Soon, the cards were alleged to be "disrupting learning, poisoning playground friendships and causing such distraction that some children forget their homework, tune out in class and even miss school buses as they scramble to acquire one more card"
TCGplayer is also under Amazon, with unopened presale listings starting at $239.40 shipped and a current market price of $238.24
Additionally, when designing your cards or ordering custom packaging, its important to note: Required bleed: 2mm along each edge to prevent white borders after cutting Recommended margin: 5mm for safe design area, avoiding important graphics near edges Rounded corner size: 3.5mm to ensure smooth handling and prevent damage These precise measurements not only ensure a professional look but also help in crafting protective packaging that fits snugly without excess space that could cause cards to bend or move
This auction just so happens to be a great illustration: www.ebay.com/itm/Opened-Shadowless-Pokemon-2-Player-Starter-Set-Theme-Deck-FREE-SHIPPING-/234068524196?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 As for the shadowless base set machamp it can be found in both formats and I believe the shadowed version has both too
The biggest competitor to BGS for vintage MTG is currently CGC because of their quick turnaround time and easier 10s, even after they removed subgrades
