Hobby Culture

Pokemon card fans seem to agree that card grading culture sucks and makes the hobby "a lot less enjoyable"

Pokemon card collectors are expressing frustration with the current grading culture, finding it makes the hobby less enjoyable and overly transactional. Many feel that the focus on high-graded cards and reselling detracts from the genuine enjoyment of collecting, creating an atmosphere more akin to the stock market than a relaxed pastime.