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Weekly Update 09/21/2026

We are officially putting a bow on Opus II today!

All that’s left on the checklist is listing a fresh batch of Lightly Played (LP) singles over on our eBay store. Honestly, given how fast Opus I vanished, those LP cards might already be sold out by the time you’re even reading this update. If you missed out, keep your eyes on the site—we’re jumping straight into the next leg of the quest.

🤹 The Balancing Act: Busy Is an Understatement

If things feel like they’re moving just a little bit slower around here lately, it’s because we’ve officially stacked our plates as high as they’ll go:

  1. Sifting through that mammoth 35,000-card collection drop.

  2. Undergoing a complete office and storage workspace overhaul.

  3. Coaching the kids on the soccer field every week.

It’s a lot of moving parts all at once, but standing still isn’t in our DNA. We’d much rather be running full speed ahead than sitting around waiting for things to happen!

🧠 Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Bulk Strategy

Why is processing this 35k stack taking a bit of extra time? Simple: we refuse to do the work twice.

Since we’re actively downsizing non-FFTCG inventory and clearing out physical space, we’re being super methodical about storage. The last thing we want to do is pack 5,000 cards into a new set of storage drawers, only to turn around next week, pull them all back out to make room for proper set inventory, and end up with a mountain of bulk boxes cluttering the floor all over again.

We’re taking the extra time now to sort, purge, and organize everything right the first time. That way, once a drawer is filled, it stays filled with exactly what you’re looking for when you order.

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Terra Luck, Cleat Fails, & Windows 11 Breakthroughs

What a week! I finally found a sliver of free time to actually play some Final Fantasy TCG instead of just sorting it. I packed up my Moogle Bounty Mayhem deck and headed over to Game Knight in Summit to check out the setup my buddy Leo has going on.

Most of the usual FFTCG crew was there, and honestly, it was an absolute blast. As for how I actually did? Let’s just say my Moogle Bounty Mayhem didn’t quite break the meta this time, and I walked away with a few losses. But hey, I’ve never claimed to be a world-champion player, and I don’t get to play nearly as much as I’d like to—so I’m strictly blaming it on rust!

The Golden Touch 🃏✨

The real highlight of the night came after the games. I grabbed my Journey of Discovery consolation pack and handed it right over to my daughter, who came along for the ride. She has notorious good luck, so I told Leo right then and there: “She’s pulling the Terra.”

Sure enough, she rips open the pack, and right there on top is Terra! It wasn’t the massive Gold Signature version, but pulling the clean Foil version right on cue gave us a great laugh. We jammed one more casual game and headed home happy.

🚨 Countdown to Midnight: Blissful Eternity Prerelease!

The countdown is officially on! We are just 25 days away from the Blissful Eternity Midnight Prerelease on Friday, July 31st.

We will be dropping a dedicated blog post with every single detail tomorrow, but here is the quick rundown of what you need to know:

  • 9:00 PM: Doors open for casual games, trading, or just hanging out.

  • Midnight (12:00 AM): Pre-release kits hit the tables and the tournament kicks off!

  • The Prizing: Winner takes home a full kit, and absolutely nobody walks away empty-handed.

Hanging Up the Cleats (That I Never Had) ⚽🤕

Outside of the card shop, soccer season is officially spinning up—and I’m coaching the little ones this year!

I took the kids down to the local field down the street for practice, and in a momentary lapse of reason, I decided to show off a bit. I tried to pull off a slick Rabona kick, completely miscalculated, kicked the heel of my own standing foot, and went down hard. Naturally, because I never learn my lesson, I got right back up to try it one more time and promptly tripped right over the ball.

I guess it’s finally time to admit I’m not young anymore and hang up my cleats… which is easy, considering I never actually owned soccer cleats in the first place. And, that means that I can’t hang them up. I’ll be still out there playing.

In Other News… 🖥️

I am slowly but surely making peace with Windows 11. There are definitely still some features that drive me crazy, but I’ve managed to find a few solid workarounds for my documents and layouts. If you’re struggling with the update too, hang in there—there is light at the end of the tunnel!

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World Cup Fever & Going All In on Soccer Bulk!

There is nothing quite like World Cup fever, and when the kids get hooked, you know you’re locked in. That family blaster box ritual sounds perfect—splitting 7 packs means everyone gets their 3, and dad gets the leftover “draft pick” right from the table. It’s the best way to open cards.

