Binder and Brew

We break down the absolute rush of pulling the stunning Darkrai EX from Abyss Eye. Then, we dive into our experience with the latest Pokémon Center Early Access drop (the queues, the stress, and the scores!). Finally, we look ahead to later this year — is the upcoming Rayquaza set about to completely take over the meta and our wallets?Like and follow to support the podcast!@binderandbrew@koicardsuk@hookcards00:00 Introduction to Binder and Brew Podcast01:31 Updates on Challenges and Entries03:41 World Cup Challenge and Pack Openings08:30 What's Worth More: Card vs. Real Life Item22:59 PokeCourt: Pokémon and The Early Access System.38:55 Anticipating For The Rayquaza Set49:17 Joint Releases: The Future of Pokemon TCG Sets

This week on the pod, we bring back What's Worth More with plenty of everyday items against some very popular cards. We introduce a new challenge that you can take part in and win! As well as a look into the Chinese cards that re taking over in the latest boom!Like and follow to support the podcast!@binderandbrew@koicardsuk@hookcards00:00 The Rise of Chinese Cards21:37 Pokecourt - Pokémon and Copyright41:43 What's Worth More58:07 Introducing the Undervalued Cards Challenge

This week on the pod, Alex loses his cool after failing to get Pitch Black Pre-orders on Pokémon Centre. We have ways in which product drops could be fixed and we have even more leaks from the 30th Anniversary set coming in September. Like and follow to support the podcast!@binderandbrew@koicardsuk@hookcards00:00 Introduction05:18 Frustrations with the Pokémon Centre drop25:40 Pokecourt: Japanese system and introducing ID.35:55 What's Worth More: A Fun Game of Value51:47 New Releases from the 30th Anniversary set.

This weeks episode explores the first glimpses of the 30th anniversary Pokémon set which has some very interesting cards for sure! We bring back What's It Worth where this week it's Joel's turn in the hotseat. PokeCourt has us debating whether reprints are a good thing and we squeeze in some post Card show thoughts after a busy week at Celtic Card Show in Wales. Like and follow to support the podcast!@binderandbrew@koicardsuk@hookcards00:00 Introduction01:10 30th Anniversary Initial Reactions29:44 What's It Worth 39:15 Poke Court: Reprints in Anniversary Sets Discussion53:20 A Review of Celtic Card Show01:06:04 Challenges and Fun at the Show01:12:44 Final thoughts

This week on Episode 4 of Binder and Brew we talk all things card show related with the upcoming Celtic Card show. There’s a new game to test our pricing skills, and we discuss challenges in person from previous events. Finally an important update from Ace Grading gets us thinking about the grading scene right now! 00:00 Introduction01:26 Let's Talk About Card Shows11:03 Advice for Anyone Going to a Card Show18:36 Missed Opportunities at Card Shows22:29 Top Tips for First-Time Card Show Attendees24:59 What's it worth? A New Game34:43 ACE Grading's New Service Structure51:43 Community Feedback and Evolving Discussions54:37 PokeCourt -The Value of Mystery Packs01:06:41 Challenges at Card Shows

Welcome back to the Binder and Brew Podcast!We've got a new set on the horizon so it's time to see those early release pics! We explore the art of hidden Pokémon in our new mini-game and we debate whether it's time to reduce the amount of sets released each year. Let us know your thoughts and if you've got suggestions for PokeCourt get in touch!Please like and follow to help grow the podcast!@binderandbrew@koicardsuk@hookcards00:00 Introduction01:36 Mega Darkrai EX and Abyss Eye05:35 Theming and Vibe of the Set09:24 Changes Coming to ACE Grading15:34 Pokemon's Collaboration with National Trust26:34 PokeCourt - How many sets a year?44:55 Hidden Pokémon: The Game Begins

Welcome back to the Binder and Brew Podcast!On today's episode we get into the upcoming set of Chaos Rising, the Poke Courtroom debates whether it's better to rip packs or buy singles to get your hands on cards and we fly through some incredible Pokémon Promos!Please like and follow to help grow the podcast!@binderandbrew@koicardsuk@hookcards00:00 Reflecting on Episode One00:24 Discussion on Upcoming Set: Chaos Rising05:44 Highlighting Favorite Cards from Chaos Rising09:05 Comparing Greninja Cards13:32 The Value of Gold Cards in Collecting19:19 Challenges of Acquiring New Sets26:36 PokeCourt: Ripping Packs vs. Buying Singles44:07 30th Anniversary Promos: First Partner52:04 The Hype of Promos01:07:43 The Future of Promo Cards01:11:18 Confusion Over Promo Selections

Welcome to the Binder and Brew Podcast!On today's episode we get into all things Ascended Heroes, the Poke Courtroom is created to debate whether Trade-Up challenges are good or bad and our thoughts on the crazy Japanese market crisis.Please like and follow to help grow the podcast!@binderandbrew@koicardsuk@hookcards00:00 Introduction to a new Podcast03:59 Ascended Heroes06:52 Comparing Iconic Cards14:09 Hidden Details in Card Artwork14:27 Exploring Mega Attack Rares16:26 Set Value Insights18:10 The Value Game: Card Comparisons22:55 Comparing illustration rares26:26 Chasing Cards: Pull Rates and Expectations30:10 The Impact of Staggered Releases37:53 Introducing the Poke Courtroom39:00 Debating the Trade-Up Challenge53:41 The Japanese Market Crisis01:03:37 The Future of Japanese Cards01:08:31 Wrapping Up the Podcast