Meet Jordan, a collector from Honolulu who’s been catching ‘em all since 1999.
We talked story with Jordan about how he got started, his favorite pulls, and the gear he trusts to keep his cards in perfect shape.
How It All Started
“I got my first pack from a Longs Drugs in Kailua. It had a base set Hitmonchan—still my favorite card to this day.”
His Favorite Pulls
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Shadowless Charizard (graded PSA 9)
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Japanese Neo Genesis Lugia
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Gold Secret Rare Mewtwo VSTAR
Storage Essentials
“I only use premium sleeves now. The humidity here wrecked a binder of mine years ago. I learned the hard way.”
Jordan recommends:
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Resealable sleeves for graded cards
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Silica packs in every binder
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Avoiding direct sunlight—even indoors
Advice for Other Local Collectors
“Support local, yeah? Buying your accessories in Hawai‘i helps the community and cuts the wait time. Plus, if you ever need extras, you can get ‘em fast.”