And man, I feel your pain on the Coke Zero. Panini and Coca-Cola really knew what they were doing putting those exclusive 2026 World Cup stickers right underneath the bottle wrappers. If it takes drinking a mountain of zero-sugar soda to finish that dedicated Coca-Cola album page, then hey—it’s a sacrifice for the collection!

You guessed it, though. We’ve dabbled in soccer cards before, but with the excitement in the air, Kardboard Korner is officially jumping into the soccer market with both feet! 

We’re already big Soccer fans, it only makes sense to

We Want Your Soccer Bulk! ⚽

Whether it’s MLS, UEFA, or any international soccer cards taking up space in your boxes—we are buying. We want it all, and we’re keeping our standard bulk pricing simple:

  • Our Bulk Rate: $10.00 per 1,000 cards

  • What we accept: MLS, UEFA, World Cup inserts, base cards, and anything in between.

🚨 Grail Hunt: Mike Magee Rookie Card

On a personal note, I am actively hunting for a Mike Magee Rookie card. If you’ve got one sitting in your collection or a binder that you’re willing to part with, let’s make a deal.

How to Turn Your Cardboard into Cash:

If you’ve got bulk soccer collections to clear out, or that Magee rookie card ready to trade, hit us up directly:

📨 Email us at: kardboardkorner@gmail.com

Pack up those unwanted cards and let’s get them out of your closets and onto our digital shelves!

Are your kids hunting for any specific players in those blaster boxes, or are they just trying to complete the Panini sticker album before the matches kick off?

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Kardboard Fantasy VI

10/13

We have plenty to do this week. And, next week and the week after that.

Journey of Discovery is right around the Korner and we need to get ready. We already started with our review. I usually don’t like doing them until after I made the first video for it, but that puts so much on our plate right on release, that we’d rather do it a little at a time over the course of Spoiler Season.

What did we do today?

The usual Social Media posts, and this post as well. For last week.

Since we finished with the first sort of our MTG bulk, we’re going on to the yearly sort, and right after that set sort. Started with the 90’s . I actually fond 1 Unlimited card in there, but it was beat up a lot. It’s still exciting.

We listed the years 93 to some of 95, and we have to reach 2025.

10/14

Finished the 90’s. For Magic that is. 3 more decades to go. 2 and a half if you want to be exact.

And, that was how the whole day was spent.

I did take the wife and kids out for Soccer, cause that is what we do now. It also helps me get some exercise. I feel it every time I try and run at full force. Out of breath in two minutes, if I’m lucky. After that I just jog, and try and keep up with the little ones.

Got the kids ready for school, and we played 99 Nights in the Forest. We reached Day 52. We’re halfway there. I bought the Brawler class, and I am liking it so far. The only thing I don’t like is not being able to use ranged weapons. I rarely use them, but sometimes you just need to.

10/15

Still sorting and listing Magic. I only got through 2000. The year that is. 25 to go, and if I do at least a year a day, I should have them all done before Journey of Discovery comes out.

It was the kids’ last Soccer Practice today before the final tournament. They are all hyped. The coach had them play a Scrimmage match through out the whole practice. Which was good, they were all running around having fun. And, at that age that is what they should be doing.

I was too tired to do anything when I went home. I just had the kids do their homework, and that was it for all of us. They fell asleep quick, and then so did I.

10/16

Just focused on the MTG Bulk once again. We got to get through it, as quickly as possible.

Other than that, slowly getting ready for Journey of Discovery. It’s coming sooner than you all think. And, so far these cards are looking great. Lot’s of fun stuff to play.

Got orders ready to ship, and played 99 Nights in the Forest with the kids.

That was about it for today.

10/17

It’s going to be all about Magic Bulk again. Finished listing the 2000s. And started sorting the 10s. These were the most in the whole bulk lot I got, and I figured they will probably just take all day. And, I was right. I didn’t even get a chance to finish, when I had to leave to go to the Fall Fest at the kids school.

It wasn’t too bad, the pizza was decent, and the mac and cheese needed salt. Yeah, I’m not too big on public events. I did see a couple of friends there and that was about it.

Went home, played 99 Nights in the Forest, and put the kids to sleep because tomorrow was their tournament.

10/18

It’s today, the tournament we’ve been waiting for all year.

We got up early, and off we went.

We lost both games and didn’t make it to the Play Offs. My kids forgot to turn it on today. They both seemed out of it, but they did have fun, there was a whole party for everyone involved with AYSO. Free Food, and drinks! Can’t say no to that.

The rest of the day was off. It started when I went to get things for the restaurant and I forgot the card at home. That’s always smart.

