Anyway, Im off to go write even more backstories that will probably never see the light of day as theyre tossed in the pile of forgotten character outlines
But it's at least worth considering that you could be buying proxies if you are using the cards in a casual environment (READ: NOT A TOURNAMENT), are not trying to pass them off as real, and your friends are OK with it
Profiting From Misprints If you have a large collection but have not scrutinized your cards very closely, now may be the time
This card, for instance, was part of a promotional gimmick for Pokmon Snap back in 1999
"I'd advise you to take a few moments to collect yourselves
After that, Im taking a month long break to go shop around for a house abroad so I can leave Belgium behind in the near future