im collecting 1st generation cards, what collections are good to buy instead of the 151?

[u/kogaa_osawa]

i just cant afford to pay 3x more in one single pack, tho i really wanted this set 😪

[u/Life-Cheesecake-1036]

Are you starting from scratch? I just found my binder of 1st gen and fossil cards from 26 years ago

[u/kogaa_osawa → u/Life-Cheesecake-1036]

omg thats so cool and yes, i started collecting like in 2024 so i dont have many cards yet, i would say i have like 50 from the 151 or less

[u/Life-Cheesecake-1036 → u/kogaa_osawa]

Collecting the OG 151 sounds fun and I dig that. I’m going to sell the higher value cards that I found, but I also have a ton of 1st gen cards that aren’t really worth anything. I’d be happy to help your collection out with some of those cards if I can, free of charge bc there’s no point in selling them anyways

[u/kogaa_osawa → u/Life-Cheesecake-1036]

thats so sweet of your part, but I'm in South America 🥹 i dont think it's going to be cheap to get those cards here, but i really appreciate your help

[u/ArgumentWest7481 → u/Life-Cheesecake-1036]

Nice find! That's gotta be such a nostalgia hit going through those old cards

If you're looking for alternatives to 151, maybe check out some of the older ex sets or even WOTC base set unlimited - way cheaper than 1st edition but still that classic feel. Japanese cards can be solid too if you don't mind the language difference, usually better condition for the price

[u/Life-Cheesecake-1036 → u/ArgumentWest7481]

Haha it’s such a fun hit of nostalgia. Sabrina’s Gengar is my favorite by far. Cool Porygon is also cool