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This gamer probably never expected the extent of damage caused.
For ages, Magic: The Gathering has been one of the most valuable trading card games globally, with some cards priced up to millions of dollars. However, lacking knowledge can lead gamers to inadvertently destroy their treasure trove in Magic: The Gathering with the simplest actions. A prime example is the story of a gamer below.
According to his account and the images shared on the forum, everyone was surprised by a store specializing in Magic: The Gathering cards. Despite possessing numerous rare cards, some never to be reprinted, it was quite shocking when the store owner opted to plasticize these cards instead of keeping them in their original state. Essentially, this action, while common for preserving IDs or student cards, is a fatal mistake when it comes to Magic: The Gathering cards.
Specifically, for those unaware, plasticizing cards in most trading card games is a cardinal sin. Not only does it diminish the value of the cards, but during the plasticizing process, cards can get damaged, and the ink can smear. Moreover, they are not allowed for use in world tournaments, as many fear that plasticized cards may be marked, providing an unfair advantage to gamers. Essentially, one should never plasticize any trading card.
Perhaps the store owner also realized their mistake. Therefore, alongside their efforts to still display and sell to collectors, they also left a small sign with a warning, hoping nobody repeats the same error as themselves.
