Yeah if I had gotten the chance to go way back. I don't think I ever would've suffered a period where I nearly quit playing Pokémon. So lucky you even got to go! I went up to NY expecting to come out with a lot and came home empty handed.

Yeah PokeVaults prices are pretty high. Has to make money somehow though. Shipping is crazy enough as it is right now. Even Toreba takes forever too. I literally just got the Eevee pillow and Piplup plush I won months ago now yesterday.

I kinda need the Talking Tomy Pikachuninfeel like xD. It's expensive too though. Glad to hear the Emolga was worth it!