.

This Friday is Midnight Pre-Release, so we’ll be getting ready for that this week.

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10/24/2025 – 10/26/2025

10/24

You’ll never guess what we did today!

That’s right. MTG Bulk!

It’s not as exciting as it sounds, but we went through a bit today.

Also had to run around quite a bit for the restaurant.

And, that was about it for today.

10/25

No more Soccer for the kids.

Weekends are back to normal now. Should be about time for me to start heading back to the Flea Markets.

I miss going, it’s always the thrill of the hunt, and you never know when you’ll find some rare cards just sitting there.

And, video games as well.

10/26

I was beat.

Hardly got any sleep this weekend.

Just sorted cards today.

Tried watching Chicago Fire’s match today, but I was trying to install Apple TV and get the MLS Season pass,through T-Mobile Tuesdays, but it’s such a hassle, and in the end, I never even got it.

Picked up dinner, played some 99 Nights in the Forest with my kids, and called it a day.

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