What do I need to know before buying Yu-gi-oh cards?

My 7 year old son is started to get interested in the cards. What are some good places to buy them? From looking at ebay for a little while, it seems like fake cards are a problem as well. What does "no logos on the back" mean?

What do I need to know before buying Yu-gi-oh cards?
First off, bookmark this website- http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/yugio... . Its the official website and most of the questions you'll have about gameplay can be answered by reading the various pages on this site. Also, bookmark- http://www.netrep.net , its basically a rules database for individual cards.





As for where to buy the cards, only buy from big chains like Wal-Mart and Target or local hobby stores. They never carry fake cards and so you know you're getting authentic product. To find your local hobby store(s) look up Collectibles, Gaming, Hobbies, and Comic Books in the phone book. Those headings are likely to yield a place or two where cards are sold and played. Go there before going to a chain store b/c its likely the cards are cheaper. If you buy from eBay remember two things, read the listing very throughly and don't buy if they don't have a scan of the card. The Egyptian God cards have no logo on the back of them and are the only cards printed by Upper Deck Entertainment to do so. They're not legal for play because they have no effects and so don't bother buying them. ^_^





When you buy the cards, buy two Structure decks. Two because your son is going to want someone to play with and who could be better than Dad? :o) Warrior's Triumph and Spellcaster's Judgement would be good because they're on pretty much even ground and are fun decks to play with.





Note: Make sure you know where the cards are at all times. Your son will want to take them to school to show off to his friends but that will likely result in some level of theft. Also, make sure he plays with people closer to his own age. Older players can be quite mean to younger players and are generally at a much higher skill level. By playing among his peers your son will gain more confidence and improve at his own pace.
Reply:Rival - Really good answer as well, thanks for the help! Report Abuse

Reply:The new packs,starterpacks, and tin cans are good and get the yu-gi-oh gx brand.
Reply:no logo's or markings on the back of the card mean that the card is most likely a counter fit card, unless it's a god card (they have different color backs) your best bet to start out with is go to wal-mart and pick up a Preconstucted deck of cards or two and start from there. to find good boosters or single cards that you need to top of a good deck. find a local gameing supply store and see what they have in stock, and even find people willing to trade cards.
Reply:do not, what ever you do, buy the STARTER decks. note the key word - STARTER. structure decks are OK but starter decks lack strategy and good cards for that matter. i believe that seven is too young to begin playing because the sad truth is he will be beaten alot. what you could do though is, straight away, introduce him to the competetive side of YuGiOh rather than the casual. show him sites like www.metagame.com or www.pojo.com and attempt to learn the game with him. you will learn a lot faster than he will and will be able to explain it to him. there is a lot of strategy involved in YuGiOh (game play and deck building). this is very difficult for a seven year old to learn. you also need to explain things to him like card advantage and play order.





as for actually buying the cards:


a local card shop or hobbie store is a good place to start but will often try to rip you off and get you to buy the items no one else will. stores such as Big W stock YuGiOh cards as well.





as for what cards to buy:


begin with buy several of the same structure deck. this will allow you to get multiples of the key cards. then, trade with other players for the cards you need. if you are willing to buy cards from eBay, by all means, go ahead but as you sadi- fake cards are an issue. read articles on recognising fake cards on the net (pojo.com and metagame.com). generally, if you compare real cards to fake ones you can general tell that its fake- they look dodgey.





if you dont attempt to learn the game with him he will find it very difficult (as i did) and it might take several years to get good.





note: YuGiOh is not cheap. to build a tournament worthy deck you must be willing to fork out at least $150, often a lot more. buying cards from eBay will be a lot easier to get what you want (as apposed to trading or buying booster packs).





have fun playing YuGiOh with your son. hope this helps





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Reply:NO logos, not real. Try shopping at target, or walmart, or something. If not, try and find one of youre friends with kids, and ask if their kid is still interested in them. If they are, try asking where they got them from.
Reply:I wouldnt buy him any. If you want to get him into a card game. That is going to stay around for a while..And maye one day have some cards taht are worth money. Get him smoe Magic The Gathering.. Now that is a game.. Fun and it is cheaper. Than Yugo.. Trust me I have played for well since the begning
Reply:"No logos on the back" means that the Konami and Yu-Gi-Oh labels aren't there.





Many of the "God Cards" as they're called are fake, never buy them.





Honestly, the best place to buy them are at local super markets. They tend to carry them. If you're looking to buy individual cards, try Comic/Card stores. We have one near here called The Great Escape, it might be a chain, try looking it up.
Reply:make sure they arent going out of style yet
Reply:Go to www.mikeloda.com you can get anywhere from single cards,boxes, sleeves, tins you name it he's got it. i order all the time from this guy hes reliable no fake stuff and cheaper than ebay..but i can't lie his prices for the Air paladin and volcanic rocket still made me wince. Other than that good paly to shop.

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