Meet Pablo Panta, the collector-turned-vendor behind Pablo’s Cards & Collectibles 🃏✨

What started as ripping Pokémon packs during the COVID-19 pandemic with his wife and brother quickly turned into a deep love for collecting especially the challenge of building master sets.

In October 2024, everything leveled up after a trip to the Front Row Card Show in Las Vegas, where Pablo finally secured the Magikarp from Paldea Evolved he had been chasing. That moment sparked the transition from collector to vendor. By December, he was saving Pokémon Center drops, trading older cards for 151, and preparing for his first pop-up officially vending for the first time on Pokémon Day at a local coffee shop. This February 2026 marks Pablo’s one-year vending anniversary, and the journey is just getting started.

What sets Pablo apart is simple: he actually plays the games. Because of that, his booth is stocked with what players truly need- playable EXs, low-end staples, and meta-relevant cards that many vendors overlook. He actively buys Pokémon and One Piece playable cards and happily trades those “random” EXs, items, stadiums, and supporters toward slabs and high-end pieces.

At Charlie’s Collectible Show, Pablo’s Cards & Collectibles is more than a booth, it’s a place to trade, talk strategy, and sit down for a match anytime. Pablo believes CCS creates a healthier TCG environment by supporting all card games and giving players access to vendors who genuinely understand the game.

If you’re looking for real conversations, fair trades, and a vendor who remembers your name—you’ll feel right at home here ♠️🤝