I just had to get through the rest of the day, my eyes were burning, my brain was fried, I was just ready to go home and close my eyes.

10/19

Finished up sorting the 10s today. And, it’s giving me a headache. All the cards from 2009-2014. Why? Because of how they printed the year. I thought this whole time it was cause my eyes were going bad. Turns out it’s not my eyes, cause even with my glasses on I can barely see the year. Especially with Red cards. Those are just terrible, I have to look at the set symbol to figure it out.

Started listing them as well.

Had to do some running around. Got orders ready to be shipped.

I tried to go play some Soccer with my kids, but one of them was sick, so we scratched that idea, and played 99 Nights in the Forest.

I’ve been looking online at it, and I’ve noticed that a lot of parents are playing this game with their kids. I can’t blame them, it’s a fun game. Probably the best Roblox game out there. And I’ve played a few that my kids say are good games, but they aren’t.

This is where it’s at.

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A Week in Kardboard

10/06

Started off the day like any other Monday. Took the kids to school, came to the restaurant, and started on the Week in Review, and Card of the Week Posts for Instagram and Facebook.

Started working on Spoiler Season. Still need to finish up the Starters to post them. Those will be up by Friday. The Latest.

Took the whole family out for practice today. Mostly worked on passing, and a little bit of dribbling.

Yeah, Monday’s are a bit slow around here, but it sets up our week.

10/07

I just realized that our Sticker Machine was out of Pokemon cards! So, I had to look for cards to restock it. I usually fill it up with Japanese cards, as the kids that get them always get excited. Always Holos, and always at least Double Rares. That’s what keeps them coming back.

Still trying to figure out what I got to do with the Jeep. It seems like lately all of my cars have problems in one way or another.

10/08

Busy day today. The Starter Sets are selling consistently.

The kids had Soccer Practice today. Picked them up from school, and we headed straight over there. The Coach said if anyone scores a goal from the other side of the field, all of the coaches will run a lap around the field. Guess who put it in? Yep, my kid. My kid had the coaches running.

Did a restock for Resurgence of Power on TCG Player and eBay.

Night time was 99 Nights in the Forest time. My daughter didn’t want to play, and me and my son beat our record by a couple of days. She was so mad that she wasn’t playing. Oh well. We can all play again tomorrow.

10/09

Had a whole bunch of Bulk come in today. 13,500 MTG cards. And, now they all need to be sorted. I usually do it in few stages. First I sort by Decade, then Year, then Set, then Alphabetically. I got through about 4,500 today. Then I ran out of time and had to go get the little ones from school.

The lights went out in the Bathroom. Instead of just changing a bulb, I decided to change the whole fixture. Or at least try to. I got it all hooked up, and for some reason the light stayed on. Couldn’t turn it off. So, I just took it down and tried to figure out what I did wrong.

A little bit of Roblox with the kids, and I was off to bed early.

10/10

It’s time to tackle that Mountain of MTG Bulk.

But, first we posted our review for the Starter Sets that came out last Friday.

It was a busy day at the restaurant and didn’t get a chance to get much done. Lot’s of running around. Driving around actually. But, it’s all right. I have to keep myself busy, if I don’t, I get lazy.

10/11

Today is the last game before the tournament next week. My daughter was sick today, so she didn’t come to the game. Just my son. He was feeling a bit sick last night as well, but I woke him up in the morning and he said he was feeling good, and wanted to go play.

So, off we went. We got there a bit early. There wasn’t too much traffic this morning. Our team had just enough kids to play today. I knew one other kid wasn’t going to come today, and my daughter was sick, but there were 2 more kids that didn’t show up.

Doesn’t matter, that just means my kid will play the whole game.

And, he made me proud just like always. He started out on Defense. Made a clean sliding tackle. Then he played goalie today. No one scored on him. After that he was in the Midfield and finally Forward. He didn’t score, but he created chances. We did lose, 4-1. And that’s ok. It’s next week that we have to worry about.

But, the referees suck. One kid on the other team had 4 blatant hand balls, and they never got called once for it. One was even in the penalty box, and nothing. But, my kid does a header, and he gets called.

After the game, we got a snack, and went to play a bit more soccer.

10/12

I didn’t get much sleep last night, and I am tired.

Finished up the first sort for all of the MTG bulk that came in.

Took a nap.

Got the orders ready to be shipped out, even though I think the Post Office is closed tomorrow.

Played 99 Nights in the Forest, with Naki and we’ve all been trying to get my wife to play with us. Hopefully she will. It’s a fun game when we’re playing all together.

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