Shadowless "Thick" vs "Thin" vs "Does It Matter?" Debate!

[azulryu]

@smpratte

It is entirely up to the individual. WOTC did not intentionally make them different in appearance. If anything, the Base set has a ton of errors and inconsistencies as it was essentially their test run for pokemon. This is partly what makes the set so alluring.

The picture you posted is one of the only two uncommon cards with a thin stamp we have seen. I tried digging up information on how they were printed as the uncommon and common cards were only printed with the thicker variant. Since you collect one species of cards, I would probably recommend going after both variants. Also, since Gyarados is a Holo Rare, you can find both variants pretty easily!

Oh yeah, I remember that thread: www.elitefourum.com/t/wartortle-1st-ed-thin-stamp/11939/1

Good point in terms of collecting one species of card. I guess that’s why I asked Tony why he collects variants and how since the possibility of getting more variants does intrigue me.

I just have to wait for the right price. Currently all the Thick variants are offered at what I would assume to be inflated prices or are currently PSA graded. I’d just like to buy an Ex/NM or Mint condition card for a good price and be done with it. >_>

Any offers?!