The Mankey Minute
End of the De Minimis Rule: Impact on Japanese Pokémon Cards
The end of the de minimis rule means a 15% tariff on all imports. Here’s how it will affect Japanese Pokémon card prices in the U.S. market.
Why the Poké Pack Bundle Is Priced the Way It Is
When I launched the Poké Pack Bundle – Graded Chase Edition, I wanted to build something that didn’t feel like the dozens of mystery products floating around online—I despise that title, by the way...
Get Ready: The Graded Poké Pack Bundles Are Dropping Soon—And They're Built Different
🔥 Japanese Poké Pack Bundle – Graded Chase Edition 🔥No junk. No gimmicks. Just a real shot at a real chase.
Each bundle includes:
✅ 4 Japanese booster packs (1 guaranteed from the last two sets)
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Why Mankey Business Sells Booster Boxes for $1 Profit: A Deep Dive into Our Long-Term Strategy
At first glance, selling Pokémon booster boxes for only $1 in profit seems like a terrible business plan. After all, that barely covers a cup of coffee—let alone operational costs, marketing, or lo...
How Playing Pokémon TCG Live Changed the Way I Rip Packs
Growing up, I was all about Pokémon games and collecting cards, but one thing I never did was actually play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. My goal was simple—pull the rarest, flashiest cards and fl...
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The Wild Market for Illustration Rares – What’s Going On?
If you’ve been keeping up with the Pokémon TCG scene lately, you’ve probably noticed that Illustration Rare (IR) cards are the hot ticket right now. These beautifully designed full-art cards, first...
