eBay My World: thepokedad( 2232)

As of 2009, I'm a husband (married 16 yrs), a father of 3 (ages 9, 12, and 14), and a USAF veteran (an officer for 12 yrs). I earned my Aerospace Engineering degree from Georgia Tech and my Computer & Information Science degree from ECPI.

Pokemon, YuGiOh, WoW, DuelMasters, DBZ, DBGT, YuYuHakusho, Harry Potter cards, +MORE!

English, A little SPANISH =)

I've always loved airplanes, math, AND computers - which is probably why I'm a (Georgia Tech) Aerospace Engineer, a (NASA) Information Technology manager, & (was) an Air Force Officer! Oh, and I have always loved (and still love) GAMES! In 1998, our son (then 4 years old) got (us both) interested in Pokemon (after unanimous parental approval). When I learned the trading cards were actually part of a GAME, I was HOOKED! However, HE soon lost interest, while I was just getting STARTED! On my own, I got 'burned' by some online 'trading' sites, so I was 'in the market' for something SECURE, that PROTECTED my transactions. In 2000, I turned to eBay to BUY, but I'd soon collected SO much I realized I'd have to learn to SELL (especially if I was to have ANY chance of my wife allowing me to continue my hobby)!

Visa/MasterCard, Discover, American Express See Description I PREFER major credit or debit card payments (via PayPal ONLY). Sorry, NO personal checks, cashiers checks, or money orders!

Store ship-to locations - WorldWide (Non-US bidders--please email for S&H costs!) Shipping & Handling - Buyer Pays Shipping & Handling (additional items ship FREE!) - see description(s) for details. Sales tax - Alabama = 8.00%

Customer service & return policy - If your item isn't EXACTLY as I described it, then I'll GLADLY refund the item price, immediately upon its return =)

[OLD/NEW PLAYERS] Email, call, or IM me; & I'll test your new deck ideas (OR just teach you HOW to play &/or to use your new cards most effectively)! [COLLECTORS] ASK ME questions about cards you have/want - LET'S TALK! =)

As a game of skill, Pokémon is enjoyed for its complex strategies, entertaining characters, and atmosphere of friendly competition. While the goal of a tournament is to determine the skill level of each player involved, the ultimate goal is to ensure that every participant has fun. It is this attitude that Pokémon wishes to emphasize during its events. Regardless of the size of the prizes on the line, adherence to the Spirit of the Game helps to ensure that all participants (including players, spectators, and event staff) at an event, have an enjoyable experience. This spirit should guide the conduct of players as well as the tournament judges as they interpret and enforce the rules. The Spirit of the Game is composed of the following tenets: Fun, Fairness, Honesty, Respect, Sportsmanship, and Learning! Read more about this Spirit (with which my family & I first fell in love) on my About Me page (or right from the source at www.go-pokemon.com/op/whatisop/#spirit) =)

I have over 12 years experience (in 8 states) trading and playing with Collectible/Trading Card Game (CCG/TCG) cards: Competing in and leading Gym Leagues,playing in (and winning) sanctioned/non-sanctioned tournaments,and trading/buying/playing online & at local retailers (small and large). I have a thorough,in-depth knowledge of how to play (and WIN) the games for which I sell cards,so I will gladly provide advice to help you make the best purchases for your playing/collecting needs!